Taylor Groves
Homes for Sale in Lake Wales, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 21 recorded sales closed at a median of $295,620 (+3% versus the prior year's median), $166 per square foot, a median 46 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,790 ($4,110 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Taylor Groves sits around a $295,620 median, with a per-square-foot figure just under $166. With no active listings at the moment, condition and timing are what move a deal here more than any list strategy - the next home to come up effectively sets the market until another follows it.
The pace tells the story: a median of 46 days on market against 21 closings in the window points to a market that transacts, but not instantly. Sellers should price to the comps and expect to wait out a measured buyer pool rather than a bidding rush; buyers have room to inspect and negotiate rather than chase.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Taylor Groves right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($296K) is up 3.0% from the prior 12 months ($287K). With about 29 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: High (21 and 55 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated November 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Taylor Groves 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
Taylor Groves market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $296K ($166 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 46 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 3% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (21 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33853 (Lake Wales), 128 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $296K ($166/sq ft), up 1.7% year over year, with a median 63 days on market. Right now 1 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33853 housing market and the Polk County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 91 homes in TAYLOR GROVES that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2024 and 2025 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 1,828 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Taylor Groves is a small, steady slice of the Lake Wales market in Polk County - homes change hands at a workable clip, and with nothing currently listed, patience is part of the plan on both sides of a transaction.
Who Taylor Groves is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a market showing steady, modest year-over-year gains
- Buyers who can wait for the right listing rather than needing to close immediately
- Prioritizing a specific Lake Wales location and the house itself over shared amenities
Probably not for
- Needing to buy on a short timeline, given there are no active listings
- Expecting fast appreciation or a quick resale within a tight window
- Wanting pools, clubhouses, or other community amenities built in
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 ($296K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($287K) IS the +3.0% one-year change.
Windows contain 12 to 55 sales each (21 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 2024 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 33853 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).
Taylor Groves Market Scorecard
Taylor Groves 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 Taylor Groves 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 Taylor Groves address.
Recent Developments in Taylor Groves
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Taylor Groves, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- October 2026Parks & Amenities
Polk County and State Preserve About 375 Acres of Working Ranch Land in Alturas
Polk County and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services closed a $3,005,000 conservation easement on a cattle ranch with shoreline on the north side of Gator Lake in Alturas. The county paid $750,000 and the state's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program covered the rest. The easement bars development while ranching continues.
What it may mean for the marketThe easement keeps roughly 375 acres near Alturas undeveloped, limiting future residential supply on that parcel while preserving open space and lake frontage. The site is about 7 miles west of Taylor Groves.
Source: Polk County Government - 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 5 miles north of Taylor Groves, 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 project is about 17 miles north of Taylor Groves, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - 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 19 miles north of Taylor Groves, 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 16 miles northwest of Taylor Groves, 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 Taylor Groves buying strategy.
If we were buying in Taylor Groves 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 Taylor Groves.
A thin-inventory market that rewards patience
The headline condition right now is zero active listings. That means pricing is anchored to recent closings rather than anything currently for sale, and a single new listing can carry outsized influence on what the next buyer pays. If you want to be in Taylor Groves specifically, the realistic approach is to get positioned early and move when a home actually hits the market.
Values have moved up about 3.0% year over year - modest, steady, and consistent with the 46-day median on market. This is not a flip-it-fast environment. The wide spread you'd expect in a community like this is driven by condition and square footage, not by amenity premiums: no community amenities surface from current MLS listings, so what you're buying is the house itself and the location.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Taylor Groves. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
With no inventory on the board, the edge comes from being ready before a listing appears and from reading the handful of recent closings correctly. We track what actually trades in Taylor Groves, help you set an offer that holds up to the comps, and tell you plainly when a given property doesn't justify the number - the kind of call that matters most in a thin market.
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| Location | Lake Wales, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33853, 33898 |
|---|---|
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $295,620 median across 21 closed sales · $166 per sq ft · +3.0% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 46 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| 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 2024 through 2026. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Taylor Groves key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/taylor-groves, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in TAYLOR GROVES, Lake Wales
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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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Taylor Groves Drive (39 homes on record)
- Taylor Groves Street (39 homes on record)
- Taylor Groves Street (2 homes on record)
- Taylor Groves Drive (1 homes on record)
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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 |
| 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 2024 (88 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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