2555 Helms Rd is a 1,534 square foot house on a 10,794 square foot lot with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. - it last sold on January 21, 1997 for $61,900. Based on Redfin's Winter Haven data, we estimate the home's value is $250,552.
Single-familyProperty Type
1961Year Built
10,794 sq ftLot Size
$163Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Source:Public Records
Redfin Estimate
$250,552
$189K since sold in January 1997$8,000 since August
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This home's estimate is 14.4% lower than the average sale price ($293K) of 5 comparable homes.
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Zoning and permits
Zoning
Permits
RL-3
Residential Low-3 District
The purpose of the RL-3 district is to provide areas for the low density residential needs of residents in urban areas who desire areas with smaller lots, a minimum of 10,000 sq ft.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Aug 27, 2019 • Final
Re-roof
Install architectural shingles on the entire pitched roof area of the main house.
Roofing
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Property details
Interior
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Exterior
Exterior Information
Foundation Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Roof Framing Type: Masonry
Roof Shape Type: Gable Shingle
Building Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: SOUTH ROY SHORES
Living Sq. Ft: 1,534
Gross Sq. Ft: 2,038
Ground Floor Sq. Ft: 1,534
Building Sq. Ft: 2,038
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: SOUTH ROY SHORES PB 38 PG 45 LOT 22
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Unfinished Attached Garage
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 304
Garage / Carport Type: Unfinished Attached
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 10,794
Legal Lot Number: 22
Water District: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Municipality Name: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Acres: 0.2478
Depth Footage: 120
Front Footage: 90
Zoning Code: R-1
County Use Description: SNGL FAM RES TO 2.49 AC
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax Area: UNINCORP/SWFWMD/LAKE REGION
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,534
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 10,794 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1961
Year Renovated: 1961
County: Polk County
APN: 262834662400000220
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Chain Of Lakes Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 3.5mi
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Denison Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.7mi
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Lake Region High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$239,000 – $289,000
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