Enclave at
Imperial Lakes

Gated single-residential neighborhood · Polk County · ZIP 33860

A gated Highland Homes neighborhood inside the Imperial Lakes golf community off Shepherd Road in Mulberry, the practical buyer read on lot, floor plan, and HOA.

Gated single-familyLate-2000s Highland HomesImperial Lakes golf setting

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

This is a defined builder neighborhood inside a larger golf community, so the honest read is the specific home, the lot, and the HOA, not a townwide average. Confirm dues, any community fees, and the exact floor plan and lot with the listing.

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Jon's Current Read

"The Enclave at Imperial Lakes is a gated Highland Homes neighborhood of roughly 290 single-family homes, built largely between 2006 and 2013, set inside the older Imperial Lakes golf community off Shepherd Road in Mulberry. Because it is one builder subdivision rather than a sprawling master plan, the read is a home-level read: the floor plan, the lot and its view of water, preserve, or street, the condition and any updates, and the HOA picture drive value more than any neighborhood average. The setting is the draw, a quiet gated pocket close to the Imperial Lakes golf course, the Imperial Lakes Plaza retail on Shepherd Road, and a workable drive to Lakeland and to the Brandon side of Tampa. The work is verifying the specifics: confirm the HOA dues and what they include, whether any separate golf or community fee applies, and the exact home and lot, because in a neighborhood this consistent the differences between homes are the whole game."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Enclave at Imperial Lakes is a gated, single-residential neighborhood in Mulberry, Polk County, set within the established Imperial Lakes golf community off Shepherd Road (multiple Polk County real estate guides, 2026). Real estate guides describe it as roughly 290 homes built by Highland Homes generally between 2006 and 2013, so it reads as a consistent late-2000s builder neighborhood rather than a sprawling master plan.

Highland Homes built the neighborhood from its Highlander home series, with guides citing a wide spread of floor plans from compact three bedroom homes around 1,100 square feet up to larger five bedroom plans well over 2,500 square feet (Highland Homes and listing guides, 2026). Many lots back to water ponds or preserve, which several guides note as a draw; confirm the exact square footage, bedroom count, and lot view for any specific home.

Because this is one gated builder neighborhood inside a larger golf community, value is made or lost on the home, the lot, and the HOA, not on the address alone. The drivers are the floor plan, the lot and its view, the condition and any updates, the monthly HOA dues and what they cover, and whether any separate golf or community fee applies, all of which have to be read from the current listing and association documents.

The pitch is a quiet, gated pocket with golf-community character and easy errands: the Imperial Lakes Plaza retail with a Publix sits on Shepherd Road, the Imperial Lakes golf course is close, and both Lakeland and the Brandon side of Tampa are a workable drive. The work is the diligence: confirm the HOA dues and inclusions, any community or golf fees, and the exact home and lot before you buy.

Quick Match

Who Enclave at Imperial Lakes is best for.

Best for

Buyers who want a gated single-family home in a quiet golf-community setting
Buyers who value a consistent late-2000s Highland Homes neighborhood
Buyers who want a water or preserve lot if one is available
Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues, inclusions, and any community fees

Probably not for

Buyers who want a brand-new build with the latest finishes
Anyone unwilling to verify dues, fees, and the exact lot and floor plan
Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront walkable location
Buyers who need a large custom lot rather than a planned neighborhood lot

Market Pulse

How Enclave at Imperial Lakes is performing right now

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Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)

Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market

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Tight supply and strong demand favor sellers here. Homes still take about two months to sell, though, and with asking prices running above recent sales per square foot, a prepared buyer has room on anything overpriced. Reading each home against the real comps, not the headline trend, is where the edge is.

Live from Stellar MLS, as of June 30, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current Enclave at Imperial Lakes listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

Where prices are going$850K2026 YTD

Median sale price by year. Tap a label to compare Imperial Lakes area or Mulberry. The 1-year price change is the median sold price over the most recent year versus the prior year, the same measure most listing sites and local Realtor reports use. It reflects the mix of homes that sold, not the change in any single home's value, which is why median price per square foot is shown alongside it to adjust for home size. In thinly traded neighborhoods, where a sale or two can swing the median, we lead with the mix-resistant price-per-square-foot trend instead.

