Hunt Club Groves

Hunt Club Groves draws a buyer who wants the certainty of new construction without the premium zip code — people relocating from Tampa, Orlando, or out of state who want a move-in-ready home with modern finishes and fiber internet, but aren't willing to pay for land that already has a reputation. This is Polk County's sweet spot: close enough to the I-4 corridor to commute when you need to, far enough out that you can actually live.

The employment anchor here is dual. AdventHealth Lake Wales (the city's primary hospital, formerly Lake Wales Medical Center) employs a sizable local workforce, and Legoland in Winter Haven is a straight shot on Hwy 60 — roughly 30 minutes. For buyers who work remotely or make occasional trips to the Disney/Universal corridor, US 27 North puts them at the theme park employment belt in under an hour.

What makes the housing stock distinctive is that it's entirely Lennar new construction — quartz countertops, tile in the living areas, smart home technology, and 1.2-gig fiber baked in from the start. The community itself feels purpose-built for modern life: pickleball, a resort pool, a fitness center, and trails within walking distance of the front door. The name pays tribute to the Hunt Bros. citrus operation that worked this land for nearly a century — there's genuine history underneath these rooflines.

Buyers cross-shopping here typically also look at Tohoqua in Kissimmee (more Orlando-adjacent) or Bradbury Creek in Haines City (similar price tier, different Polk County location). Hunt Club Groves wins when the buyer wants Bok Tower in their backyard and a slower pace of life without sacrificing what a brand-new home delivers.