Gum Lake 50'S
Homes for Sale in Lake Alfred, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 14 recorded sales closed at a median of $328,090, $180 per square foot, a median 18 days on market, sellers accepting 97% of original asking (+6% versus the prior year). At the median price and Polk County's FY2025-26 rate of 16.19 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,310 ($4,630 with the full homestead exemption).
Gum Lake 50'S right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($328K) is up 6.5% from the prior 12 months ($308K). With about a dozen sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Medium (14 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside GUM LAKE 50'S right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Gum Lake 50'S market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $328K ($180 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 18 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 6% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (14 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 33850 (LAKE ALFRED), 196 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $330K ($179/sq ft), up 1.9% year over year, with a median 72 days on market. See the live ZIP 33850 housing market and the Polk County market.
Gum Lake 50'S is a community of 13 homes in Lake Alfred, Polk County, built between 2024 and 2024 (median 2024), with a median living area of about 2,475 square feet. 1% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Schools
- Polk County Public Schools
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- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Polk County Public Schools (verify by address) · Public
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Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Gum Lake 50'S listings and can change; always confirm with Polk County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Gum Lake 50'S buying strategy.
If we were buying in Gum Lake 50'S today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Gum Lake 50'S.
A closer look at the Gum Lake 50'S market
At a median of $180 per square foot, Gum Lake 50'S prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 6% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 18 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 13 homes built around 2024, and 1% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Gum Lake 50'S. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Gum Lake 50'S buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (5.3). Basis: Recent Direction +6.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 1% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 97.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Gum Lake 50'S buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Gum Lake 50'S sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Gum Lake 50'S, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Gum Lake Preserve Market Scorecard
Gum Lake Preserve is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 25, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 33850)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments + FLDOE school grades; verify with the district |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2025 (21 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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