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$425,576$178 / 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 Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $205,000 on Jan 18, 2011

278 RUBY LAKE LN

WINTER HAVEN, FL 33884
3
Beds
2
Baths
2,385 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.
0.24 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2002
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$426K
$403K low$448K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$205,000 · Jan 18, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,237 (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.$216,577 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$210,473
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$356,613

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.0.24
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.Pool (Unspecified), Enclosed
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 · 208 ft²

Transaction History(4)

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.

E
Chain of Lakes Elementary SchoolC+
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.9 mi
M
Denison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 5.3 mi
H
Lake Region Senior HighD
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.9 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33884These 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.95
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.220
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.90%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.19%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.39,448
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,510 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67,984
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86,444
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.50 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

278 Ruby Lake Ln 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.

  • Worth more than 87% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs more per square foot than 69% of homes in Winter Haven 33884
  • Bigger than 86% of homes in Polk County
  • Has a bigger lot than 67% of homes in Winter Haven 33884

What homes are worth in Winter Haven 33884

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

This home
$120K$827K

This home is worth more than 86% of homes in Winter Haven 33884.

How it measures up in Winter Haven 33884

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winter Haven 33884.

Estimated value$425,576
CheaperTypical $297,082Pricier

Pricier than 86% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$178
CheaperTypical $166Pricier

Pricier than 69% of homes nearby

Living area2,385 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,751 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 82% of homes nearby

Lot size0.24 ac
SmallerTypical 0.18 acBigger

Bigger than 67% of homes nearby

Year built2002
OlderTypical 1999Newer

Newer than 55% of homes nearby

How 278 Ruby Lake Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinter Haven 33884Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$425,57686% of homes87% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$17869% of homes55% of homes
Living areabigger than2,385 ft²82% of homes86% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.24 ac67% of homes61% of homes
Year builtnewer than200255% of homes56% of homes

About 278 Ruby Lake Ln

How much is 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL is $425,576 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $403,040 to $448,112. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL last sell?

278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL last sold on Jan 18, 2011 for $205,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL?

278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 2,385 square feet of living space and a 0.24-acre lot.

When was 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL built?

278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL was built in 2002, making it 24 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL?

278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL is assigned to Chain of Lakes Elementary School (elementary), rated C+; Denison Middle School (middle), rated D; Lake Region Senior High (high), rated D. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL compare to other homes in Winter Haven 33884?

Among the 15,694 homes in Winter Haven 33884, it is worth more than 86% of them ($425,576 against a typical $297,082), its price per square foot is higher than 69% of them ($178 against a typical $166), it is bigger than 82% of them (2,385 ft² against a typical 1,751 ft²), its lot is bigger than 67% of them (0.24 ac against a typical 0.18 ac) and it is newer than 55% of them (2002 against a typical 1999). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 87% 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 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 278 Ruby Lake Ln, Winter Haven, FL was $3,237. The county assessed it at $216,577.

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