Homes in Auburndale Offer Laid-Back Locale, City Access

Located in Polk County, Florida, the city of Auburndale is an ideal place to live, work and play. Originally founded as an escape from chilly Northeast winters, the city quickly became a chosen destination for a number of America’s most prominent artists. Now you can call this city home when you move to Cascara, a brand new community of new homes for sale in Auburndale, Florida priced from the $180’s.

Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Auburndale is flanked to the north by I-4, making your commute into larger cities, including Lakeland, a breeze. Cascara is just three miles from I-4 thanks to its central location off SR 559 and Lake Mattie Road. The laid-back locale is surrounded by lakes, parks, beautiful open space and everyday conveniences, such as Publix Super Market and Winn-Dixie.

Entertainment and Recreation
Cascara is nestled between four lakes – Lake Juliana, Lake Mattie, Lake Arietta, and Lake Van – making it an ideal location for water enthusiasts! Whether you love to cruise the open water or spend your days fishing along the shore, there are ample opportunities close to your new home in Auburndale, FL. In fact, Lake Juliana has a public boat ramp that is just about one mile away from the community!

The outdoor recreation opportunities close to Cascara extend far beyond the water. The area is home to a number of golf courses, parks, and even places for man’s best friend to play! Lake Myrtle Sports Park is a popular athletic complex offering baseball diamonds, soccer fields, and more—and it’s also home to the Polk County Sports Hall of Fame! Auburndale TECO Trail access is also close to home, with miles of shaded nature trails ideal for walking, biking, or rollerblading. And, of course, the Auburndale Dog Park is just steps from the TECO Trailhead, featuring plenty of play equipment in two separate areas for dogs large and small.

For more leisurely outdoor fun, you can visit Downtown City Park, located in the heart of downtown Auburndale. This park offers a playground, historic bandstand that hosts year-round community events, the Auburndale Rotary Butterfly Garden, and a Historic Depot.

You can’t talk about having fun in Central Florida without mentioning our many nearby theme parks and attractions! Living in Cascara will put you just a short drive from the area’s most famed destinations, including LEGOLAND Florida Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, and Walt Disney World.

Education 
Living in Cascara affords you access to excellent educational opportunities. The community is located in the Polk County Public Schools district, with students attending Auburndale Central Elementary (grades K-5), Stambaugh Middle (6-8) and Auburndale Senior High (9-12) schools. In addition, a number of private and prep school options are available nearby, including Berkley Charter School, Polk Pre-Collegiate Academy (grades 9-10), and Lake Alfred Polytech Academy.

For those who desire to continue their education or go to college close to home, there are ample choices to make that possible! Polk State College in Winter Haven, Florida Polytechnic University, and the Auburndale campus of Southern Technical College are all nearby. 

Homes for Sale in Auburndale, FL
Our new homes in Auburndale at Cascara are surrounded by peaceful citrus groves and lakes, affording you a laid-back locale with the scent of orange blossoms in the air! The community is designed with open space throughout, with select home sites adjacent to the open space, so you can enjoy your natural surroundings, peace, and relaxation.

Choose from nine popular home design offering open living areas, private owner’s suites, and a front porch and/or covered lanai (per plan) for your outdoor living enjoyment. Homes feature stainless steel Samsung appliances, Mohawk and Armstrong flooring choices, ceramic wall tile in the bathrooms, and a variety of energy-saving features, such as Low-E windows and an energy-efficient heat pump.

Once you’ve selected your ideal home plan and home site, you’ll have the opportunity to meet with our professional designers at the Highland Homes Personal Selection Studio. Here, you can choose from hundreds of included options and luxury upgrades designed to personalize your dream home to your style and needs!

For the best selection of available home sites and home designs, now is the time to make this Auburndale new home community your own! Contact our Auburndale New Home Specialists at 863-333-5893 or visit HighlandHomes.org.