The Preserve at La Paloma in Sun City Center

The Preserve at La Paloma Homes for Sale in Sun City Center, FL

Gated 55+ enclave · Sun City Center, Hillsborough County · ZIP 33573

A gated 55-plus Mattamy enclave in Sun City Center, low-maintenance villas and homes with resort amenities at the Villages at Cypress Creek.

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The Preserve at La Paloma is a gated 55-plus enclave of villas and homes, so the product, the lot, and the fees, not a community average, decide the buy.
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Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

"The Preserve at La Paloma is a gated 55-plus enclave of only 104 homes by Mattamy Homes within the Villages at Cypress Creek in Sun City Center, so the read is by product and lot rather than one number: low-maintenance attached villas and single-family homes, some with views of the Cypress Creek Golf Club or ponds, sharing a clubhouse, a heated pool with a sundeck and spa, a pickleball court, and a firepit gathering area. The product, the lot, the view, the condition, and the fees drive value. Your leverage is matching the product and lot to real comps and reading the HOA and any CDD, with the gated, low-maintenance, resort-amenity 55-plus format as the draw."

Jon Brooks, founder, Momentum Realty · Updated June 2026

The 60-Second Overview

The Preserve at La Paloma is a gated 55-plus community by Mattamy Homes at the Villages at Cypress Creek in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, an enclave of only 104 homes with a private gated entrance (Mattamy Homes and listing sources, 2026).

It offers stylish, low-maintenance attached villas and single-family homes, with a select number of homesites featuring views of the Cypress Creek Golf Club or ponds. Resort-style amenities include a clubhouse with meeting rooms, a large heated pool with a sundeck and a hot tub, a pickleball court, and a firepit gathering area, with sidewalks throughout. The community has largely sold out; confirm the HOA and any CDD for the specific home.

This is a gated, low-maintenance 55-plus market, so the money is made or lost on the product, the lot, the view, the condition, and the fees, not the headline price.

The pitch is gated, low-maintenance 55-plus living with resort amenities and golf or pond views in Sun City Center. The work is sorting the villa-versus-home product, confirming the HOA and any CDD, reading condition and view, and pricing against real comps before you offer.

Best for

  • Buyers 55-plus who want a gated, low-maintenance villa or home
  • Buyers who value resort amenities and a heated pool
  • Buyers who want golf-course or pond views
  • Buyers who want a small, private gated enclave

Probably not for

  • Buyers under the age restriction or who want no age limit
  • Anyone who wants a no-HOA structure
  • Buyers who want a large detached home or lot
  • Buyers who want an in-town or coastal location

How The Preserve at La Paloma is performing right now

50/100
momentum
Buyer-Leaning Market (limited data)
Seller's marketBalancedBuyer's market
0Months of supplytight
57Median days on marketdays
0 : 0Under contract vs for salestrong demand
0Sold in last 12 monthsliquidity
+0%Asking vs recent sold $/sqftroom to negotiate

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 24, 2026. Refreshed twice daily. Months of supply, days on market, and the contract-to-listing ratio are computed from current The Preserve at La Paloma listings and the trailing twelve months of closed sales.

8.6A- score
Momentum intelligence
Momentum buy score

Our proprietary read on how a home in The Preserve at La Paloma buys, holds, and resells. See the five factors.

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
  • A gated 55-plus enclave of 104 homes
  • A clubhouse with meeting rooms
  • A large heated pool with a sundeck and spa
  • A pickleball court and firepit gathering area
  • Funded through the HOA, with villa exterior maintenance

The Preserve at La Paloma is a gated 55-plus enclave of only 104 homes by Mattamy Homes at the Villages at Cypress Creek in Sun City Center. It offers stylish, low-maintenance attached villas and single-family homes, with a select number of homesites featuring views of the Cypress Creek Golf Club or ponds, and resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, a large heated pool with a sundeck and spa, a pickleball court, and a firepit gathering area. An HOA funds the amenities and, for villas, exterior maintenance, and a CDD may apply on the tax bill. Confirm the product, the lot and view, the HOA and any CDD, the age restriction, and the home's condition before you buy.

The takeaway

The Preserve at La Paloma pairs a gated 55-plus enclave and resort amenities with golf and pond views in Sun City Center near I-75 and US 301, the gated-55-plus case in the South Shore.

Cypress Creek Golf Club~1 to 4 min · adjacent golf
Sun City Center shopping~5 to 12 min · retail and services
Interstate 75~5 to 12 min · regional access
US 301~5 to 12 min · main corridor
St. Joseph's Hospital South~10 to 18 min · healthcare
Downtown Tampa~35 to 50 min · via I-75
Gulf beaches (via I-75)~40 to 60 min · coast

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

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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
The Preserve at La Paloma (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
  • Hillsborough 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

The Preserve at La Paloma is served by Hillsborough 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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The takeaway

What is actually shaping value at The Preserve at La Paloma: the gated 55-plus enclave format, the resort amenities and golf or pond views, and the HOA-and-possible-CDD fee structure. Each item is sourced and linked.

