Under contract-accepting backup offers. Rarely does an opportunity like this come to market. Tucked along the pristine shoreline of Lake Van in the heart of Auburndale, this extraordinary 11.97-acre lakefront parcel on Adams Barn Road is your blank canvas to build the private estate you've always envisioned, completely on your own terms. Lake Van spans 595 acres and reaches depths of up to 30 feet, offering spectacular open-water views and year-round recreation. The lake welcomes motorized boats, jet skis, and houseboats with no permit required and no boating restrictions, making it a true lakefront lifestyle destination. With this much acreage directly on the water, you'll have the room and the privacy to design a home that takes full advantage of every breathtaking sunset. Towering trees, lush natural surroundings, and direct lake frontage create an atmosphere of seclusion that is increasingly rare in Central Florida, a true private retreat where the outside world simply fades away. Auburndale sits in Polk County, the true center of Florida, equidistant from the Gulf and Atlantic, and between Tampa and Orlando. You're just 44 miles from Orlando and only 30 to 40 minutes from Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, yet here on Adams Barn Road, you'll feel a world away. The city is ringed by more than a dozen lakes, and its relaxed, small-town character makes it one of Central Florida's most beloved hidden gems. Opportunities to own this much pristine lakefront acreage on Lake Van simply do not come along often. Whether you're dreaming of a grand estate, a weekend escape, or a generational legacy property, this is where that dream begins.
New Armenia, located between Lake Ariana and Downtown Auburndale, is a residential and lakeside Auburndale neighborhood with a porch-lined streetscape and a water-oriented rhythm. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Lake Ariana waterfront near Lake Ariana Boulevard, where walkers, anglers, and sunset-watchers share the shoreline. Housing reads as Florida mid-century and ranch forms, with mature trees and deep setbacks shaping a calm streetscape. Daily routines orbit the lake loop and nearby civic greens rather than big-box corridors. Community touchstones include the Auburndale City Park complex, the Auburndale Public Library, and the historic Auburndale Depot.
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Property details
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Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Unimproved land
Trees and landscaped vegetation
Nursery farm type
Exterior features
Lake frontage on Lake Van
Approximately 514 feet of lake frontage
Lake views and lake access
Asphalt road frontage
Lot dimensions approximately 1680 x 1330 x 716
Approximately 300 feet front footage
Nearly 12-acre parcel (about 11.97 acres)
Home design
Land property
Construction
No structures (land listing)
Utilities
Electrical service nearby
No water source on site
No sewer on site
HOA & community
No association
Other
Directions: From Interstate 4, take exit 44 for FL-559 S toward Auburndale. Stay on FL-559 S to Lake Mattie Rd. Follow Lake Mattie Rd. and turn right onto Adams Barn Rd.
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The purpose of the A/RR district is to provide lands for the continuation of productive agricultural uses and to provide for very low density residential development within unincorporated rural areas. The A/RR district permits agricultural activities, agricultural support facilities, multi-family dwelling units, farm labor housing, group living facilities, and community facilities.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Greenhouse / nursery
Livestock production
Housing-Single unit
Infrastructure
Kennel
Veterinary clinic
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
7% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
5 days above 107° expected this year, 16 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
99/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for Adams Barn Rd
$1,364,078
$216K under list price of $1.58M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $88K to $710K.