VAN LAKES in AUBURNDALE

VAN LAKES
Homes for Sale in AUBURNDALE, FL

Community in AUBURNDALE · Polk County · ZIP 33823
41 homesBuilt 1983–1997
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · VAN LAKES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
78%
Owner-occupied · VAN LAKES
32 of 41 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
22%
Non-owner-occupied · VAN LAKES
incl. 2% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
33%
Cash buyers · VAN LAKES
1 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2021
41
Homes in the community
41 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1983
Community established
homes built 1983-1997, median 1985 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 2 in 2006
2.4%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 41 homes trade a year

The market around VAN LAKES

VAN LAKES is a small community — 21 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — 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.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not VAN LAKES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in VAN LAKES, AUBURNDALE

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
0.0%
0 of 10 listings
Distress share trend — 0.0% now (2026-08-10 → 2026-08-11)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Schools

In short
  • 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
  • Magnet and choice options may apply · Choice

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent VAN LAKES listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.

Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any VAN LAKES address.

If we were buying in VAN LAKES today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 VAN LAKES.

A closer look at the VAN LAKES market

The housing stock is 41 homes built between 1983 and 1997, and 78% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in VAN LAKES. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA. Confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed VAN LAKES sales matched to your home.

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Van Lakes Market Scorecard

Thin data

Van Lakes is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

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Months supply
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Median list
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Median sold
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Per sqft
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Days on mkt
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Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in VAN LAKES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 41 homes in VAN LAKES (public records).
What share of VAN LAKES is owner-occupied?
78% of VAN LAKES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in VAN LAKES built?
Homes in VAN LAKES were built between 1983 and 1997, with a median year built of 1985 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in VAN LAKES?
Cash buyers took 33% of VAN LAKES sales in the 12 months ending June 2021 (1 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
What schools serve VAN LAKES?
VAN LAKES is served by Polk County Public Schools, typically Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) and Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high. Confirm the exact zoning by address with the district.
Who is the best real estate agent for VAN LAKES?
The best agent for VAN LAKES is one who actively works AUBURNDALE and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for VAN LAKES.
How do I find a top AUBURNDALE real estate agent who knows VAN LAKES?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows VAN LAKES and the wider AUBURNDALE area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for VAN LAKES?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your VAN LAKES purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 30, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Schools2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (21 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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Thinking of selling in VAN LAKES? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-08-02). See the Polk County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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