WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES
Homes for Sale in LAKE ALFRED, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
The setting & the homes.
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WATERS EDGE/THE LAKESThe market around WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES
WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES is a small community — 4 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33850, 147 homes are on the market and 29% are under contract — a steady corner of LAKE ALFRED.
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 WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
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 WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES 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 WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES address.
The WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES buying strategy.
If we were buying in WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES 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 WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES.
A closer look at the WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES market
The housing stock is 60 homes built between 2019 and 2020, and 77% 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 WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
Tools for a WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in WATERS EDGE/THE LAKES, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 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 2021 (9 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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