2496 Sunset Dr E, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Property Records

Polk County property record for 2496 Sunset Dr E, Winter Haven, FL 33881 · Last verified July 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms5 Beds
Bathrooms3 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 2000
Square Footage2,880 sqft Living Area
Lot Size26,258 sqft (0.603 acres)
GarageAttached, 576 sqft
Last Sale$374,000 (2022)
Tax Bill$4,449.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-16-538700-000185
Alternative APNs
  • 162826538700000185
  • 62826000

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Building Area2,880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,456 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor2,488 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure
FireplaceFireplace
Fireplaces1 Fireplaces

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2000
Exterior MaterialStucco Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof ConstructionGable Roof Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area26,258 sqft (0.603 acres)
Depth X Width158 ft x 172 ft Depth x Width
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area576 sqft Garage
Porch Area392 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling

Location & Zoning

Street Address2496 SUNSET DR E
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33881-1579
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionSUN SET SHORES PB 46 PG 17 LOT 18 BEG SW COR RUN N 255 FT FOR POB E 125 FT NELY ALONG CURVE CONCAVE TO SE 78.54 FT N 30 FT M/L TO LAKE NWLY ALONG LAKE 230 FT M/L TO W BNDRY OF LOT 18 S 232 FT M/L TO POB KNOWN AS TRACT 23 OF UNREC SUB
Legal Range26E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section16
Legal SubdivisionSUN SET SHORES
Legal Tract23
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number18
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Minor Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Blockgroup2
Census Block2003
Census Tract13601

Owner

Source: Polk County records · APN 26-28-16-538700-000185

Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ, 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606-6995
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Feb 28, 2022Warranty Deed, Transfer
REALTECH TITLE LLC
Aug 30, 2019Affidavit of Death, Transfer
REAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC
Aug 30, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
REAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleFeb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 28, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 30, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number202254051
Deed Book / Page12137 / 979
Record RefreshedSep 20, 2026

February 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateFeb 28, 2022
Property Address2496 SUNSET DR E, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1579
Document Number0000054051
Book / Page12137 / 979
Map ReferenceMB 46 PG 17
Instrument DateFeb 24, 2022
Instrument2022054051
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 14, 2022
Title CompanyREALTECH TITLE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$2,618.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address8412 TOCOI PATH, 8412, LAKELAND, FL 33810-1348

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address120 S RIVERSIDE PLZ STE 2000, 2000, CHICAGO, IL 60606-6995
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

August 2019: Affidavit of Death, Transfer

Document TypeAffidavit of Death
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateAug 30, 2019
Property Address2496 SUNSET DR E, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1579
Document Number0109572257
Book / Page010957 / 002257
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument184029
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 23, 2019
Title CompanyREAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

August 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateAug 30, 2019
Property Address2496 SUNSET DR E, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1579
Document Number0109572259
Book / Page010957 / 002259
Instrument DateAug 22, 2019
Instrument184031
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2019
Title CompanyREAL ESTATE TITLE SERVICES LLC, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$490.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address5246 US HIGHWAY 98 N LAKELAND FL 338090515, LAKELAND, FL 33809-0515

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Polk County records · Assessment roll updated June 23, 2026 · Last verified July 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,449.00 (-13.24%)$335,731 (-1.76%) Land $81,540 Building $254,191$335,731 (-1.76%) Land $81,540 Building $254,191
2023$5,128.00 (+73.18%)$341,748 (+23.13%) Land $78,912 Building $262,836$341,748 (+23.13%) Land $78,912 Building $262,836
2022$2,961.00$277,552 Land $78,912 Building $198,640$277,552 Land $78,912 Building $198,640

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Polk County (12105C), updated October 14, 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskLow
above 35% of the US · above 10% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 2,381 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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