Polk County property record for 261 Arbuthnot St, Winter Haven, FL 33881
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,335 sqft · built 2021 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,471 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $47,000 (Jan 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,320 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-28-08-529016-000470 |
| Primary APN | 26-28-08-529016-000470 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,335 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,735 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,335 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 2021 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2021 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,471 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 67 sqft |
| Street Address | 261 ARBUTHNOT ST |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33881-9516 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SANCTUARY BY THE LAKE PHASE ONE PB 181 PG 1-5 LOT 47 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 08 |
| Legal Subdivision | SANCTUARY BY THE LAKE PHASE ONE |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 47 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1004 |
| Census Tract | 13601 |
261 Arbuthnot St is owned by two individuals who bought it in January 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 566 HAMMOCK TRL, HAINES CITY, FL 33844-9535 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 19, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202112887 |
| Deed Book / Page | 11541 / 1263 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 Arbuthnot St was $4,320.
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 | $222,437 (-2.07%) Land $46,000 Building $176,437 | $222,437 (-2.07%) Land $46,000 Building $176,437 | |
| 2025 | $4,320.00 | $227,134 Land $46,000 Building $181,134 | $227,134 Land $46,000 Building $181,134 |
| 2023 | $4,412.00 (+10.88%) | $239,287 (+16.88%) Land $44,000 Building $195,287 | $239,287 (+16.88%) Land $44,000 Building $195,287 |
| 2022 | $3,979.00 | $204,727 Land $44,000 Building $160,727 | $204,727 Land $44,000 Building $160,727 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 261 Arbuthnot St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2022.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 261 Arbuthnot St is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 54% of the US · lower than 74% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Frontier.
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