Neighborhood · Winter Haven, Florida
Shadow Wood
A quiet Winter Haven pocket close to everything
1
Homes for sale
$315,000
Median list price
$169
Avg price / sqft
19
Median days on market
Shadow Wood sits in the heart of Polk County's chain-of-lakes country, an established residential pocket of Winter Haven homes for sale where the pace is unhurried and the streets feel settled. It's the kind of neighborhood that puts you within an easy commute of the region's big draws — Walt Disney World is about 48 minutes away and downtown Tampa roughly 53 — while keeping you out of the tourist churn. Nearby communities like Orchid Springs and Eloise Woods round out the area's mix of quiet, lived-in enclaves.
For a buyer today, Shadow Wood is a thin, competitive market: there's currently just one active listing, priced at $315,000, so options come and go quickly. Homes here have been moving in about 19 days, and over the past year the three sales closed at a median of $540,000 with sellers collecting about 93% of asking. Keep an eye on the live map if you want to move the moment something new lists.
Shadow Wood is a community in Winter Haven, Florida.
Quick facts
$315,000 – $315K price range
1,860 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Shadow Wood
Every active listing inside the Shadow Wood boundary
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Browse Shadow Wood
By feature — on the live map
The numbers that matter
The Shadow Wood market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$540,000
Median sold price
93%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Shadow Wood vs Winter Haven
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 71.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Shadow Wood boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Shadow Wood is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Shadow Wood home
≈ $2,214/mo
$315,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
708
Median age
43
Median income
$81,635
Median home value
$259,300
Beyond the listings
Living in Shadow Wood
Lifestyles
Top 19% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Active
Top 20% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Emotional
Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Emotional
Heartfelt Sharing
This population is characterized by vulnerability. Looking to unload emotional burdens, activities include confessions, apologies, and long-form posts.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
People who close here
Our Winter Haven experts
Straight answers
Shadow Wood FAQs
Is Shadow Wood a good place to live?+
It's an established, quiet residential neighborhood in Winter Haven with low turnover, which tends to signal stable ownership. Families like the school assignment to Lake Region High School, and the central Polk County location keeps you within about 48 minutes of Disney and 53 of downtown Tampa.
Is Shadow Wood expensive?+
It's moderately priced for the area. The single active listing sits at $315,000 and average pricing works out to about $169 per square foot, though the three homes sold over the past year closed at a higher median of $540,000, reflecting a small sample and a range of home sizes.
What do homes cost in Shadow Wood?+
Right now there's one home on the market at $315,000, and the median home size is around 1,860 square feet. Over the last 12 months the median sold price was $540,000, so actual prices depend heavily on the specific property and how many listings are available when you're shopping — the neighboring Traditions community is worth comparing.
How is the market in Shadow Wood?+
It's a thin, fast-moving market with only one active listing and a median of just 19 days on market. Sellers have been getting about 93% of asking on average, so well-priced homes move quickly and buyers should be ready to act; the live map is the fastest way to catch new inventory.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
HOA data isn't available for Shadow Wood right now, so confirm any dues on a per-listing basis. Property taxes run around $4,128 per year at the median, which is typical for homes in this part of Winter Haven.
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