South Lake Elbert Heights
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
All 793 homes for sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL · median $280,000 · 243 homes for sale in 33881 · Polk County homes for sale
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| Location | WINTER HAVEN, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33881 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 251 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1920–2022 (median 1960) |
| Typical living area | 1,893 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); Elbert Elementary, with Denison Middle and Winter Haven High common in the area; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2017 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/south-lake-elbert-heights, data as of August 2, 2026.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS 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 5 closed sales in South Lake Elbert Heights in Winter Haven, FL since 2017, the most recent in June 2024. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 42 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308,400, 65 median days on market, with 16 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,990 ($4,320 with the full homestead exemption).
The market around South Lake Elbert Heights
South Lake Elbert Heights is a small community — 5 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — 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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not South Lake Elbert Heights 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
- Elbert Elementary, with Denison Middle and Winter Haven High common in the area · By address
- Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent South Lake Elbert Heights 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 South Lake Elbert Heights address.
The South Lake Elbert Heights buying strategy.
If we were buying in South Lake Elbert Heights 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 South Lake Elbert Heights.
A closer look at the South Lake Elbert Heights market
The housing stock is 251 homes built between 1920 and 2022, and 66% 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 South Lake Elbert Heights. 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 South Lake Elbert Heights 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 South Lake Elbert Heights sales matched to your home.
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South Lake Elbert Heights Market Scorecard
South Lake Elbert Heights is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, 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 30, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33881)) |
| 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 2017 (5 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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