Homes zoned for
Lake Shipp Elementary School
Everyday Polk County living, priced to make sense
47
Homes for sale
$279,900
Median list price
$182
Avg price / sqft
44
Median days on market
The Lake Shipp Elementary zone sits in Eagle Lake, a small Polk County community in the heart of Central Florida's lakes-and-citrus country. It's the kind of place where homes come with real yards, the pace is unhurried, and the commute-to-quiet ratio tips heavily toward quiet. If you want a home base that's affordable without feeling remote, this pocket of Eagle Lake homes for sale deserves a look.
Right now there are 47 active listings in the zone, with a median list price of $279,900 spanning everything from a $76,000 entry-level property to a $525,000 upper end. Homes are moving at a median of 44 days, and over the past year 99 sales closed at a median of $260,000 — with sellers netting about 97% of asking. Browse the live map to see how the current inventory lines up against your budget.
Lake Shipp Elementary School is an attendance zone in Winter Haven, Florida.
Quick facts
$76,000 – $525K price range
1,515 sqft median home
$71/mo median HOA
$1,600/mo median rent
99 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$310,000
647 LORIENT DRIVE, EAGLE LAKE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,707 sqft
$299,900
362 HOLLY RIDGE ROAD, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,355 sqft
$293,500
931 WHISPER LAKE DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,260 sqft
$275,000
931 SUMMER GLEN DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,851 sqft
$259,000
715 AVENUE B SW, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft
$255,000
405 HICKORY LANE, WINTER HAVEN
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,325 sqft
$238,000
1365 SHERIDAN STREET SW, WINTER HAVEN
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,199 sqft
$76,000
1935 FRUITLAND PARK CIRCLE, EAGLE LAKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,150 sqft
$370,000
1392 AXEL CIR, WINTER HAVEN
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,523 sqft
$189,900
112 PALM DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 720 sqft
$220,000
1923 FRUITLAND PARK CIRCLE, EAGLE LAKE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,109 sqft
$365,000
1404 AXEL CIRCLE, WINTER HAVEN
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,523 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Shipp Elementary School attendance boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Shipp Elementary School market
99
Sold, last 12 months
$260,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
28 days
Median time to sell
Lake Shipp Elementary School vs Winter Haven
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 12.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Shipp Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Shipp Elementary School home
≈ $1,986/mo
$279,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$71/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,600/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
11,642
Median age
38
Median income
$57,737
Median home value
$208,041
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Shipp Elementary School
Entertainment
Top 17% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Food & Drink
Top 18% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Relationships
Top 18% in the U.S.Love & Romance
Love is in the air when this population is present. Includes people expressing their feelings for significant others in special ways. Common activities include anniversaries and date nights.
Active
Top 21% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 23% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Entertainment
Top 23% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Lake Shipp Elementary School FAQs
Is the Lake Shipp Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want an affordable, low-key community in Polk County with easy access to Central Florida's lakes and larger job centers. Homes here typically sit on real lots, and a handful of options include pools or waterfront. It's a practical choice rather than a flashy one — which is exactly the appeal for many buyers.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's on the affordable end for the region, with a median list price of $279,900 and inventory ranging from $76,000 to $525,000. Average price per square foot runs about $182 on a median home size of 1,515 square feet. You can compare current pricing across the 47 active listings on the live map.
What do homes cost in this zone?+
Active listings carry a median list price of $279,900, while homes that actually closed over the past 12 months sold at a median of $260,000. That gap tells you sellers are pricing a bit above where deals land, so there's usually room to negotiate. On average, sellers received about 97% of their asking price.
How is the market right now?+
It's steady and balanced, not frantic. Homes take a median of 44 days to sell, and 99 closed over the past year — enough activity to give buyers choice without a bidding-war frenzy. The 97% of asking figure means offers are landing close to list, but a well-informed buyer still has leverage.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are refreshingly low here, with a median HOA of $71 per month and only one gated community among the active listings, so many homes have no HOA at all. Median property tax comes in around $2,755 per year. If you're weighing renting versus buying, median rent in the area is about $1,600 per month.
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