Arietta Shores
Homes for Sale in Auburndale, FL
All 255 homes for sale in Auburndale, FL · median $342,990 · 235 homes for sale in 33823 · Polk County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, the MLS records 7 closed sales in Arietta Shores in Auburndale, FL since 2016, the most recent in November 2025. Across Auburndale as a whole, 490 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $339,000, 22 median days on market, with 231 homes for sale today. At that median and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,490 ($4,810 with the full homestead exemption).
Arietta Shores is a small, established pocket of 38 homes in Auburndale, and the first thing to understand is that condition and individual home character drive price here far more than any list of comparable sales. With a build range that stretches from 1934 to 2010 and a median year built right around 1980, no two homes carry the same story - some will be original, some reworked, and that spread is where the negotiating happens.
Right now there are zero active listings, so this is a market defined by scarcity rather than choice. For a seller, that thin supply is leverage; for a buyer, it means patience and readiness to move when something surfaces. The high homestead share - roughly 84% owner-occupied - reinforces that this is a hold-and-stay enclave, not a place with constant turnover.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside ARIETTA SHORES right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
A compact, owner-occupied enclave in Auburndale where homes tend to run large - the median living area is close to 2,900 square feet - and the appeal is space and settled character rather than new construction or amenities.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 19 homes in ARIETTA SHORES that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1966 and 2006 (median 1980), with a median living area of about 2,036 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Arietta Shores is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold long-term in a quiet, owner-occupied pocket
- Looking for more living space than a typical newer subdivision offers
- Willing to wait for the right home to come to market
Probably not for
- Needing to close quickly with several options to compare
- Wanting new construction or a uniform, predictable housing product
- Expecting community amenities like a pool, clubhouse, or gym
The market around Arietta Shores
Arietta Shores is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2023 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33823, 305 homes are on the market and 26% are under contract — a steady corner of Auburndale.
Across Polk County, 5,189 homes are active and 1,757 pending (25% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 33823 (Auburndale), 27 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($193/sq ft), down 4.9% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. Right now 12 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 5.3 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33823 housing market and the Polk County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Arietta Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
- Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high · By address
- Choice and magnet options may apply, assigned by address
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Arietta Shores listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Arietta Shores
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Arietta Shores, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Caribbean restaurant Island Taste Budz planned for downtown Lakeland
Plan review paperwork shows Island Taste Budz Inc. preparing a restaurant at 116 S. Tennessee Ave. A representative confirmed the opening but gave no menu or date. It would join Black & Brew, Nineteen61 and Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits nearby.
What it may mean for the marketAnother dining option adds to the cluster of restaurants along downtown Lakeland's Tennessee Avenue, supporting walkable evening activity. The project is about 9 miles southwest of Arietta Shores, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: What Now Tampa Bay - October 2026Schools
County commission and School Board begin updating growth and school capacity agreement
At a joint Oct. 29 meeting at the Lake Myrtle Sports Complex, both boards agreed to advance updates to their interlocal agreement on school planning. Topics included reducing portable classrooms, concurrency service areas and workforce housing options. Superintendent Fred Heid called the current agreement outdated.
What it may mean for the marketUpdated coordination between growth approvals and school capacity could shape where new school space is added and how new housing is phased across the county. The site is about 3 miles east of Arietta Shores.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Infrastructure
Sheffield Road to reopen early as next construction phase closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road
Sheffield Road west of Spirit Lake Road was set to reopen Oct. 19, over a month ahead of schedule. Phase 3 closes Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road between Spirit Lake Road and Spirit Landings Boulevard from Oct. 18 until about Jan. 11, 2027. Detours use Crystal Beach, Thornhill and Spirit Lake roads.
What it may mean for the marketCommuters in northeast Winter Haven regain Sheffield Road now but face a detour on Old Bartow Eagle Lake Road through early January. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Arietta Shores, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Polk County Government - October 2026Market
Historic Wilsonian apartment building near Lake Morton sells for about $1.55 million
The 16-unit, 1922 building at 183 Lake Morton Drive sold Oct. 5 to Lake Morton Holdings LLC, managed by Lakeland developer Wesley Beck. The buyer also acquired the adjoining duplex property at 120 E. Palmetto St. The listing agent cited a needed renovation but gave no specifics.
What it may mean for the marketThe sale points to continued turnover of older multifamily buildings near downtown Lakeland and a likely renovation of existing rental units. The project is about 9 miles southwest of Arietta Shores, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: LkldNow - May 2026Development
SouthState Plans $17M Office in Downtown Winter Haven
SouthState plans a $17.2 million, five story, 40,035 square foot Class A office building on vacant parcels along Central Avenue in downtown Winter Haven. The regional operations center would house about 125 employees, with construction expected to begin in July 2026 and take 12 to 16 months.
What it may mean for the marketA new downtown office building adds employment space and Class A commercial inventory to downtown Winter Haven, supporting the area's redevelopment and taxable value. The project is about 8 miles southeast of Arietta Shores, elsewhere in Polk County.
Source: Tampa Bay Business & Wealth
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Arietta Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Arietta Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Arietta Shores.
A thin-supply hold market
The numbers paint a stable, slow-moving picture: 38 homes, an 84% homestead share, and nothing currently listed. That combination tells you owners here tend to stay put, and when a home does come to market it is an event rather than one option among many. Buyers should expect to compete on readiness and terms, not on the luxury of comparison shopping.
The wide build range - from the 1930s through 2010 - means you are buying a specific house, not a product line. Older stock can mean more character and larger lots but also more deferred-maintenance questions, while later builds will present differently. There are no community amenities identified from current MLS data, so the value proposition is the home itself and its Auburndale location, not shared facilities.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Arietta Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 38-home pocket with no active listings, timing and relationships matter more than any public search. We track what moves in Arietta Shores, we underwrite each home on its own condition rather than a blanket neighborhood number, and we will tell you honestly when a particular house doesn't justify its ask given its vintage and state of repair.
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| Location | Auburndale, Polk County, FL · ZIP 33823 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 38 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1934–2010 (median 1979.5) |
| Typical living area | 2,878 sq ft (median) |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 84% |
| Zoned public schools | Polk County Public Schools (verify by address); Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high; Choice and magnet options may apply |
Data as of August 2, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2016 through 2025; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Arietta Shores key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/arietta-shores, data as of August 2, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in ARIETTA SHORES, Auburndale
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 33823)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2016 (7 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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