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4 bd
3 ba
1,988 sqft
1 story
2-car

Home inThe Reserve at Van OaksbyMeritage Homes•Hibiscus Plan

1646 Bark Ridge Dr, Auburndale, FL 33823

Last saved price from $315,375

Single-Family
$158.64/sqft
$150/annual HOA
East facing

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About this Home

This home is sold. The information provided reflects details of the home when it was on the market.

Brand new, energy-efficient home available NOW! The Hibiscus floorplan blends style and function with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2-car garage. Its open-concept design centers around a sleek kitchen that flows effortlessly into a spacious great room, perfect for gatherings or everyday living. Visit The Reserve at Van Oaks community and explore new single-family homes for sale in Auburndale, Florida right off of Lake Van. Located just six miles from I-4, this community offers easy access to Tampa, Orlando and Lakeland. Residents can enjoy the ideal Florida lifestyle with the community’s pool and cabana. Each home is built with innovative and energy-efficient features. Schedule a community tour and visit The Reserve at Van Oaks today. Each of our homes is built with innovative, energy-efficient features designed to help you enjoy more savings, better health, real comfort and peace of mind.

May also be listed on the Meritage Homes website

Information last verified by Jome: Saturday at 9:40 AM (September 12, 2026)

Home details

*Pricing and availability are subject to change.

Property status:: Sold
Lot size (acres):: 0.11
Size:: 1,988 sqft
Stories:: 1

Beds:: 4
Baths:: 3
Garage spaces:: 2
Facing direction:: East

Floor plan details

Hibiscus

from$314,000

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3 ba
1,988 sqft

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Construction details

Builder Name:: Meritage Homes
Year Built:: 2025
Roof:: Shingle Roofing

Home features & finishes

Appliances:: Exhaust Fan
Construction Materials:: StuccoBlock
Cooling:: Central Air
Flooring:: Ceramic FlooringCarpet FlooringTile Flooring
Foundation Details:: Slab
Garage/Parking:: Door OpenerGarageAttached Garage
Home amenities:: ENERGY STAR CertifiedGreen Construction

Interior Features:: Walk-In ClosetFoyerPantry
Kitchen:: DishwasherMicrowave OvenDisposalKitchen Range
Laundry facilities:: Utility/Laundry Room
Lighting:: Lighting
Property amenities:: SidewalkBasementPatioPorch
Rooms:: AtticPrimary Bedroom On MainKitchenDining RoomFamily RoomLiving RoomOpen Concept FloorplanPrimary Bedroom Downstairs

Utility information

Heating:: Electric Heating, Thermostat, Water Heater
Sewer:: Public Sewer

Utilities:: Electricity Available, HVAC, Cable Available, Water Available
Water source:: Public

Community details

The Reserve at Van Oaks

by Meritage Homes, Auburndale, FL

from$274,000

10 homes
1,491 - 1,988 sqft

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About the builder - Meritage Homes

1985foundation year
100k+homes delivered
355communities on Jome
2,467homes on Jome

Focused on industry-leading energy efficiency, Meritage Homes has been a recognized builder of new construction homes since 1985. The company is a multi-year ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award winner, reflecting a long-standing commitment to building sustainable and thoughtfully designed homes.

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Neighborhood

Home address

1646 Bark Ridge Dr, Auburndale, FL 33823

City:: Auburndale
County:: Polk
Zip Code:: 33823

Schools in Polk County School District

Students living in Bark Ridge Dr by Meritage Homes follow a designated feeder pattern within the Polk County School District. The journey starts at Walter Caldwell Elementary School, serving Elementary grades just 2.4 mi from the neighborhood. From there, students advance to Jere L. Stambaugh Middle, a public campus for Middle grades located roughly 2.4 mi away. Education culminates at Auburndale Senior High School, supporting High grades within 2.3 mi and holding a rating of 3. This progression outlines the academic options in Auburndale, Florida.

Grades 09-12Public
auburndale senior high school
2.3 mi
1 bloodhound trail
3/10
Grades 06-08Public
jere l. stambaugh middle
2.4 mi
226 main street
3/10
Grades PK-05Public
walter caldwell elementary school
2.4 mi
141 dairy road
4/10
Grades PK-05Public
auburndale central elementary school
3.1 mi
320 lemon street
3/10
Grades PK-05Charter
berkley elementary school
3.3 mi
5240 berkley road
8/10
Grades KG-05Charter
hartridge academy
3.3 mi
1400 u.s. 92
8/10

GreatSchools’ Summary Rating calculation is based on 4 of the school’s themed ratings, including test scores, student/academic progress, college readiness, and equity. This information should only be used as a reference. Jome is not affiliated with GreatSchools and does not endorse or guarantee this information. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility. Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025

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Places of interest

Education

Southern Technical College - Auburndale Campus3.7 mi

Florida Technical College - Lakeland Campus13.8 mi

Hillsborough Community College - Plant City Campus20.3 mi

Lake

Lake Ruth11.7 mi

Theme Park

Walt Disney World Resort22.8 mi

Park

Shingle Creek Regional Park23.4 mi

Hillsborough River State Park27.2 mi

Entertainment

Disney Springs24.4 mi

River

Blackwater Creek24.7 mi

Turkey Creek27.6 mi

Shingle Creek28.3 mi

Getting around

Local travel options for Bark Ridge Dr by Meritage Homes are defined by specific mobility scores that impact daily life. The Walk Score stands at 0 (Car-Dependent), providing a baseline for foot travel. Biking capability is rated at 23 (Somewhat Bikeable). These details focus on getting around Auburndale, Florida.

Walk score ®

0 /100

Car-Dependent

Bike score ®

23 /100

Somewhat Bikeable

Air quality

Data collected by AirNow outlines the environmental conditions near The Reserve at Van Oaks by Meritage Homes. The report covers the Oct 11, 2026, showing an overall AQI classification of Good. Detailed breakdowns list OZONE at a value of 30, falling into the Good range. This data offers residents a factual look at the atmosphere without predictive analysis.

The 30-day average AQI:Good

050100150200300>300

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

The 30-day average pollutant concentrations

PM2.5Good24

OZONEGood30

Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.

Provided by AirNow

Air quality

Financial details

1646 Bark Ridge Dr, Auburndale, FL 33823 is priced at $315,375, offering a compelling opportunity for homebuyers. This home is a great value, priced over 10% below the area's average of $382,409.

Average home price in 33823

$382,409

Average new home price

$195

Average price per sqft

Calculated based on the Jome data

Taxes & HOA

HOA name: Homeriver
HOA fee: N/A
CDD fee: $2,487+/annual

Price history

Jul 8, 2026
Price change
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Price change
$315,375
159/sqft
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Feb 23, 2026
Price change
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Price change
$315,265+0.1%
159/sqft
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Feb 20, 2026
Price change
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Price change
$315,000-4.3%
158/sqft
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Jan 30, 2026
Price change
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Price change
$329,285-0.1%
166/sqft
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Jan 8, 2026
Price change
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463
Price change
$329,595
166/sqft
My Florida Regional MLS dba Stellar MLS #O6358463