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127 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Property Records

Polk County property record for 127 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,098 sqft · built 1947
Lot Size0.252 acres (10,973 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$115,000 (Sep 2005)
Tax Bill$2,573 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesFeb 2024 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-28-28-607000-001142

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-28-607000-001142
Alternative APNs
  • 282826607000001142
  • 82826000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,098 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,098 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1947
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1947
Exterior MaterialShingles
Construction TypeWood
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area10,973 sqft (0.252 acres)
Lot Dimensions119 ft deep x 90 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeDetached
Garage Area344 sqft
PorchEnclosed/Unfinished Porch
Porch Area144 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address127 BATES AVE SE
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33880-3265
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR3
Legal DescriptionHAVEN TERRACE PB 13 PG 26 BLK 1 LOT 14 E 25 FT & 15 & W 15 FT OF 16
Legal Range26E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionHAVEN TERRACE
Legal Tract607000
Legal Block1
Legal Lot Number14
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2047
Census Tract13702

Owner

127 Bates Ave SE is held in a trust since February 2024.

Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address7379 BENT GRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-4834
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Revocable Trust

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleSep 1, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 1, 2005 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2005211824
Deed Book / Page6372 / 1375
Last Transfer DateFeb 22, 2024
Transfer Doc0000042242
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

February 2024: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateFeb 22, 2024
Property Address127 BATES AVE SE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3265
Document Number0000042242
Book / Page13015 / 1670
Map ReferenceMB 13 PG 26
Instrument DateFeb 22, 2024
Instrument2024042242
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 16, 2024

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address7379 BENT GRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-4834

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address7379 BENT GRASS DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-4834

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 127 Bates Ave SE was $2,573.

Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyPolk County
MunicipalityWinter Haven City
Unified School DistrictPolk County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$134,116 (+1%)$171,524 (+0.91%) Land $33,647 Building $137,877
2025$2,573.00$121,924$169,971 Land $33,647 Building $136,324
2023$2,312.00 (+10.83%)$169,630 (+15.4%) Land $28,607 Building $141,023$169,630 (+15.4%) Land $28,607 Building $141,023
2022$2,086.00$146,994 Land $23,864 Building $123,130$146,994 Land $23,864 Building $123,130

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 127 Bates Ave SE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2026.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2026)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimMay 2026 · rainfall accumulation

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 127 Bates Ave SE is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemWINTER HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT
serves 87,537 people · EPA ID FL6531992
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionDec 2021
Lead7 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityE. coli
resolved · Sep 2021
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting16
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30

May also be available: Alternative Choice Wireless, AT&T, Frontier.

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