Waters Lake Mariam
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 4 closed sales in Waters Lake Mariam in Winter Haven, FL since 2016, the most recent in September 2024. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 1,657 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279,065, 54 median days on market, with 788 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $4,520 ($3,840 with the full homestead exemption).

Price here is driven by the house itself, not by a list of shared amenities. These are substantial homes, with a median living area just under 3,300 square feet and a build span of 1990 to 2005. What one home sells for versus the next will come down to condition, updates, and lot, so expect a wide spread rather than a tidy, predictable number.
With zero active listings as of August 2026, this is a thin, closely held market. An owner weighing a sale has little visible competition, which is leverage. A buyer, on the other hand, has to be ready to move when something lists, because inventory does not sit here waiting.
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 WATERS LAKE MARIAM 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
Waters Lake Mariam is a small, established pocket of just 25 homes in Winter Haven, Polk County, built out between 1990 and 2005. The scale is the story: this is a settled neighborhood of larger homes, not a place with turnover or an amenity package to sell.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 7 homes in WATERS LAKE MARIAM that have changed hands since 2016, built between 1991 and 2005 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 2,416 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Waters Lake Mariam is best for.
Best for
- Buying for the long hold in a settled, owner-occupied neighborhood with low turnover
- Wanting more living space, given a median footprint just under 3,300 square feet
- Prepared to move quickly when a rare listing hits a thin market
Probably not for
- Needing community amenities like a pool, gym, or clubhouse
- Shopping on a fixed timeline that cannot wait for infrequent listings
- Wanting newer construction or a low-maintenance, turnkey home
The market around Waters Lake Mariam
Waters Lake Mariam is a small community — 2 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33884, 457 homes are on the market and 25% 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.
In ZIP 33884 (Winter Haven), 651 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $308K ($163/sq ft), down 0.9% year over year, with a median 57 days on market. Right now 2 active and 2 pending listings. See the live ZIP 33884 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waters Lake Mariam 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 Lake Mariam 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 Lake Mariam address.
The Waters Lake Mariam buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waters Lake Mariam 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 Lake Mariam.
A small, settled enclave
Twenty-five homes with a median build year of 1996 means a maturing, stable neighborhood where the housing stock is a known quantity. At median living area of roughly 3,297 square feet, these lean toward the larger side, so buyers should budget for the upkeep that comes with older, sizable homes - roofs, systems, and finishes that may reflect their era rather than current taste.
Roughly 80% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to an owner-occupied, low-churn community rather than an investor or rental pool. That stability is a feature if you want neighbors who stay, and a constraint if you are shopping on a timeline, because homes come to market infrequently. No community amenities surfaced in current MLS listings, so value here is about the individual home and location, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waters Lake Mariam. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 25-home neighborhood with nothing currently listed, the usual comps are scarce and the next sale may set the tone. We track this market at the street level, so when a home does come up we can tell you quickly whether it is priced to its condition or stretching - and if you own here, we can help you read your leverage in a low-competition market.
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| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33884 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 25 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1990–2005 (median 1996) |
| Typical living area | 3,297 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 80% |
| 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 2016 through 2024; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Waters Lake Mariam key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waters-lake-mariam, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in WATERS LAKE MARIAM, Winter Haven
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
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- S Lake Mariam Drive (6 homes on record)
- S Lake Mariam Drive (1 homes on record)
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 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 2016 (4 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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