Lake Dexter Moorings
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 35 closed sales in Lake Dexter Moorings in Winter Haven, FL since 2005, the most recent in February 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $245,000 to $465,000 (median $280,000), on homes of 1,360 to 1,895 sq ft. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 1,657 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279,065, 65 median days on market, with 788 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,530 ($3,860 with the full homestead exemption).
Price here is driven by the house, not the amenity package. Lake Dexter Moorings has no shared facilities identified in the current listings, so what you pay reflects the home itself - the living space, the condition, the updates done or deferred. With a median of roughly 2,352 square feet on homes built between 1985 and 2006, expect a wide spread based almost entirely on how much work a given property has had since it was built.
The current posture is tight. There are zero active listings and only a couple of closings in the recent window, which tells you this is a slow-turning, hold-oriented pocket. For a seller, scarcity works in your favor when you do list. For a buyer, patience is the price of entry - you may wait for the right door to open, and when it does, you move on the merits of that specific house.
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 Dexter Moorings 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.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A small, established enclave of 62 homes in Winter Haven, built largely around 1990 and held long-term - nearly 89% are homestead, which signals owners who stay put rather than trade frequently.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 46 homes in LAKE DEXTER MOORINGS that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1985 and 2006 (median 1990), with a median living area of about 1,679 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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Lake Dexter Moorings is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a stable, owner-occupied enclave
- Buyers who want mature construction with substantial living space
- Buyers willing to wait and move decisively when a home comes to market
Probably not for
- Needing to close quickly against a tight deadline
- Buyers who want shared amenities like a pool or clubhouse
- Shopping for a wide menu of listings to compare at once
The market around Lake Dexter Moorings
Lake Dexter Moorings is a small community — 31 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33884, 457 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Haven.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Dexter Moorings specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- 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 Dexter Moorings 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 Dexter Moorings address.
The Lake Dexter Moorings buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Dexter Moorings today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
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.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
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 Dexter Moorings.
A settled, owner-held pocket
The housing stock spans 1985 to 2006 with a median build year of 1990, so most homes are mature construction on established lots. At a median of 2,352 living square feet, these are substantial houses rather than starter footprints. Because there are no community amenities in the MLS record, your due diligence lives entirely at the property line: roof, systems, kitchens, and baths will separate one home's value from the next.
The homestead share near 89% is the number that defines the feel of this community. Turnover is low and inventory is thin - zero active and just two recent closings - which means comparable sales are sparse and each transaction carries weight. Pricing a listing or an offer here is an exercise in reading individual homes, not leaning on a deep pool of recent data.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Dexter Moorings. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 62-home enclave with no active listings and thin recent sales, the comps don't do the work for you - judgment does. We track Lake Dexter Moorings closely, know what separates an updated home from a dated one at this price, and can position a seller to capture scarcity or get a buyer in the door early when the right house surfaces.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33884 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 62 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1985–2006 (median 1990) |
| Typical living area | 2,352 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 89% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk 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 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Dexter Moorings key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-dexter-moorings, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in LAKE DEXTER MOORINGS, Winter Haven
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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.
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Streets in this community
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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.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (35 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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