125 Lake Hazel Dr · Winter Haven, FL 33884

$100,000

2 bd · 2.0 ba · 1,056 sqft · Manufactured public records · 65 Days on market

Built 1985 5,001 sqft lot $279/mo HOA · 15% of rent

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The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Cash flow +30.0/30.0
• 1% rule +10.0/10.0
• DSCR +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +7.5/15.0
• Livability +3.7/5.0
• Schools +3.5/10.0
• Rent growth +3.0/5.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• Appreciation +0.0/10.0

Listing remarks MLS

Become a share holder in this highly sought after 55+ gated community. If you are looking for the perfect retirement home, this one is for you! Located in Orange Manor West, it is one of the most popular 55+ communities in Winter Haven and surrounding area with many amenities. Pool, shuffle board, putt putt, horse shoes, crochet, bingo, lake access and much more. Legoland is around one mile away which is great for visiting family. At 1056 Square ft. this is a highly sought after 2 bedroom 2 bath 1985 Home that is completely furnished. The king size master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with step in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The monthly maintenance fee is $197 a month which includes trash pickup and amenities. This is also a pet free community. While it is a great winter home get away, it can also be a year round retirement home. Come see it today and make an offer. This one won't last long. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

Key facts

• Gated community
• Recent updates
• Community pool

Tags

• GATED COMMUNITY
• FULLY FURNISHED
• RECENT UPDATES
• PRIVATE PRIMARY SUITE
• ENCLOSED FLORIDA ROOM
• COMMUNITY POOL

Property features AI

Finance

• Other: Senior community; Pets not allowed; Furnished
• Financial info: Lease restrictions apply
• HOA & community: Has HOA (monthly fee $279); Association approval required; Association amenities include cable TV, clubhouse, gated entry, pool, and shuffleboard court; Association fee includes cable TV, pool, internet, recreational facilities, sewer, and trash

Exterior

• Parking: Carport with 2 spaces
• Utilities: Public water; Public sewer; Electricity connected; Water connected; Sewer connected
• Home design: Manufactured double-wide home; One story; North-facing
• Construction: Vinyl siding; Metal and shingle roof; Crawlspace foundation; Built in (year not provided)
• Exterior features: Hurricane shutters; Rain gutters; Workshop; Lake access (Lake Gross) with private boat ramp, fishing pier, and skiing allowed

Interior

• Kitchen: Dishwasher; Range; Range hood; Microwave; Refrigerator; Electric water heater
• Bedrooms: 2 bedrooms
• Bathrooms: 2 full bathrooms
• Heating & cooling: Central heating; Central air conditioning
• Interior features: Built-in features; Solid surface counters; Walk-in closet(s)
• Laundry & utility: Washer; Dryer; Inside laundry; Other laundry features

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 2-bed/2.0-bath manufactured listed at $100k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $98 ($1k/yr) — positive.
• The deal already cash-flows at list — no discount required.
• Meets the 1% rule at list price ($2k rent vs $100k).
• Recommended offer: $94k (6.0% below list) — sets the bar for market timing.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 74/100 on livability (#291 in FL, #4,898 nationally) — a middle-class / working-renter tenant base. Strengths: cost of living A+, housing A+, health & safety A; Watch: schools C-, employment C-, amenities F.
• Polk (suburban): math 39% / reading 43% proficiency, ranked #62 of 73 in FL (top 85%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+1.9%/yr); 680 active listings in the ZIP; 9 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 19d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); 10,384 units permitted in Polk County in 2024 (1,716 in 5+ unit buildings).
• This rent runs 32% of the median local income ($70k/yr) — at the standard rent-burdened threshold; future hikes will face affordability resistance.

Forward outlook

• Local home prices are declining (-3.0%/yr); year-one equity from $691 of loan paydown is wiped out by about $3k of value loss. Plan a longer hold.
• Polk County population projected at +33% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 65 days — a 6% lower offer ($94k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.
• 2 sale attempts since 4y ago; this cycle's ask has dropped $15k (13%) from the opening price — seller is motivated, your offer sets the floor, not the list.
• Current owner paid $84k; 18% above their basis — modest negotiation headroom, anchor on the comps not their cost.

Risks & watch-outs

• Watch-outs: flood insurance adds $427/mo.
• Climate carrying-cost: in FEMA flood zone AE (mandatory federal flood insurance); severe wind risk, 99% chance of damaging wind over 30y; extreme-heat days projected 7→23/yr by 2055 (HVAC capex compounding) — expect insurance premiums to compound above CPI over the hold.

