Ridge Acres
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 45 closed sales in Ridge Acres Ph 02 in Winter Haven, FL since 2010, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $265,000 to $357,000 (median $350,000), on homes of 1,268 to 2,280 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 $5,670 ($4,990 with the full homestead exemption).
Ridge Acres is a small, established pocket of 45 homes in Winter Haven, and price here is driven almost entirely by condition and updates rather than by amenities or new construction. With a build range running from 1976 to 2019 and a median year built of 1994, you are looking at a mix of older original homes and a handful of newer infill, so two houses of similar size can trade very differently depending on what has been touched.
As of August 2026 there are zero active listings against a backdrop of just two closings in the recent window. That is a thin, low-turnover market: sellers who do list face little visible competition, and buyers who want in should expect to wait for the right home and move decisively when one surfaces. The absence of inventory makes a single well-prepared listing the whole story when it appears.
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 Ridge Acres 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
This is a compact, mostly owner-occupied enclave - homestead exemptions cover about 64% of homes - with modestly sized houses centered near 1,060 square feet and no community amenities identified from current MLS data.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 113 homes in RIDGE ACRES that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1997 and 2021 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 1,730 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 90% 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 Ridge Acres is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a quiet, established neighborhood with low turnover
- Looking for a modestly sized home near the 1,060-square-foot median
- Willing to wait patiently and act decisively when a rare listing appears
Probably not for
- Needing shared amenities or community features
- Requiring significant square footage or newer construction
- Wanting a wide selection and a quick, competitive-search timeline
The market around Ridge Acres
Ridge Acres is a small community — 40 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — 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 92% single family residence, 6% manufactured home - post 1977, 1% manufactured home.
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 Ridge Acres 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 Ridge Acres listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Ridge Acres
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Ridge Acres, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Polk County and State Preserve About 375 Acres of Working Ranch Land in Alturas
Polk County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services closed a $3,005,000 conservation easement on a cattle ranch with shoreline on the north side of Gator Lake in Alturas. The county paid $750,000 and the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program covered the rest. The easement bars development while ranching continues.
What it may mean for the marketThe easement keeps roughly 375 acres near Alturas undeveloped, limiting future residential supply on that parcel while preserving open space and lake frontage. The site is about 7 miles south of Ridge Acres.
Source: Polk County Government - September 2026Infrastructure
$1.2 Million Sidewalk Project Completed in Northwest Lake Wales
Lake Wales finished a $1.2 million sidewalk phase covering Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street, rehabilitating existing walks and adding new ones. A state grant paid for the work, and an earlier phase finished in 2025. Landscaping and street trees remain scheduled in some areas.
What it may mean for the marketNew sidewalks improve walking access to nearby streets and amenities in northwest Lake Wales. The project is about 8 miles east of Ridge Acres, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - 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 13 miles west of Ridge Acres, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - July 2026Development
Haines City Data Center Proposal on Hold Over Water Capacity
Texas based Cielo Digital Infrastructure has proposed a data center on Marion Road and State Road 544 East in Haines City, requesting 150,000 gallons of potable water per day. City officials say the project remains preliminary, is awaiting additional water allocation from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and has not yet come before the commission for approval.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed data center signals commercial and industrial interest in the Haines City area while highlighting water infrastructure limits that could shape the pace of future development. The project is about 11 miles northeast of Ridge Acres, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - May 2026Development
SouthState Plans $17M Office in Downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a $17.2 million, five story, 40,035 square foot Class A office building on vacant parcels along Central Avenue in downtown Winter Haven. The regional operations center would house about 125 employees, with construction expected to begin in July 2026 and take 12 to 16 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new downtown office building adds employment space and Class A commercial inventory to downtown Winter Haven, supporting the area's redevelopment and taxable value. The project is about 6 miles north of Ridge Acres, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
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 Ridge Acres buying strategy.
If we were buying in Ridge Acres 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 Ridge Acres.
A thin, condition-driven market
With only 45 homes and a median living area near 1,060 square feet, Ridge Acres is a place for buyers who want a smaller footprint in Winter Haven rather than space or square footage. The wide build span - 1976 through 2019 around a 1994 median - means the value conversation is about what each home has had done: roofs, systems, kitchens, and baths will separate the comparable sales more than lot or location will.
No amenities show up in current listings, so you are buying the house itself, not a package of shared features. That keeps carrying costs simple but also means pricing leans on individual condition. The roughly 64% homestead share points to a stable, held neighborhood where homes do not turn over often - part of why there is nothing active on the market right now.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Ridge Acres. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this small with no active listings and only two recent closings, pricing comes down to reading individual condition against a handful of comparable sales. We know how to position a well-updated home when it is effectively the only one on the market, and how to help a buyer judge value and move quickly when inventory this thin finally produces a listing.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33880 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 45 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1976–2019 (median 1994) |
| Typical living area | 1,060 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 64% |
| 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 2010 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Ridge Acres key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/ridge-acres-winter-haven, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in RIDGE ACRES PH 02, 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
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Adriel Avenue (26 homes on record)
- Adriel Avenue (7 homes on record)
- Adriel Avenue (5 homes on record)
- Adriel Avenue (4 homes on record)
- Adriel Avenue (4 homes on record)
- Adriel Avenue (1 homes on record)
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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 25, 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 2010 (45 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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