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Polk County · Florida

Winter Haven, FL

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Winter Haven is in Polk County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $259,100. Disney is about 50 km away and MCO airport 65 km. US-17, SR-540 and access to I-4 from the north; Disney about 45 minutes away and Tampa 1 hour.

What the city is like

Winter Haven is the city of LEGOLAND Florida and of the famous Chain of Lakes, with more than 50 lakes connected by canals. It has a revitalized downtown, a major hospital (BayCare Winter Haven) and a Polk State College campus, which sustains a diversified local economy.

Economy

Tourism (LEGOLAND), healthcare, education, logistics and citrus agribusiness.

Access

US-17, SR-540 and access to I-4 from the north; Disney about 45 minutes away and Tampa 1 hour.

Recreation

LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Chain of Lakes, Central Park, water skiing and fishing.

Tenant profile

Healthcare and education professionals, families and tourism workers. Steady demand all year.

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Chain of Lakes Elementary · Lake Region High School · Denison Middle School · Chains of Lakes Elementary School

Official school assignment depends on the homesite address and is set by the Polk County school district.

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$259,100new home
Fixed cost /month
$201.58HOA + CDD
Disney
~50 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Winter Haven

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Communities

Where to buy in Winter Haven

Model home in Villamar, Winter Haven, Florida 13 available

Villamar

Winter Haven, FL · Polk County

Starting at$259,100

1.269 to 2.631 sq ft · 118-244 m²

HOA $17.60 CDD $183.98 ~50 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Winter Haven

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Winter Haven?
In Winter Haven, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Villamar (from $259,100, HOA $17.60, CDD $183.98).
How much does a new home in Winter Haven cost?
Meritage list prices in Winter Haven start at $259,100, for homes from 1.269 to 2.631 square feet. Figures verified on October 30, 2026.
Is Winter Haven far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Winter Haven communities, Disney is about 50 km away and Downtown Orlando about 72 km, in a straight line. US-17, SR-540 and access to I-4 from the north; Disney about 45 minutes away and Tampa 1 hour.
What is the economy of Winter Haven like?
Tourism (LEGOLAND), healthcare, education, logistics and citrus agribusiness.
What is the tenant profile in Winter Haven?
Healthcare and education professionals, families and tourism workers. Steady demand all year.