MLS data updated Oct 5, 2026
Auburndale
Between the Lakes, Between the Cities
Auburndale, FL
A growing Polk County city centrally located between Lakeland and Winter Haven, offering access to Lake Ariana and a rapidly expanding inventory of new-construction homes.
Median sold: $338K · Median days on market: 42 · Sold-to-list: 98.3% · Source: Stellar MLS
About 5.4 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on Auburndale
Auburndale is Polk County's best-kept secret, and the pitch is the math: Lake Myrtle Sports Park is a legitimate top-tier athletic facility hosting state-level travel tournaments year-round, and the median home price sits roughly $80,000 below comparable product in Winter Haven with comparable lake access. I-4 runs through the middle of the city, positioning buyers within twelve minutes of Lakeland's Publix headquarters employment base and twelve minutes of Winter Haven's Chain of Lakes retail and recreation — a commute flexibility neither neighbor can offer. If travel baseball or softball is part of your week, the convenience of Lake Myrtle's facilities is a genuine relocation driver that never shows up in listing descriptions but comes up in almost every consultation I have.
The honest conversation involves what Auburndale isn't. It's not a walkable downtown destination on the level of Lakeland's Munn Park district. Lake Myrtle is a quality recreational lake but doesn't command the prestige pricing of Winter Haven's Eloise or Shipp. And Polk County schools run below Orange and Seminole County averages, so buyers comparing this market to Windermere or Celebration need to factor in that school-quality trade before they fall in love with the price savings. For buyers who've done that math and decided the premium isn't justified — if you work remotely or at Publix or AdventHealth Lakeland in Polk County — Auburndale delivers a quality of life that consistently surprises people who discover it through the listing search rather than word of mouth.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
20 homes pending in Auburndale · Avg. $407K
Auburndale · 4th Quarter 2026
562 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$338K
Median Sale Price
42 days
Median Days on Market
98.3%
Sold-to-List
$180
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
Recent sales activity in Auburndale
Currently For Sale
50 active listings in Auburndale
$223/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Pool | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 672 | $150,000 | $223 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,837 | $290,000 | $158 | 108 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,506 | $324,000 | $215 | 109 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,210 | $195,000 | $161 | 16 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 1 | 960 | $199,000 | $207 | 8 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,508 | $548,000 | $219 | 19 | — | — | Water |
| 3 | 2 | 2,143 | $450,000 | $210 | 106 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 3,488 | $749,000 | $215 | 123 | ✓ | ✓ | Lake Ariana |
| 3 | 2 | 1,537 | $295,000 | $192 | 4 | — | ✓ | Water |
| 34 | 2 | 1,829 | $345,000 | $189 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,859 | $248,000 | $133 | 34 | — | — | — |
| 7 | 9 | 9,222 | $3,700,000 | $401 | 214 | ✓ | ✓ | Lake Van |
| 4 | 3 | 3,009 | $539,000 | $179 | 75 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,094 | $245,000 | $224 | 110 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 5 | 3,136 | $640,855 | $204 | 18 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,314 | $454,135 | $196 | 74 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,029 | $376,900 | $186 | 155 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 3,682 | $934,900 | $254 | 35 | — | — | Water |
| 4 | 2 | 2,360 | $349,900 | $148 | 22 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,752 | $345,000 | $197 | 32 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 1 | 832 | $209,000 | $251 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,794 | $369,900 | $206 | 61 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,540 | $360,000 | $234 | 221 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,978 | $342,990 | $173 | 111 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 3,051 | $459,000 | $150 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,733 | $330,000 | $190 | 150 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 1 | 784 | $200,000 | $255 | 42 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,583 | $435,000 | $168 | 103 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,688 | $359,999 | $213 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 1 | 1,180 | $182,000 | $154 | 4 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,387 | $515,000 | $216 | 4 | ✓ | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 2,307 | $435,000 | $189 | 4 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,567 | $289,000 | $184 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 1 | 960 | $216,000 | $225 | 20 | — | — | — |
| — | 0 | — | $159,900 | — | 7 | — | ✓ | Lake Tennessee |
| 4 | 2 | 1,869 | $292,000 | $156 | 197 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,776 | $289,900 | $163 | 20 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,936 | $327,000 | $169 | 90 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,297 | $450,000 | $196 | 55 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,360 | $319,900 | $136 | 43 | ✓ | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,988 | $321,490 | $162 | 62 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,491 | $299,000 | $201 | 85 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 2,360 | $355,000 | $150 | 34 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,395 | $274,997 | $197 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,988 | $345,140 | $174 | 5 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 3,051 | $489,000 | $160 | 80 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,627 | $317,000 | $195 | 49 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,491 | $274,000 | $184 | 161 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,297 | $539,900 | $235 | 33 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,485 | $302,000 | $203 | 53 | — | — | — |
Auburndale Market — Common Questions
Is Auburndale a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Auburndale is currently a balanced market with about 5.4 months of inventory. About 5.4 months of inventory — supply and demand are roughly even, so neither side has a clear edge (4–6 months = balanced).
What is the median home sale price in Auburndale?+
Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Auburndale is approximately $338K.
How many homes are for sale in Auburndale?+
There are currently 255 active listings in Auburndale, with homes selling at roughly 46.8 per month. That works out to about 5.4 months of inventory.
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“Ryan was very helpful and quick to answer any questions I had. I was on a deadline to be out of my house and he made it happen — and in the end my family and I have a beautiful house.”
Report generated October 5, 2026 at 11:29 PM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS
MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.
Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records (arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Auburndaleor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Moving to Auburndale
Utilities & Services
Auburndale is in Polk County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Lakeland Electric · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland and immediate surrounding area (municipal).
City of Bartow Electric · (863) 534-0188City of Bartow (municipal — also water, sewer, garbage).
Water & Sewer
Polk County Utilities · (863) 298-4100Unincorporated Polk County (water & wastewater).
City of Lakeland Water Utilities · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland.
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 5, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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