2230 W CENTRAL AVENUE
Winter Haven, FL 33880
$305,000
NO HOA. NO CDD. IN GROUND POOL. NEW HVAC. NEW ROOF. Welcome to 2230 W Central Ave, where timeless character meets modern updates on an oversized double lot in the heart of Winter Haven. This well-maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers comfortable living with inviting spaces designed for everyday life and entertaining. Step inside to a welcoming parlor that flows into the dining room, creating a warm and functional layout. The kitchen features a picturesque window overlooking the backyard and includes Samsung stainless steel appliances. Just off the kitchen, the spacious family room provides a cozy retreat with direct access to the LARGE screened porch. The backyard is the true centerpiece of this property. Enjoy Florida living year-round with a large screened enclosure surrounding the sparkling in-ground pool, offering plenty of space for outdoor dining, relaxing, and entertaining family and friends. Recent improvements provide added value and peace of mind, including a NEW ROOF installed in November 2024, a NEW HVAC Carrier system installed in 2022, and an A.O. Smith water heater. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate the public boat ramp to Lake Howard just two blocks away, along with ample driveway parking for your boat, trailer, or additional vehicles. With its spacious lot, major updates, fantastic outdoor living space, and convenient location close to shopping, dining, parks, and the Chain of Lakes, this move-in-ready home is a wonderful opportunity. Come see this gem today!
Listing Courtesy of: WATSON REALTY CORP.
407-589-1600
Buyer Represented by: FAITH AND FAMILY REALTY LLC
| Listing Id: | S5152674 |
|---|---|
| List Price: | $314,500 |
| Close Price: | $305,000 |
| Close Date: | 2026-10-23 |
| Property Type: | Residential |
| Property Sub Type: | Single Family Residence |
| Status: | Closed |
| Bedrooms Total: | 3 |
| Bathrooms Full: | 2 |
| Living Area: | 1,788 |
| Tax Annual Amount: | $4,648 |
| Lot Size Square Feet: | 13,464 |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.31 |
| Architectural Style: | Tudor |
| Waterfront?: | No |
| City: | Winter Haven |
| County Or Parish: | Polk |
| Subdivision Name: | Haven Homes Sub |
| Postal Code: | 33880 |
| Year Built: | 1951 |
| Appliances: | Exhaust Fan, Range |
| Bathrooms Total Integer: | 2 |
| Building Area Source: | Public Records |
| Building Area Total: | 2496 |
| Building Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Carport Spaces: | 2 |
| Carport?: | Yes |
| Direction Faces: | North |
| Foundation Details: | Block, Crawlspace |
| Construction Materials: | Block |
| Cooling: | Central Air |
| Directions: | From the intersection of 17/92, take Lake Alfred Rd (US17) towards Winter Haven. Turn RIGHT onto Ave. L NW. Turn LEFT onto 8th St NW. Turn RIGHT onto Lake Howard Drive. Turn RIGHT onto W. Central Ave. Property is on the Left. You may park in the driveway. |
| Elementary School: | Inwood Elem |
| Exterior Features: | Storage |
| Flooring: | Carpet, Vinyl |
| Furnished: | Unfurnished |
| Community Features: | Playground, Street Lights |
| Heating: | Electric |
| High School: | Lake Region High |
| Interior Features: | Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Smart Home, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments |
| Laundry Features: | Inside |
| Levels: | One |
| Ownership: | Fee Simple |
| Living Area Source: | Public Records |
| Living Area Units: | Square Feet |
| Lot Features: | Cleared, In County, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Paved, Zoned for Horses |
| Lot Size Acres: | 0.31 |
| Lot Size Dimensions: | 100x135 |
| Postal Code Plus4: | 2454 |
| Middle Or Junior School: | Westwood Middle |
| MLS Area Major: | 33880 - Winter Haven/Eloise/Jpv/Wahnetta |
| MLS Area Major: | 33880 - Winter Haven/Eloise/JPV/Wahnetta |
| Other Structures: | Shed(s) |
| Original List Price: | $334,600 |
| Parcel Number: | 26-28-30-635000-009080 |
| Parking Features: | Boat, Covered |
| Patio And Porch Features: | Covered, Front Porch, Rear Porch |
| Pets Allowed: | Yes |
| Pool Features: | Gunite, In Ground, Screen Enclosure |
| Stories Total: | 1 |
| Township: | 28 |
| Road Surface Type: | Asphalt |
| Roof: | Metal, Shingle |
| Listing Terms: | Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan |
| Tax Year: | 2025 |
| Sewer: | Public Sewer |
| Special Listing Conditions: | None |
| Water Body Name: | LAKE HOWARD |
| State Or Province: | FL |
| Utilities: | BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Sewer Connected, Water Available |
| Water Source: | See Remarks |
| Public Survey Range: | 26 |
| Public Survey Section: | 30 |
| Zoning: | R-1C |
| Possession: | Close Of Escrow |
| Vegetation: | Trees/Landscaped |
| Window Features: | Skylight(s), Blinds |
| Additional Lease Restrictions: | Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all rules and restrictions with the local county |
| Additional Rooms: | Formal Dining Room Separate, Formal Living Room Separate |
| Additional Water Information: | Public Lake Access (including boat ramp) to Lake Howard within 2 blocks |
| Alternate Key Folio Num: | 262830635000009080 |
| Association Approval Required Yn: | No |
| Available For Lease Yn: | Yes |
| Backups Requested Yn: | Yes |
| Building Area Total Srch Sq M: | 231.89 |
| Calculated List Price By Calcula: | 175.89 |
| Cddyn: | No |
| Dprurl: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/S5152674?w=Agent&skip_sso=true |
| Dprurl 2: | https://www.workforce-resource.com/dpr/listing/MFRMLS/S5152674?w=Customer |
| Dpryn: | Yes |
| Exist Lse Tenant Yn: | No |
| Flood Zone Code: | X |
| Flood Zone Date: | 2016-12-22 |
| Flood Zone Panel: | 12105C0345G |
| Green Verification Count: | 0 |
| Homestead Yn: | No |
| Lease Restrictions Yn: | No |
| Listing Exclusion Yn: | No |
| Living Area Meters: | 166.11 |
| Lot Size Square Meters: | 1251 |
| Minimum Lease: | No Minimum |
| Pet Restrictions: | Buyer/Buyer's agent to verify all rules and restrictions with the local county. |
| Realtor Info: | As-Is, Owner Motivated, See Attachments, Sign |
| Room Count: | 6 |
| Sdeo yn: | No |
| Total Acreage: | 1/4 to less than 1/2 |
| Unit Number Yn: | No |
| Water Access: | Lake |
| Water Access Yn: | Yes |
| Water Extras Yn: | No |
| Water View: | No |
| Ag Exemption Yn: | Yes |
| Association 2 Yn: | 0 |
| Attribution Contact: | 407-589-1600 |
| Originating System Name : | Stellar MLS |
| Dock Yn: | No |
| In Law Suite Yn: | No |
| Green Energy Generation Yn: | No |
| Listing Contract Date: | 2026-06-29 |
| Pool Private?: | Yes |
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