Wedgewood Terrace
Homes for Sale in Winter Haven, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of November 2026, the MLS records 6 closed sales in Wedgewood Terrace in Winter Haven, FL since 2015, the most recent in May 2026. Across Winter Haven as a whole, 1,657 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $279,065, 65 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).
Wedgewood Terrace is a small, established pocket in Winter Haven - just 10 homes, and every one of them is homesteaded. That matters more than any single stat here: full homestead occupancy means almost nothing turns over, and when something does, it sets the tone for the whole street. Price here is driven by condition and square footage, not by a hot inventory cycle. With a median living area of 2,828 square feet, these are substantial homes, and the median build year of 1966 tells you most of the stock is mature and will trade on how well it has been maintained or updated.
Right now there are zero active listings and only one closing in the recent window. That is a thin, quiet market in both directions. For a seller, scarcity is leverage - there is no competing inventory to anchor against. For a buyer, the hard part is simply getting in; you may wait for the rare listing, and when one appears, condition should drive your number far more than any comp you think you have.
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 Wedgewood Terrace 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
A ten-home enclave in Winter Haven where the housing spans roughly six decades - from 1961 through 2023 - on a base of larger, mature homes that rarely come up for sale.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 8 homes in WEDGEWOOD TERRACE that have changed hands since 2014, built between 1961 and 2023 (median 1965), with a median living area of about 2,101 sq ft and a typical 3-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.
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 Wedgewood Terrace is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a quiet, low-turnover pocket of Winter Haven
- Seeking a larger floor plan around 2,800 square feet rather than new construction
- Buyers comfortable waiting for a rare listing and acting decisively when one appears
Probably not for
- Needing community amenities such as a pool, clubhouse, or managed common areas
- Wanting a wide selection of active listings to compare and negotiate against
- Requiring a fast, predictable purchase on a set timeline
The market around Wedgewood Terrace
Wedgewood Terrace is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33880, 201 homes are on the market and 28% 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 33880 (Winter Haven), 178 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $288K ($164/sq ft), down 2.1% year over year, with a median 85 days on market. Right now 1 active listings. See the live ZIP 33880 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wedgewood Terrace 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 Wedgewood Terrace 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 Wedgewood Terrace address.
Recent Developments in Wedgewood Terrace
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Wedgewood Terrace, 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 project is about 12 miles south of Wedgewood Terrace, 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 10 miles southeast of Wedgewood Terrace, 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 site is about 2 miles west of Wedgewood Terrace.
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 northeast of Wedgewood Terrace, 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 9 miles northeast of Wedgewood Terrace, 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 2 miles northwest of Wedgewood Terrace, 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 Wedgewood Terrace buying strategy.
If we were buying in Wedgewood Terrace 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 Wedgewood Terrace.
A closed-door micro-market
The defining fact of Wedgewood Terrace is how little moves. Full homestead occupancy across all 10 homes signals long-term ownership, and with no active listings and a single recent closing, inventory is effectively a trickle. There are no identified community amenities from current MLS listings, so what you are buying is the home and the pocket itself - not a clubhouse, pool, or managed common area.
The build range is wide - 1961 to 2023 - but the median year built of 1966 tells you the bulk of the stock is older, with the occasional newer or rebuilt home in the mix. At a median of 2,828 square feet, the homes run large for their era. Expect a real spread in price between an original mid-century house and a renovated or newer one; with only the median to work from, condition is the variable that will separate one sale from the next.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wedgewood Terrace. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 10-home pocket with no active listings, the deal is made before it hits the market or not at all. We track who holds here, what sells on condition versus square footage, and how to price a rare listing without an active comp to lean on. Whether you are trying to get in the door or time an exit against zero competing inventory, local knowledge beats a public valuation estimate every time.
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Recently off market in Wedgewood Terrace
Homes in Wedgewood Terrace that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 980 Wedgewood Drive · off market
| Location | Winter Haven, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33880 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 10 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1961–2023 (median 1966) |
| Typical living area | 2,828 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 100% |
| 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 2015 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Wedgewood Terrace key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/wedgewood-terrace, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in WEDGEWOOD TERRACE, 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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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 2015 (6 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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