$309,870Average Value$141Average Price per Sq Ft31Homes For Sale
For natural Central Florida amenities and quiet 55-plus suburbs, Sun Ridge is worth checking out
55-plus neighborhoods and other subdivisions
Sun Ridge offers homebuyers access to wildlife amenities, grocery stores and local eateries. Homebuyers appreciate the area because it is an easy commute to Orlando and Tampa. Sun Ridge includes two 55-plus neighborhoods of manufactured homes as well as subdivisions with single-family ranch-style and contemporary houses. “The area has a good community vibe. People walk down the street and meet their neighbors and know them,” says Teri Markley, a broker salesperson with Century 21 Watson & Myers Realty. She has sold homes there for 29 years and used to live in the area.
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.
Social activities and events are plentiful at Winter Haven Oaks with many events occurring daily
Come home to Sun Ridge where neighbors become like family.
Assessors value the 1990s stucco bungalows and ranch-style homes between $250,000 & $320,000.
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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.
Lake Shipp Elementary School is home to over 500 students in grades VPK-5.
Westwood Middle School, prides itself on tradition, excellence, & community involvement.
Lake Region High School is a public school located in Eagle Lake, FL.
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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.
The Marshall Hampton Reserve is 2 ½ miles NW of Sun Ridge and offers a great spot for hikers.
Birdwatchers flock to Marshall Hampton Reserve for the vast variety of species of birds.
Fishing is a popular activity among residents of Sun Ridge with various lakes throughout.
Perfect your swing at the Jan Phyl Park Softball fields.
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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.
Harborside serves surf and turf meals to patrons overlooking Lake Shipp.
Chow down on smoked meats at Blackburn’s BBQ a local favorite.
Meet with friends & family at the nearby Eagle Lake Diner for a delicious meal.
Residents purchase their weekly groceries from their local Publix Supermarkets on Winter Lake Rd
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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.
The nearby Auburndale Speedway regularly hosts stock car races.
Housed in a 1908 courthouse, this museum showcases the history of Polk County.
Fantasy of Flight aviation museum, showcases over 150 aircraft from all ages.
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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.
The Citrus Connection offers routes throughout the county and is a great alternative to driving.
Easy access to Tampa & Orlando can be found utilizing the Polk Parkway.
Bartow Regional Medical Center is the nearest medical facility to Sun Ridge.
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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
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun Ridge, Bartow sell after 88 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Sun Ridge, Bartow over the last 12 months is $209,839, down 12% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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This property at 5123 Spirit Lake Rd features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms within a total of 1,750 square feet. The living room offers ample space for relaxation and includes air conditioning for comfort. Each bedroom is designed for functionality, providing adequate storage and living space. The bathrooms are equipped with necessary fixtures for daily use. This home is wheelchair accessible,
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
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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