Price per square foot$3072026 YTD

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Momentum intelligence

Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in Enclave at Imperial Lakes buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

Interactive Map

Enclave at Imperial Lakes on the map.

Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers, color the dots by status or lot type, and tap a home for the details.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS; lot type inferred from listing descriptions. Destination pins are approximate. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO. Flood, school, and commute overlays are on the roadmap.

The Club & Membership

15-Second Take

Optional, member-owned club, separate from the POA
~$30M renovation underway, 2026 to 2028
18-hole course, clubhouse, pool, 10 clay courts
Strong value vs Ponte Vedra clubs
Budget the membership separately from the home

The Enclave at Imperial Lakes is a gated single-residential neighborhood rather than a sprawling master plan, so the lifestyle is quiet planned-community living inside the larger Imperial Lakes golf community. Guides describe walking paths, parks, and common areas, with many lots backing to water ponds or preserve, and the Imperial Lakes golf course and the Imperial Lakes Plaza retail on Shepherd Road close by. Amenities, gate and pet rules, and any community or golf fees vary, so confirm the current rules and what each home includes with the association before you buy.

Nearby & Commute

How far is everything?

The takeaway

The Enclave at Imperial Lakes trades a downtown address for a quiet gated golf-community setting, with daily retail and the golf course close and a workable drive to Lakeland and the Tampa side.

Drive times from the neighborhood. They are approximate and vary with traffic and your exact routine.

Imperial Lakes Plaza and Publix~2 to 5 min · on Shepherd Road

Imperial Lakes golf course~2 to 5 min · within the community

Downtown Mulberry~10 min · to the south

South Lakeland shopping~10 to 20 min · to the north

Interstate 4 access~20 to 30 min · Tampa to Orlando corridor

Brandon area~30 to 40 min · Tampa side

Downtown Tampa~45 to 60 min · via the corridor

Distances and times are approximate and vary with traffic and the specific home. Confirm your real commute at your real departure time.

Nearby Communities

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Carrying cost · the no-CDD edge

No CDD bond means thousands less per year than newer master plans.

Typical CDD community~$2,500/yr

Enclave at Imperial Lakes (no CDD)$0/yr

Roughly $25,000 saved over 10 years in carrying cost, before resale.

Illustrative. NE Florida CDD assessments commonly run $1,500-$3,500+/yr and vary by community; verify per property.

Schools

15-Second Take

Polk County Public Schools
Verify the zoned schools by address
Magnet and choice options may be available
Confirm current ratings before relying on them
Private and parochial options nearby

Enclave at Imperial Lakes is served by Polk County Public Schools. Assignment is by address and can change, so confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for any specific home, plus any magnet or choice options. Treat published ratings as a starting point, not the full story.

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Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Enclave at Imperial Lakes address.

The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at the Enclave at Imperial Lakes: steady demand along the Lakeland to Tampa commute corridor in Polk County, the established Imperial Lakes golf community setting, and the everyday retail anchor at Imperial Lakes Plaza on Shepherd Road. Each item is an evergreen factual observation; confirm current specifics directly.

Recent Developments in Enclave at Imperial Lakes

Development Intelligence

Our read on what is being built around Enclave at Imperial Lakes, scored for direction, significance, and how close the effect lands. The full sourced timeline follows below.

Net OutlookBullishA gated, consistent late-2000s neighborhood in a growing commute corridor supports steady demand, with the watch items being the HOA budget and any community or golf fee, and the operating status of the golf course over time.

Polk County growth along the Lakeland to Tampa corridor

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

Steady population and job growth in the Lakeland to Tampa corridor supports demand for accessible gated neighborhoods like this one.

Established Imperial Lakes golf-community setting

Ongoing

BullishNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Sitting inside a long-established golf community gives the neighborhood character and a defined setting, a draw for buyers who value the gate and green space.

