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737 Bates Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880 Property Records

Polk County property record for 737 Bates Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 3,503 sqft · built 1910
Lot Size0.423 acres (18,413 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$91,000 (Apr 2003)
Tax Bill$4,974 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2019 Loan Modification
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-28-29-633000-000640

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-29-633000-000640
Alternative APNs
  • 292826633000000640
  • 92826000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Units2 Units
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,503 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,863 sqft
1st Floor Area2,783 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1910
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1991
Exterior MaterialShingles
Construction TypeFrame
Foundation TypePier/Post & Beam
Roof TypeGable
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area18,413 sqft (0.423 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area288 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchScreened Porch
Porch Area221 sqft
Canopy312 sqft
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Location & Zoning

Street Address737 BATES AVE SW
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33880-2817
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeRP
Legal DescriptionLINGER & NICHOLS SUB PB 8 PG 47 LOTS 64 THRU 67 & W 15 FT OF 68
Legal Range26E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionLINGER AND NICHOLS SUBDIVISION
Legal Tract633000
Legal Block3
Legal Lot Number64-67
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3006
Census Tract13701

Owner

737 Bates Ave SW, a residential property, is owned by a company that acquired it in July 2003.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing AddressPO BOX 2716, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33883-2716
Owner TypeCompany
VestingBorrower in Default

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleApr 14, 2003 · Amount on File
Deed SaleApr 14, 2003 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMar 2, 1999 · Amount on File
Deed Book / Page5322 / 1315
Last Transfer DateJul 11, 2003
Transfer Doc0000142924
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2019: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Property Address737 BATES AVE SW, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-2817
Document Number0109600106
Instrument DateAug 30, 2019
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 17, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address737 BATES AVE SW WINTER HAVEN FL 338802817, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880-2817

Mortgage

Document Number0109600106
DateSep 4, 2019
Book Page010960/000106
Instrument185269
Lender
NameCENTERSTATE BK NA
TypeBank
AddressWINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 737 Bates Ave SW was $4,974.

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$273,205 (+1%)$287,572 (-2.69%) Land $15,445 Building $272,127
2025$4,974.00$248,368$295,507 Land $15,445 Building $280,062
2023$4,559.00 (+8.06%)$317,487 (+8.03%) Land $15,070 Building $302,417$317,487 (+8.03%) Land $15,070 Building $302,417
2022$4,219.00$293,880 Land $12,649 Building $281,231$293,880 Land $12,649 Building $281,231

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 737 Bates Ave SW in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Wildfire risk around 737 Bates Ave SW 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 RiskLow
lower than 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodUnder 0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond 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 159 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber		7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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