$749,900
211 Central Avenue
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Listing updated: May 28, 2026 at 10:37 AM ET
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Flood zone
About this home
Location , Location , Location!! Prime commercial strip center opportunity on Central Ave in Downtown Winter Haven. Located within the city’s Primary Activity Center, Urban Core, and Central Business District, this high-visibility property benefits from strong vehicle and pedestrian traffic with AADT exceeding 11,400 cars each day. Positioned two blocks from the Winter Haven Post Office and the Downtown Historic District, the site is surrounded by ongoing redevelopment, restaurants, retail, and professional services. New Mini split a/c units in building. One remaining unit available in a four-unit building. Ideal for retail, office, medical, restaurant, service, or owner-user occupancy. Property features include individual electric meters, central air, rear alley delivery access, and on-site parking with 12 spaces. Landlord pays water, sewer, and trash, helping reduce tenant operating expenses. Zoned C-3 allowing a wide range of commercial uses including retail, coffee shop, bakery, restaurant, pharmacy, medical/dental, fitness, childcare, pet services, professional office, and other service-based businesses. Strong downtown location with excellent visibility, flexible zoning, and continued area growth makes this an attractive opportunity for investors, tenants, and owner-operators seeking exposure in one of Winter Haven’s most active commercial corridors.
Local Insight
At $179/sqft for a 4,184-sqft retail box built in 1978, you're looking at a fairly saturated price point for aging commercial real estate in Winter Haven—this isn't the steal it might appear, especially given the property's age and lack of modern amenities or differentiation. The real question is what the actual foot traffic and lease potential are on Central Avenue; Winter Haven's economy is built around tourism (LEGOLAND, fishing), lakefront living, and seasonal activity, so you'd want to verify whether this location captures retail demand or sits in a slower corridor. If you're considering this as an investment or owner-occupied retail space, confirm the tenant roster and lease terms carefully—commercial real estate in smaller Florida markets can be solid income-generating assets, but they're also more vulnerable to economic shifts than comparable properties in high-traffic metro areas.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history28 days on market
- Status: ActiveMay 1, 2026
- Listed$749,900Apr 30, 2026
- Price increased$749,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Commercial Sale
- Sub type
- Retail
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 28
- Subdivision
- Winter Haven Heights
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1978
- Living area
- 4,184 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $179
- Building area
- 4,180 sq ft (Public Records)
- Lot size
- 10,698 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0365G)
- Annual taxes
- $6,611 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 26-28-28-605000-010100
- MLS #
- L4961342
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Interior Details
- Stories / Levels
- One
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling
- Central Air
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- Listing terms
- Cash, Commercial Financing, Lease Option
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
Exterior & Construction
- Construction materials
- Concrete
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Asphalt
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Electricity Available, Phone Available, Public, Water Connected
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-04-23
- On market date
- 2026-04-30
- Original list price
- $749,900
- MLS area
- 33880 - Winter Haven/Eloise/JPV/Wahnetta
- Listing AOR
- Lakeland
- Status changed
- 2026-05-01
- Tax legal description
- WINTER HAVEN HEIGHTS PB 1 PG 69 BLK 10 LOTS 10 & W 30 FT OF 11
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
From North: Head south on 1st St N (SR 549) to Central Ave, turn left (east), property on left. From South: Travel north on US-17/1st St S to Central Ave, turn right (east), property on left. From East: Take Central Ave (SR 542) west toward downtown, property on right just before 1st St. From West: Take Cypress Gardens Blvd or Havendale Blvd east to 1st St, head north, turn right (east) on Central Ave, property on left. Prime location along Central Ave, main east–west corridor in the downtown core.
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