Everyday retail at Imperial Lakes Plaza

Ongoing

BullishMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Area

A Publix-anchored plaza on Shepherd Road keeps daily errands close, a practical convenience that supports day-to-day livability.

HOA dues and any community or golf fee

Ongoing

NeutralNotable impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

The HOA dues and any separate community or golf fee shape the real carrying cost, so the budget and documents are core diligence here.

Golf course operating status to confirm

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Golf courses can change hands or operations over time, so confirm the current status and access of the Imperial Lakes course directly.

Consistent late-2000s construction

Ongoing

NeutralMinor impact

SignificanceRadius: Community

Homes built across the late 2000s are now reaching the age where roofs, systems, and finishes matter, so read condition and updates per home.

Direction, significance, and effect-radius ratings are Momentum's proprietary, qualitative read of the sourced items below, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific home.

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Enclave at Imperial Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated June 2026.

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January 2026
Market
Polk County remains one of Florida's faster-growing counties
Polk County, which includes Mulberry and Lakeland, has continued to add population and housing along the Interstate 4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando, keeping demand for accessible single-residential neighborhoods steady. Why it matters: Sustained corridor growth supports demand for gated, accessible neighborhoods like the Enclave, though value still comes down to the home, the lot, and the HOA. Source

Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.

The Strategy

The Enclave at Imperial Lakes buying strategy.

If we were buying in Enclave at Imperial Lakes, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

Confirm the HOA dues and what they include. In a gated neighborhood the dues and the gate, common-area, and any amenity costs set part of the real carrying cost, so read the current budget and documents.

Ask whether any golf or community fee applies. The neighborhood sits inside the Imperial Lakes golf community, so confirm whether golf membership is separate and optional and whether any wider community fee applies.

Pick the lot and its view. A water or preserve backdrop reads differently from a street-facing interior lot, so the lot and exposure set value within the neighborhood.

Match the floor plan to your routine. Highland Homes offered a wide spread of plans here, so confirm the bedroom count, square footage, and layout fit the way you actually live.

Cross-shop the wider area on the neighborhoods map if you want to compare other Polk County gated and golf-adjacent communities before you commit.

The Quick Decision

Best Buy

An updated home on a water or preserve lot with a clean HOA picture

Biggest Risk

Underreading the HOA dues, any community fee, and deferred maintenance

Best Lot

A water or preserve lot over an interior street-facing lot

Smart Timing

Confirm the HOA dues, any fees, and the exact home before you offer

Deep-Dive Intelligence

The full read, only if you want it.

The takeaway

On mobile, tap any heading below to open it. This is the home by home, lot by lot, club and renovation detail, organized so you can jump straight to what matters to you.

Community Details at a Glance

Enclave at Imperial Lakes Homes For Sale

What your money buys in Enclave at Imperial Lakes.

The takeaway

Three honest price bands. Condition and lot, not the square footage alone, decide where a home lands.

Here are the broad resale bands in Enclave at Imperial Lakes today. The right home is the one matched to your budget and the renovation math, so seeing fitting listings early is the edge.

The Entry Home

A smaller three bedroom plan on an interior lot, the accessible way into the neighborhood, where condition and updates drive value.

Lowest entry

The Core Home

A mid-size three or four bedroom plan, often on a better lot, the heart of the neighborhood resale market.

Most inventory

The Top

A larger four or five bedroom plan on a water or preserve lot with updates, the homes that tend to hold value best here.

Strongest resale

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

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What Your Money Buys

What ~$900K buys here.

Three realistic price bands. Where a home lands comes down to condition and lot, not square footage alone.

The Entry Home

A smaller three bedroom plan on an interior lot, the accessible way into the neighborhood, where condition and updates drive value.

The Core Home

A mid-size three or four bedroom plan, often on a better lot, the heart of the neighborhood resale market.

The Top

A larger four or five bedroom plan on a water or preserve lot with updates, the homes that tend to hold value best here.

Approximate 2026 resale bands from third-party listing data and public records, not NEFAR statistics. Confirm pricing for a specific home.

