Welcome to 766 Bates Ave SW in Winter Haven—a charming and move-in ready home offering views of Lake Howard right from your front yard. With great curb appeal and a fantastic location just a short stroll to downtown shops and restaurants, this home is ideal for first-time buyers, people downsizing, or investors looking for a solid rental property. Best of all, there's no HOA to worry about! Step inside to find beautifully refinished hardwood floors that add warmth and character throughout, paired with new tile flooring in the kitchen and bathroom for easy maintenance. The home features two spacious bedrooms, each with oversized closets and ceiling fans, and a fully updated bathroom with newer tile, tub, sink, and fixtures. The kitchen has been completely renovated with updated cabinets, fixtures, and stainless steel appliances—including a range, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and disposal—making it a great space for cooking and entertaining. You'll also find a separate dedicated laundry room with a updated washer, dryer, hot water heater, and extra storage. Other highlights include smart home technology (thermostat and doorbell), a carport, a freshly painted interior/exterior, new landscaping with irrigation (fed by a well), a transferable alarm system, and a transferable termite. Winter Haven is located in Central Florida, offering easy access to both Tampa and Orlando (1-1.5 hour each way), and it's within about 1 hour of the Disney Parks. Winter Haven is a growing town with a charming downtown area, excellent restaurants, medical facilities, shopping, and churches all nearby. This is a wonderful opportunity to own a well-updated home in a prime location—schedule your showing today!
Sold for $207,000
$207,000
766 Bates Ave SW, Winter Haven, FL 33880
2beds
992sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1953
6,347 Square Feet Lot
$200,700 Zestimate®
$209/sqft
$1,497 Estimated rent
Home value
$200,700
$183,000 - $221,000
$1,497/mo
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Great curb appealTwo spacious bedroomsUpdated cabinetsViews of lake howardCeiling fansBeautifully refinished hardwood floorsFully updated bathroom
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Listing Provided by:
Patricia De Graaff, LLC 863-307-0061,
RE/MAX HERITAGE PROFESSIONALS 863-256-2188
Bought with:
Volodymyr Ivashko, 3296160
OLYMPUS EXECUTIVE REALTY INC
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: S5130956
Originating MLS: East Polk
Originating MLS: East Polk
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x10
Kitchen
- Features: Dual Sinks
- Level: First
- Area: 88 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8x11
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 63 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7x9
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Laundry: Laundry Room
Features
- Ceiling Fan(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Stone Counters, Thermostat
- Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Windows: Blinds, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,380
- Total interior livable area: 992 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Driveway
- Carport spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Private Mailbox, Storage
Lot
- Size: 6,347 sqft
- Residential vegetation: Trees/Landscaped
Details
- Parcel number: 262829633500000171
- Zoning: RP
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1953
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Public, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Security System
Location
- Region: Winter Haven
- Subdivision: SUNSET PARK
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Other fees
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Other financial information
- Total actual rent: 0
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Road surface type: Asphalt
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Sold | $207,000-5.9%$209/sqft |
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| 8/28/2025 | Pending sale | $220,000$222/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Listed for sale | $220,000-7.9%$222/sqft |
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| 7/11/2025 | Listing removed | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Listed for rent | $1,875$2/sqft |
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| 5/7/2025 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/8/2025 | Price change | $239,000-11.2%$241/sqft |
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| 2/24/2025 | Price change | $269,000-5.6%$271/sqft |
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| 1/29/2025 | Price change | $285,000+7.5%$287/sqft |
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| 1/10/2025 | Price change | $265,000+43.2%$267/sqft |
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| 10/16/2024 | Listed for sale | $185,000+105.8%$186/sqft |
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| 11/21/2016 | Listing removed | $89,900$91/sqft |
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| 10/4/2016 | Pending sale | $89,900$91/sqft |
Source: KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY OF WH #P4711873 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2016 | Listed for sale | $89,900$91/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,955 +4.7% | $91,737 +10% |
| 2024 | $1,867 +4.6% | $83,397 +10% |
| 2023 | $1,785 +9.2% | $75,815 +10% |
| 2022 | $1,634 +14.3% | $68,923 +10% |
| 2021 | $1,430 +8.6% | $62,657 +10% |
| 2020 | $1,317 +6% | $56,961 +10% |
| 2019 | $1,242 | $51,783 -9% |
| 2018 | $1,242 +18.7% | $56,892 +32.9% |
| 2017 | $1,046 +24.4% | $42,795 +2.7% |
| 2016 | $841 +3.4% | $41,670 +5.3% |
| 2015 | $813 +11.7% | $39,576 +8.2% |
| 2014 | $728 -2% | $36,573 +3.8% |
| 2013 | $743 -11.7% | $35,241 -11.9% |
| 2012 | $841 -27.8% | $39,983 -27.2% |
| 2011 | $1,165 -4.4% | $54,947 -3.2% |
| 2010 | $1,219 -18.2% | $56,770 -15% |
| 2009 | $1,490 -21.4% | $66,796 -25.3% |
| 2008 | $1,895 | $89,426 |
| 2007 | -- | -- |
| 2006 | $1,822 | -- |
| 2005 | -- | -- |
| 2004 | $1,065 +6% | -- |
| 2003 | $1,005 -0.8% | $41,830 |
| 2002 | $1,013 +0.6% | $41,830 +0.6% |
| 2001 | $1,006 | $41,560 |
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Neighborhood: 33880
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 2/10Lake Shipp Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.7 mi
- 3/10Denison Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 0.9 mi
- 3/10Winter Haven Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.2 mi
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