Polk County property record for 5818 Driftwood Dr, Winter Haven, FL 33884
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,713 sqft · built 2002 |
| Lot Size | 0.188 acres (8,168 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $300,000 (Dec 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,254 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Sale & Mortgage Mar 2021 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 27-29-06-855571-000100 |
| Primary APN | 27-29-06-855571-000100 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,713 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,113 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,713 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2002 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Concrete |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 8,168 sqft (0.188 acres) |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 400 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 239 sqft |
| Street Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33884-3299 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND HARBOR PB 117 PGS 36 THRU 38 LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 27E |
| Legal Township | 29S |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND HARBOR |
| Legal Tract | 855571 |
| Legal Block | 1 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | HAINES CITY |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1015 |
| Census Tract | 14123 |
5818 Driftwood Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in December 2021.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-3299 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage LAKEVIEW MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP |
| Mar 23, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 29, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Dec 28, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2021337982 |
| Deed Book / Page | 12047 / 1615 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 18, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0058970264 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-3299 |
| Document Number | 0000337982 |
| Book / Page | 12047 / 1615 |
| Map Reference | MB 117 PG 36-38 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 15, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021337982 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 17, 2022 |
| Title Company | BELLA TITLE AND ESCROW INC, BELLA TITLE & ESCROW INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,100.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1200 SHARON DR, 1200, TITUSVILLE, FL 32796-1925 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-3299 |
| Document Number | 0120471617 |
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| Date | Dec 29, 2021 |
| Instrument | 12047/1617 |
| Name | LAKEVIEW MORTGAGE BANKERS CORP |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Jan 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Property Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-3299 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 6, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5818 DRIFTWOOD DR, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884-3299 |
| Document Number | 0000072905 |
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| Date | Mar 23, 2021 |
| Book Page | 11633/1119 |
| Instrument | 2021072905 |
| Name | LOANDEPOT.COM LLC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FOOTHILL RANCH, CA 92610 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Apr 1, 2051 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5818 Driftwood Dr was $4,254 with a homeowner's exemption, down 6.1% from the year before.
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 | $246,947 (-8.87%) Land $39,000 Building $207,947 | $246,947 (-8.87%) Land $39,000 Building $207,947 | |
| 2025 | $4,254.00 (-6.11%) Homeowner's exemption | $270,993 Land $39,000 Building $231,993 | $270,993 Land $39,000 Building $231,993 |
| 2024 | $4,531.00 (+2.56%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,418.00 (-5.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $276,775 (+12.6%) Land $38,000 Building $238,775 | $276,775 (+12.6%) Land $38,000 Building $238,775 |
| 2022 | $4,676.00 | $245,803 Land $32,000 Building $213,803 | $245,803 Land $32,000 Building $213,803 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5818 Driftwood 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 26 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 26 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 24 (1979–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 24 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 5818 Driftwood Dr is low, with a 0.06% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 62% of the US · lower than 88% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.06% 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 257 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 |
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