Shores at Lake Sears
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 789 homes for sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL · median $284,990 · Polk County homes for sale
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No active listings inside SHORES AT LAKE SEARS 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.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 37 closed sales in Shores at Lake Sears in Winter Haven, FL since 2012, the most recent in September 2024. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $260,000 to $370,000 (median $283,000), on homes of 1,712 to 1,784 sq ft. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,580 ($3,900 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around Shores at Lake Sears
Shores at Lake Sears is a small community — 39 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).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Shores at Lake Sears 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 Shores at Lake Sears listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Shores at Lake Sears buying strategy.
If we were buying in Shores at Lake Sears 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 Shores at Lake Sears.
A closer look at the Shores at Lake Sears market
The housing stock is 98 homes built between 2006 and 2018, and 76% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Shores at Lake Sears. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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.
Tools for a Shores at Lake Sears buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Shores at Lake Sears sales matched to your home.
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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.
Shores at Lake Sears Market Scorecard
Shores at Lake Sears is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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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.
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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 2012 (37 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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