MLS data updated Jun 29, 2026
Gum Lake Preserve
New-construction lakefront living in Lake Alfred, between Tampa and Orlando
Lake Alfred, FL
Gum Lake Preserve is a new-construction single-family and twin-villa community in Lake Alfred, Polk County, set between Tampa and Orlando off US-17 with a boat ramp to Gum Lake, a nature trail, playground, and pond.
Median sold: $337K · Median days on market: 55 · Sold-to-list: 98.3% · Source: Stellar MLS
About 1.1 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
Aggregate statistics from recent Stellar MLS closed sales and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on Gum Lake Preserve
Gum Lake Preserve draws buyers who want the lakefront lifestyle baked into the community from day one — not as an amenity they have to drive to. The community's direct boat ramp and dock onto the 170-acre Gum Lake makes it a natural fit for families and outdoor enthusiasts who prioritize fishing, kayaking, and water access as part of daily life, not just weekend recreation.
The location along the I-4 corridor is the practical anchor behind demand here. Lake Alfred sits almost exactly between Tampa and Orlando, which means buyers with jobs in either metro — or in the logistics and healthcare hubs concentrated around Lakeland and Winter Haven — can reach major employment centers without committing to one city's cost of living. That flexibility is a real differentiator in Polk County's new-construction market.
What makes the housing stock stand out is that LGI Homes and Lennar have both built here, offering two distinct product lines within the same neighborhood. Homes are fully upgraded at delivery — smart home systems, luxury vinyl plank, stainless appliances — without the premium of a custom build or the uncertainty of a resale. The community carries no CDD fee, and HOA dues are minimal, which matters to buyers doing long-term cost-of-ownership math.
Buyers comparing Gum Lake Preserve typically cross-shop other LGI and Lennar communities in Auburndale, Haines City, or Davenport, and occasionally Winter Haven lakefront resales where older homes compete on price but not on condition or warranties.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
9 homes pending in Gum Lake Preserve · Avg. $377K
Gum Lake Preserve · 2nd Quarter 2026
278 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$337K
Median Sale Price
55 days
Median Days on Market
98.3%
Sold-to-List
$176
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
28 recent individual sales in and around Gum Lake Preserve · FL public records · no addresses published
Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Listed | Sold ▼ | List Price | Sold Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 3,418 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $795,000 | $233 | — |
| — | — | 2,588 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $389,900 | $151 | — |
| — | — | 2,220 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $369,900 | $167 | — |
| — | — | 2,470 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $350,000 | $142 | — |
| — | — | 1,779 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $287,000 | $161 | — |
| — | — | 1,250 | — | 9/1/25 | — | $219,000 | $175 | — |
| — | — | 3,715 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $569,000 | $153 | — |
| — | — | 2,836 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $373,000 | $132 | — |
| — | — | 2,352 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $360,000 | $153 | — |
| — | — | 2,094 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $330,000 | $158 | — |
| — | — | 2,396 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $320,000 | $134 | — |
| — | — | 1,660 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $303,900 | $183 | — |
| — | — | 2,100 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $299,900 | $143 | — |
| — | — | 2,668 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $280,000 | $105 | — |
| — | — | 1,445 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $220,000 | $152 | — |
| — | — | 1,966 | — | 8/1/25 | — | $213,000 | $108 | — |
| — | — | 5,459 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $640,000 | $117 | — |
| — | — | 4,318 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $406,000 | $94 | — |
| — | — | 3,189 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $402,000 | $126 | — |
| — | — | 2,711 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $345,000 | $127 | — |
| — | — | 2,458 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $320,000 | $130 | — |
| — | — | 2,352 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $307,900 | $131 | — |
| — | — | 1,986 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $306,000 | $154 | — |
| — | — | 3,090 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $300,000 | $97 | — |
| — | — | 1,660 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $299,900 | $181 | — |
| — | — | 2,246 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $293,700 | $131 | — |
| — | — | 1,828 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $280,000 | $153 | — |
| — | — | 1,458 | — | 7/1/25 | — | $215,000 | $147 | — |
Currently For Sale
26 active listings in Gum Lake Preserve
$193/sqft
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$217/sqft
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$205/sqft
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$234/sqft
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$227/sqft
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$208/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $475,900 | $193 | 240 | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $450,900 | $183 | 85 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $304,900 | $217 | 62 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $370,900 | $205 | 501 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $304,900 | $217 | 0 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,194 | $442,900 | $202 | 0 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,459 | $341,900 | $234 | 0 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,120 | $289,900 | $259 | 1 | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,147 | $259,900 | $227 | 375 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,459 | $335,900 | $230 | 1 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $320,900 | $261 | 1 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,194 | $455,900 | $208 | 190 | ✓ | Gum Lake |
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $440,900 | $179 | 168 | ✓ | Gum Lake |
| 4 | 2 | 2,096 | $427,900 | $204 | 135 | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,851 | $390,900 | $211 | 186 | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,851 | $385,900 | $208 | 198 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $385,900 | $213 | 314 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $385,900 | $213 | 314 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $370,900 | $205 | 259 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,459 | $330,900 | $227 | 35 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $315,900 | $257 | 218 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $300,900 | $214 | 247 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $319,900 | $260 | 1 | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $313,900 | $224 | 67 | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $469,900 | $191 | 163 | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,194 | $442,900 | $202 | 129 | — | — |
Gum Lake Preserve Market — Common Questions
Is Gum Lake Preserve a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Gum Lake Preserve is currently a seller's market with about 1.1 months of inventory. About 1.1 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
What is the median home sale price in Gum Lake Preserve?+
Based on Florida Department of Revenue public records over the last 6 months, the median sale price in Gum Lake Preserve is approximately $337K, up about 1.5% from a year earlier.
How many homes are for sale in Gum Lake Preserve?+
There are currently 26 active listings in Gum Lake Preserve, with homes selling at roughly 23.2 per month. That works out to about 1.1 months of inventory.
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Report generated June 30, 2026 at 3:48 AM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS
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