Operator Intelligence

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The factors that actually move value in Enclave at Imperial Lakes, condition, lot, and the renovation math, read from current listings and recent sales.

15-Second Take

Renovation math decides the deal
Golf and lake lots resell strongest
Roof and HVAC age drive the insurance quote
Interior lots are where buyers overpay

Proprietary Data

The renovation premium.

Renovated-listing inventory in Enclave at Imperial Lakes is too thin right now to compute a reliable renovation premium. We read condition home by home against real comps before you offer.

Lot Value

The lot premium.

On golf, lake, and preserve frontage, the homesite is the part of your money the market gives back at resale. The house can be renovated; the lot cannot, so premium lots hold their value better than interior ones. How much more they command varies by frontage, view, and condition, which is why we read it home by home against real comparable sales rather than a single headline figure.

Operator Note

Most buyers overpay on interior lots in the back half of the community. A sharp renovation can distract you, but the weaker resale position follows the lot, not the finishes. We read the homesite before the kitchen.

Resale Strength Scorecard

How well Enclave at Imperial Lakes holds value.

Our read on the factors that protect resale here, and the one to manage.

Home ageBuilt generally 2006 to 2013, read per home

HOA and fee riskConfirm dues and any community or golf fee

Lot and viewWater and preserve lots hold value best

Location and accessGated, golf community, corridor commute

Interior updatesVaries by home, read condition per listing

Momentum analysis based on the no-CDD structure, central location, built-out lot scarcity, the funded club plan, and the all-resale 1990s housing stock. Not a guarantee of future value.

Operator Note

The strongest value pocket is usually a renovated golf or lake home priced just under the next tier up. Buyers chasing the single biggest estate often pay estate prices for what is really a renovation project.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Enclave at Imperial Lakes

15-Second Take

Calling the listing agent (who works for the seller)
Misjudging the renovation budget
Overpaying for an interior lot
Ignoring the optional club cost
Skipping the roof, HVAC, and systems check

In an all-resale, seven-figure, renovation-driven market, the same five mistakes cost buyers the most. Every one is avoidable with the right preparation before you tour.

Calling the listing agent

The agent on the sign works for the seller. In a market where condition swings price by hundreds of thousands, negotiating against that agent with no one in your corner is the costliest move of all.

Misjudging the renovation math

A dated home looks like a deal until you price the roof, HVAC, pool, and full modernization honestly. Underbudget the reno and the bargain becomes the expensive house.

Overpaying for an interior lot

Golf frontage, lakefront, and preserve lots carry real, durable premiums. Pay an estate price for an interior lot and you are buying the weakest version of the value.

Ignoring the club decision

The club is optional and separate, so two similar homes can cost very differently to own. Buyers who do not price the membership they will actually use misread their real monthly number.

Skipping the systems check

A 1990s home means 1990s-era systems unless updated. Roof age, HVAC age, pool equipment, and prior renovations drive both price and insurability, and a thorough inspection matters more here than in a new build.

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The Enclave at Imperial Lakes is one gated builder neighborhood, not a townwide average. The deal is won or lost on the home, the lot, the view, and the HOA.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Momentum Intelligence

Momentum Buy Score.

Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the five factors that decide how a home here buys, holds, and resells.

7.2B · Buy Score

Resale Strength7.1/10

Renovation Risk4.0/10

Location Efficiency7.0/10

Long-Term Defensibility7.3/10

Carrying Cost Advantage6.6/10

Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment based on the analysis on this page, on a 0 to 10 scale. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value or advice on a specific home.

Momentum Housing Intelligence

Why our read on Enclave at Imperial Lakes is different.

Most pages on this community are an automated estimate wrapped in stock copy. This one is built from the live Stellar MLS feed, fourteen years of closed sales, and a renovation-by-renovation read of what actually moves value here, lot by lot. No Zestimate, no guesswork.

Live Stellar MLS feed14 years of closed salesRenovation-premium analysisLot-by-lot, no automated estimates

Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty. A housing economist with a background in real estate investment banking at Deutsche Bank and consulting at Ernst & Young, who has built and analyzed Northeast Florida real estate from the ground up.

