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Residences at Winter Haven in Winter Haven

Residences at
Winter Haven

New-construction single-residential community · Polk County · ZIP 33880

A Laref Homes new-construction community near River Hawk Loop in southwest Winter Haven, the builder-direct read for owner-occupiers.

New constructionSingle-family homesMandatory HOA
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This is an active builder community, so the honest read is the builder, the floor plan and lot, the mandatory HOA, and the warranty, not a resale neighborhood average. Confirm every line per home with the builder and the current HOA documents.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Residences at Winter Haven is an active new-construction community by Laref Homes, so the read is a builder read: a small single-family enclave of about 63 home sites in southwest Winter Haven where the value drivers are the builder, the floor plan and lot you choose, the mandatory HOA, and the new-home warranty, not a resale neighborhood average. As new construction it carries current Florida building standards and a builder warranty, which generally helps on the structural and insurance picture, but a new community also means the resale track record is still being written, so comparable sales nearby matter more than in-community history. The builder cites no CDD, which is a positive on carrying cost, while the HOA is mandatory and the published dues figure was not available at writing, so confirm the assessment with the builder before you fall for the model home. Your leverage is reading the builder contract, the floor plan and lot premium, and the HOA documents honestly before you commit."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Residences at Winter Haven is a new-construction single-residential community by Laref Homes near 850 Crosstower Drive and River Hawk Loop in southwest Winter Haven, Polk County (Laref Homes community site, 2026). The builder describes the community as about 63 home sites, with some lots up to roughly 88 feet wide, a small enclave rather than a sprawling master plan.

Laref Homes is a Florida-based builder, and the community site lists site development partners including Eden Site Development and Noble Land Development, with Victoria Quality Homes also referenced (Laref Homes community site, 2026). Homes are offered as semi-custom builds with a choose-your-lot, model, elevation, and interior-package process; confirm the exact builder, plan, and partners on any specific contract.

The builder publishes three core floor plans: the Crystal River at roughly 2,179 to 2,378 square feet with three to four bedrooms and three baths, the Everglades at roughly 1,905 to 2,032 square feet with three or four bedrooms and two baths, and the Key West, with the overall living-area range cited from about 1,605 to 2,378 square feet (Laref Homes community site, 2026; Zillow new-construction listing, 2026). Each home is built with a two-car garage and an optional extended driveway, with smart-home features available and a two-ten new-home warranty; confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and included features for any specific home.

The pitch is a new home a few minutes from the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes, with the builder noting Legoland Florida about fifteen minutes away and both Orlando and Tampa under an hour via the corridor south of Interstate 4. The work is the diligence: read the builder contract, the floor-plan and lot premium, the mandatory HOA documents, and the warranty before you buy the model.

Quick Match

Who Residences at Winter Haven is best for.

Best for

  • Owner-occupiers who want a new single-family home in Winter Haven
  • Buyers who value current building standards and a new-home warranty
  • Buyers who want Legoland, the Chain of Lakes, and the I-4 corridor close
  • Buyers who will read the builder contract and the mandatory HOA documents

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want an established resale neighborhood with a long track record
  • Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA assessment and lot premium per home
  • Buyers who want a large master-planned community with resort amenities
  • Buyers who need to move immediately and cannot wait on a build timeline
Market Pulse

How Residences at Winter Haven is performing right now

50/100
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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
24Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Residences at Winter Haven listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Residences at Winter Haven buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Residences at Winter Haven on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Residences at Winter Haven trades an established resale street for a new home near the Chain of Lakes, with downtown Winter Haven and Legoland close and both Orlando and Tampa under an hour per the builder.

Drive times from the community. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Winter Haven Chain of Lakes~5 to 10 min · lakes and canals
Downtown Winter Haven~5 to 10 min · dining and markets
Legoland Florida Resort~15 min · per the builder
Interstate 4 corridor~15 to 25 min · to the north
Lakeland~25 to 35 min · to the west
Tampaunder ~1 hour · per the builder
Orlandounder ~1 hour · per the builder

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr
Residences at Winter Haven (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take
  • Polk County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Confirm current ratings before relying on them
  • Private and parochial options nearby

Residences at Winter Haven is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

Public

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

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By address

Builder cites Lake Shipp Elem, Westwood Middle, Lake Region High

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Choice

Magnet and choice options may apply

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Residences at Winter Haven address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at the Residences at Winter Haven: Winter Haven and Polk County growth along the Interstate 4 corridor, the steady pipeline of new construction in the area, and the area amenities anchored by the Chain of Lakes and Legoland. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in Residences at Winter Haven

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Residences at Winter Haven, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishWinter Haven growth and a new, warrantied structure support the homes standing, with the watch items being the mandatory HOA assessment, the lot premium, and the resale track record of a young community.

