Rochelle Gardens
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 844 homes for sale in Winter Haven, FL · median $279,900 · 261 homes for sale in 33881 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 12 closed sales in Rochelle Gardens in Winter Haven, FL since 2010, the most recent in April 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).
Price here is driven by the house, not the address. Rochelle Gardens is a small, established pocket in Winter Haven where the homes date from 1957 to 1992 with a median build around 1972, and living space runs generous at a median of 2,446 square feet. What you pay turns almost entirely on condition and how much updating a given home has seen, so expect a wide spread between a dated original and a renovated one.
The current snapshot shows no active listings and no recent closings in the window, which tells you this is a tightly held, low-turnover enclave rather than an active market. For a buyer, that means patience and readiness to move when something does list. For a seller, it means scarcity can work in your favor, but with no recent comparable sales to lean on, pricing has to be built carefully from the home's condition and square footage.
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 ROCHELLE GARDENS 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
Rochelle Gardens is a compact, mature neighborhood of 29 homes in Winter Haven, with a majority homesteaded and no amenities identified from current listings. It reads as a settled, owner-occupied street rather than a turnover market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 19 homes in ROCHELLE GARDENS that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1955 and 2005 (median 1974), with a median living area of about 2,008 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 Rochelle Gardens is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a quiet, established neighborhood with low turnover
- Seeking more interior space, given the median living area around 2,446 square feet
- Comfortable waiting for the right listing in a tightly held pocket
Probably not for
- Needing to purchase on a short timeline with multiple options to compare
- Wanting new construction or a specific contemporary floor plan
- Looking for community amenities, since none are identified from current listings
The market around Rochelle Gardens
Rochelle Gardens is a small community — 16 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33881, 339 homes are on the market and 24% 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 33881 (Winter Haven), 85 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $290K ($165/sq ft), down 7.2% year over year, with a median 52 days on market. Right now 1 active and 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33881 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Rochelle Gardens 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
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- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Rochelle Gardens 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 Rochelle Gardens address.
Recent Developments in Rochelle Gardens
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Rochelle Gardens, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
County commission and School Board begin updating growth and school capacity agreement
At a joint Oct. 29 meeting at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, both boards agreed to advance updates to their interlocal agreement on school planning. Topics included reducing portable classrooms, concurrency service areas and workforce housing options. Superintendent Fred Heid called the current agreement outdated.
What it may mean for the marketUpdated coordination between growth approvals and school capacity could shape where new school space is added and how new housing is phased across the county. The site is about 5 miles northwest of Rochelle Gardens.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Infrastructure
Sheffield Road to reopen early as next construction phase closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road
Sheffield Road west of Spirit Lake Road was set to reopen Oct. 19, over a month ahead of schedule. Phase 3 closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road between Spirit Lake Road and Spirit Landings Boulevard from Oct. 18 until about Jan. 11, 2027. Detours use Crystal Beach, Thornhill and Spirit Lake roads.
What it may mean for the marketCommuters in northeast Winter Haven regain Sheffield Road now but face a detour on Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road through early January. The site is about 1 mile south of Rochelle Gardens.
Source: Polk County Government - September 2026Development
Winter Haven Commission Approves 13-Townhome Affordable Housing Project at 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW
Winter Haven commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to support Heart for Winter Haven's plan for about 13 transitional affordable townhomes on 0.818 acres at the southwest corner of 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW. The city will provide a $350,000 forgivable grant from its Supplemental Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with a seven-year affordability requirement. No construction dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds a small number of affordable units near central Winter Haven, supporting local workforce housing supply. The site is about 4 miles south of Rochelle Gardens.
Source: DailyRidge - 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 5 miles east of Rochelle Gardens, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - June 2026Development
Haines City Commission Reviews Lake Eva Estates Subdivision
Haines City reviewed a preliminary plat for Lake Eva Estates, a 31 lot single family subdivision on 16.68 acres west of 10th Street South by Lake Eva. The project is zoned low density residential and includes an approved traffic study.
What it may mean for the marketA new single family subdivision adds for sale housing supply in the Lake Eva area and reflects continued residential platting activity in Haines City. The project is about 7 miles northeast of Rochelle Gardens, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: The Citrus Tea - 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 3 miles south of Rochelle Gardens, 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 Rochelle Gardens buying strategy.
If we were buying in Rochelle Gardens 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 Rochelle Gardens.
A small, settled pocket
With just 29 homes and roughly two-thirds carrying a homestead exemption, this is an owner-held neighborhood where listings are infrequent. The building period spans 1957 to 1992, so you will find a mix of eras under one umbrella, and the median living area of 2,446 square feet points to real room inside rather than starter footprints.
No community amenities show up in current MLS data, so there are no HOA extras to weigh or pay for. That keeps carrying costs simpler, but it also means the value proposition rests on the individual lot and house. Because closings have been quiet, both sides should treat any transaction as a one-off and price it against the home's actual condition, not against a steady stream of comps.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Rochelle Gardens. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this small and this quiet, there is no shortcut to pricing or sourcing a deal. We watch the 29 homes closely, know when one is likely to come available, and build a value case from condition and square footage rather than leaning on comps that do not exist. That is the difference between guessing and negotiating from evidence.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 29 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1957–1992 (median 1972) |
| Typical living area | 2,446 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 66% |
| 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 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Rochelle Gardens key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/rochelle-gardens, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in ROCHELLE GARDENS, 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 November 2026 through November 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 2010 (12 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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