Orange Hills
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 844 homes for sale in Winter Haven, FL · median $279,900 · 180 homes for sale in 33880 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 1 closed sale in Orange Hills in Winter Haven, FL, the most recent in July 2025. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 1,657 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279,065, 54 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 $4,520 ($3,840 with the full homestead exemption).
Orange Hills is a small pocket in Winter Haven - just four homes on record, with nothing currently active on the MLS. With a build range running from 1972 to 2016 and a median year built of 1998, what you're buying here is driven almost entirely by condition and vintage rather than any uniform tract product. The median living area sits around 1,242 square feet, so these are modest, right-sized homes, and price will hinge on how a given house has been kept and updated.
With zero active listings and a 75% homestead share, this reads as an owner-occupied, low-turnover enclave. For a buyer, that means patience: inventory surfaces rarely, so you work on the seller's timeline, not yours. For a seller, scarcity can work in your favor, but with so few comparable sales in the pocket itself, pricing leans on condition and the broader Winter Haven market rather than a deep local track record.
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 ORANGE HILLS 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
Orange Hills is a compact, established Winter Haven pocket of modestly sized homes spanning roughly a quarter-century of construction, with no community amenities identified from current listings and little turnover on the books.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in ORANGE HILLS that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1972 and 2016 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 1,248 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-bath layout. 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 Orange Hills is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a quiet, established Winter Haven pocket with low turnover
- Buyers who prioritize a right-sized home around 1,242 square feet over square footage
- Buyers willing to wait for rare inventory and move decisively when it lists
Probably not for
- Needing to buy on a fixed timeline, since nothing is currently active
- Wanting shared community amenities, which none were identified here
- Shopping by a clear price range, which thin local sales won't support
The market around Orange Hills
Orange Hills is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2014 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33880, 201 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Winter Haven.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 50% manufactured home - post 1977, 25% single family residence, 12% mobile home - pre 1976.
In ZIP 33880 (Winter Haven), 178 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $288K ($164/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 85 days on market. Right now 1 active listings. See the live ZIP 33880 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Orange Hills 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 Orange Hills listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Orange Hills
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Orange Hills, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Development
Pointe Grand Opens 288 Apartments at 901 Patriot Drive in South Lakeland
Hillpointe's Pointe Grand opened in June 2026 with 288 two-bedroom apartments of about 1,170 square feet each. As of mid-September 119 units, or 42 percent, were occupied, with rents starting at $1,540 per month plus a $199 monthly fee. The city raised the allowed unit count from 152 to 288 in 2022.
What it may mean for the marketThe new rental supply adds 288 units in south Lakeland, and the lease-up pace gives a read on current rental absorption. The project is about 9 miles north of Orange Hills, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - September 2026Infrastructure
Lakeland Approves Three-Year Uber Agreement at Lakeland Linder International Airport
On Sept. 8 the Lakeland City Commission voted 7-0 for a three-year, non-exclusive agreement with Rasier LLC (Uber) at Lakeland Linder International Airport, with a $1.75 fee per passenger pickup or drop-off. The same meeting approved a $400,000 citywide stormwater master plan funded with $300,000 in federal hazard mitigation money and $100,000 from the city.
What it may mean for the marketRide-hail access at Linder adds a ground transportation option for air travelers, and the stormwater plan will identify drainage needs. The site is about 12 miles north of Orange Hills.
Source: DailyRidge - August 2026Civic
Lakeland Commission Approves 12-Month Moratorium on Data Center Permit Review
The Lakeland City Commission voted 4-3 to pause review of data center permit applications for 12 months so staff can study impacts and regulations. Lakeland Electric will draft requirements for large-load customers. The 600,000-square-foot Project Swan proposal on about 60.5 acres in West Lakeland was withdrawn in June, and no applications are pending.
What it may mean for the marketThe pause removes near-term large data center construction from the city's pipeline and defers large electric loads while rules are written. The project is about 15 miles north of Orange Hills, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Sun (Mid-Florida Newspapers) - July 2026Development
Lakeland Commissioners Approve Zoning Changes for Hallam Drive and Laura Road Projects
Lakeland commissioners unanimously approved zoning changes on July 20, 2026 for two projects. One rezones 17 acres at 1212 Hallam Drive for 24 single family homes on 1.5 acre lots, and the other rezones 3.87 acres at 559 Laura Road for a proposed self storage facility.
What it may mean for the marketRezonings clear the way for new low density housing and commercial storage in Lakeland, adding to residential lot supply and local commercial infrastructure. The project is about 11 miles north of Orange Hills, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - June 2026Civic
Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital to Open July 8
Orlando Health will open its seven-story Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road on July 8, 2026. The facility has more than 300 inpatient beds, 11 operating rooms, and a Center for Women and Babies, and is reported to add more than 1,500 jobs.
What it may mean for the marketA new full service hospital adds major health infrastructure and a large employment anchor to south Lakeland, supporting commercial activity and property demand around the site. The project is about 10 miles north of Orange Hills, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Retail & Dining
La Pinata Mexican Restaurant Coming to Lakeland's Dixieland
La Pinata, a Mexican restaurant from four Michelin trained partners, is opening at 850 S. Tennessee Avenue in Lakeland's Dixieland neighborhood, the former Patio 850 space. Weekend pop up service is already running, with full indoor dining planned for later in summer 2026.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit down restaurant adds dining options and reinvests in a vacant storefront in Lakeland's Dixieland commercial district. The project is about 14 miles north of Orange Hills, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Lakeland Gazette
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Orange Hills buying strategy.
If we were buying in Orange Hills 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 Orange Hills.
A small, owner-held pocket
The headline fact here is size: four homes total. That makes Orange Hills less a market and more a handful of houses, which changes how you approach it. There is no standard floor plan to anchor to and no price range to quote - just individual homes built anywhere from 1972 to 2016, with the median landing in 1998. A home from the older end of that span and one from the newer end are genuinely different products, and the gap shows up in systems, layout, and the work each may need.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so you're buying the house and the location, not a shared-amenity lifestyle. With a 75% homestead share and nothing active, this is a stay-put kind of pocket. The practical takeaway: judge each home on its own condition, lean on the wider Winter Haven and Polk County comps for pricing, and be ready to move when something does list, because the opportunities are infrequent.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Orange Hills. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A four-home pocket with no active listings is exactly where local knowledge earns its keep. There isn't a steady comp stream inside Orange Hills itself, so pricing and timing depend on reading the broader Winter Haven market and knowing when a rare listing is worth moving on. We'll tell you plainly whether a given home's vintage and condition justify the ask, and we'll keep you ready for inventory that surfaces without warning.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33880 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 4 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1972–2016 (median 1998) |
| Typical living area | 1,242 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 75% |
| 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 2025 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Orange Hills key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/orange-hills-winter-haven, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in ORANGE HILLS, 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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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 2025 (1 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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