Winter Haven and Polk County population growth

2024
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Steady population growth in Winter Haven and Polk County along the I-4 corridor supports housing demand over time.

Active new-construction pipeline in Winter Haven

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

A steady supply of new communities in the area adds competition for buyers comparing builders, plans, and incentives.

Mandatory HOA and no CDD

2026
NeutralMajor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

The builder cites a mandatory HOA and no CDD, so the HOA assessment and documents are core diligence on carrying cost.

New construction and a builder warranty

2026
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes built to current Florida standards with a two-ten warranty generally help the structural, maintenance, and insurance picture.

Young community resale track record

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

As a new community the resale history is still being written, so nearby comps matter more than in-community sales.

Chain of Lakes and Legoland proximity

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Area

Proximity to the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and Legoland Florida underpins the location case that supports demand.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Residences at Winter Haven, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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  1. April 2026
    Development

    Laref Homes markets the Residences at Winter Haven community

    Laref Homes, a Florida-based builder, markets the Residences at Winter Haven as a new single-residential community of about 63 home sites near River Hawk Loop and Crosstower Drive, with three core floor plans, a two-ten warranty, no CDD, and a mandatory HOA. Why it matters: An active builder community means value turns on the plan, the lot, the mandatory HOA, and the warranty rather than a resale neighborhood average, so the builder contract is core diligence. Source

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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 Strategy

The Residences at Winter Haven buying strategy.

If we were buying in Residences at Winter Haven, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Read the builder contract and the floor plan first. In a semi-custom community the plan, the elevation, and the included features drive the real value more than the headline base price.

2

Confirm the mandatory HOA assessment and documents. The community is governed by a mandatory HOA and the published dues figure was not available at writing, so get the current number and rules from the builder.

3

Pick the lot and any premium. In a small community the lot sets value within the enclave, so confirm size, width, any pond or conservation exposure, and the premium before you choose.

4

Verify the school assignment by address. The builder cites Lake Shipp Elementary, Westwood Middle, and Lake Region High, but Polk County assignments change, so confirm the zoned schools for the exact home.

5

Cross-shop nearby Winter Haven new construction, such as Villamar, if a larger community or different builder package outranks this enclave.

The Quick Decision
Best Buy
A well-positioned lot with the floor plan that fits your routine
Biggest Risk
Underreading the mandatory HOA, lot premium, and build timeline
Best Lot
A wider lot with a confirmed premium and a documented exposure
Smart Timing
Confirm the contract, the HOA, and the warranty before you sign
Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

The Residences at Winter Haven is a small new-construction single-residential community rather than a large master plan, so the lifestyle is new-home living in southwest Winter Haven. The builder describes about 63 home sites with lots up to roughly 88 feet wide, two-car garages with optional extended driveways, smart-home features available, and homes designed to meet current Florida building standards, with the Chain of Lakes, weekly farmers markets, and Legoland Florida all within a short drive. Amenities, lot premiums, and HOA rules vary, so confirm the current community details, the mandatory HOA assessment, and what each home includes with the builder before you buy.

Residences at Winter Haven Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Residences at Winter Haven.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Residences at Winter Haven today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

A smaller floor plan such as the Everglades on a standard lot, the affordable way into the community, where plan and lot drive value.

Lowest entry
The Core Home

A mid-size plan on a good lot with sensible upgrades, the heart of the community for an owner-occupier.

