Otter Woods Estates
Homes for Sale in Auburndale, FL
All 265 homes for sale in AUBURNDALE, FL · median $348,900 · Polk County homes for sale
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Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 5 recorded sales closed at a median of $358,900, $187 per square foot, a median 44 days on market, sellers accepting 93% of original asking (-17% versus the prior year). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,810 ($5,130 with the full homestead exemption).
Otter Woods Estates right now
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($359K) is down 16.6% from the prior 12 months ($430K). With about 5 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Low (5 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside OTTER WOODS ESTATES 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
Otter Woods Estates market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $359K ($187 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 44 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is down 17% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (5 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33823 (AUBURNDALE), 326 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $347K ($178/sq ft), down 1.5% year over year, with a median 68 days on market. Right now 12 active and 10 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 33823 housing market and the Polk County market.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 18 homes in OTTER WOODS ESTATES that have changed hands since 2024, built between 2023 and 2026 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,029 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 94% 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.
The Otter Woods Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Otter Woods Estates 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 Otter Woods Estates.
A closer look at the Otter Woods Estates market
At a median of $187 per square foot, Otter Woods Estates prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median down 17% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 44 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Otter Woods Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Otter Woods Estates buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Otter Woods Estates sales matched to your home.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2024 (16 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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