Lake Bess Country Club in Winter Haven

Lake Bess Country Club
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL

Community in Winter Haven · Polk County · ZIP 33884
Median sale $295K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data11 years of closingsUpdated twice daily

Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 4 recorded sales closed at a median of $294,950, $149 per square foot, a median 22 days on market, sellers accepting 94% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,770 ($4,100 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · Lake Bess Country Club Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$295K
Median sold · 12 mo
$149/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $174 in 2024
94.4%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
22days
Median DOM · closed
22 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
4
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
75%
Cash buyers · Lake Bess Country Club
3 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
Track record · 11 years of records
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 3 in 2015
1,974sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
Jon Brooks, Co-Founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Read · written October 26, 2026

Price here is doing one thing above all: tracking condition and square footage. The median sits at $294,950, with per-square-foot landing around $149 - a number that tells you the spread in this community is condition-driven, not address-driven. Updated homes will pull above that line; dated ones will sit below it, and the gap between the two is where most of the negotiation happens.

The market posture is thin and quick. Four closings in the window, zero active listings as of August 2026, and a median of 22 days on market - that is a community that trades fast when something lists and goes quiet the rest of the time. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness to move the day a listing hits. For a seller, it means scarcity is on your side, but with so few comparable sales you need pricing discipline rather than guesswork.

Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.

Nearby homes for sale

No active listings inside Lake Bess Country Club right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.

221 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
$275K · 0.0 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,645 sqft
221 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
Listed by KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY SMART
208 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
$220K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,145 sqft
208 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
Listed by LINCOLN MADISON REAL ESTATE LLC
235 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
$300K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,975 sqft
235 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
Listed by ORCHARD BROKERAGE, LLC
239 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
$350K · 0.1 mi away
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,263 sqft
239 GOLF AIRE BOULEVARD
Listed by DALTON WADE INC
9705 LAKE BESS ROAD #715
$100K · 0.2 mi away
2 bd · 2 ba · 792 sqft
9705 LAKE BESS ROAD #715
Listed by THREE MOUNTAINS REALTY
7380 BENT GRASS DRIVE
$560K · 0.5 mi away
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,775 sqft
7380 BENT GRASS DRIVE
Listed by LA ROSA REALTY PRESTIGE

Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.

The 60-Second Overview

Lake Bess Country Club market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $295K ($149 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 22 days on market for closed sales.

In ZIP 33884 (Winter Haven), 651 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308K ($163/sq ft), down 0.9% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 2 active and 2 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33884 housing market and the Polk County market.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 29 homes in LAKE BESS COUNTRY CLUB that have changed hands since 2008, built between 1995 and 2004 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 1,988 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.

Lake Bess Country Club in Winter Haven is a small, low-turnover market where homes clear in about three weeks when they appear - but with nothing currently active, timing matters more than browsing.

Best for

  • Buying to hold in a quiet, low-turnover Winter Haven market
  • Buyers who are pre-approved and ready to act the day a listing appears
  • Looking for value driven by the home itself rather than shared facilities

Probably not for

  • Needing to tour multiple options right now, given zero active listings
  • Wanting on-site community amenities, none of which show in current listings
  • Expecting a deep comp history to pressure-test pricing

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (4 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
0246201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
01232006200820102014201620242026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 3 quit in 2015; 1 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,924/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33884 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).

Lake Bess Country Club Market Scorecard

Balanced

Lake Bess Country Club is currently a balanced market..

$294,950
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold 12 mo

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Schools

In short
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Bess Country Club listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Bess Country Club address.

If we were buying in Lake Bess Country Club today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Lake Bess Country Club.

Best Buy
Buyers who can move quickly on scarce inventory and value a quiet Winter Haven setting.
Biggest Risk
A thin comp set and zero active listings make both timing and pricing harder to read.
Sweet Spot
An updated home acquired near the median before it draws competing offers.
Avoid If
You need to shop on demand or want shared community amenities.

A thin-inventory market

With zero active listings and only four closings in the recent window, this is a community you cannot shop on demand. The data supports a clear pattern: when a home does list, it moves - the 22-day median suggests well-priced inventory does not linger. The practical takeaway is that success here depends on being pre-approved, decisive, and already in conversation with an agent watching the feed.

No community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so value here is about the homes themselves and the Winter Haven location rather than shared facilities. Because the sample of recent sales is small, treat any single comp with care - one updated or one tired home can skew the picture. The median per-square-foot figure of roughly $149 is your most stable anchor for reading whether a given asking price is ambitious or fair.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Bess Country Club. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a market with no standing inventory and a small pool of recent sales, the edge is access and timing, not volume. We watch this feed closely, read each new listing against the roughly $149 per-square-foot benchmark the same day it hits, and tell you plainly whether condition justifies the ask. For sellers, we price against a thin comp set with discipline rather than hope - the scarcity is real, but so is the risk of overreaching on limited data.

Lake Bess Country Club in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who can move quickly on scarce inventory and value a quiet Winter Haven setting.
Biggest advantageLow turnover and no standing inventory mean well-priced homes clear fast.
Biggest riskA thin comp set and zero active listings make both timing and pricing harder to read.
Sweet spotAn updated home acquired near the median before it draws competing offers.
Avoid ifYou need to shop on demand or want shared community amenities.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Bess Country Club sales matched to your home.

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Real comps, not an automated estimate.
Lake Bess Country Club key facts
LocationWinter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33884
Sale prices, last 12 months$294,950 median across 4 closed sales · $149 per sq ft
Days on market (closed sales)22 median
For sale right now0 active, 0 pending
Zoned public schoolsPolk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply

Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2015 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Bess Country Club key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-bess-country-club, data as of August 2, 2026.

Housing distress & ownership in LAKE BESS COUNTRY CLUB, Winter Haven

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 14 listings
Distress share trend - 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-10-28)

Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Streets in this community

Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in Lake Bess Country Club?
The median sale price in Lake Bess Country Club was $295K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in Lake Bess Country Club take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 22 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
Do cash buyers compete in Lake Bess Country Club?
Cash buyers took 75% of Lake Bess Country Club sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (3 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve Lake Bess Country Club?
Lake Bess Country Club is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for Lake Bess Country Club?
The best agent for Lake Bess Country Club is one who actively works Winter Haven and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Lake Bess Country Club.
How do I find a top Winter Haven real estate agent who knows Lake Bess Country Club?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Lake Bess Country Club and the wider Winter Haven area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Lake Bess Country Club?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Lake Bess Country Club purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is Lake Bess Country Club, and what county is it in?
Lake Bess Country Club is in Winter Haven, Polk County, FL, ZIP 33884.
Buying to hold in a quiet, low-turnover Winter Haven marketExcellent fit
Buyers who are pre-approved and ready to act the day a listing appearsExcellent fit
Looking for value driven by the home itself rather than shared facilitiesExcellent fit
Needing to tour multiple options right now, given zero active listingsProbably not
Wanting on-site community amenities, none of which show in current listingsProbably not
Expecting a deep comp history to pressure-test pricingProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2015 (20 transactions analyzed)

Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.

Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

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