121 Bates Ave SE, Winter Haven, FL, 33880
About This Home
Located in the heart of downtown Winter Haven, FL, this versatile R-3 zoned property presents an excellent opportunity for homeowners, investors, or those seeking future development potential! This charming residence features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, offering a functional layout with comfortable living spaces. The home includes a spacious kitchen with ample cabinetry and room for dining, perfect for everyday living or rental use. A dedicated utility room adds convenience and extra storage space. Connected to city water and sewer, this property provides reliable infrastructure and ease of maintenance. The R-3 zoning allows for a variety of potential uses (buyer to verify with city) making this a flexible investment in a growing and desirable downtown location. Enjoy close proximity to local shops, dining, parks, and all that Winter Haven has to offer, including its renowned chain of lakes! Whether you're looking for a primary residence, rental property, or future development opportunity - this property checks all the boxes!
Getting Around
Very Walkable
Very Limited Transit
BikeableSchools
Construction
Condition
- Property condition: Completed
- Year built: 1945
Materials
- Foundation: Crawlspace
- Roof: Shingle
- Construction materials: Other
Type & Style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subType: Single Family Residence
Interior
Appliances
- Appliances included: Electric Water Heater,Range,Refrigerator
- Laundry features: In Kitchen,Inside
Bedroom2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 108
- Dimensions: 12x9
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Dining Room
- Level: First
- Area: 48
- Dimensions: 16x3
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s)
- Flooring: Carpet,Vinyl
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 21
- Dimensions: 3x7
Heating & Cooling
- Heating features: Central
- Cooling features: Central Air
Interior Area
- Total structure area: 1,080
- Total interior livable area: 1,080 sqft
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 210
- Dimensions: 15x14
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 15
- Dimensions: 5x3
Living Room
- Level: First
- Area: 190
- Dimensions: 19x10
Primary Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 56
- Dimensions: 7x8
Primary Bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 130
- Dimensions: 10x13
Property
Details
- Parcel number: 262828607000001130
- Zoning: R-3
- Special condition: None
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City
Lot
- Lot size: 9,139 sqft
- Features: Historic District,City Lot
- Lot size dimensions: 75 x 119
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Climate Risk is Financial Risk
Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.
Biggest Threats for This Home
- Strong Wind
- Hurricane
- Lightning
- Tornado
How This Home’s Risks Compare
FEMA Declared Disasters in Polk County and Florida
Understanding the Costs
Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.
Estimated Costs Today
| Monthly | Annual | |
|---|---|---|
| Mortgage | $955 | $11,460 |
| Home Insurance * | $179 | $2,148 |
| Property Taxes | $343 | $4,116 |
| Electricity | $197 | $2,366 |
| Total | $1,674 | $20,088 |
Income You'd Need if You Spent...
Florida FAIR Plan Programs
How Costs Could Change Over Time
Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.
Comparing Against the Market
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Current Market Trends
Median Price Per Square Foot
The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.
Historicals for This Listing
Zestimate History ($/sqft)
No zestimate history available
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | Price change | $189,000 |
| 2026-03-19 | Listed for sale | $199,000 |
| 2025-09-13 | Listing removed | $695,000 |
| 2025-02-24 | Listed for sale | $695,000 |
| 2024-12-03 | Pending sale | $695,000 |
| 2024-09-27 | Listed for sale | $695,000 |
| 1996-01-16 | Sold | $25,000 |
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