1738 3rd St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Property Records

Polk County property record for 1738 3rd St NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,239 sqft · built 2024
Lot Size0.385 acres (16,762 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$268,000 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$4,477 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMar 2025 Sale & Mortgage
Nov 2023 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-28-21-581500-003040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-21-581500-003040
Alternative APNs
  • 212826581500003040
  • 12826000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,239 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,470 sqft
1st Floor Area1,239 sqft
FlooringTile

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2024
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2024
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area16,762 sqft (0.385 acres)
Lot Dimensions295 ft deep x 50 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area231 sqft
PorchUnfinished Open Porch
Porch Area311 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address1738 3RD ST NE
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33881-2552
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSECOND REPLAT OF IDA M SMITHS SUB PB 33 PG 16 BLK 3 LOT 4
Legal SubdivisionSMITH IDA M SUBDIVISION 2ND REPLAT
Legal Tract581500
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number4
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3012
Census Tract13602

Owner

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

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address521 OAK ST, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-4235
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 5, 2025Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
NEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC
Nov 2, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer
FIRST INTERNATIONAL TITLE
Mar 12, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer
PARAMOUNT TITLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 5, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleNov 2, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202548793
Deed Book / Page13454 / 84
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

March 2025: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMar 5, 2025
Property Address1738 3RD ST NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-2552
Document Number0000048793
Book / Page13454 / 84
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 16
Instrument DateFeb 20, 2025
Instrument2025048793
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyEASTERN TITLE AND CLOSING SERVICES, SWEETWATER TTL & CLOSING SVC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,876.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2518 SUMMITVIEW DR, LAKELAND, FL 33812-3277

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address521 OAK ST, AUBURNDALE, FL 33823-4235

Mortgage

Document Number0001345487
DateMar 5, 2025
Instrument13454/87
Lender
NameNEW WAVE LENDING GROUP INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueMar 1, 2055

November 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateNov 2, 2023
Property Address1738 3RD ST NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-2552
Document Number0000260202
Book / Page12897 / 53
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 16
Instrument DateOct 30, 2023
Instrument2023260202
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyFIRST INTERNATIONAL TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$560.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 4293, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33885-4293

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2518 SUMMITVIEW DR, LAKELAND, FL 33812-3277

March 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMar 12, 2021
Property Address1738 3RD ST NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-2552
Document Number0000063570
Book / Page11619 / 1585
Map ReferenceMB 33 PG 16
Instrument DateMar 8, 2021
Instrument2021063570
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 13, 2026
Title CompanyPARAMOUNT TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$472.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1203 29TH ST NW, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-2281

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
AddressPO BOX 4293, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33885-4293

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$232,283 (-1.3%) Land $63,250 Building $169,033$232,283 (-1.3%) Land $63,250 Building $169,033
2025$4,477.00 (+95.08%)$235,344 (+86.04%) Land $63,250 Building $172,094$235,344 (+86.04%) Land $63,250 Building $172,094
2023$2,295.00 (+11.62%)$126,500 (+19.57%) Land $126,500$126,500 (+19.57%) Land $126,500
2022$2,056.00$105,800 Land $105,800$105,800 Land $105,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force

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

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.03% 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 261 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area
1,000 / 1,000

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