Neighborhood · Auburndale, Florida
Downtown Auburndale
Small-town walkability in the heart of Polk County
1
Homes for sale
$275,000
Median list price
$186
Avg price / sqft
132
Median days on market
Downtown Auburndale is the walkable core of a classic Central Florida railroad town — a compact grid of streets where you're minutes from Auburndale Lakeside Park and the everyday errands of small-town life. The neighborhood sits between Tampa and Orlando, with Walt Disney World about 39 minutes away and both metros reachable in under an hour, so you get a quieter address without giving up big-city access. Families here feed into Auburndale homes for sale served by Auburndale Central Elementary, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, and Auburndale Senior High.
The market here is small and tight — just 2 active listings right now, both around $275,000. Over the last 12 months only 4 homes sold, at a median of $280,950, and sellers collected 100% of asking on average, which tells you well-priced homes move without much room for negotiation. If Downtown itself is quiet, nearby communities like Lake Juliana Estates, Water Ridge, and Lena Vista widen your options considerably.
Downtown Auburndale is a community in Auburndale, Florida.
Quick facts
$275,000 – $275K price range
1,476 sqft median home
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Downtown Auburndale
Every active listing inside the Downtown Auburndale boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The Downtown Auburndale market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$289,900
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Downtown Auburndale vs Auburndale
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 20.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Downtown Auburndale boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Downtown Auburndale is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Downtown Auburndale home
≈ $1,805/mo
$275,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
Population
724
Median age
40
Median home value
$275,000
Beyond the listings
Living in Downtown Auburndale
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Active
Top 2% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Entertainment
Top 2% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Lifestyles
Top 3% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Food & Drink
Top 3% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 3% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
People who close here
Our Auburndale experts
Straight answers
Downtown Auburndale FAQs
Is Downtown Auburndale a good place to live?+
It's a good fit if you want small-town walkability with real access to jobs and attractions — Auburndale Lakeside Park is close by, and Tampa and Orlando are both under an hour. Families are served by Auburndale Central Elementary, Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, and Auburndale Senior High. For a wider set of nearby options, the Auburndale homes for sale market extends well beyond the downtown grid.
Is Downtown Auburndale expensive?+
No — it's one of the more attainable corners of Central Florida, with active listings around $275,000 and a median sold price of $280,950 over the past year. At roughly $186 per square foot on a median home size of 1,476 sqft, your dollar stretches further here than in the Orlando or Tampa metros. Median rent runs about $950 a month.
What do homes cost in Downtown Auburndale?+
Both current active listings sit at $275,000, and the four homes that sold in the last 12 months closed at a median of $280,950. Expect around $186 per square foot for a home near the 1,476-sqft median. Neighboring Lena Vista is worth a look if you want more inventory to compare against.
How is the market in Downtown Auburndale?+
It's a small, tight market — just 2 active listings and 4 sales over the past year, with homes taking a median of about 37 days to sell. Sellers averaged 100% of their asking price, so well-priced listings don't linger and there's little room to lowball. Communities like Water Ridge give buyers additional inventory when downtown supply runs thin.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The downtown neighborhood carries no typical HOA, which keeps monthly carrying costs simple, and median property tax runs about $1,749 a year. If you want amenity-driven living with an HOA, planned communities like Lake Juliana Estates nearby offer that structure instead.
Keep exploring
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