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$301,971$173 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 95How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $224,200 on Sep 12, 2019

225 MERLIN ST

HAINES CITY, FL 33844
4
Beds
2
Baths
1,749 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2019
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$302K
$286K low$318K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$224,200 · Sep 12, 2019

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,110 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$209,861 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$204,344
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$251,261

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Attached
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
ViewThe type of view from the property, or another feature of the site that affects value.Commercial/Industrial
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Porch · 246 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

H
Ridge Community Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
E
Horizons Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.4 mi
M
Shelley S. Boone Middle SchoolD-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.3 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33844These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.111
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.206
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.86%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.62,669
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.487 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,303
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,015
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.72°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.66%

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How this home compares

225 Merlin St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Has a smaller lot than 70% of homes in Polk County
  • Newer than 81% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Haines City 33844

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$92K$502K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Haines City 33844.

How it measures up in Haines City 33844

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Haines City 33844.

Estimated value$301,971
CheaperTypical $297,141Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$173
CheaperTypical $167Pricier

Pricier than 59% of homes nearby

Living area1,749 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,672 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 56% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.14 acBigger

Bigger than 52% of homes nearby

Year built2019
OlderTypical 2006Newer

Newer than 65% of homes nearby

How 225 Merlin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeHaines City 33844Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$301,97154% of homes52% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17359% of homes47% of homes
Living areabigger than1,749 ft²56% of homes57% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac52% of homes30% of homes
Year builtnewer than201965% of homes81% of homes

About 225 Merlin St

How much is 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL is $301,971 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $286,357 to $317,585. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL last sell?

225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL last sold on Sep 12, 2019 for $224,200, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL?

225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL has 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,749 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL built?

225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL was built in 2019, making it 7 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL?

225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL is assigned to Ridge Community Senior High School (high), rated D; Horizons Elementary School (elementary), rated D-; Shelley S. Boone Middle School (middle), rated D-. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL compare to other homes in Haines City 33844?

Among the 22,548 homes in Haines City 33844, it is worth more than 54% of them ($301,971 against a typical $297,141), its price per square foot is higher than 59% of them ($173 against a typical $167), it is bigger than 56% of them (1,749 ft² against a typical 1,672 ft²), its lot is bigger than 52% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.14 ac) and it is newer than 65% of them (2019 against a typical 2006). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 52% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 225 Merlin St, Haines City, FL was $3,110. The county assessed it at $209,861.

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