Market Report · 3rd Quarter 2026 · As of August 6, 2026

MLS data updated Aug 6, 2026

Winter Haven

Florida's Chain of Lakes City

Winter Haven, FL

Home to LEGOLAND Florida and the stunning Chain of Lakes, Winter Haven offers diverse waterfront living, a revitalized downtown, and strong value across all price points.

172
For Sale
$347K
Avg. List Price
17
Under Contract
$285K
Median Sold (12 mo)
1199
Homes Sold (12 mo)

Median sold: $285K ·  Median days on market: 49 ·  Sold-to-list: 97.5% ·  Source: Stellar MLS

Seller's Market
1.7
months of inventory

About 1.7 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).

Median Sale Price
$285K
1199 sold / yr
1-Yr Appreciation
+5.6%
median price
Days on Market
49
median
Sale-to-List
97.5%
of asking
Sales Pace
99.9/mo
last 12 mo
Active Listings
172
for sale now

Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.

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Ryan's Take on Winter Haven

Winter Haven is a lake town first, and everything about the market follows from that. The 24-lake Chain of Lakes is fully navigable by private boat, and the headline I keep coming back to with clients is the value gap: dockable chain frontage here runs a fraction of what comparable access costs on Orange County's Butler Chain. That's why I see remote workers and equity buyers from pricier markets, plus serious anglers, since Polk County is genuine bass-fishing country with tournament infrastructure to match.

This is a destination market, not an Orlando commuter suburb, fifty-plus miles out, so it rewards buyers who prioritize lifestyle over a daily drive: Polk County employees at Publix, Amazon, and AdventHealth, plus 55-plus retirees comparing Traditions to The Villages. On schools, don't stop at the district's B rating, the single fact most buyers miss is Chain of Lakes Collegiate High, where students can graduate with an associate's degree. Buy waterfront with eyes open: budget for dock inspection, flood insurance, and the lakefront premium. LEGOLAND drives real short-term-rental demand southeast near Lake Eloise, but underwrite that occupancy as seasonal, not Disney year-round.

— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty

Under Contract

17 homes pending in Winter Haven · Avg. $323K

Winter Haven pending
Pending
$224,900
3 bd2 ba1,140 sqft
Winter Haven pending
Pending
$199,000
3 bd2 ba1,620 sqft
Winter Haven pending
Pending
$307,900
3 bd2 ba1,672 sqft
Winter Haven pending
Pending
$294,900
3 bd2 ba1,682 sqft
Winter Haven pending
Pending
$359,900
3 bd2 ba1,666 sqft
Winter Haven pending
Pending
$339,900
0 ba
Market Snapshot

Winter Haven · 3rd Quarter 2026

1199 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo

$285K

Median Sale Price

49 days

Median Days on Market

97.5%

Sold-to-List

$166

Median $/sqft

Sold-to-List Gauge · 90% → 100% → 105%+97.5%
90%95%100%105%+

Recent Sales Map

43 recent individual sales in and around Winter Haven · FL public records · no addresses published

Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy

BedsBathsSq FtListedSoldList PriceSold Price$/Sq FtDOM
8,4459/1/25$1,700,000$201
3,8319/1/25$795,000$208
3,4889/1/25$525,000$151
4,2479/1/25$475,000$112
3,2799/1/25$440,000$134
3,4709/1/25$440,000$127
3,5269/1/25$436,800$124
4,6729/1/25$360,000$77
3,0099/1/25$339,000$113
2,7279/1/25$329,000$121
2,3369/1/25$326,000$140
2,4889/1/25$325,000$131
2,8359/1/25$315,000$111
2,2949/1/25$310,000$135
2,2669/1/25$307,900$136
2,3959/1/25$304,300$127
3,0649/1/25$300,000$98
1,9889/1/25$297,000$149
2,4789/1/25$297,000$120
2,6089/1/25$295,000$113
2,0609/1/25$285,000$138
2,6809/1/25$283,300$106
2,0439/1/25$280,000$137
2,0989/1/25$270,000$129
1,9619/1/25$270,000$138
2,9569/1/25$260,000$88
1,4419/1/25$250,000$173
2,0619/1/25$235,000$114
2,0299/1/25$225,000$111
1,5359/1/25$215,000$140
1,2219/1/25$208,000$170
2,0849/1/25$205,000$98
1,9669/1/25$180,000$92
2,2589/1/25$172,000$76
1,0379/1/25$170,000$164
1,7249/1/25$160,000$93
1,8289/1/25$150,000$82
1,6209/1/25$143,400$89
1,1449/1/25$143,000$125
1,6799/1/25$140,000$83
1,2329/1/25$135,000$110
2,6579/1/25$132,500$50
1,1489/1/25$127,900$111
43 sales · FL Dept. of Revenue public records · past 12 months · no addresses published · tap any column to sort

Currently For Sale

50 active listings in Winter Haven

BedsBathsSq FtList Price$/Sq FtDOMPoolWaterfrontView
221,131$214,900$19072
321,467$369,950$25263
321,228$229,900$18730
421,778$389,950$21963
321,863$340,000$1830
321,035$250,000$242113
311,080$144,900$1341
32800$145,090$181517
321,728$234,700$13649
442,292$374,900$1641
332,039$385,000$1891
231,312$215,000$16497
311,040$255,000$24516
321,310$249,900$19171
533,022$485,900$161177Water
221,368$125,000$91160
221,804$139,900$782
321,716$289,900$16937
321,475$399,900$271376
211,199$232,000$19336
282816,012$3,400,000$2122
31806$189,900$2362
321,259$258,000$20562
321,344$235,000$1753
532,523$365,000$14528
321,172$270,000$2308
321,560$175,000$11221
422,052$300,000$14621Grassy Lake
421,656$235,000$14216
442,093$399,900$19191
321,874$289,900$155113Water
321,690$240,000$14299
421,941$300,000$15584
321,417$294,990$2086
432,112$400,000$18935
421,599$229,900$1449
21934$185,000$19813
231,407$205,000$146133Lake Roy/Lulu Canal
431,936$234,900$1216
321,306$165,000$12661
321,847$305,000$16517
321,252$245,000$19616
321,258$360,000$28618
432,242$390,000$174286
533,100$619,000$2009
522,992$410,000$13745
221,008$150,000$1495Water
321,580$249,000$15838
321,751$330,000$188289
432,378$429,900$181105
All 50 active listings in Winter Haven · live Stellar MLS · no addresses published

Winter Haven Market — Common Questions

Is Winter Haven a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+

Winter Haven is currently a seller's market with about 1.7 months of inventory. About 1.7 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).

What is the median home sale price in Winter Haven?+

Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Winter Haven is approximately $285K, up about 5.6% from a year earlier.

How many homes are for sale in Winter Haven?+

There are currently 172 active listings in Winter Haven, with homes selling at roughly 99.9 per month. That works out to about 1.7 months of inventory.

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Report generated August 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS

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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.

Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 6, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.

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