SUGAR CRK in WINTER HAVEN

SUGAR CRK
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33563
34 homesBuilt 1977–1996
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data10 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SUGAR CRK Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1.7mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Polk: 25% (1,757 of 6,946)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
91%
Owner-occupied · SUGAR CRK
31 of 34 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
9%
Non-owner-occupied · SUGAR CRK
incl. 0% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · SUGAR CRK
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2021
34
Homes in the community
34 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 10 years of records
Est. 1977
Community established
homes built 1977-1996, median 1980 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2022
peaked at 2 in 2015
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sugar Crk is a small, established pocket in Plant City built out between 1994 and 2007, with a median build year of 1996. At 43 homes total and just one active listing right now, this is not a market where you shop a shelf of comparable options - you wait for the right one and move on it.

Months of supply sits at 2.4, and the current posture reads seller-leaning. With inventory this thin, pricing gets set listing by listing rather than by a broad set of comparables, so a buyer's leverage depends heavily on the condition and readiness of whatever happens to be on the market at the time.

SUGAR CRK Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of August 2, 2026

SUGAR CRK right now

🔴 Seller-leaning market. 1.7 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).

Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ

Updated August 2, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness

Best for

  • Buyers who want a golf-course setting and are comfortable acting quickly when a home becomes available
  • Buyers targeting a smaller-footprint home near 1,666 square feet rather than a larger-format layout
  • Buyers planning a longer hold, in line with the community's high homestead-exemption share

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need several active listings to compare before making a decision
  • Buyers seeking new or recently built construction outside the 1994-2007 range
  • Buyers who want to negotiate from a position of surplus inventory

The market around SUGAR CRK

SUGAR CRK is a small community — 4 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2022 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 33563, 93 homes are on the market and 34% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of WINTER HAVEN.

Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).

The housing mix here is 86% single family residence, 7% manufactured home - post 1977, 7% manufactured home.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not SUGAR CRK specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUGAR CRK, WINTER HAVEN

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

Active inventory in distress
4.76%
1 of 21 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.

Homes For Sale Right Now in SUGAR CRK

Live MLS inventory for SUGAR CRK. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.

Active and pending SUGAR CRK listings as of 2026-08-02, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

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
  • Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent SUGAR CRK 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 SUGAR CRK address.

If we were buying in SUGAR CRK 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

Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.

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 SUGAR CRK.

Best Buy
Buyers set on a golf-course setting in Plant City who can move decisively when a rare listing appears.
Biggest Risk
With only one home active, buyers have little room to comparison shop before committing.
Sweet Spot
Move-in-ready homes near the median build year and square footage tend to draw the most attention.
Avoid If
You want to browse multiple active listings before deciding - this market rarely offers that.

A tight inventory, a golf-course setting

Sugar Crk's homes span a fairly narrow build window - 1994 to 2007 - which keeps construction era and general layout expectations more consistent than in communities with a wider range. The median living area of 1,666 square feet points to modest, efficient footprints rather than larger-format construction.

Community amenities are anchored around golf: a golf course, golf-cart access, and general golf-community infrastructure are reported across MLS listings here, though buyers should confirm current amenity access and any HOA terms directly, since reported amenities aren't a guarantee of current condition or availability. With only one home active and months of supply at 2.4, the practical reality is that most of what happens in this market happens off small, thin data - patience and readiness matter more than negotiating leverage.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SUGAR CRK. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, most of the useful information - what a home actually sold for, how it compared to what came before it, whether a listing is priced to the moment or lagging it - never makes it into a public search. We track Sugar Crk closely enough to tell you whether a new listing is a real opportunity or simply the only option, and we'll say so plainly either way.

SUGAR CRK in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers set on a golf-course setting in Plant City who can move decisively when a rare listing appears.
Biggest advantageA tight, stable inventory base with consistent build era and a seller-leaning market posture.
Biggest riskWith only one home active, buyers have little room to comparison shop before committing.
Sweet spotMove-in-ready homes near the median build year and square footage tend to draw the most attention.
Avoid ifYou want to browse multiple active listings before deciding - this market rarely offers that.

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 SUGAR CRK 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.

$1,822/mo
Polk County typical true cost to own
$161/mo
Polk County typical home insurance
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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.

Sugar Creek Estates Market Scorecard

Balanced

Sugar Creek Estates is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $380,000, and homes go under contract in about 49 days.

4.0
Months supply
$380,000
Median list
$310,000
Median sold
$227
Per sqft
49
Days on mkt
1/2/3
Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 33563 ZIP is $284,160, right around the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

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

Is SUGAR CRK a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of August 2, 2026, SUGAR CRK leans toward sellers: 1.7 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in SUGAR CRK?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 34 homes in SUGAR CRK (public records).
What share of SUGAR CRK is owner-occupied?
91% of SUGAR CRK parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SUGAR CRK built?
Homes in SUGAR CRK were built between 1977 and 1996, with a median year built of 1980 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in SUGAR CRK?
Cash buyers took 0% of SUGAR CRK sales in the 12 months ending June 2021 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve SUGAR CRK?
SUGAR CRK is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for SUGAR CRK?
The best agent for SUGAR CRK 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 SUGAR CRK.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows SUGAR CRK?
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 SUGAR CRK and the wider WINTER HAVEN area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for SUGAR CRK?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your SUGAR CRK purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers who want a golf-course setting and are comfortable acting quickly when a home becomes availableExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a smaller-footprint home near 1,666 square feet rather than a larger-format layoutExcellent fit
Buyers planning a longer hold, in line with the community's high homestead-exemption shareExcellent fit
Buyers who need several active listings to compare before making a decisionProbably not
Buyers seeking new or recently built construction outside the 1994-2007 rangeProbably not
Buyers who want to negotiate from a position of surplus inventoryProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
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 2016 (8 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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