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PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES in POLK CITY

PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES
Homes for Sale in POLK CITY, FL

Community in POLK CITY · Polk County · ZIP 33868
41 homesBuilt 1997–2021Median sale $273K
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Live · PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$273K
Median sold · 12 mo
$193/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $193 in 2026
88.7%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
30days
Median DOM · closed
30 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
61%
Owner-occupied · PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES
25 of 41 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
39%
Non-owner-occupied · PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES
incl. 5% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
50%
Cash buyers · PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES
2 of 4 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
41
Homes in the community
41 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1997
Community established
homes built 1997-2021, median 2000 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2023
peaked at 5 in 2007
1,863sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
9.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 4 of 41 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $273K ($193 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 30 days on market for closed sales.

PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES is a community of 41 homes in POLK CITY, Polk County, built between 1997 and 2021 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,755 square feet. 61% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

Windows contain 0 to 4 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
02420122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 4 a year; 4 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
024200620082010201620222023
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 5 quit in 2007; 0 so far in 2023. The clearest stress gauge a community has.

Paradise Country Estates Market Scorecard

Thin data

Paradise Country Estates is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. 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 PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES 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 PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES address.

The Strategy

The PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES buying strategy.

If we were buying in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES 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 PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES market

At a median of $193 per square foot, PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 41 homes built between 1997 and 2021, and 61% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES sales matched to your home.

Selling in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES

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If you are thinking about selling in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
The median sale price in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES was $273K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (4 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 30 days on market (4 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 41 homes in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES (public records).
What share of PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES is owner-occupied?
61% of PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES built?
Homes in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES were built between 1997 and 2021, with a median year built of 2000 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
Cash buyers took 50% of PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 4 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES 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 PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
The best agent for PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES is one who actively works POLK CITY 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 PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES.
How do I find a top POLK CITY real estate agent who knows PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES and the wider POLK CITY area.
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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
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
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 2006 (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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Thinking of selling in PARADISE COUNTRY ESTATES? 4 recorded closings; median 30 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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