Most inventory
The Top

A larger plan such as the Crystal River on a wider or premium lot with the strongest exposure and upgrades, the homes that should hold value best.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home
A smaller floor plan such as the Everglades on a standard lot, the affordable way into the community, where plan and lot drive value.
The Core Home
A mid-size plan on a good lot with sensible upgrades, the heart of the community for an owner-occupier.
The Top
A larger plan such as the Crystal River on a wider or premium lot with the strongest exposure and upgrades, the homes that should hold value best.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Residences at Winter Haven, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take
  • Renovation math decides the deal
  • Better lots and views resell strongest
  • Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
  • Interior lots are where buyers overpay
Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Residences at Winter Haven is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On a preferred homesite (water, preserve, corner, or a larger lot), the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Residences at Winter Haven holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home ageNew construction, current Florida building standards
HOA and assessment riskMandatory HOA, confirm assessment and documents
Resale track recordYoung community, lean on nearby comps
Location and accessChain of Lakes, Legoland, I-4 corridor nearby
Warranty and finishesTwo-ten warranty, finishes chosen at build

Momentum analysis based on the community's structure, location, lot scarcity, and housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated home on a good lot priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest house often pay top prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Residences at Winter Haven

15-Second Take
  • Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
  • Misjudging the renovation budget
  • Overpaying for an interior lot
  • Underbudgeting the carrying costs
  • Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

The same five mistakes cost buyers the most in any market. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

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Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

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Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

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Overpaying for an interior lot

A premium homesite (water, preserve, or a preferred position) carries a real, durable premium. Pay a top price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

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Underbudgeting the carrying costs

Two similar homes can cost very differently to own once the HOA, any CDD, insurance, and upkeep are priced in. Buyers who do not run the full monthly carrying cost misread the real number.

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Skipping the systems check

An older home means older systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Residences at Winter Haven is one active builder community, not a resale average. The deal is won or lost on the builder, the floor plan and lot, the mandatory HOA, and the warranty.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.3B · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.0/10
Renovation Risk3.0/10
Location Efficiency7.8/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.0/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.8/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Residences at Winter Haven is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.
About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)
$261 value$401 premium
Lake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take
  • In a small community, the lot is a real part of the asset
  • Wider lots and good exposure hold value best
  • Confirm any lot premium and pond or conservation exposure
  • Read the builder contract before you read the finishes
  • Verify the mandatory HOA assessment per home

In a small new community, the part of your money the market protects is the floor plan and the lot, plus how the wider Winter Haven market moves around it. Wider lots with good exposure and a sensible plan hold value better than a heavily upgraded home on a weaker lot. The finishes can be chosen; the plan footprint and the lot cannot easily change. Read the builder contract, the floor-plan and lot premium, the mandatory HOA documents, and the warranty first, then price the upgrades against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Residences at Winter Haven in 15 seconds.

Best forOwner-occupiers who want a new single-family home in Winter Haven.
Biggest advantageNew construction with current building standards and a builder warranty.
Biggest riskThe mandatory HOA, the lot premium, and the build timeline on a new community.
Sweet spotA well-positioned lot with the right floor plan for your routine.
Avoid ifYou want an established resale neighborhood or a large amenity community.

Mandatory HOA, No CDD & the Warranty

15-Second Take
  • Confirm the mandatory HOA assessment and what it covers
  • Note the builder cites no CDD on carrying cost
  • Read the HOA governing documents before you sign
  • Confirm the new-home warranty terms with the builder
  • Carry your own homeowner insurance on the home

This community is governed by a mandatory homeowners association, so an HOA assessment applies and typically covers common-area upkeep and community governance. The builder cites no CDD, which is a positive on carrying cost. The published dues figure was not available at writing, so confirm the current assessment, what it covers, and any planned changes from the builder and the current HOA documents before you buy.

An HOA assessment in a community like this generally covers common-area maintenance, entry and shared landscaping, and association governance, while each owner carries their own homeowner insurance and interior upkeep. As new construction, each home is offered with a two-ten new-home warranty per the builder. Verify exactly what the HOA covers, what the warranty covers, and what each owner must maintain and insure separately.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Residences at Winter Haven 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 Residences at Winter Haven.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Residences at Winter Haven

Price to the plan, the lot, and the community stage, not a builder base price.

Selling here means pricing to your specific floor plan, lot, and condition against real nearby comps, not a builder headline number. In a newer community the plan, the lot premium, the upgrades you chose, and how the wider Winter Haven market is moving are what set your number.

