SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS in WINTER HAVEN

SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33881
251 homesBuilt 1920–2022
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data9 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
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For sale · pending
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Ownership and context
66%
Owner-occupied · SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS
167 of 253 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
34%
Non-owner-occupied · SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 10% out-of-state
251
Homes in the community
plus 2 vacant residential lots · 253 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 9 years of records
Est. 1920
Community established
homes built 1920-2022, median 1960 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2023
peaked at 1 in 2018

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.

Housing distress & ownership in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS, WINTER HAVEN

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
6.25%
1 of 16 listings · short sale 1

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • 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.

If we were buying in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA - confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

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

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 251 homes plus 2 vacant residential lots in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS (public records).
What share of SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS is owner-occupied?
66% of SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS built?
Homes in SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS were built between 1920 and 2022, with a median year built of 1960 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS?
SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Elbert Elementary, with Denison Middle and Winter Haven High common in the area. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS?
The best agent for SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS is one who actively works WINTER HAVEN and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows SOUTH LAKE ELBERT HEIGHTS and the wider WINTER HAVEN area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33881))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-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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