$224,900
915 Martin Luther King Boulevard
Winter Haven, FL 33881
Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Day on market
Garage spaces
Flood zone
About this home
One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This Northeast Winter Haven home offers more of what matters in a three-bedroom, two-bath: more interior square footage, a true two-car garage, and durable concrete block and brick construction, all priced below the updated and newer-built listings nearby. At approximately 1,602 square feet, it lives larger than the comparable three-bed, two-bath houses currently on the market in the area, and it backs that space with an attached two-car garage that delivers covered parking and storage most competing listings can't match. Inside, original hardwood floors run through the main living areas and bedrooms, and a brick wood-burning fireplace gives the central living room a focal point that newer construction rarely includes. The layout connects the living, dining, and kitchen areas for easy day-to-day living, with a dedicated indoor laundry room and two full bathrooms, one featuring a double vanity. The kitchen retains solid wood cabinetry and a stainless range with genuine prep and storage space — functional as-is and an honest blank canvas for a buyer who wants to modernize on their own timeline. What sets this home apart from a typical as-is opportunity is the condition of the systems: a shingle roof less than ten years old, a new water heater, a newer furnace, and a ductless mini-split system still under warranty, with electrical and plumbing both confirmed in good working order. That combination takes the costliest unknowns off the table, so improvement dollars can go toward cosmetics rather than core infrastructure. Outdoors, the fully fenced backyard is framed by mature shade trees and finished with a poured concrete patio, all on a generous lot with room for pets, gardening, a workshop, or future outdoor living. There is no HOA and no CDD, and the home is served by city water and public sewer. The location keeps you close to Polk State College, downtown Winter Haven, the US-17 corridor, and the lakes the area is known for, with quick access to the wider Polk County market between Tampa and Orlando. For an investor, this is a clean value-add: solid block-and-brick bones, updated systems, and cosmetic scope you control. For an owner-occupant, it's the chance to own the largest, best-built three-bedroom on the block, add your own finishes, and build equity from day one.
Local Insight
At $140/sqft for a 1970 home in Lake Idyll Estates, you're getting solid value for Winter Haven's lakefront-adjacent market, though you'll want a thorough inspection given the age and typical foundation concerns in this area—the no-HOA setup is a plus for cost control. The real question is whether the Chain of Lakes lifestyle and bass fishing access justify the tradeoff of being 50+ miles from Orlando job centers and commuter corridors, which limits resale appeal unless you're genuinely anchored to the Winter Haven community or remote work. If you're buying as a primary residence for someone employed locally or seeking retirement/lifestyle, this checks boxes; if you're speculating on appreciation or eventual corporate relocation, the demographic headwinds in Polk County make this riskier than equivalent pricing near established Orange County suburbs.
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Estimated monthly payment
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Price & listing history1 days on market
- Status: ActiveJun 4, 2026
- Listed$224,900Jun 4, 2026
- Price increased$224,900
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Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- Subdivision
- Lake Idyll Estates
- County
- Polk
- Year built
- 1970
- Living area
- 1,602 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $140
- Lot size
- 8,999 sq ft
- Lot category
- 0 to less than 1/4
- Flood zone
- X (12105C0365G)
- Garage
- 2 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $827 (2025)
- Parcel #
- 26-28-16-537700-000380
- Zoning
- R-1C
- MLS #
- TB8515340
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Other, Tile
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Range, Refrigerator
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen
- Laundry
- Other
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Central
- Cooling
- Central Air
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Attached garage
- Yes
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Homestead exemption
- Yes
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- Other, Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Slab
- Road surface
- Other
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- Other
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 | |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Bedroom 2 | First | |
| Bedroom 3 | First | |
| Bathroom 2 | First | |
| Living Room | First | |
| Kitchen | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2026-06-04
- On market date
- 2026-06-04
- Original list price
- $224,900
- Occupant type
- Owner
- MLS area
- 33881 - Winter Haven / Florence Villa
- Listing AOR
- Suncoast Tampa
- Status changed
- 2026-06-04
- Tax legal description
- LAKE IDYLL ESTATES UNIT NO 1 PB 48 PG 8 LOT 38
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
Take US-17 N into Winter Haven, turn onto Martin Luther King Blvd NE, and continue to 915 Martin Luther King Blvd NE, located on the northeast side of Winter Haven.
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