Recent Developments in The Preserve at La Paloma

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

Net OutlookBullishGated 55-plus demand and the resort amenities support value, with the watch items being the fee stack and the age restriction.

Gated 55-plus enclave

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A small, private gated 55-plus enclave of 104 homes is a distinctive draw that supports value.

Resort amenities

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

A clubhouse, a heated pool and spa, pickleball, and a firepit area anchor the lifestyle value here.

Golf and pond views

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Cypress Creek Golf Club and pond-view homesites support premium lot value.

Low-maintenance villas

Ongoing
BullishNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

Attached villas with exterior maintenance appeal to lock-and-leave 55-plus buyers.

HOA and possible CDD

Ongoing
NeutralNotable impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

An HOA and a possible CDD mean the carrying cost must be verified per home.

Largely sold out

Ongoing
NeutralMinor impact
SignificanceRadius: Community

With the community largely sold out, most activity has shifted to resale.

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 The Preserve at La Paloma, 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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  1. January 2026
    Market

    The Preserve at La Paloma remains a gated 55-plus Sun City enclave

    The Preserve at La Paloma is described as a gated 55-plus Mattamy enclave of 104 homes at the Villages at Cypress Creek in Sun City Center, with attached villas and single-family homes, a clubhouse, a heated pool and spa, a pickleball court, and golf or pond views. Why it matters: A gated, low-maintenance 55-plus enclave with resort amenities keeps the community in steady demand. Source

  2. January 2025
    Development

    The Preserve at La Paloma largely sold out

    Listing materials note The Preserve at La Paloma has largely sold out, with over 95 percent of units sold, shifting most activity to resale within the gated 55-plus enclave. Why it matters: With the community largely sold out, resale supply and the association picture drive value. Source

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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.

If we were buying in The Preserve at La Paloma, this is the order of operations we would run, and the one we run for our clients.

1

Decide the product first. The Preserve mixes attached villas and single-family homes, which trade and finance differently.

2

Confirm the age restriction and HOA. Verify 55-plus eligibility, the HOA dues, the inclusions, and whether a CDD applies for the specific home.

3

Read the view and lot. Golf-course and pond-view homesites hold value better than interior positions.

4

Judge the home by condition. On a largely sold-out newer community, read the finishes and any updates for the specific home.

5

Use the Sun City context, and cross-shop the wider area such as Sun City Center.

Best Buy
A well-kept villa or home with a golf or pond view matched to comps of the same product
Biggest Risk
Underreading the product, the view, and the HOA and any CDD
Best Lot
A golf-course or pond-view homesite over an interior one
Smart Timing
Confirm the HOA, any CDD, and eligibility before you offer
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

The Homes

Type

Attached villas and single-family homes

Count

104 homes

Builder

Mattamy Homes

Age

55-plus, gated

Costs & Fees

HOA

Funds the gate, clubhouse, and pool

CDD

May apply at the Villages at Cypress Creek

Worth noting

Villas include exterior maintenance

Amenities

Clubhouse

Clubhouse with meeting rooms

Pool

Heated pool with sundeck and spa

Courts

Pickleball court

Gathering

Firepit gathering area

Location

Area

Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33573

Access

I-75 and US 301

Nearby

Cypress Creek golf, shopping, and I-75

The takeaway

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

The Attached Villa

The low-maintenance attached villas, the way into the gated 55-plus enclave.

Lowest entry
The Single-Family Home

The detached single-family homes, the heart of the resale market here.

Most inventory
The Top

The homes with the best golf or pond views, the ones that hold value best.

Strongest resale

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

The Attached Villa
The low-maintenance attached villas, the way into the gated 55-plus enclave.
The Single-Family Home
The detached single-family homes, the heart of the resale market here.
The Top
The homes with the best golf or pond views, the ones that hold value best.

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

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
Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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.

Location within Sun City CenterStrong
Established communityPositive
HOA and CDD postureConfirm per parcel
Home condition and systemsVerify per home
Flood read per lotVerify per address

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.

Jon Brooks, Momentum Realty
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 The Preserve at La Paloma

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.

The gated entry, the resort pool, and the views are priced into every home. The deal is won or lost on the product, the lot, and the view versus real comps.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty
7.8B+ · Buy Score
Resale Strength7.8/10
Renovation Risk3.2/10
Location Efficiency7.0/10
Long-Term Defensibility7.8/10
Carrying Cost Advantage6.0/10

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.

Why our read on The Preserve at La Paloma 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.

