No HOA + walkable to the lake + major updates, this is the kind of opportunity buyers are looking for in Central Florida. Welcome to this move-in ready home in the heart of Auburndale, Florida, where you can truly enjoy the Florida lifestyle. This well-maintained property offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with a functional layout designed for everyday comfort and easy living. The kitchen features modern-style cabinetry, granite countertops, and stainless steel appliances. Luxury vinyl plank flooring runs throughout the home, complemented by updated bathrooms and a convenient indoor laundry area. Enjoy the spacious screened-in Florida room, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. Major improvements include a roof (2021), HVAC system (2022), and water heater (2021), providing added value and peace of mind. Situated on a generous lot with private driveway parking, this home offers flexibility with no HOA restrictions, ideal for both homeowners and investors. Conveniently located just 5 minutes from Walmart, approximately 2 miles from downtown Auburndale, and with quick access to Polk Parkway and I-4. You’ll also be just a short distance from Lake Ariana Park, a local waterfront park open daily from dawn to dusk, offering outdoor recreational spaces and lake access, perfect for enjoying Florida living. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer looking to build equity, or exploring investment or short-term rental potential, this property presents a great opportunity. Buyer Incentive! Buyer may use any lender. Buyers who choose to finance with the seller’s preferred lender may qualify for a lender-paid credit equal to 1percent toward eligible closing costs and/or an interest-rate buydown. This incentive cannot be combined with down payment assistance programs. Terms and eligibility are determined by the lender; restrictions apply.
Lena Vista, located between Lake Ariana and Downtown Auburndale, is a residential and lakeside Auburndale neighborhood with mid-century ranch homes and a calm, water-oriented setting. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Ariana waterfront near Lake Ariana Blvd, where anglers, walkers, and small-town routines gather by the shoreline. Streets read as low-slung block homes, screened lanais, and mature shade trees, with driveways and yards that keep the pace unhurried. Lake Ariana Park frames the outdoor rhythm with open lawns and lake views. Downtown’s local staples—The Cornerstone Grill, The Barn Antiques, and the Auburndale City Park complex—add a distinctly Polk County texture a short drive away.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Open floorplan
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Microwave
Range
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Laundry room
Flooring
Laminate
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Asphalt road frontage
Lot dimensions 54 x 130
Home design
Single family residence
One story
Faces northeast
Residential property
Construction
Vinyl siding
Shingle roof
Crawlspace foundation
Built on 1 story construction
Utilities
Public water
Septic tank sewer
Electricity connected
Water connected
HOA & community
No association indicated
Other
Homestead exemption indicated
Electricity and solar
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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This Auburndale one-story home offers granite countertops. This home has been virtually staged to illustrate its potential.
Public Records
Dec 15, 2021
Sold
$221,700
$192/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #S5012972
Mar 4, 2019
Sold
$128,000
$111/sq ft
Feb 21, 2019
Pending
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Feb 21, 2019
Relisted
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Feb 5, 2019
Pending
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Feb 5, 2019
Listed
$128,000
$111/sq ft
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #O4879071
Nov 6, 2009
Listing Removed
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Public Records
Jan 5, 2001
Sold
$50,000
$43/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,902 (+0.5%)
$19,431 + $139,233
$158,664
2024
$1,893 (+5.9%)
$19,431 + $139,233
$158,664
2023
$1,788 (−30.7%)
2022
$2,578 (+163.1%)
$18,783 + $130,986
$149,769
2021
$980 (+1.6%)
$15,545 + $138,957
$154,502
2020
$965 (−41.4%)
2019
$1,646 (+155.7%)
$13,602 + $83,450
$97,052
2018
$643 (+15.0%)
$13,602 + $78,980
$92,582
2017
$559 (+7.0%)
$6,059 + $31,029
$37,088
2016
$523 (+21.6%)
$6,059 + $31,029
$37,088
2014
$430 (+18.0%)
2013
$364 (+9.1%)
2012
$334
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,477 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,152
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1972
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Polk County
APN
252804319001006030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Aug 14, 2018 • Final
Mechanical
Replace a heat pump split system on a residential building.
Heat pump
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 23 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Auburndale, FL • 33823
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Sun exposure
95/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Auburndale. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
7.1 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 111 NE Palencia Rd
$240,999
$3,991 under list price of $245K
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