Neighborhood · Auburndale, Florida
Auburndale Heights
Small-town Polk County living within reach of the parks
6
Homes for sale
$209,950
Median list price
$221
Avg price / sqft
83
Median days on market
Auburndale Heights sits in the heart of Polk County, an easy-going pocket of central Florida where the pace is slower and the price tags stay grounded. You're surrounded by established neighbors like Lena Vista and Auburndale Lakeside Park, with lake-oriented communities such as Lake Juliana Estates and Water Ridge a short drive away. Walt Disney World is about 48 minutes out and both Tampa and Orlando are inside an hour, so weekend plans are never a problem.
For buyers, this is one of the more affordable corners of the Auburndale market, with a median list price of $219,900 and homes averaging $234 per square foot. Inventory is tight — just five active listings right now — and the 12 sales over the past year closed at a median of $212,000, with sellers netting about 96% of asking. Homes are moving at a median 61 days, which gives a prepared buyer room to negotiate without racing the clock.
Auburndale Heights is a community in Auburndale, Florida.
Quick facts
$184,900 – $320K price range
1,167 sqft median home
$1,800/mo median rent
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Auburndale Heights
$320,000
518 ORANGE STREET, AUBURNDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,225 sqft
$184,900
620 OAK STREET, AUBURNDALE
2 bd · 1 ba · 752 sqft
$200,000$210,000
512 BENNETT STREET, AUBURNDALE
2 bd · 1 ba · 784 sqft
$185,000
314 WALNUT STREET, AUBURNDALE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,170 sqft
$274,000$275,000
313 OAK STREET, AUBURNDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,163 sqft
$219,900$224,900
513 LEMON STREET, AUBURNDALE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,299 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Auburndale Heights market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$209,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
66 days
Median time to sell
Auburndale Heights vs Auburndale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 11.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Auburndale Heights boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Auburndale Heights is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Auburndale Heights home
≈ $1,482/mo
$209,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$1,800/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
777
Median age
31
Median income
$50,089
Median home value
$116,800
Beyond the listings
Living in Auburndale Heights
Attitudes
Top 1% in the U.S.Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Smart Chic
Passionate about style, smart chic searches high and low for the perfect look - but not one that will break the bank.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 1% in the U.S.Handcrafted
The only thing more beautiful than handmade decor? The hands that made it. This population appreciates the time and care put into one-of-a-kind pieces.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Emotional
Top 1% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Appearance oriented
Top 1% in the U.S.All About Hair
Passionate about all things hair, this population is talking about hair tutorials or the hottest celebrity blowout.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Auburndale Heights FAQs
Is Auburndale Heights a good place to live?+
It's a quiet, established neighborhood in Polk County that suits buyers who want small-town Florida without giving up access to the cities. You're feeding into Auburndale Central Elementary, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, and Auburndale Senior High, and both Tampa and Orlando are inside an hour's drive. That balance of calm and connectivity is the main draw.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's one of the more affordable pockets of the Auburndale market, with a median list price of $219,900 and active listings ranging from $185,000 to $319,900. At an average of $234 per square foot on a median home size of 1,163 square feet, your money goes further here than in most of the surrounding metros.
What do homes cost in Auburndale Heights?+
Currently the median list price is $219,900, and over the past 12 months 12 homes sold at a median of $212,000. Sellers are getting about 96% of asking on average, so there's a modest gap between list and final price for buyers to work with.
How is the market right now?+
Inventory is thin, with just five active listings on the market, and homes are taking a median of 61 days to sell. That pace, combined with sellers netting roughly 96% of asking, means a well-prepared buyer has real negotiating room without being rushed into a bidding war.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Property taxes run a median of about $2,130 per year, which is manageable for the price point. There's no significant HOA data for the neighborhood itself, though nearby planned communities like Water Ridge carry their own dues — always confirm the specifics on any individual property.
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