Which Lots & Views Hold Value Best

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
Lake / 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
  • Golf-course and pond-view homesites hold value best
  • Interior positions trade at a discount
  • Villas include exterior maintenance
  • Confirm any CDD for carrying cost
  • Read the product and view before the finishes

In a gated 55-plus enclave, the product, the lot, and the view are the part of your money the market protects. Homes with golf-course or pond views and well-kept villas hold value better than interior positions, and the gated entry, the resort pool, and the low-maintenance format are durable draws. The home can be updated; the gated enclave and the view cannot. Read the product, the view, and the HOA and any CDD first, then price the condition against comparable 55-plus sales.

The Preserve at La Paloma in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers 55-plus who want a gated, low-maintenance villa or home with resort amenities in Sun City Center.
Biggest advantageA small private gated enclave with a heated pool, pickleball, and golf or pond views.
Biggest riskThe product, the view, and the HOA and any CDD to verify per home.
Sweet spotA well-kept villa or home with a golf or pond view, matched to comps.
Avoid ifYou are under the age restriction, want no HOA, or want a large detached home.

HOA, CDD & Fees

15-Second Take
  • An HOA funds the gate, clubhouse, and pool
  • Villas include exterior maintenance
  • A CDD may apply on the tax bill
  • A 55-plus, deed-restricted enclave
  • Confirm the HOA, CDD, and eligibility per home

The Preserve at La Paloma carries an HOA that funds the gated entry, the clubhouse, the heated pool and spa, the pickleball court, the firepit area, and, for the villas, exterior maintenance, and a Community Development District may apply on the tax bill at the Villages at Cypress Creek. Confirm the HOA dues, the inclusions, the 55-plus restrictions, and any CDD for the specific home, because the all-in fee stack is the real carrying cost.

The HOA funds the gated entry, the clubhouse, the pool and spa, the pickleball court, the firepit area, and villa exterior maintenance; any CDD funds the infrastructure on the tax bill. Verify the exact amounts and inclusions for the specific home.

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.

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 The Preserve at La Paloma, condition and view decide your number

Because buyers here are weighing your home against renovated comps and cross-shopping Sun City Center, 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.

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The Preserve at La Paloma Market Scorecard

Strong seller's market

The Preserve at La Paloma 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 79 days.

1.8
Months supply
$1,019,500
Median list
$847,500
Median sold
$313
Per sqft
79
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).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Preserve at La Paloma?
The Preserve at La Paloma is a gated 55-plus enclave by Mattamy Homes at the Villages at Cypress Creek in Sun City Center, Hillsborough County, ZIP 33573.
What kind of homes are in The Preserve at La Paloma?
Low-maintenance attached villas and single-family homes, in an enclave of only 104 homes.
Is The Preserve at La Paloma a 55-plus community?
Yes. It is a gated 55-plus community; confirm eligibility and the deed restrictions for the specific home.
What amenities does The Preserve have?
A clubhouse with meeting rooms, a large heated pool with a sundeck and a hot tub, a pickleball court, and a firepit gathering area, with sidewalks throughout.
Does The Preserve have HOA and CDD fees?
An HOA funds the gate, clubhouse, and pool, with villa exterior maintenance, and a CDD may apply at the Villages at Cypress Creek. Confirm both for the specific home.
Are there golf or water views?
A select number of homesites have views of the Cypress Creek Golf Club or ponds. Confirm the view for the specific home.
What schools serve The Preserve at La Paloma?
As a 55-plus community, schools are less central, but it is part of the Hillsborough County school district.
Does The Preserve flood?
Exposure is parcel specific around the ponds and golf course. Run the FEMA flood zone and an insurance quote for the exact address.
Is The Preserve at La Paloma a good value?
A gated, low-maintenance 55-plus enclave with resort amenities and golf or pond views supports demand, with value driven by the product, the view, the condition, and the fees. This is not a guarantee of future value.
What should I check before buying in The Preserve at La Paloma?
The product, the lot and view, the HOA and any CDD, the age restriction, the home's condition, and the flood zone.
Who is the best real estate agent for The Preserve at La Paloma?
The best agent for The Preserve at La Paloma is one who actively works Sun City Center 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 The Preserve at La Paloma.
How do I find a top Sun City Center real estate agent who knows The Preserve at La Paloma?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows The Preserve at La Paloma and the wider Sun City Center area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for The Preserve at La Paloma?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your The Preserve at La Paloma purchase or sale — no call center and no pressure.
Buyers 55-plus who want a gated, low-maintenance villa or homeExcellent fit
Buyers who value resort amenities and a heated poolExcellent fit
Buyers who want golf-course or pond viewsExcellent fit
Buyers who want a small, private gated enclaveExcellent fit
Buyers who will verify the HOA, any CDD, and eligibilityExcellent fit
Buyers under the age restriction or who want no age limitProbably not
Anyone who wants a no-HOA structureProbably not
Buyers who want a large detached home or lotProbably not
Buyers who want an in-town or coastal locationProbably not
Buyers unwilling to read product and conditionProbably not

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