Gum Lake Preserve is a new construction master-planned community in Lake Alfred, Polk County, near the 170-acre Gum Lake, built primarily by Lennar and LGI Homes (builder community listings, 2026). It sits on the I-4 corridor between Tampa and Orlando with access to Highway 17, positioning it as a commuter and value-oriented new build market rather than an established resale neighborhood.
Two builders are active in the community, Lennar under its Estate Key Collection and LGI Homes with its move-in ready program, so specification, included features, and pricing structure vary by builder and section (Lennar and LGI Homes community pages, 2026). Reported floor plans range from a two bedroom twin villa to a five bedroom single story home, with sizes cited from roughly 1,130 to 2,461 square feet on various lots; confirm the exact plan, square footage, and lot for any specific home.
Because this is active new construction with more than one builder, the money is made or lost on the builder, the plan, the lot, and the carrying costs, not on the address. The drivers are the base price and incentives, the lot premium for a water or conservation view, the HOA fee, and whether a Community Development District assessment applies, all of which have to be read from the current builder and association documents for the exact home.
The pitch is a lake-oriented new community: a community boat ramp to Gum Lake plus a nature trail, playground, pond, and picnic pavilion, with the I-4 corridor putting both Tampa and Orlando within reach. The work is the diligence: compare the builders like for like, price the lot premium, confirm the HOA and any CDD, and read the warranty before you buy the new build pitch.
