Waverly Manor
Homes for Sale in Waverly, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 18 closed sales in Waverly Manor in Waverly, FL since 2005, the most recent in January 2025. Across Waverly as a whole, 48 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $507,500, 109 median days on market, with 59 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,220 ($7,540 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Waverly Manor is driven by condition and vintage, not by a uniform product. With a median build year of 1963 and a stock that stretches from 1901 all the way to 2024, you are buying into a wide age spread where two homes a block apart can be priced very differently based on what has been updated. The median living area sits around 1,450 square feet, so this is a market of modestly sized homes where renovation quality and lot specifics will move the number more than square footage alone.
As of August 2026 there are no active listings and no recent closings in the snapshot, which means there is no current pricing to read and nothing to transact against today. For a seller, that thin inventory can work in your favor if you bring a well-prepared home to a market with no competing listings. For a buyer, it means patience: you may be waiting for the right home to surface rather than choosing from a shelf.
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 Waverly MANOR 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
Waverly Manor is a small, older-rooted pocket of Polk County with 199 homes and a build history spanning more than a century, so expect variety in style and condition rather than a cookie-cutter subdivision.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 39 homes in Waverly MANOR that have changed hands since 2005, built between 1923 and 2008 (median 1954), with a median living area of about 1,080 sq ft and a typical 2-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 95% 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 Waverly Manor is best for.
Best for
- Buying a renovation project and judging value by condition and lot rather than finished square footage
- Buyers who can wait for the right home to surface in a market with no current inventory
- Selling a well-prepared home and wanting to list into a window with no competing listings
Probably not for
- Needing to choose from multiple move-in-ready homes this month
- Wanting HOA amenities or a uniform, planned-subdivision feel
- Buying on a fixed timeline that cannot absorb a wait for the right property
The market around Waverly Manor
Waverly Manor is a small community — 30 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33859, 138 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Waverly.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
The housing mix here is 96% single family residence, 4% manufactured home - post 1977.
In ZIP 33859 (Waverly), 271 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $284K ($162/sq ft), down 3.6% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. See the live ZIP 33859 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Waverly Manor 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 Waverly Manor 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 Waverly Manor address.
Recent Developments in Waverly Manor
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Waverly Manor, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Schools
County commission and School Board begin updating growth and school capacity agreement
At a joint Oct. 29 meeting at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, both boards agreed to advance updates to their interlocal agreement on school planning. Topics included reducing portable classrooms, concurrency service areas and workforce housing options. Superintendent Fred Heid called the current agreement outdated.
What it may mean for the marketUpdated coordination between growth approvals and school capacity could shape where new school space is added and how new housing is phased across the county. The site is about 13 miles northwest of Waverly Manor.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Infrastructure
Sheffield Road to reopen early as next construction phase closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road
Sheffield Road west of Spirit Lake Road was set to reopen Oct. 19, over a month ahead of schedule. Phase 3 closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road between Spirit Lake Road and Spirit Landings Boulevard from Oct. 18 until about Jan. 11, 2027. Detours use Crystal Beach, Thornhill and Spirit Lake roads.
What it may mean for the marketCommuters in northeast Winter Haven regain Sheffield Road now but face a detour on Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road through early January. The project is about 8 miles northwest of Waverly Manor, elsewhere in Polk County.
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 south of Waverly Manor, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: DailyRidge - September 2026Development
Winter Haven Commission Approves 13-Townhome Affordable Housing Project at 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW
Winter Haven commissioners voted unanimously on Aug. 24 to support Heart for Winter Haven's plan for about 13 transitional affordable townhomes on 0.818 acres at the southwest corner of 7th Street SW and Avenue N SW. The city will provide a $350,000 forgivable grant from its Supplemental Affordable Housing Trust Fund, with a seven-year affordability requirement. No construction dates were given.
What it may mean for the marketThe project adds a small number of affordable units near central Winter Haven, supporting local workforce housing supply. The project is about 8 miles west of Waverly Manor, 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 7 miles north of Waverly Manor, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Bay News 9 - 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 west of Waverly Manor, 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 Waverly Manor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Waverly Manor 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 Waverly Manor.
A vintage-mixed pocket, not a planned tract
The defining trait here is the age range. A community that holds homes from 1901 through 2024 is not one architectural era; it is layers of building added over time. The 1963 median tells you the center of gravity is mid-century, but the oldest homes will carry the maintenance realities of early-1900s construction, and the newest will be a different animal entirely. Budget your inspection attention accordingly and judge each property on its own bones.
No community amenities were identified from current MLS listings, so this is not an HOA-driven lifestyle enclave. Homestead exemptions apply to just over half the homes, which points to a mix of owner-occupied and non-homestead ownership. With homes running on the smaller side, the opportunity is often in the renovation and in the land under the house rather than in volume of finished space.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Waverly Manor. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A market with no active listings and no recent closings is exactly where local knowledge earns its keep. There is no comp sheet to hand you and no shelf to shop, so the work is in sourcing homes before they list, reading condition against vintage, and pricing from first principles. That is the kind of hands-on, honest groundwork we do rather than pointing you at a feed.
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| Location | Waverly, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33859, 33877 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 199 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1901–2024 (median 1963.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,448 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 51% |
| 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 2005 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Waverly Manor key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/waverly-manor-waverly, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Waverly MANOR, Waverly
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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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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.
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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 (street-list match (6 streets, ZIP 33838/33844/33859/33877)) |
| 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 2005 (18 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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