Sunset Chase
Homes for Sale in Haines City, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $360,000, $160 per square foot, a median 162 days on market, sellers accepting 90% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,830 ($5,150 with the full homestead exemption).
Sunset Chase is a small, built-out pocket of 61 homes in Haines City, all dating from a tight 2008 - 2014 window. What sets price here is square footage and condition, not location gimmicks: the median home runs a substantial 2,954 living square feet at a median of $160.50 per foot, and the headline median sits at $360,000. With no range data to lean on, treat that median as a condition-driven midpoint - a renovated home and a dated one in the same footprint will tell very different stories.
The market posture is quiet to the point of frozen. There are zero active listings right now, and the homes that have closed carried a median 162 days on market - slow by any measure. That combination means sellers hold the inventory leverage but must price for patience, and buyers who want in should expect to wait for something to list rather than shop a menu. Over 85% of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which tells you this is a hold-and-stay enclave, not a churn market.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sunset Chase 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.
The 60-Second Overview
Sunset Chase market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $360K ($161 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 162 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 33844 (Haines City), 1,207 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $310K ($171/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 3 active and 2 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33844 housing market and the Polk County market.
Sunset Chase is a community of 61 homes in Haines City, Polk County, built between 2008 and 2014 (median 2013), with a median living area of about 2,954 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Sunset Chase is a compact, fully built-out community of larger homes from a single construction era, trading infrequently and held long-term by most owners.
Who Sunset Chase is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a stable, built-out enclave
- Needing a larger floor plan around the 2,954-square-foot median
- Willing to wait for the right home to list rather than shop a full inventory
Probably not for
- Needing to buy and close on a short timeline
- Wanting a range of options and active listings to compare
- Looking for community amenities, which none are identified here
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($360K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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.
33% of homes for sale in ZIP 33844 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-08-01).
Sunset Chase Market Scorecard
Sunset Chase is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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 Sunset Chase listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Sunset Chase
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sunset Chase, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- September 2026Infrastructure
$1.2 Million Sidewalk Project Completed in Northwest Lake Wales
Lake Wales finished a $1.2 million sidewalk phase covering Orange Avenue, Wetmore Street, Sessoms Avenue, Seminole Avenue, Seaboard Avenue, Dorsett Avenue, B Street and C Street, rehabilitating existing walks and adding new ones. A state grant paid for the work, and an earlier phase finished in 2025. Landscaping and street trees remain scheduled in some areas.
What it may mean for the marketNew sidewalks improve walking access to nearby streets and amenities in northwest Lake Wales. The project is about 13 miles south of Sunset Chase, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - July 2026Development
Haines City Data Center Proposal on Hold Over Water Capacity
Texas based Cielo Digital Infrastructure has proposed a data center on Marion Road and State Road 544 East in Haines City, requesting 150,000 gallons of potable water per day. City officials say the project remains preliminary, is awaiting additional water allocation from the Southwest Florida Water Management District, and has not yet come before the commission for approval.
What it may mean for the marketA proposed data center signals commercial and industrial interest in the Haines City area while highlighting water infrastructure limits that could shape the pace of future development. The site is less than a mile south of Sunset Chase.
Source: Bay News 9 - June 2026Development
Hillpointe Opens Pointe Grand Apartments in Davenport
Hillpointe has begun leasing at Pointe Grand Champions Village, an approximately 445 unit apartment community at 2010 Celsius Way in Davenport. As of late June 2026 the project was about 50 percent built and had started moving in residents, featuring one bedroom cottages, two bedroom units, and three bedroom townhomes with resort style amenities.
What it may mean for the marketA large new apartment community expands rental housing supply and adds amenity rich multifamily inventory to the Davenport market. The project is about 11 miles north of Sunset Chase, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Hoodline - June 2026Development
Haines City Commission Reviews Lake Eva Estates Subdivision
Haines City reviewed a preliminary plat for Lake Eva Estates, a 31 lot single family subdivision on 16.68 acres west of 10th Street South by Lake Eva. The project is zoned low density residential and includes an approved traffic study.
What it may mean for the marketA new single family subdivision adds for sale housing supply in the Lake Eva area and reflects continued residential platting activity in Haines City. The project is about 2 miles northeast of Sunset Chase, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: The Citrus Tea - May 2026Development
SouthState Plans $17M Office in Downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a $17.2 million, five story, 40,035 square foot Class A office building on vacant parcels along Central Avenue in downtown Winter Haven. The regional operations center would house about 125 employees, with construction expected to begin in July 2026 and take 12 to 16 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new downtown office building adds employment space and Class A commercial inventory to downtown Winter Haven, supporting the area's redevelopment and taxable value. The project is about 8 miles southwest of Sunset Chase, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Sunset Chase buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sunset Chase 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 Sunset Chase.
A tight, low-turnover inventory
The defining facts here are scale and age consistency. Sixty-one homes, all built within six years of each other, with a median year built of 2013 - you are buying into a uniform vintage, which simplifies expectations on construction style and systems but limits variety. At a median of 2,954 living square feet, these are not starter footprints; this is a community built around room.
Turnover is thin. Only three closings define the recent window, there are no active listings to tour, and the median time to sell stretched past five months. For a buyer that means acting decisively when something does come up and bringing patience to the search. For a seller it means pricing realistically to the home's condition and preparing for a longer marketing runway rather than a quick bid.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sunset Chase. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
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| Location | Haines City, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33844 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 61 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 2008–2014 (median 2013) |
| Typical living area | 2,954 sq ft (median) |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $360,000 median across 3 closed sales · $160 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 162 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 85% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Magnet and choice options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sunset Chase key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sunset-chase, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in SUNSET CHASE, Haines City
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
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 October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 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 2014 (23 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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