About the analyst · Our methodology

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Proprietary Data · Lot Value Map

Where the value actually sits. Each home is shaded by its price per square foot (a value read, not just a price) and ringed by lot type, so you can see at a glance which pockets carry a real, durable premium and where a renovation play makes sense.

Value ($/sqft)

$261 value$401 premium

GolfLake / waterPreserveInterior

Fill = price per square foot; ring = lot type, inferred from listing descriptions. Sold homes are shown by realized $/sqft (lot type not always recorded). Asking and recent-sold figures from Stellar MLS; for orientation, not an appraisal.

15-Second Take

In a builder neighborhood, the lot and plan set value
Water and preserve lots tend to hold value best
Confirm the HOA dues and any community or golf fee
Read condition and updates before you read the price
Verify the exact floor plan, square footage, and lot

In a consistent gated neighborhood, the part of your money the market protects is the floor plan, the lot, and the lot view, plus a clean HOA picture behind it. Homes on water or preserve lots with updated interiors hold value better than interior street-facing lots in average condition. The interior can be renovated; the lot, the view, and the gated golf-community setting cannot. Read the HOA budget, any community or golf fee, and the exact plan and lot first, then price the condition of the home against them.

The 15-Second Verdict

Enclave at Imperial Lakes in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a gated single-family home in a quiet golf-community setting.

Biggest advantageA consistent late-2000s Highland Homes neighborhood with water and preserve lots.

Biggest riskUnderreading the HOA dues, any community fee, and deferred maintenance.

Sweet spotAn updated home on a water or preserve lot with a clean HOA picture.

Avoid ifYou want a brand-new build or a downtown or beachfront walkable location.

HOA Dues, Fees & Inclusions

15-Second Take

Read the HOA budget and dues, not just the headline number
Confirm whether any golf or wider community fee applies
Ask what the gate and common-area maintenance cover
Confirm lawn and stormwater responsibilities per home
Verify any planned dues increase or special assessment

This is a gated HOA neighborhood, so a regular association fee applies and typically covers the gate, common-area maintenance, and shared landscaping or stormwater. Because the neighborhood sits inside the larger Imperial Lakes golf community, confirm whether any separate golf or wider community fee applies on top of the Enclave HOA. Confirm the current dues, the budget, and any planned increases from the latest association documents for the exact home.

Association fees in a gated neighborhood like this generally cover the entry gate, common-area and entrance landscaping, and shared stormwater or retention areas, with the specifics varying by community. Golf membership at the Imperial Lakes course is generally separate and optional rather than bundled, so do not assume it is included. Verify exactly what the Enclave HOA covers, what any community or golf fee adds, and what each owner maintains on their own lot.

Run Your Numbers

Tools for a Enclave at Imperial Lakes buy.

Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.

Mortgage paymentPrincipal, interest, taxes, and insurance on a specific price.Property taxPolk County millage and the homestead picture.Rent vs buyThe breakeven on owning in Enclave at Imperial Lakes.Save Our HomesProject your homestead tax cap over time.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and view, not the Zestimate. The right number comes from closed comps matched to your renovation level and lot.

Selling in Enclave at Imperial Lakes

Price to the home, the lot, the view, and the HOA, not a neighborhood average.

Selling here means pricing to your specific home and lot, not a neighborhood-wide estimate. The floor plan, the lot and its water or preserve view, the condition and updates, and a clean HOA picture are what set your number in a gated neighborhood this consistent.

Momentum listings (YTD)

97.98%

Sold-to-list ratio across our market for our agents, sellers keeping more of their price.

Market average (YTD)

96.73%

The broader metro average sold-to-list ratio over the same period.

Momentum days on market

64 days

Median days on market for our listings, faster sales mean less carrying cost and stronger leverage.

Market days on market

72 days

The broader metro median over the same period.

Sold-to-list and days-on-market figures reflect Momentum Realty listings versus our market average, year to date. Your home's result depends on pricing, condition, lot, view, and preparation.