Recommended offer $94,000 (6.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. It's been on market 65 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 6% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
2. What's the actual annual flood-insurance premium (NFIP or private), and is the property in a SFHA with mandatory coverage?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Why hasn't it sold? Are there any deal-killer items the seller is aware of (foundation, flood, title, zoning, code violations)?
5. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
6. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
7. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
8. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 1.87% ✓
• Cap rate: 12.59%
• Cash-on-cash: 22.50%
• DSCR: 2.00
• GRM: 4.5

CMA / ARV

No comps found within radius.

Projected returns pro-forma

-3.0% appreciation · 1.9% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: -11.5%
• Equity multiple: 0.59×
• Total profit: $-11,535
• Equity at exit: $14,910

10-year hold

• IRR: -4.9%
• Equity multiple: 0.70×
• Total profit: $-8,359
• Equity at exit: $8,646

Cash invested: $28,000 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Florida: 87 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+3
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

3-day pay-or-quit; preempts local rent control; landlord-friendly statutes. Court speed varies by county.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 33884

• Home prices YoY: -34.1%
• Rents YoY: 1.9%
• Active inventory: 680
• Price-to-rent: 4.5×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,868 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$524
• Tax from tax record: −$106 /mo · $1,272/yr
• Insurance: −$42
• Flood insurance flood zone: −$427 /mo · $5,118/yr
• HOA: −$279
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$392
• Net cashflow: $98

Break-even live

Break-even rent $1,744

Max offer price $100,000

Occupancy floor 90%

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $25,000
• Closing costs: $3,000
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 9 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
3889 Giorgio Dr Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1483	$2,000	$1.35	23d	1	0.64mi
3916 Giorgio Dr Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1280	$1,695	$1.32	3d	1	0.67mi
3912 Giorgio Dr Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1483	$1,900	$1.28	21d	1	0.67mi
4981 Kaia Ave Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1269	$1,875	$1.48	19d	1	0.69mi
4973 Kaia Ave Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1483	$1,900	$1.28	3d	1	0.69mi
670 Eagle Landing Blvd Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1480	$1,999	$1.35	3d	1	0.81mi
3063 Laurel Oak Ln Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1269	$1,695	$1.34	14d	1	1.09mi
3063 Laurel Oak Ln Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1269	$1,695	$1.34	23d	1	1.09mi
1734 Carnostie Rd Winter Haven, FL	3.0	2.0	1418	$2,050	$1.45	23d	1	1.23mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $279 · $3,348/yr
• Likely covers: trashpoolsecurity

Listing history 11 events

1. 2026-06-18
   days on market $100,000 Active 65 DOM
2. 2026-06-17
   days on market $100,000 Active 64 DOM
3. 2026-06-16
   days on market $100,000 Active 63 DOM
4. 2026-06-15
   days on market $100,000 Active 62 DOM
5. 2026-06-13
   pricestatusdays on market $100,000 Active 60 DOM
6. 2026-05-31
   status $115,000 Pending 59 DOM
7. 2026-04-01
   listed $115,000 Active
8. 2022-02-16
   soldstatus $84,500 Closed 1019-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1019 chars)

   Become a share holder in this highly sought after 55+ gated community. If you are looking for the perfect retirement home, this one is for you! Located in Orange Manor West, it is one of the most popular 55+ communities in Winter Haven and surrounding area with many amenities. Pool, shuffle board, putt putt, horse shoes, crochet, bingo, lake access and much more. Legoland is around one mile away which is great for visiting family. At 1056 Square ft. this is a highly sought after 2 bedroom 2 bath 1985 Home that is completely furnished. The king size master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with step in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The monthly maintenance fee is $197 a month which includes trash pickup and amenities. This is also a pet free community. While it is a great winter home get away, it can also be a year round retirement home. Come see it today and make an offer. This one won't last long. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

9. 2022-01-18
   status Pending 1019-char remark

   Show marketing remark (1019 chars)

   Become a share holder in this highly sought after 55+ gated community. If you are looking for the perfect retirement home, this one is for you! Located in Orange Manor West, it is one of the most popular 55+ communities in Winter Haven and surrounding area with many amenities. Pool, shuffle board, putt putt, horse shoes, crochet, bingo, lake access and much more. Legoland is around one mile away which is great for visiting family. At 1056 Square ft. this is a highly sought after 2 bedroom 2 bath 1985 Home that is completely furnished. The king size master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with step in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The monthly maintenance fee is $197 a month which includes trash pickup and amenities. This is also a pet free community. While it is a great winter home get away, it can also be a year round retirement home. Come see it today and make an offer. This one won't last long. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

