
Residential Land with Home for Sale in Winter Haven, Florida
3826 Gaines Ct, Winter Haven, FL 33884
Winter Haven Chain-of-Lakes Executive Home on 1.86 Acres with Lake Eloise Frontage! Welcome to this elegant two-story home nestled on nearly 2 acres in a serene, park-like setting on Lake Eloise. From the moment you step into the grand foyer--with its sweeping curved oak staircase, wainscoting, and a stunning Palladian window--you'll appreciate the timeless craftsmanship throughout. The spacious living room centers around a large fireplace with a custom-designed Georgian mantel and matching built-in bookcases. In the formal dining room, you'll find exquisite built-in cabinets, while the private library features rich, custom cherry wood bookcases. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, complete with a Jenn-Air double ovens, built-in breadbox, appliance garage, and cutting boards--all seamlessly integrated. The kitchen and breakfast area with an expansive 15x31 feet of space, ideal for both cooking and entertaining. Additional features include insulated Anderson casement windows, a dramatic two-story Greek Revival front portico, and wide 4-foot hallways throughout. Thoughtful details such as keystone window headers, dentil molding under the eaves, and decorative quoins on the brick front elevation add architectural charm. Enjoy your heated Infinity saltwater Pool with stunning views of the shaded backyard and Lake Eloise. Practical touches abound, including an underground dog fence, irrigation system, deep well with water conditioning, dual hot water heaters (including one with a heat recovery unit), and a dual-zone A/C system. The interior also boasts a well-equipped laundry room with cabinets, a built-in ironing board, and a laundry chute. Storage is plentiful, with easily accessible closets and attic spaces. Architectural features continue indoors with transom windows above the archways in the dining and living rooms, and a beautiful sunburst elliptical window with sidelights welcoming guests at the front door.
Location
- Street address
- 3826 Gaines Ct
- County
- Polk County
- Community
- Gaines Cove
- Elevation
- 138 feet
Directions
Head west on W Central Ave toward 6th St NW. Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-17 S/6th St SW. Turn left onto Co Rd 655/Snively Ave. Turn left onto State Hwy 655/Eloise Loop Rd. Turn left onto Gaines Dr. Turn right onto Gaines Ct.
Property details
- Acreage
- 1.86 acres
- MLS #
- MFRMLS P4934458
- Posted
Property taxes
- 2024
- $14,001
Expenses
- Home Owner Assessments Fee
- $33 monthly
Parcels
- 26-29-09-687010-000171
Legal description
GAINES COVE PB 65 PG 4 LOT 17 LESS SLY 130 FT
Resources
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
- Franchise
- Help-U-Sell Real Estate
Lot
- Waterfront
- Lake Front, Lake Privileges, Waterfront
- Features
- Dock
Exterior
- Parking
- Boat, Driveway, Garage
- Structures
- Storage
- Features
- Corner Lot, Lighting, Pool
Structure
- Style
- Colonial
- Heating
- Central, Fireplace(s), Zoned
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Block, Brick
- Roof
- Shingle
Interior
- Room Count
- 13
- Rooms
- Bathroom x 5, Bedroom x 5, Dining Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Office
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Garbage Disposer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Built-In Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding
Nearby schools
| Name | Level | District | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pinewood Elem | Elementary | — | — |
| Denison Middle | Middle | — | — |
| Lake Region High | High | — | — |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | Price drop | $1,859,999 | $100,000 -5.1% | MFRMLS |
| Oct 21, 2025 | Price drop | $1,959,999 | $39,791 -2% | MFRMLS |
| Sept 16, 2025 | Price drop | $1,999,790 | $200 -0.01% | MFRMLS |
| July 17, 2025 | Price drop | $1,999,990 | $400,009 -16.7% | MFRMLS |
| June 11, 2025 | Price drop | $2,399,999 | $200,000 -7.7% | MFRMLS |
| May 6, 2025 | Price drop | $2,599,999 | $250,001 -8.8% | MFRMLS |
| Apr 17, 2025 | New listing | $2,850,000 | — | MFRMLS |



































































































