Polk County property record for 143 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL 33880
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,084 sqft · built 1925 |
| Lot Size | 0.28 acres (12,206 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 2005) |
| Tax Bill | $950 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-28-28-607000-001170 |
| Primary APN | 26-28-28-607000-001170 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,084 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 892 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Year Built | Built 1925 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1925 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 12,206 sqft (0.28 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 120 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Detached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 143 BATES AVE SE |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33880-3265 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | HAVEN TERRACE PB 13 PG 26 BLK 1 LOTS 17 E1/2 & 18 & W1/2 OF 19 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAVEN TERRACE |
| Legal Tract | 607000 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2047 |
| Census Tract | 13702 |
143 Bates Ave SE is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2016 and is owner-occupied.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 BATES AVE SE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-3265 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 15, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 200557457 |
| Deed Book / Page | 6120 / 1380 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 15, 2016 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000227253 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 143 Bates Ave SE was $950 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Winter Haven City |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $82,397 (+7.36%) | $121,259 (-0.03%) Land $35,990 Building $85,269 | |
| 2025 | $950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $76,747 | $121,298 Land $35,990 Building $85,308 |
| 2023 | $808.00 (+3.06%) Homeowner's exemption | $85,519 (+14.12%) | $118,689 (+19.83%) Land $30,518 Building $88,171 |
| 2022 | $784.00 Homeowner's exemption | $74,938 | $99,051 Land $25,467 Building $73,584 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 143 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2026) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | May 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 risk around 143 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 Risk | Low lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WINTER HAVEN WATER DEPARTMENT serves 87,537 people · EPA ID FL6531992 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2021 |
| Lead | 7 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | E. coli resolved · Sep 2021 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 16 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 229 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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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