10. 2022-01-12
    listed $79,500 Active 1019-char remark

    Show marketing remark (1019 chars)

    Become a share holder in this highly sought after 55+ gated community. If you are looking for the perfect retirement home, this one is for you! Located in Orange Manor West, it is one of the most popular 55+ communities in Winter Haven and surrounding area with many amenities. Pool, shuffle board, putt putt, horse shoes, crochet, bingo, lake access and much more. Legoland is around one mile away which is great for visiting family. At 1056 Square ft. this is a highly sought after 2 bedroom 2 bath 1985 Home that is completely furnished. The king size master bedroom has a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with step in shower. The 2nd bedroom also has a walk-in closet. The monthly maintenance fee is $197 a month which includes trash pickup and amenities. This is also a pet free community. While it is a great winter home get away, it can also be a year round retirement home. Come see it today and make an offer. This one won't last long. All measurements are approximate and should be verified by the buyer.

11. 2006-04-24
    soldstatus $32,600

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Tax reassessment forecast FL · Resets to sale price

• Current annual tax: $1,272 · $106/mo
• Projected year-2 tax: $1,272 · $106/mo
• Expected delta: $0/yr ($0/mo · 0.0%)

ⓘ Screening estimate from a state-policy table — verify with the county assessor before closing.

Climate risk First Street

• 🌊 Flood 6/10 Major FEMA zone AE · 73% chance over 30 yrs
• 🔥 Wildfire 4/10 Moderate
• 🌡 Heat 8/10 Severe 7 d/yr ≥108°F today · 23 d/yr by 30 yrs out
• 💨 Wind 9/10 Extreme 99% chance of damaging wind over 30 yrs
• 🫁 Air quality 2/10 Low 0 unhealthy d/yr today · 2 by 30 yrs out

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $22,420
• − Mortgage interest: −$5,602
• − Property taxes: −$1,272
• − Insurance: −$5,618
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,794
• − Management: −$1,794
• − HOA: −$3,348
• − Depreciation: −$2,909
• Taxable income: $84
• Est. tax owed @ 24.0%: −$20
• After-tax cash flow: $1,160/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Polk
• NCES district ID: 1201590
• Math proficiency: 39% ▼ -11.00%
• Reading proficiency: 43% ▼ -4.00%
• Median HH income: $43,979
• Composite: 34.74/100
• National rank: #5132
• State rank: #62 of 73 in FL

Livability — Winter Haven

• Score: 74/100
• State rank: #291
• US rank: #4898

Category grades

Amenities F Commute F Cost of living A+ Crime B- Employment C- Housing A+ Health & safety A User ratings A+

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• County: Polk County · 740,051 people
• City population: 121,740
• Metro: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
• Population (ZIP): 37,561
• Household income: $70,443
• Rent vs Own: 25.7% rent · 74.3% own
• Severe rent burden: 949.0

Population outlook (Polk County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 752,975 people
• By 2030: 804,621 · +6.9%
• By 2040: 906,117 · +20.3%
• By 2050: 1,000,476 · +32.9%
• By 2075: 1,197,520 · +59.0%
• By 2100: 1,271,518 · +68.9%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.55)
• Race & ethnicity: White 63% Hispanic / Latino 19% Black 14% Two or more races 7% Asian 2%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 10% Cuban 2%
• Common ancestry: Romanian 2% Lithuanian 2% Hispanic 2%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Jamaica
• Languages at home: 84% English-only · Spanish 12% French/Haitian/Cajun 1% Other Indo-European 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Polk

• 2024 margin: Strong R (+20.7) · D 39.2% · R 59.9%
• 2008→2024 swing: -14.6pp toward R · 2008: -6.1pp · 2024: -20.7pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+20.7 2020: R+14.4 2016: R+14.1 2012: R+6.8 2008: R+6.1

Not yet ingested

• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▼ -134.69%
• Current HPI: 260.1421
• Rent YoY: ▲ 1.90%
• Metro: Lakeland-Winter Haven, FL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 3.28%
• F500 in state: 36

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in FL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Industrial Technology	2	$29B
▸Insurance	2	$17B
▸Retail	1	$60B
▸Technology Distribution	1	$58B
▸Homebuilding	1	$35B
▸Technology Manufacturing	1	$35B

Price history

+252.8% since first listed

5 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-01 Listed $115,000 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-02-16 Sold (MLS) $84,500 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-01-18 Pending — Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2022-01-12 Listed $79,500 Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid
• 2006-04-24 Sold (Public Records) $32,600 Public Records

Property tax history

+5.4%/yr

Latest (2025): $1,272 · +10.6% YoY. Source: county tax records.