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Water Ridge HOA fees
Auburndale, Polk County · 33823, 33850
Homes in Water Ridge (Auburndale) pay a median $2,100 a year in HOA dues, about $175 a month, based on 19 listings. Half fall between $2,100 and $2,100. None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD.
What the dues cover
- Pool63% of listings
- Recreational Facilities32% of listings
- Escrow Reserves Fund26% of listings
- Management26% of listings
- Private Road26% of listings
Amenities listed: Fitness Center, Clubhouse, Tennis Court(s), Gated, Pool, Pickleball Court(s).
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Water Ridge cost questions
How much are HOA fees in Water Ridge?
Homes in Water Ridge (Auburndale) pay a median $2,100 a year in HOA dues, about $175 a month, based on 19 listings. Half fall between $2,100 and $2,100.
Does Water Ridge have a CDD?
None of the listings we reviewed report a CDD. Check the tax bill on any home you're serious about: a CDD shows up there as a separate assessment.
What does it cost each month to own in Water Ridge, before the mortgage?
HOA and property tax come to about $749 a month at the medians (property tax median $6,888 a year). Insurance and the mortgage come on top. Property tax resets after a sale under Florida's homestead rules, so a buyer's bill can be higher than the seller's.
Where do these numbers come from?
Stellar MLS via Repliers listings in Water Ridge from January 2026 to October 2026: homes for sale now plus closed sales in that period, one data point per address (rentals excluded). Fees are converted to annual figures. Individual homes vary by association and home type, so confirm the exact fee on any home before you make an offer.
Source: Stellar MLS via Repliers, January 2026 to October 2026. Medians from 19 addressesin subdivisions matching “WATER RIDGE”, phases combined. Listing data is reported by listing agents and can be out of date. Updated 2026-10-11.
Compare nearby communities
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- Eden HillsLake Alfred · HOA $200/yr · CDD $2,427/yr
- Reserve at Van OaksAuburndale · HOA $150/yr · CDD $2,200/yr
- Auburn GroveAuburndale · HOA $1,028/yr
- Lake Mariana ReserveAuburndale · HOA $1,269/yr
- Marianna ParkAuburndale · HOA $468/yr
- Mattie PointeAuburndale · HOA $520/yr
- LakesLake Alfred · HOA $520/yr
- North PointeAuburndale · HOA $1,500/yr
- Gum Lake PreserveLake Alfred · HOA $480/yr
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