961 Drexel Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881 Property Records

Polk County property record for 961 Drexel Ave NE, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,856 sqft · built 1948
Lot Size0.221 acres (9,627 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$253,300 (Jun 2021)
Tax Bill$3,408 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Mortgage
Jun 2021 Sale & Mortgage
+ 3 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN26-28-21-575500-002490

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN26-28-21-575500-002490
Alternative APNs
  • 212826575500002490
  • 12826000

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,856 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area880 sqft
Upper Floors Area712 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsPlaster

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1948
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2010
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Foundation TypeConcrete
Roof TypeHip
Roof MaterialOther
Lot Area9,627 sqft (0.221 acres)
Lot Dimensions138 ft deep x 70 ft wide
View / LotCommercial/Industrial
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area264 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemNone

Location & Zoning

Street Address961 DREXEL AVE NE
CityWINTER HAVEN
StateFL
Zip33881-4224
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1C
Legal DescriptionANNA MAR PB 14 PG 8 BLK 2 LOTS 49 E 20 FT & 50 AND 51
Legal Range26E
Legal Township28S
Legal Section21
Legal SubdivisionANNA MAR
Legal Tract575500
Legal Block2
Legal Lot Number49
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Township / Civil DivisionWINTER HAVEN-AUBURNDALE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1009
Census Tract13702

Owner

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

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4218 DIGITAL CT, MULBERRY, FL 33860-4515
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 9, 2023Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
Jun 28, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
MORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC
Dec 30, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
REAL ESTATE TITLE, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS CORP
Dec 23, 2020Loan Modification, Mortgage · Line of Credit
BANK OF CTRL FL
Mar 20, 2018Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 28, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleDec 30, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2021167300
Deed Book / Page11780 / 56
Prior Transfer DateMar 19, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0000059761
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Property Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 28, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224

Mortgage

Document Number0000185461
DateAug 9, 2023
Book Page12793/2197
Instrument2023185461
Lender
NameDEPARTMENT OF HOUSING & URBAN DEV
TypeGovernment Agency
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term335 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

June 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateJun 28, 2021
Property Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224
Document Number0000167300
Book / Page11780 / 56
Map ReferenceMB 14 PG 8
Instrument DateJun 24, 2021
Instrument2021167300
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 13, 2021
Title CompanyINSURED R/E TITLE SERVICES, INSURED RE TITLE SVCS INC

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,773.10
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1925 E EDGEWOOD DR # 15, 1925, LAKELAND, FL 33803-3480

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224

Mortgage

Document Number0001178057
DateJun 28, 2021
Instrument11780/57
Lender
NameMORTGAGE SOLUTIONS OF COLORADO LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2051

December 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateDec 30, 2020
Property Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224
Document Number0115170563
Book / Page011517 / 000563
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Instrument283525
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 15, 2021
Title CompanyREAL ESTATE TITLE, REAL ESTATE TITLE SVCS CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$887.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1925 E EDGEWOOD DR #105 LAKELAND FL 338033480, 105, LAKELAND, FL 33803-3480
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

December 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document TypeLoan Modification
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Property Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224
Document Number0115240866
Instrument DateDec 23, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 22, 2021
Title CompanyOTHER

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1925 E EDGEWOOD DR #105 LAKELAND FL 338033480, 105, LAKELAND, FL 33803-3480

Mortgage

Document Number0115240866
DateJan 5, 2021
Book Page011524/000866
Instrument1535
Lender
NameBANK OF CTRL FL
TypeBank
AddressLAKELAND, FL 33813
Agreement
TypeLine of Credit
AmountAmount Recorded
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate

March 2018: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionPOLK FL
Recording DateMar 20, 2018
Property Address961 DREXEL AVE NE, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224
Document Number0104280508
Book / Page010428 / 000508
Instrument DateMar 19, 2018
Instrument59761
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 2, 2018

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipMarried Couple
Address961 DREXEL AVE NE WINTER HAVEN FL 338814224, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33881-4224

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$209,818 (-5.8%) Land $31,089 Building $178,729$209,818 (-5.8%) Land $31,089 Building $178,729
2025$3,408.00 (-13.85%) Homeowner's exemption$222,747 (-1.81%) Land $31,089 Building $191,658$222,747 (-1.81%) Land $31,089 Building $191,658
2023$3,956.00 (+13.58%)$226,847 (+26.58%) Land $26,520 Building $200,327$226,847 (+26.58%) Land $26,520 Building $200,327
2022$3,483.00$179,215 Land $22,114 Building $157,101$179,215 Land $22,114 Building $157,101

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective October 14, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies3 in force
Nearby Flood Claims4 (2004–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 4
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskLow
lower than 95% of the US · lower than 95% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.02% 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 240 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Frontier
Fiber
7,000 / 7,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 1,000
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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