In Enclave at Imperial Lakes, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Imperial Lakes area, a home priced to the community average instead of its true condition and view either leaves money on the table or sits. A renovated kitchen, newer roof and HVAC, and a golf or lake view all deserve to show up in your price, and a buyer pool reading renovation math needs to be shown why your home is worth it. We build that case with real comps and a pricing strategy for the current market.

What is your Enclave at Imperial Lakes home worth?

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Real comps, not a Zestimate.

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

Median sale prices in Enclave at Imperial Lakes year by year since 2012, from closed MLS sales. A long track record beats a single estimate, showing what this community has really done through rate cycles rather than what a model predicts.

The real cost & risk here

Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Polk County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.

$1,609/mo

Polk County typical true cost to own

$110/mo

Polk County typical home insurance

No CDD

No community development district bond

Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Polk County scorecard.

County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.

Enclave at Imperial Lakes Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

Enclave at Imperial Lakes is currently a strong seller's market. About 1.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,019,500, and homes go under contract in about 58 days.

1.8

Months supply

$1,019,500

Median list

$847,500

Median sold

$313

Per sqft

Days on mkt

6/8/41

Active/Pend/Sold

Typical home value in the 32224 ZIP is $456,759, about 13.7% above the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).

Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.

Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Enclave at Imperial Lakes?

It is a gated single-residential neighborhood in Mulberry, Polk County, ZIP 33860, set within the Imperial Lakes golf community off Shepherd Road, between Lakeland and the Brandon side of Tampa.

When was the neighborhood built?

Real estate guides describe it as built by Highland Homes generally between 2006 and 2013 (Polk County real estate guides, 2026). Confirm the year built for any specific home, since construction spanned several years.

Who built the homes?

Guides credit Highland Homes, a Florida builder, which built the neighborhood from its Highlander home series (Highland Homes and listing guides, 2026). Confirm the exact plan and any later updates for a specific home.

How many homes are in the neighborhood?

Listing guides cite roughly 290 single-family homes. A few sources vary slightly, so treat the count as approximate and confirm the current picture with the association.

What home sizes and plans are available?

Guides cite a wide spread of Highlander plans, from compact three bedroom homes around 1,100 square feet up to larger five bedroom plans well over 2,500 square feet. Confirm the exact size, bedroom count, and layout for any specific home.

Is this a 55+ or age-restricted community?

Available guides describe the Enclave at Imperial Lakes as a general single-residential neighborhood, not an age-restricted one. Confirm any age or occupancy rules in the current association documents before you rely on them.

Is the neighborhood gated?

Yes, guides describe the Enclave at Imperial Lakes as a gated community. Confirm the current gate and access arrangements with the association, since these can change.

What does the HOA fee cover?

It typically covers the gate, common-area maintenance, and shared landscaping or stormwater. Because the neighborhood sits inside the larger Imperial Lakes golf community, confirm whether any separate golf or community fee applies. Verify the exact inclusions and dues from the current documents.

Is golf included with the home?

Generally no. The Imperial Lakes golf course is a long-established course within the wider community, but membership is typically separate and optional rather than bundled with the Enclave HOA. Confirm the current arrangement before you assume any golf access.

What is the Imperial Lakes golf course?

The Imperial Lakes golf course is a long-established eighteen hole course in the wider Imperial Lakes community in Mulberry, with guides noting a Ron Garl design that opened in the mid 1970s (golf and travel guides, 2026). Confirm current operating status, public access, and membership terms directly.

What schools serve the neighborhood?

It is part of Polk County Public Schools, with assignment by address that can change. Confirm the exact zoned elementary, middle, and high schools for the specific home, and note that magnet and choice options may apply.

What is nearby?

The Imperial Lakes Plaza retail with a Publix sits on Shepherd Road, the Imperial Lakes golf course is close, and both Lakeland and the Brandon side of Tampa are a workable drive. Confirm real drive times for your routine.

Is the Enclave at Imperial Lakes a good investment?

