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262 Ware Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Property Records

Polk County property record for 262 Ware Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · built 1963
Lot Size0.152 acres (6,617 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$174,900 (Dec 2023)
Tax Bill$2,405 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2023 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2023 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-28-17-547500-010010

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-17-547500-010010
Alternative APNs
  • 172826547500010010
  • 72826000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area816 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1963
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2015
Exterior MaterialOther
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area6,617 sqft (0.152 acres)
Lot Dimensions290 ft deep x 102 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area222 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area222 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area60 sqft
Utility Building64 sqft

Location & Zoning

Street Address262 WARE AVE NE
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33881-1550
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1C
Legal DescriptionFLORENCE CITRUS GROWERS ASSOCIATION PB 6 PG 11 BLK J LOTS 1 & NLY 15.7 FT OF 2 LESS N 20 FT FOR ROAD R/W S16/17 T28 R26
Legal Range26E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section17
Legal SubdivisionFLORENCE CITRUS GROWERS ASSN SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract547500
Legal BlockJ
Legal Lot Number1
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Block Group2
Census Block2020
Census Tract13601

Owner

262 Ware Ave NE is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2023.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 19, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
SIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
Apr 18, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Dec 27, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
INTEGRITY FIRST TITLE
Jul 20, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer
UNITED TITLE GROUP/LAKELAND LLC, UNITED TITLE GRP/LAKELAND LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 19, 2023 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 27, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2023295436
Deed Book / Page12946 / 985
Prior Transfer DateMar 30, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0000088757
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 19, 2023
Property Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550
Document Number0000295436
Book / Page12946 / 985
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 11
Instrument DateDec 15, 2023
Instrument2023295436
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 1, 2024
Title CompanyHOMELAND TITLE SOURCE LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,224.30
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550

Mortgage

Document Number0012946986
DateDec 19, 2023
Instrument12946/986
Lender
NameSIERRA PACIFIC MORTGAGE CO INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJan 1, 2054

Mortgage

Document Number0000295438
DateDec 19, 2023
Book Page12946/1003
Instrument2023295438
Lender
NameFLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORP
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressTALLAHASSEE, FL 32301
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

April 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateApr 18, 2023
Property Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550
Document Number0000088757
Book / Page12656 / 643
Map ReferenceMB 6 PG 11
Instrument DateMar 30, 2023
Instrument2023088757
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 1, 2023

Transaction

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

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4520 RAINTREE RIDGE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32837-5133

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4520 RAINTREE RIDGE RD, ORLANDO, FL 32837-5133

December 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 27, 2017
Property Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550
Document Number0103520059
Book / Page010352 / 000059
Instrument DateDec 27, 2017
Instrument248796
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 23, 2018
Title CompanyINTEGRITY FIRST TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$917.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address4520 RAINTREE RIDGE RD ORLANDO FL 328375133, ORLANDO, FL 32837-5133

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJul 20, 2017
Property Address262 WARE AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1550
Document Number0102081976
Book / Page010208 / 001976
Instrument DateJul 18, 2017
Instrument137697
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 1, 2017
Title CompanyUNITED TITLE GROUP/LAKELAND LLC, UNITED TITLE GRP/LAKELAND LLC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$270.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address14022 SIERRA VISTA DR ORLANDO FL 328374776, ORLANDO, FL 32837-4776

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 262 Ware Ave NE was $2,405.

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$113,407 (-10.33%) Land $9,598 Building $103,809$113,407 (-10.33%) Land $9,598 Building $103,809
2025$2,405.00$126,470 Land $9,598 Building $116,872$126,470 Land $9,598 Building $116,872
2023$1,489.00 (+12.46%)$105,166 (+20.15%) Land $9,267 Building $95,899$105,166 (+20.15%) Land $9,267 Building $95,899
2022$1,324.00$87,527 Land $7,612 Building $79,915$87,527 Land $7,612 Building $79,915

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 262 Ware Ave NE in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

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 6 (20% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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

Wildfire risk around 262 Ware Ave NE is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within 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)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

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