Polk County property record for 685 Sears Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,682 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 acres (6,525 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,300 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2020 Foreclosure |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 26-28-16-540500-002100 |
| Primary APN | 26-28-16-540500-002100 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,682 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 702 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 702 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wood |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 6,525 sqft (0.15 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 130 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Commercial/Industrial |
| Porch | Screened/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 156 sqft |
| Street Address | 685 SEARS AVE NE |
|---|---|
| City | WINTER HAVEN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33881-1745 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | LAKE MAUDE ADD PB 6 PG 40 BLK 2 LOT 10 |
| Legal Range | 26E |
| Legal Township | 28S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE MAUDE ADDITION |
| Legal Tract | 540500 |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 13602 |
685 Sears Ave NE is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2022.
Source: Polk County records, as of September 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 4312, HAINES CITY, FL 33845-4312 |
| Owner Type | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jul 8, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000190460 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Tax Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 20, 2020 |
| Property Address | 685 SEARS AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-1745 |
| Document Number | 0112110761 |
| Book / Page | 011211 / 000761 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 17, 2020 |
| Instrument | 82386 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | May 12, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $133.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 4312 HAINES CITY FL 338454312, HAINES CITY, FL 33845-4312 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 685 Sears Ave NE was $2,300, down 1.7% 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 | $120,101 (-0.7%) Land $15,007 Building $105,094 | $120,101 (-0.7%) Land $15,007 Building $105,094 | |
| 2025 | $2,300.00 (-1.67%) | $120,943 Land $15,007 Building $105,936 | $120,943 Land $15,007 Building $105,936 |
| 2024 | $2,339.00 (+8.49%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,156.00 (+77.59%) | $112,011 (+59.85%) Land $14,355 Building $97,656 | $112,011 (+59.85%) Land $14,355 Building $97,656 |
| 2022 | $1,214.00 | $70,073 Land $7,504 Building $62,569 | $70,073 Land $7,504 Building $62,569 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 685 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 685 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 |
May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.
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