Welcome to The Wellington in Winter Haven, a desirable maintenance-free 55+ lakefront community on beautiful Lake Howard. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath ground-floor condo offers comfort, convenience, and an unbeatable location—situated right next to the heated pool. As you arrive, your assigned carport is conveniently located directly in front of your private entrance. Step inside to a cozy, efficient kitchen that maximizes space and functionality, flowing seamlessly into the spacious living and dining room combination. Both the living area and the primary bedroom open to a screened patio, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind with peaceful views. This condo offers ample storage with walk-in closets in both bedrooms. Tile flooring runs throughout the living areas, lanai, kitchen, and bathrooms. The primary bedroom also features tile flooring, while the second bedroom is finished with waterproof laminate flooring. The unit is being sold furnished—just bring your toothbrush! Additional updates include a new AC installed in 2024 (professionally serviced every 6 months), new doors, updated second bathroom vanity, plumbing, and shower head, as well as a new primary bathroom faucet and plumbing. A stackable washer and dryer are included for added convenience. Please note: this is a NO-pet community. The clubhouse is the heart of The Wellington, offering a vibrant social calendar and amenities such as monthly themed potlucks, pickleball, bingo, shuffleboard, a library, two swimming pools (one heated), and a serene courtyard with a charming flower garden. The community also boasts a private lakefront dock with access to Lake Howard and the Chain of Lakes, along with a paved walking trail that wraps around the lake—perfect for soaking in the scenic views. Ideally located near shopping, dining, Winter Haven Hospital, and medical facilities, this condo offers worry-free living with HOA fees that include water, sewer, trash, cable, internet, lawn care, pool maintenance, exterior building insurance, and exterior maintenance.
Sold for $116,500
$116,500
689 LAKE HOWARD DRIVE NW #1D, WINTER HAVEN, FL 33880
2beds
1,077sqft
Condominium
Built in 1969
-- sqft lot
$115,800 Zestimate®
$108/sqft
$1,423 Estimated rent
Home value
$115,800
$107,000 - $126,000
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On beautiful lake howard
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Listed by:
Kathy Alexander 863-557-4411,
CENTURY 21 WATSON & MYERS REALTY 863-324-1000
Bought with:
Carolina Rojas, 3634389
LIVE FLORIDA REALTY
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: P4937838
Originating MLS: East Polk
Originating MLS: East Polk
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Bedroom 2
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x11
Balcony porch lanai
- Level: First
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x6
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Kitchen
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 77 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x11
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 208 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Closet
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Laminate, Tile
- Doors: Sliding Doors
- Windows: Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
- Furnished: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,217
- Total interior livable area: 1,077 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Covered, Guest
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk
- Waterfront features: Lake, Lake Privileges
- Body of water: LAKE HOWARD
Lot
- Size: 554 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 262819553650014010
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Concrete, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Dock, Fishing, Lake, Association Recreation - Owned, Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Pool, Sidewalks
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Senior community: Yes
- Subdivision: WELLINGTON PT 01 BLDGS 01 02 & WELLINGTON PT 02 B
HOA
- Has HOA: No
- Amenities included: Cable TV, Clubhouse, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Recreation Facilities, Shuffleboard Court
- Services included: Cable TV, Community Pool, Internet, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Facilities, Sewer, Trash, Water
- HOA fee: $436 monthly
- HOA name: Bobbi Martiniano
- HOA phone: 863-268-8098
Location
- Region: Winter Haven
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $108/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $114,000
- Annual tax amount: $2,169
- Date on market: 2/16/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 6 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional
- Ownership: Condominium
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/23/2026 | Sold | $116,500-6.8%$108/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #P4937838 Report a problem | ||
| 2/22/2026 | Pending sale | $125,000$116/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4937838 Report a problem | ||
| 2/16/2026 | Listed for sale | $125,000+31.6%$116/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4937838 Report a problem | ||
| 5/9/2024 | Sold | $95,000-24%$88/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6188463 Report a problem | ||
| 4/20/2024 | Pending sale | $125,000$116/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6188463 Report a problem | ||
| 3/19/2024 | Listed for sale | $125,000+61.3%$116/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #O6188463 Report a problem | ||
| 9/15/2009 | Sold | $77,500-32.6%$72/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/19/2008 | Listing removed | $115,000$107/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #P4595498 Report a problem | ||
| 4/12/2008 | Price change | $115,000+7.5%$107/sqft |
Source: Homes & Land #P4595498 Report a problem | ||
| 2/1/2008 | Listed for sale | $107,000+39%$99/sqft |
Source: NCI Report a problem | ||
| 4/10/2006 | Sold | $77,000-22.9%$71/sqft |
Source: Stellar MLS #P4587580 Report a problem | ||
| 1/26/2006 | Sold | $99,900+29.7%$93/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 5/10/2005 | Sold | $77,000$71/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,169 +858.8% | $114,000 +172.3% |
| 2024 | $226 +10.3% | $41,866 +3% |
| 2023 | $205 -24.5% | $40,647 +3% |
| 2022 | $271 +4.9% | $39,463 +3% |
| 2021 | $259 +3.7% | $38,314 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $249 +5.2% | $37,785 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $237 | $36,935 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $237 +0.8% | $36,246 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $235 -2.8% | $35,500 -4.1% |
| 2016 | $242 -8.3% | $37,000 -2.3% |
| 2015 | $264 +5.7% | $37,855 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $250 -1.3% | $37,555 +1.5% |
| 2013 | $253 +0.2% | $37,000 |
| 2012 | $253 -25.6% | $37,000 -9.8% |
| 2011 | $339 -12.2% | $41,000 -4.7% |
| 2010 | $386 -61.6% | $43,000 -4.6% |
| 2009 | $1,006 -28.4% | $45,084 -32% |
| 2008 | $1,405 | $66,300 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $864 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $472 +4.4% | -- |
| 2003 | $452 +5% | $43,827 +2.4% |
| 2002 | $431 -58.4% | $42,800 |
| 2001 | $1,036 | $42,800 |
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Neighborhood: 33880
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- Polk County
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- 33880
- 689 LAKE HOWARD DRIVE NW Unit 1D
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