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Residential community with sports fields and raceways at its core
Jan Phyl Village, a small community 5 miles west of Winter Haven, was created in the mid-20th century when a Vermont man purchased 1,200 acres and named the area after his two daughters, Janet and Phyllis. After its development, the village became popular with airmen working at the Bartow Airbase, less than 10 miles south, and quickly filled up with sturdy ranch-style homes. "The per capita price point for homes and taxes in this area are some of the lowest in the state," says Melissa Witter, lifetime Winter Haven resident and local real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty Smart 1. "And it's very well connected if you're a commuter."
At the center of the neighborhood are Simmers-Young Park's athletic facilities and the Auburndale Speedway racetrack, while a municipal complex housing the Polk County Sheriff's Office and other county services sits on the community's southwest corner. Recker Highway runs parallel to the train tracks along the neighborhood's eastern border and is lined with automotive businesses, industrial parks, restaurants, and small community churches.
Indulge in all that Jan Phyl Village has to offer and find a great place to call home.
Jan Phyl Village was primarily developed in the 1950s for airmen of then nearby Bartow air base.
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Midcentury suburb full of ranch-style homes
Jan Phyl Village was primarily developed between the 1950s and ‘70s as a bedroom community for local airmen and flight instructors stationed at nearby Bartow Air Base during the Korean War. “It’s primarily block homes, very safe and reliable,” Witter says. “There’s not any Homeowners Association, so there aren’t as many restrictions on renovations either.” Clusters of close-set homes lie on the east and west here, separated by a large stretch of undeveloped land in the middle. Three-bedroom midcentury ranch-style houses dominate the neighborhood, often selling for around $200,000, but many multi-story New Traditional-style houses from the 1990s are also mixed in, selling for as much as $600,000. Within residential areas, wooded lots surrounded by maple and pine trees sit along narrow paved county roads with gravel or cracked pavement encroaching on either side.
Jan Phyl Village, a small community 5 miles west of Winter Haven, was created in the mid 1950's.
Midcentury ranch-style houses dominate the neighborhood keeping the original charm alive.
Stunning traditional style homes offer great luxury amenities and large home lots.
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Accessing Interstate 4 on Polk Parkway
The Central Polk Parkway lies just west of Jan Phyl Village, providing a quick and easy connection to Interstate 4, about 13 miles north. Once on the interstate, Tampa to the west and Orlando to the north are less than 50 miles away. Winter Haven Regional Airport is about 6 miles northeast, while Winter Haven Hospital is located 5 miles east, near downtown. Though the nearest train station sits 4 miles north in Auburndale, the tracks run along the community’s western border.
Polk Parkway lies just west of Jan Phyl Village, providing a quick and easy connection to I-4.
Winter Haven Regional Airport is about 6 miles NE of Jan Phyl Village & is a hub for locals.
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STEM-focused programs at Polk County Schools
Local kids are zoned for Polk County schools like Lake Shipp Elementary, rated by C Niche, or the C-minus-rated Westwood Middle. The B-minus-rated Auburndale Senior High offers the Saddle Creek Logistic Academy, which teaches technical design and application, and an Agritechnologies Academy, which focuses on agricultural science and horticulture. On the west side of Jan Phyl Village, the Polk State College Center for Public Safety provides professional training and education for law enforcement and corrections workers.
Lake Shipp Elementary School is home to over 500 students in grades VPK-5.
Westwood Middle School, prides itself on tradition, excellence, & community involvement.
Auburndale Senior High School is home to over 100 students in grades 9-12.
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Local grocery options and nearby taco food truck
Along Jan Phyl Village’s southern edge, Spirit Lake Crossing Shopping Center is anchored by a Publix, while Circle K and CVS are found nearby. Just outside the neighborhood, independently owned grocery store Green’s Market has been serving the community for almost 50 years, and a couple of miles to the west is Lonesome Oak Blueberry Farm, where locals can spend the day picking fresh berries to keep or share. While most dining options lie further east in Winter Haven, residents can head to the Tacos My Friend food truck to enjoy street-style Mexican food or visit Ramona Deli for Dominican cuisine.
Locals of Jan Phyl Village rave over Tacos My Friend food truck which serves Mexican street food
Spirit Lake Crossing is a hub for local retail including Publix super markets and other shops.
Green’s Market has been serving the nearby Inwood community for over 50 years.
Ramona Deli offers delicious Spanish food at a great price.
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Sprawling sports complex at Simmers-Young Park
At the center of the neighborhood, Simmers-Young Park is the community’s main hub for outdoor activities, featuring ten multi-purpose fields, baseball and softball facilities, and a shaded playground; an attached dog park features a grassy, fenced-in meadow. Winter Haven is home to 19 lakes, including Thomas Lake on Jan Phyl Village’s southeast corner, where locals can enjoy year-round freshwater fishing. On the neighborhood’s east side, the Imperial Polk Gun Club is a skeet and trap shooting range with five skeet and four trap fields for shotgun sport shooting.
Simmers-Young Park offers premier soccer fields for rec leagues and practices.
Simmers-Young Park is the community’s main hub for outdoor activities.
Lake Thomas provides a great location for waterfront living and activities.
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High-speed races at the Auburndale Speedway
Located at the center of the neighborhood, Auburndale Speedway racetrack has operated under various names, including Tri-Cities Speedway and Winter Haven Speedway, but locals know it simply as “The Dale.” The track hosts racing on most weekends throughout the year, with engines cooling off during a summer break from mid-June to late August. While the speedway attracts a large crowd, noise pollution is dampened by the undeveloped wooded land surrounding the track.
Come out to Auburndale Speedway and get hooked on racing around the 1/4 mile oval.
After the race see the cars up close and meet your favorite drivers at Auburndale Speedway.
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Parks in this Area
Simmers-Young Park
Baseball/Softball
Dog Park
Fishing
South Lake Howard Nature Park
Bike Trails
Fishing
Picnic Area
Westwood Park
Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area - Lake Blue
Jan Phyl Village Park
Marshall Hampton Reserve
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Jan Phyl Village
US
Homicide
5
4
Sexual Assault
4
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
4
4
Burglary
4
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
4
4
Larceny
4
4
Crime Score
4
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Jan Phyl Village, Winter Haven sell after 61 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Jan Phyl Village, Winter Haven over the last 12 months is $293,573, up 9% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
6,068
Median Age
38
Population Density
2 ppl/acre
Population under 18
26.7%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
16.8%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$64,987
Below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$76,356
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
75.5%
Below the national average
89.1%
College Graduates
14.5%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.2%
% Population in Labor Force
67%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
52''
Average Winter Low Temperature
52°F
Average Summer High Temperature
93°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
5/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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