Momentum listings (YTD)
97.98%
Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.
Market average (YTD)
96.73%
The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.
Momentum days on market
64 days
Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.
Market days on market
72 days
The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Residences at Winter Haven, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Villamar, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Residences at Winter Haven home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Residences at Winter Haven year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

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.

$1,609/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$110/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
No CDD
No community development district bond

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.

Residences at Winter Haven Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Residences at Winter Haven is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
58
Days on mkt
6/8/41
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Residences at Winter Haven?
It is a new-construction single-residential community by Laref Homes near 850 Crosstower Drive and River Hawk Loop in southwest Winter Haven, Polk County, ZIP 33880, a few minutes from the Chain of Lakes.
Who is the builder?
The community is built by Laref Homes, a Florida-based builder, with site-development partners including Eden Site Development and Noble Land Development and a reference to Victoria Quality Homes (Laref Homes community site, 2026). Confirm the exact builder and partners on any contract.
Is this new construction or resale?
It is an active new-construction community, with homes offered as semi-custom builds and a build time the builder cites at roughly four to six months after permitting. A resale home in the community would be read against nearby comps.
How many home sites are in the community?
The builder describes about 63 home sites, with some lots up to roughly 88 feet wide, a small single-family enclave rather than a large master plan. Confirm lot availability and dimensions with the builder.
What floor plans are offered?
The builder publishes the Crystal River, the Everglades, and the Key West, with an overall living-area range cited from about 1,605 to 2,378 square feet, three to four bedrooms, and two to three baths (Laref Homes community site, 2026). Confirm the exact plan and size for any home.
Is this the same as a downtown Winter Haven condo project?
No. The Residences at Winter Haven is a single-family new-construction community in southwest Winter Haven, not a downtown condo building. Confirm the exact community and address on any listing, since other Winter Haven projects use similar names.
Is there an HOA or a CDD?
The community is governed by a mandatory homeowners association, and the builder cites no CDD. The published HOA dues figure was not available at writing, so confirm the current assessment and the governing documents with the builder before you buy.
What warranty comes with the home?
The builder cites a two-ten new-home warranty on homes in the community. Confirm the exact warranty terms, what is covered, and for how long with the builder for the specific home.
Is this a 55+ or age-restricted community?
There is no indication that this is a 55+ or age-restricted community; the builder markets it as a single-residential community open to buyers generally. Confirm the community type and any restrictions in the HOA documents.
What does the builder say about the location?
The builder notes Legoland Florida about fifteen minutes away, the Winter Haven Chain of Lakes and weekly farmers markets nearby, and both Orlando and Tampa under an hour via the corridor south of Interstate 4. Confirm real drive times for your routine.
What schools serve the community?
The community is part of Polk County Public Schools. The builder cites Lake Shipp Elementary, Westwood Middle, and Lake Region High, but assignment is by address and can change, so verify the zoned schools for the specific home.
What is the build timeline?
The builder cites a build time of roughly four to six months after permitting for a new home. Confirm the current timeline, lot availability, and any move-in-ready homes with the builder.
Is the Residences at Winter Haven a good investment?
A new home with current building standards and a warranty in a growing Winter Haven market supports demand, but as a new community the resale track record is still being written. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the contract, the HOA, and nearby comps.
How does it compare to other Winter Haven new communities?
Larger Winter Haven communities such as Villamar offer more home sites and a different builder package, while the Residences at Winter Haven is a small enclave. Which is the better buy depends on your budget, the floor plan, the lot, and the HOA terms.
Who is the best real estate agent for Residences at Winter Haven?
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The Verdict

Should you buy in Residences at Winter Haven?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Owner-occupiers who want a new single-family home in Winter HavenExcellent fit
Buyers who value current building standards and a new-home warrantyExcellent fit
Buyers who want Legoland, the Chain of Lakes, and the I-4 corridor closeExcellent fit
Buyers who will read the builder contract and the mandatory HOAExcellent fit
Buyers comfortable with a new community and a build timelineExcellent fit
Buyers who want an established resale neighborhood with a long historyProbably not
Anyone unwilling to verify the HOA assessment and lot premium per homeProbably not
Buyers who want a large master-planned community with resort amenitiesProbably not
Buyers who need to move immediately and cannot wait on a buildProbably not
Buyers unwilling to read the builder contract and warranty closelyProbably not

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Median sale price in Residences at Winter Haven, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.
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