A gated, consistent late-2000s neighborhood in a workable commute corridor supports demand, but value comes down to the home, the lot, and the HOA, not the address alone. This is not a guarantee of future value; read the documents and the math.

How does it compare to other Mulberry-area neighborhoods?

It trades a downtown or beachfront location for a quiet, gated golf-community setting at a generally accessible price point. Whether it is the better buy depends on your budget, your commute, and how much you value the gate and the golf-community character. Compare options on the neighborhoods map.

Who is the best real estate agent for Enclave at Imperial Lakes?

The best agent for Enclave at Imperial Lakes is one who actively works Mulberry and knows the community's pricing, HOA and CDD details, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Enclave at Imperial Lakes.

How do I find a top Mulberry real estate agent who knows Enclave at Imperial Lakes?

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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Enclave at Imperial Lakes purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.

The Verdict

Should you buy in Enclave at Imperial Lakes?

An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.

Buyers who want a gated single-family home in a quiet golf-community settingExcellent fit

Buyers who value a consistent late-2000s Highland Homes neighborhoodExcellent fit

Buyers who want a water or preserve lot if one is availableExcellent fit

Buyers who will confirm the HOA dues, inclusions, and any community feesExcellent fit

Buyers who want a workable commute to Lakeland and the Brandon side of TampaExcellent fit

Buyers who want a brand-new build with the latest finishesProbably not

Anyone unwilling to verify dues, fees, and the exact lot and floor planProbably not

Buyers who want a downtown or beachfront walkable locationProbably not

Buyers who need a large custom lot rather than a planned neighborhood lotProbably not

Buyers who assume golf membership is bundled with the homeProbably not

Get the inside read on Enclave at Imperial Lakes

Whether you are buying a renovation project, comparing the lots and views, weighing the optional club, or selling your Enclave at Imperial Lakes home, tell us what you need. Every inquiry comes straight to us. We represent you, not the seller, and what your agent is paid is negotiable and set in a written buyer agreement up front. No obligation, no spam, no high-pressure follow-up.

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Enclave at Imperial Lakes median home price history from 2012 to 2026, chart by Momentum Realty — Median sale price in Enclave at Imperial Lakes, Florida by year (2012 to 2026). Source: Momentum Realty.

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Enclave atImperial Lakes

The 60-Second Overview

Who Enclave at Imperial Lakes is best for.

Best for

Probably not for

How Enclave at Imperial Lakes is performing right now

Enclave at Imperial Lakes on the map.

The Club & Membership

How far is everything?

Nearby Communities

Schools

Polk County Public Schools (verify by address)

Confirm zoned elementary, middle, and high

Magnet and choice options may apply

Recent Developments in Enclave at Imperial Lakes

Polk County growth along the Lakeland to Tampa corridor

Established Imperial Lakes golf-community setting

Everyday retail at Imperial Lakes Plaza

HOA dues and any community or golf fee

Golf course operating status to confirm

Consistent late-2000s construction

Polk County remains one of Florida's faster-growing counties

The Enclave at Imperial Lakes buying strategy.

The full read, only if you want it.

What your money buys in Enclave at Imperial Lakes.

What ~$900K buys here.

Renovation & Resale Intelligence

The renovation premium.

The lot premium.

How well Enclave at Imperial Lakes holds value.

5 Mistakes Buyers Make in Enclave at Imperial Lakes

Calling the listing agent

Misjudging the renovation math

Overpaying for an interior lot

Ignoring the club decision

Skipping the systems check

Momentum Buy Score.

Why our read on Enclave at Imperial Lakes is different.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

Enclave at Imperial Lakes in 15 seconds.

HOA Dues, Fees & Inclusions

Tools for a Enclave at Imperial Lakes buy.

Price to the home, the lot, the view, and the HOA, not a neighborhood average.

In Enclave at Imperial Lakes, condition and view decide your number

What is your Enclave at Imperial Lakes home worth?

Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For

The real cost & risk here

Enclave at Imperial Lakes Market Scorecard

Frequently Asked Questions

Should you buy in Enclave at Imperial Lakes?

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