$315,000
961 Drexel Avenue
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
***PRICE DECREASE +++ SELLER IS OFFERING $5000 in seller concessions!!! This unique 2-story home in Winter Haven is full of character and charm, located just three houses down from scenic Lake Elbert. Thoughtfully updated while preserving its warm, rustic appeal, this property offers a welcoming atmosphere from the moment you arrive. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the 2.4-mile paved loop trail surrounding Lake Elbert, complete with boardwalks and beautiful landscaping—perfect for morning walks, bike rides, or peaceful evening strolls. The home is in walking distance to Downtown Winter Haven, the public boat ramp and park, and Polk State College’s Winter Haven Fine Arts Building, offering exceptional convenience and lifestyle amenities. Inside, you’ll find live-edge wood countertops, natural wood trim, and an open kitchen overlooking the family and dining rooms. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, newer cabinets, and a rustic flair originally crafted by an Amish family. The spacious family room includes a large picture windows that frame the beautiful front yard and mature oak tree. The primary bedroom and bathroom are conveniently located downstairs, while the second floor offers two additional bedrooms, a bonus room, a full bathroom, and a loft area with generous storage closets. Both bathrooms have been updated with newer cabinets, newer countertops, and newer tile. Additional interior upgrades include newer luxury vinyl plank flooring, newer windows, newer light fixtures and ceiling fans, and fresh interior paint. The home also features a newer A/C system. Outside, the home offers a covered front porch perfect for evening relaxation, mature landscaping, and a fenced yard on nearly a quarter-acre, with most of the outdoor space located in the front of the home. Ideally situated near Lake Elbert, Downtown Winter Haven, Polk State College, shopping, dining, parks, and medical facilities, this home offers both convenience and character. Schedule your private showing today!
Estimated monthly payment
Estimate only. Taxes use the listing's reported amount where available; insurance is a Florida-average estimate. Your actual payment will vary — run a full calculation or talk to a lender.
Price & listing history100 days on market
- Status: ActiveFeb 24, 2026
- Listed$330,000Feb 23, 2026
- Price reduced$315,000
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 100
- Subdivision
- Anna Mar
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1948
- Living area
- 1,856 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $170
- Lot size
- 9,627 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0364G)
- Annual taxes
- $3,409 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 26-28-21-575500-002490
- Zoning
- R-1C
- MLS #
- L4959592
Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Vinyl
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Solid Wood Cabinets, Thermostat
- Laundry
- Inside
- Stories / Levels
- Two
- Direction faces
- South
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- No Minimum
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
- Additional lease restrictions
- Buyer and Buyers Agent to Verify all restrictions
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Private Mailbox
- Construction materials
- Block
- Roof
- Other, Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Well
- Utilities
- Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community
- Pets allowed
- Yes
Schools
Letter grades: Florida DOE 2024–25 school grades (Orange, Seminole, Lake, Osceola, Brevard). Assigned schools from the listing agent — verify enrollment with the district.
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 10x12 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | 4x10 |
| Living Room | First | 18x22 |
| Dining Room | First | 8x11 |
| Kitchen | First | 10x11 |
| Laundry | First | 5.5x15 |
| Balcony/Porch/Lanai | First | 7x14 |
| Bedroom 2 | Second | 9.5x13 |
| Bonus Room | Second | 9.5x13 |
| Bathroom 2 | Second | 5x8 |
| Bedroom 3 | Second | 10x10 |
| Loft | Second | 5x10.5 |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-02-23
- On market date
- 2026-02-23
- Original list price
- $330,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- MLS area
- 33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
- Listing AOR
- Lakeland
- Status changed
- 2026-02-24
- Tax legal description
- ANNA MAR PB 14 PG 8 BLK 2 LOTS 49 E 20 FT & 50 AND 51
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
At US-92 E, use the right 2 lanes to turn slightly right onto FL-544 E/Havendale Blvd (signs for Winter Haven/Legoland) drive 3.7 miles and continue straight onto Martin Luther King Blvd/M.L.K. Blvd NE. Drive 1.1 miles and turn right onto 11th St NE. Drive 0.9 miles and turn right onto Lake Elbert Dr NE. Drive 0.4 miles and turn right onto Drexel Ave NE. Drive 243 feet house is on the right.
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