MLS data updated Aug 21, 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: $331K · Median days on market: 155 · Sold-to-list: 98.6% · Source: Stellar MLS
About 8.9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer'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. $385K
Gum Lake Preserve · 3rd Quarter 2026
27 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$331K
Median Sale Price
155 days
Median Days on Market
98.6%
Sold-to-List
$227
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
6 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 | — |
Currently For Sale
20 active listings in Gum Lake Preserve
$234/sqft
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$205/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 2 | 1,459 | $341,900 | $234 | 107 |
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $450,900 | $183 | 155 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,278 | $390,900 | $172 | 682 |
| 4 | 2 | 1,851 | $394,900 | $213 | 338 |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $384,900 | $213 | 423 |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $370,900 | $205 | 443 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,459 | $339,900 | $233 | 107 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $299,900 | $214 | 424 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,120 | $279,999 | $250 | 83 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,194 | $436,900 | $199 | 339 |
| 2 | 2 | 1,147 | $260,900 | $227 | 515 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $319,900 | $260 | 443 |
| 4 | 2 | 1,851 | $389,900 | $211 | 305 |
| 4 | 3 | 1,811 | $384,900 | $213 | 423 |
| 5 | 3 | 2,461 | $475,900 | $193 | 305 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $304,900 | $217 | 142 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $304,900 | $217 | 142 |
| 4 | 3 | 2,194 | $442,900 | $202 | 142 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,231 | $319,900 | $260 | 142 |
| 3 | 2 | 1,403 | $313,900 | $224 | 243 |
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 buyer's market with about 8.9 months of inventory. About 8.9 months of inventory — supply is outpacing demand, so buyers have room to negotiate (over 6 months = buyer'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 $331K, up about 3.4% from a year earlier.
How many homes are for sale in Gum Lake Preserve?+
There are currently 20 active listings in Gum Lake Preserve, with homes selling at roughly 2.3 per month. That works out to about 8.9 months of inventory.
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Report generated August 29, 2026 at 8:57 PM ET· Powered by Stellar MLS
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Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records(arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Gum Lake Preserveor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 21, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Moving to Gum Lake Preserve
Utilities & Services
Gum Lake Preserve is in Polk County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Lakeland Electric · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland and immediate surrounding area (municipal).
City of Bartow Electric · (863) 534-0188City of Bartow (municipal — also water, sewer, garbage).
Water & Sewer
Polk County Utilities · (863) 298-4100Unincorporated Polk County (water & wastewater).
City of Lakeland Water Utilities · (863) 834-9535City of Lakeland.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of August 21, 2026 at 6:52 AM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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