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$252,924$137 / 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 93How 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 $163,000 on Oct 25, 2017

686 AVENUE L SE

WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
4
Beds
3
Baths
1,846 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.
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1955
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$253K
$236K low$270K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$163,000 · Oct 25, 2017

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,963 (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.$150,723 (2026)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$146,760
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$217,952

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyPOLK
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1990
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
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 · 260 ft²

Transaction History(6)

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

Foreclosure Filings(4)

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

H
Winter Haven Senior High SchoolD
High · Grades 9–12 · 0.3 mi
M
Denison Middle SchoolD
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 0.8 mi
E
Elbert Elementary SchoolD-
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.3 mi

District: Polk County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 33880These 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.118
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.229
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

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.93%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.20%
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.49,339
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,232 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,114
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$72,660
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°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

686 Avenue L Se 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 less than 70% of homes in Polk County
  • Costs less per square foot than 89% of homes in Polk County
  • Bigger than 77% of homes in Winter Haven 33880
  • Older than 93% of homes in Polk County

What homes are worth in Winter Haven 33880

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

This home
$86K$539K

This home is worth more than 54% of homes in Winter Haven 33880.

How it measures up in Winter Haven 33880

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Winter Haven 33880.

Estimated value$252,924
CheaperTypical $242,262Pricier

Pricier than 54% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$137
CheaperTypical $161Pricier

Pricier than 21% of homes nearby

Living area1,846 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,420 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.22 acBigger

Bigger than 54% of homes nearby

Year built1955
OlderTypical 1984Newer

Newer than 12% of homes nearby

How 686 Avenue L Se ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeWinter Haven 33880Polk County
Estimated valuepricier than$252,92454% of homes30% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$13721% of homes11% of homes
Living areabigger than1,846 ft²77% of homes64% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.23 ac54% of homes60% of homes
Year builtnewer than195512% of homes7% of homes

About 686 Avenue L Se

How much is 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL is $252,924 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $236,235 to $269,613. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL last sell?

686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL last sold on Oct 25, 2017 for $163,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL?

686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,846 square feet of living space and a 0.23-acre lot.

When was 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL built?

686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL was built in 1955, making it 71 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL?

686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL is assigned to Winter Haven Senior High School (high), rated D; Denison Middle School (middle), rated D; Elbert Elementary School (elementary), rated D-. All sit in Polk County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL compare to other homes in Winter Haven 33880?

Among the 14,142 homes in Winter Haven 33880, it is worth more than 54% of them ($252,924 against a typical $242,262), its price per square foot is higher than 21% of them ($137 against a typical $161), it is bigger than 77% of them (1,846 ft² against a typical 1,420 ft²), its lot is bigger than 54% of them (0.23 ac against a typical 0.22 ac) and it is newer than 12% of them (1955 against a typical 1984). Measured against all of Polk County, it is worth more than 30% 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 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 686 Avenue L Se, Winter Haven, FL was $1,963. The county assessed it at $150,723.

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