Polk County property record for 628 Sears Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 768 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.153 acres (6,643 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $331 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-28-16-540500-003040 |
| Primary APN | 26-28-16-540500-003040 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 768 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 768 sqft |
| Flooring | Terrazzo |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Exterior Material | Other |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,643 sqft (0.153 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 133 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Cooling System | None |
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| Street Address | 628 SEARS AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33881-1746 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | LAKE MAUDE ADD PB 6 PG 40 BLK 3 LOT 4 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE MAUDE ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 540500 |
| Legal Block | 3 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
628 Sears Ave NE is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in January 2012.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 628 SEARS AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1746 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 13, 2003 |
| Deed Sale | Feb 13, 2003 |
| Prior Sale | Jan 14, 2003 |
| Deed Document Number | 200329772 |
| Deed Book / Page | 5262 / 1673 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 12, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000006682 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 628 Sears Ave NE was $331 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $48,695 (+2.7%) | $91,625 (-1.71%) Land $15,277 Building $76,348 | |
| 2025 | $331.00 Homeowner's exemption | $47,415 | $93,216 Land $15,277 Building $77,939 |
| 2023 | $283.00 (-18.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,737 (+3%) | $88,374 (+37.81%) Land $14,612 Building $73,762 |
| 2022 | $348.00 Homeowner's exemption | $43,434 | $64,128 Land $7,638 Building $56,490 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 628 Sears 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 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 risk around 628 Sears Ave NE is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 364 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Frontier Fiber | 7,000 / 7,000 |
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
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