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A suburban getaway within a few miles of Auburndale
Despite the name, Jones Corner doesn’t require residents to “keep up with the Joneses.” In fact, it’s quite the opposite. This spacious residential area features an eclectic mix of midcentury and contemporary homes, with sizes and prices for many budgets. Thick forests separate the area from neighboring Auburndale, and wide lots give the community an almost rural look. “Auburndale is already a smaller city, so anything outside of that, like Jones Corner, is going to have even more of a small-town feel,” says Angie Reynolds, a lifetime resident of Polk County and a Realtor with Porchlight Homes LLC. “Even though it’s small, Auburndale has a lot of annual events and community get-togethers. They have farmers markets on the weekends. It’s a great little town, and people want to live close to it.” And that’s precisely why folks choose Jones Corner, she says. Besides the local church, an elementary school and a few local businesses, the community has almost no commercial offerings, creating a quiet suburban environment.
Jones Corner offers a family friendly neighborhood for those looking for a slower pace in life.
Sunrise Supermarket is the most convenient option for small grocery store trips in Jones Corner.
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Mixed architecture on spacious lots
Homes in Jones Corner span the decades, ranging from 1960s ranch-style properties to newly constructed Craftsman builds. Older homes tend to be smaller, with most two- and three-bedroom options selling between $200,000 and $350,000. “Some of those houses have their own water system,” says area local Andrea Friedmann, Realtor with Keller Williams Realty, explaining how many properties still pull from underground wells. Newer homes often cover much more of their 2-acre lots, allowing ample space for five-bedroom Colonial Revivals with prominent second-story overhangs. These options usually cost between $400,000 and $600,000.
Homes in Jones Corner span the decades with many ranch style homes lining the streets.
Newer homes often cover much more of their 2-acre lots, allowing ample space for large estates.
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Simmers-Young Park hosts local softball games
At 200 acres, Simmers-Young Park is the largest — and closest — park with dedicated fields for team sports. The grounds include the Auburndale Softball Complex, more than a dozen soccer fields, a shaded playscape and even a fishing lake, which sits beside a popular fenced-in dog park. Lights from the nearby Auburndale Speedway are often visible on Saturday nights when locals meet for stock car races. But signs of modern technology fall away at the entrance of Marshall Hampton Reserve, a 1,100-acre wildlife area where Reynolds says there’s always something to experience. More than 11 miles of dog-friendly trails skirt Lake Hancock, and visitors may spot gopher tortoises, bobcats, foxes and even the occasional alligator by the lake.
Fisherman flock to the nearby Saddle Creek Park for lakes full of Largemouth Bass and panfish.
Marshall Hampton Reserve provides more than seven miles of multiple-use trails for hikers.
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Join a career academy at Auburndale Senior High
Clarence Boswell Elementary, which receives a C-plus from Niche, serves the community, although select households to the north may be zoned for C-rated Auburndale Central Elementary. After attending C-minus-rated Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, students can enroll in career academies at B-minus-rated Auburndale Senior High. Options include the Digital Graphics, Medical Science and Agritechnologies Academies. Jewett School of the Arts is available as a magnet program for kindergarten through eighth grade students and receives a B-minus from Niche.
Clarence Boswell Elementary School welcomes young learners in Jones Corner.
Stambaugh Middle School was dedicated in September of 1984 and named for Jere L. Stambaugh.
Auburndale Senior High School is home to over 1600 students in grades 9-12.
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Experience Auburndale’s downtown dining scene
Within the community, shoppers won’t find much more than Dollar General, a few convenience marts, gas stations and auto shops. A quick drive up Thornhill Road reveals Aldi, Lowe’s Home Improvement and Walmart Supercenter along U.S. Route 92, where diners will also find popular eateries such as The Pantry Modern Diner. This no-frills restaurant serves everything from homestyle omelets to roast turkey dinners, and there’s even a library at the front where children can choose a book to read while waiting for their meal. Closer to downtown Auburndale, Highway 92 becomes Magnolia Avenue, leading past city staples such as Main Street Diner, which opened its doors in 1993. The establishment may have changed owners in 2008, but that hasn’t stopped it from being one of the city’s most beloved restaurants.
Just outside of Jones Corner lies the local Walmart where locals can shop for their groceries.
Auburndale's Main Street Diner is a local favorite drawing many for its delicious food.
Aldi's is a local favorite for its alternative grocery options at a great price.
Grab your last minute supplies at the neighborhoods Dollar General.
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Farmers markets and holiday events in Auburndale
The Auburndale Farmers Market is held outside City Hall on the first Saturday of each month. It offers a selection of locally grown produce, handmade goods and art. In Spring, the community gathers at Lake Myrtle Sports Park for Auburndale CityFest, an annual celebration with live music and the popular Touch-A-Truck event, a favorite among kids who adore fire trucks. Winter brings a crowd to International Market World for Wonderland of Lights, and the party continues with a massive Christmas parade down Havendale Boulevard.
Drivers have access to Polk Parkway
With no bus stops within walking distance, Jones Corner is primarily car-dependent. Thornhill Road and K-Ville Avenue are the community’s main thoroughfares, connecting drivers with U.S. Route 92 and the Polk Parkway toll road. From here, it’s about 5 miles to Winter Haven Regional Airport or 15 miles to Lakeland Linder International Airport. K-Ville Avenue links with Avenue G Northwest, providing a convenient 6-mile route to Winter Haven Hospital.
The Polk Parkway makes it easy to travel to Tampa or Orlando.
Thornhill Road and K-Ville Avenue are the community’s main thoroughfares.
Lakeland Linder International is just a short 15 miles away and offers commercial flights.
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Jones Corner Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jones Corner, Auburndale sell after 94 days on the market compared to the national average of 53 days. The median sale price for homes in Jones Corner, Auburndale over the last 12 months is $268,000, down 29% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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