Polk County property record for 385 Sterling Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 1,951 sqft · built 1990 |
| Lot Size | 0.174 acres (7,562 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $910 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2017 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-29-01-663569-000490 |
| Primary APN | 26-29-01-663569-000490 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,951 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,391 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,951 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1990 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1990 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 7,562 sqft (0.174 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 108 ft deep x 70 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Porch | Unfinished Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 19 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Street Address | 385 STERLING DR |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33884-2953 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BERRYHILL PB 88 PG 48 & 49 LOT 49 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 01 |
| Legal Subdivision | BERRYHILL |
| Legal Tract | 663569 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 49 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 14003 |
385 Sterling Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2024.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 385 STERLING DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-2953 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 7, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000058049 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 385 STERLING DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-2953 |
| Document Number | 0102981643 |
| Book / Page | 010298 / 001643 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 18, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2017 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 385 STERLING DR WINTER HAVEN FL 338842953, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-2953 |
| Document Number | 0102981643 |
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| Date | Oct 27, 2017 |
| Book Page | 010298/001643 |
| Instrument | 206467 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
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| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 26, 2047 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 385 Sterling Dr was $910 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Polk County |
| Unified School District | Polk County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $112,090 (+2.7%) | $244,495 (-1.5%) Land $37,000 Building $207,495 | |
| 2025 | $910.00 Homeowner's exemption | $109,143 | $248,215 Land $37,000 Building $211,215 |
| 2023 | $1,435.00 (+7.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,978 (+3%) | $232,305 (+1.26%) Land $36,000 Building $196,305 |
| 2022 | $1,339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,979 | $229,406 Land $30,000 Building $199,406 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 385 Sterling Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · Hurricane Wilma |
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 385 Sterling Dr 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 277 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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