Sun Ridge
Suburban Neighborhood in Bartow, Florida
Polk County 33880
Manufactured houses, ranch styles and bungalows
Many folks buy into the co-op housing in the Oakwood Estates 55-plus community. The mobile home park’s 1980s steel-frame houses are valued between $90,000 and $160,000. The neighborhood offers lifetime leases without monthly rent. The gated community’s amenities include two solar-heated swimming pools, a tennis court, a mini golf course and cable TV. Residents participate in monthly potlucks, weekly bingo, casino trips, cruise trips and themed dance parties. To the south of Oakwood Estates but north of Thornhill Road, homebuyers can purchase 1990s stucco-exterior bungalows and ranch-style houses for between $250,000 and $320,000. Stucco-exterior multi-story contemporaries built between the early 2000s and today cost between $300,000 and $360,000. South of Thornhill Road, 1990s bungalows and ranch-style houses sell for between $180,000 and $240,000. “It’s a pretty stable area, meaning there is not a lot of turnover,” Markley says. The 55-plus community of Winter Haven Oaks sells manufactured houses for between $80,000 and $170,000.
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Expansive greenspaces and lakes
The Marshall Hampton Reserve is 2 ½ miles northwest of Sun Ridge. Live oaks, sweet gums and palmettos populate the over-1,100-acre wetland reserve. It includes a 60-acre pond and miles of hiking and horseback riding trails. Animals include bobcats, gopher tortoises and barred owls. The popular Lake Hancock is immediately west of Sun Ridge. Locals take motorized boats onto the lake to catch catfish, bluegill and bass. Just north of Sun Ridge, Simmers-Young Park offers ten multi-purpose fields, baseball and softball fields, a playground, picnic tables and picnic shelters.
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Public schools near Sun Ridge
Children often begin their educations at Eagle Lake Elementary, which has a 17-to-1 student-teacher ratio and a C-plus Niche rating. Westwood Middle School students are 19% proficient in math and 26% in reading. The school has a C-minus Niche rating. Teens typically move on to Lake Region High School, which has a C Niche rating and a 93% graduation rate. The high school also offers a slate of Advanced Placement classes.
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Nearby museums and theme parks
The nearby Auburndale Speedway regularly hosts stock car races. Locals enjoy boat tours of Winter Haven’s connecting chain of lakes. Children often take field trips to the Polk County Historical Museum. Polk City, about 17 miles north of Sun Ridge, is known for the Fantasy of Flight aviation museum, exhibiting over 150 aircraft. Folks travel 9 miles east to Legoland Florida Resort, which boasts a lazy river and over 50 rides. The Universal Orlando and the Walt Disney World resorts are within 50 miles of Sun Ridge. Tampa’s beaches are about 55 miles west of Sun Ridge.
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Commuting to Tampa and Orlando
Sun Ridge is just east of U.S. Highway 17. Folks travel 8 miles southwest to Bartow Regional Medical Center. Interstate 4 takes residents 55 miles northeast to Orlando and 47 miles west to Tampa, where folks appreciate the beaches. When residents take flights, they typically use Tampa International Airport. “The easy commutes to Orlando and Tampa are a big draw for many homebuyers,” Markley says. The Citrus Connection offers bus stops on Spirit Lake Road. The bus routes take residents around Bartow, Winter Haven, Auburndale and Haines City. Folks can catch the Amtrak at Winter Haven Station, about 4 ½ miles northeast of Sun Ridge.
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Local restaurants, chain restaurants and grocery shopping
About 4 miles northeast, Harborside serves surf and turf meals to patrons overlooking Lake Shipp. Locals travel 2 ½ miles east to chow down on smoked meats at Blackburn’s BBQ or have breakfast with friends at Eagle Lake Family Diner. Folks grab pizza and subs at Hungry Howie’s and get a meal on the go at the McDonald’s on the neighborhood’s north end. “The area mostly has grocery and fast-food shopping. There’s no downtown shopping or anything,” Markley says. Residents purchase groceries at the Publix on Winter Lake Road. People pick up prescriptions at the nearby CVS. Walmart and Aldi are 5 ½ miles northeast of Sun Ridge.
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Written By
William Palicia
Photography Contributed By
Jeffery Palmer
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Agents Specializing in this Area
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Justin Hess
Justin Hess
INFINITE REAL ESTATE POWERED BY ILIST
(689) 220-1875
96 Total Sales
1 in Sun Ridge
$296,000 Price
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CarLee Marchetti
CarLee Marchetti
STAR REALTY OF WINTER HAVEN
(863) 845-1028
58 Total Sales
1 in Sun Ridge
$285,000 Price
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Kelly Monroe
Kelly Monroe
Responds QuicklyLPT REALTY, LLC
(567) 706-6586
89 Total Sales
1 in Sun Ridge
$95,000 Price
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Jeena Sanchez Frias
Jeena Sanchez Frias
THE PARKS REALTY GROUP
(877) 619-1696
40 Total Sales
1 in Sun Ridge
$395,000 Price
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Brenda Brooks
Brenda Brooks
CENTURY 21 MYERS REALTY
(863) 250-8359
102 Total Sales
1 in Sun Ridge
$235,000 Price
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Joseph Boyd
Joseph Boyd
LENNAR REALTY
(786) 640-0986
1,519 Total Sales
17 in Sun Ridge
$220K - $264K Price Range
Schools
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- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 6th to 8th
- Public
- Pre-K to 8th
- Public
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Parks in this Area
Sertoma Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Simmers-Young Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Dog Park
- Fishing
Eagle Lake Park
- Dog Park
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
South Lake Howard Nature Park
- Bike Trails
- Fishing
- Picnic Area
Jan Phyl Village Park
Marshall Hampton Reserve
Crime and Safety
| 1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime | Sun Ridge | US |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 | 4 |
| Sexual Assault | 5 | 4 |
| Assault with Weapon | 4 | 4 |
| Robbery | 2 | 4 |
| Burglary | 5 | 4 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 3 | 4 |
| Larceny | 4 | 4 |
| Crime Score | 4 | 4 |
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Sun Ridge Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun Ridge, Bartow sell after 92 days on the market compared to the national average of 49 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Ridge, Bartow over the last 12 months is $240,000, down 5% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Housing Trends
Median List Price
$277,450
Median Sale Price
$240,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$257,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
7%
Last 12 months Home Sales
51
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-5%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$150
Neighborhood Facts
Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,199
Number of Homes for Sale
16
Median Year Built
1999
Months of Supply
3.80
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,706
Below the national average
1,933
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
7,840
Open Houses
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Sunday, Jun 152 - 4pm
Distribution of Home Values
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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Average Home Value
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,876
Median Age
41
Population Density
3 ppl/acre
Population under 18
24.5%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
21.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$60,259
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$95,360
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.2%
College Graduates
10.7%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
5.8%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
51°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26
/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0
/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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