WATERFORD OAKS in WINTER HAVEN

WATERFORD OAKS
Homes for Sale in WINTER HAVEN, FL

Community in WINTER HAVEN · Polk County · ZIP 33884
114 homesBuilt 1992–2016Median sale $730K
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data22 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
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Price
$730K
Median sold · 12 mo
$227/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $227 in 2026
100.0%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
8days
Median DOM · closed
8 days at the 2026 low
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
3
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
92%
Owner-occupied · WATERFORD OAKS
105 of 114 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
8%
Non-owner-occupied · WATERFORD OAKS
incl. 4% trust or LLC-held · 2% out-of-state
67%
Cash buyers · WATERFORD OAKS
2 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
114
Homes in the community
114 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 22 years of records
Est. 1992
Community established
homes built 1992-2016, median 1998 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 8 in 2004
3,178sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 3 of 114 homes trade a year

The 60-Second Overview

WATERFORD OAKS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $730K ($227 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 8 days on market for closed sales.

WATERFORD OAKS is a community of 114 homes in WINTER HAVEN, Polk County, built between 1992 and 2016 (median 1998), with a median living area of about 3,007 square feet. 92% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

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 ($730K) IS the median in the snapshot above.

Windows contain 0 to 6 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 3 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
025820042008201220162024
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 8 quit in 2004; 0 so far in 2024. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
How much local inventory is already under contract

25% of homes for sale in ZIP 33884 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).

WATERFORD OAKS Market Scorecard

Balanced

WATERFORD OAKS is currently a balanced market..

$730,000
Median sold
0/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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

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 WATERFORD OAKS 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 WATERFORD OAKS address.

If we were buying in WATERFORD OAKS 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 WATERFORD OAKS.

A closer look at the WATERFORD OAKS market

At a median of $227 per square foot, WATERFORD OAKS prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.

The housing stock is 114 homes built between 1992 and 2016, and 92% 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 WATERFORD OAKS. 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 WATERFORD OAKS sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in WATERFORD OAKS?
The median sale price in WATERFORD OAKS was $730K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (3 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in WATERFORD OAKS take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 8 days on market (3 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in WATERFORD OAKS?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 114 homes in WATERFORD OAKS (public records).
What share of WATERFORD OAKS is owner-occupied?
92% of WATERFORD OAKS parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in WATERFORD OAKS built?
Homes in WATERFORD OAKS were built between 1992 and 2016, with a median year built of 1998 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in WATERFORD OAKS?
Cash buyers took 67% of WATERFORD OAKS sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve WATERFORD OAKS?
WATERFORD OAKS 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 WATERFORD OAKS?
The best agent for WATERFORD OAKS 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 WATERFORD OAKS.
How do I find a top WINTER HAVEN real estate agent who knows WATERFORD OAKS?
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 WATERFORD OAKS and the wider WINTER HAVEN area.
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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending 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 2004 (28 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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Thinking of selling in WATERFORD OAKS? 3 recorded closings; median 8 days on market (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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