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4043 Bedford Avenue
Winter Haven, FL 33884 · Polk County
$359,900
2
Beds
2
Baths
1,871
Sq ft
2015
Year built
Location
About this home
UPGRADED HOME IN THE GATED RESORT-STYLE COMMUNITY OF TRADITIONS: Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with a versatile den that can easily serve as a 3rd bedroom, located in the desirable Traditions at Lake Ruby community. Enjoy comfortable living and an active lifestyle in this gated 55+ community in Winter Haven. This beautifully maintained home features extensive improvements, generous outdoor living space and transferable home warranty until April of 2030. The open floor plan brings the great room and kitchen together for easy everyday living and entertaining. New laminate flooring adds warmth, while the kitchen features quartz countertops, an island with seating and pendant lighting, stainless steel appliances including a double oven with air-frying and microwave capabilities and a closet pantry. An adjoining dinette provides a casual dining spot, while the formal dining room offers an inviting setting for intimate dinners and holiday gatherings. The spacious primary suite features a tray ceiling, a walk-in closet with custom built-ins and an ensuite bath with a quartz countertop, dual sinks, a handicap accessible walk-in shower and a private water closet. The comfortably sized secondary bedroom is conveniently situated near the guest bathroom, which features a new walk-in shower. An interior laundry room with storage cabinets adds everyday convenience. Three sets of sliding doors create a natural connection to the expansive covered and screened lanai. Finished with paver flooring, this generous outdoor space offers room for relaxing, dining and hosting larger gatherings. A separate paver patio just outside the enclosure provides a convenient grilling area, while refreshed tropical landscaping enhances the setting. Enjoy added peace of mind in Florida with a new roof installed in 2024 and a 2024 Generac 24kW whole-house generator with a transferable warranty and powered by a 500-gallon buried propane tank capable of providing up to three weeks of backup power eliminating much of the stress and uncertainty associated with unexpected power outages, whether short-term or extended. Additional significant improvements made in 2023/2024 include new interior and exterior paint, new laminate flooring and a Puragain water purification system with reverse osmosis in the kitchen. The two-car garage features screen doors, epoxy flooring, a 240-volt connection for electric vehicle charging and attic stairs. Additional features include surround sound, an ADT security system, an irrigation system with a separate irrigation meter, rain gutters, a paver driveway and walkway and more. The monthly maintenance fee of $485 includes lawn care, bush and hedge trimming, exterior home painting, cable TV, internet, trash removal and access to the clubhouse and community amenities. Just a short walk from the home, the lakefront clubhouse offers a heated pool and spa, fitness center, ballroom, library, dance studio, arts and crafts studio and a computer room. Outdoor amenities include shuffleboard, basketball, tennis and bocce ball, along with a community boat ramp, dock and dog park. A new Publix located just outside the community gate makes everyday errands especially convenient, with dining and medical facilities only minutes away. Centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, this thoughtfully improved home offers an inviting opportunity to enjoy the maintenance-free lifestyle of Traditions at Lake Ruby.
Facts & features
Interior
- Bedrooms
- 2
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Living area
- 1,871 sq ft
- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
- Appliances
- Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Range, Refrigerator, Water Filtration System
- Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Surface Counters, Split Bedroom, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Heating
- Central
Exterior & lot
- Lot size
- 0.16 acres
- Construction
- Block, Stucco
- Roof
- Shingle
- Features
- Lighting, Private Mailbox, Rain Gutters, Sprinkler Metered
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 2
Financial
- Price / sqft
- $192/sqft
- Tax year
- 2026
- HOA fee
- $485
- HOA billed
- Monthly
Utilities
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Sewer Connected, Water Connected
- Water
- Public
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
Property
- Property type
- Single Family
- Year built
- 2015
- Subdivision
- Traditions Ph 02
- Days on market
- 3 days
Estimate your monthly cost
Twenty percent down over thirty years at 6.5%. Insurance is not included. The property tax for this address is still being confirmed against the county record, so it is not in this figure either.
- Principal & interest
- $1,820
- HOA dues
- $485
- Estimated monthly
- $2,305
Ask about this property
Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.
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Price history
From the property’s MLS record.
| Date | Event | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | Listed | $359,900 | — |
Neighbourhood
The schools below come from the MLS record for this home. Walking, transit and cycling figures for Winter Haven, FL are not connected yet, so this page does not show them.
About this area
WINTER HAVEN, FL sits in Polk County. Asking prices on the 8 nearest homes we hold run from $253,900 to $395,000, with $309,950 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales. The MLS record names Chain O Lakes Elem (elementary), McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence (middle), Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence (high) as the assigned schools.
Written from this listing’s own record and the homes we hold nearby.
- Elementary school
- Chain O Lakes Elem
- Assigned school from the MLS record
- Middle school
- McLaughlin Academy Of Excellence
- Assigned school from the MLS record
- High school
- Mclaughlin Academy Of Excellence
- Assigned school from the MLS record
Frequently asked questions
What would 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN cost per month?
About $2,305 a month: $1,820 principal and interest, $485 HOA. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance. The property tax for this address is still being confirmed against the county record. It is not in this figure.
Is 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN priced fairly?
Comparable homes nearby put it between $286,235 and $329,325, with $307,780 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 8 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $165 a square foot.
How does 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN compare to nearby homes?
8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 4062 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN, FL at $395,000, 1,785 sq ft, 0.06 miles away; 4075 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN, FL at $344,900, 1,888 sq ft, 0.09 miles away; 3614 PLYMOUTH DRIVE, WINTER HAVEN, FL at $310,000, 2,109 sq ft, 0.15 miles away.
How long has 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN been on the market?
1 day on the market.
Has the price of 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN changed?
The price has not moved since it was listed.
How big is 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN?
2 bed, 2 bath, 1,871 square feet. That is $192 a square foot.
What year was 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN built?
Built in 2015.
What is the HOA fee at 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN?
The association fee works out to $485 a month.
What are the property taxes at 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN?
The property tax for this address is still being confirmed against the county record.
Is 4043 BEDFORD AVENUE, WINTER HAVEN still available?
It is still on the market.
Listing
- Listed by
- Deanna Stone
- Brokerage
- THE STONES REAL ESTATE FIRM
- MLS number
- MFR813859645
Listing information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.