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SUN SET SHORES in WINTER HAVEN

SUN SET SHORES
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33881
5 homesBuilt 1967–1968
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data4 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SUN SET SHORES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
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For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
0%
Owner-occupied · SUN SET SHORES
0 of 5 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
100%
Non-owner-occupied · SUN SET SHORES
incl. 20% trust or LLC-held · 20% out-of-state
5
Homes in the community
5 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 4 years of records
Est. 1967
Community established
homes built 1967-1968, median 1968 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2006
The Area Market

The market around SUN SET SHORES

SUN SET SHORES is a small community — 14 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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 SUN SET SHORES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in SUN SET SHORES, WINTER HAVEN

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

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 4 listings

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

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent SUN SET SHORES 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 SUN SET SHORES address.

The Strategy

The SUN SET SHORES buying strategy.

If we were buying in SUN SET SHORES 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 SUN SET SHORES.

The Deep Dive

A closer look at the SUN SET SHORES market

The housing stock is 5 homes built between 1967 and 1968, and 0% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

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The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SUN SET SHORES. 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.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a SUN SET SHORES buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in SUN SET SHORES.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.
The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed SUN SET SHORES sales matched to your home.

Selling in SUN SET SHORES

Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.

If you are thinking about selling in SUN SET SHORES, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.

What is your SUN SET SHORES home worth?

Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in SUN SET SHORES, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.

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Sunset Shores Market Scorecard

Thin data

Sunset Shores is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in SUN SET SHORES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 5 homes in SUN SET SHORES (public records).
What share of SUN SET SHORES is owner-occupied?
0% of SUN SET SHORES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SUN SET SHORES built?
Homes in SUN SET SHORES were built between 1967 and 1968, with a median year built of 1968 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
What schools serve SUN SET SHORES?
SUN SET SHORES 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 SUN SET SHORES?
The best agent for SUN SET SHORES 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 SUN SET SHORES.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows SUN SET SHORES?
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 SUN SET SHORES and the wider WINTER HAVEN area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for SUN SET SHORES?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your SUN SET SHORES purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 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 2022 (3 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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