Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I
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Community in Land O Lakes · Pasco County
331 homesBuilt 1979–2024
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Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
81%
Owner-occupied · Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I
268 of 331 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
19%
Non-owner-occupied · Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I
incl. 8% trust or LLC-held · 12% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2020
331
Homes in the community
331 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
Est. 1979
Community established
homes built 1979-2024, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2020
peaked at 13 in 2011
0.6%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 331 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

What sets price in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I is condition and vintage, not a tidy price band. With a build range running from 1979 all the way to 2024 and a median year built of 2003, this is a community assembled in layers — original stock, mid-2000s product, and newer infill all trade side by side. That spread means two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on updates, so the median (built 2003, roughly 2,477 living square feet) is a midpoint, not a rule.

The posture here is stable rather than churning. Homesteaded ownership sits at 81%, which points to owner-occupants who hold, and that tends to keep for-sale supply measured. For a seller, the takeaway is that a well-updated home stands out against tired inventory; for a buyer, it means you compete on condition, and you should underwrite renovation costs before assuming an older listing is the value play.

Best for

  • Buyers wanting roughly 2,400+ square feet who will underwrite condition and system age carefully
  • Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value on an older home in an established setting
  • Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, mostly homesteaded community

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need turnkey, uniform new construction and won't consider older stock
  • Short-horizon buyers counting on quick flips in a low-turnover community
  • Anyone who wants to skip inspections and systems diligence on a wide-vintage home

The market around Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I

Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I is a small community — 57 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2020 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Pasco County, 4,307 homes are active and 1,258 pending (23% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a full-size single-family home in Land O Lakes and are comfortable evaluating on condition.
Biggest Risk
The wide age spread means systems and updates vary sharply, and older homes can carry deferred costs.
Sweet Spot
A renovated home near the 2003/2,477-sqft median that shows well against tired competition.
Avoid If
You want uniform, move-in-ready inventory with no diligence required.

A community that trades on condition

The defining fact of this section is its age spread. A range from 1979 to 2024 with a 2003 median tells you the housing stock is genuinely mixed: some homes carry original systems and layouts, others have been renovated, and a slice is recent construction. Living space clusters around 2,477 square feet at the median, so you are generally shopping real single-family footprints rather than compact product — but square footage alone won't tell you what a home is worth here.

Because 81% of owners hold homestead, turnover is limited and the resale pool is smaller than the 331-home count might suggest. That rewards buyers who are patient and ready to move on the right listing, and it rewards sellers who invest in presentation and updates before going to market. Do your diligence on roof, HVAC, and systems age on anything from the older end of the range.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

The value question in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I is almost entirely about matching a home's vintage and condition to the right price — a median figure won't do that work for you. We price and evaluate homes individually against comparable condition, help buyers separate a genuine renovation opportunity from an overpriced original, and help sellers position updated homes against the older inventory they're competing with.

Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a full-size single-family home in Land O Lakes and are comfortable evaluating on condition.
Biggest advantageA genuine range of vintages under one address, so there's room to buy new or buy to renovate.
Biggest riskThe wide age spread means systems and updates vary sharply, and older homes can carry deferred costs.
Sweet spotA renovated home near the 2003/2,477-sqft median that shows well against tired competition.
Avoid ifYou want uniform, move-in-ready inventory with no diligence required.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 331 homes in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I (public records).
What share of Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I is owner-occupied?
81% of Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I built?
Homes in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I were built between 1979 and 2024, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I?
Cash buyers took 0% of Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I sales in the 12 months ending June 2020 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I?
The best agent for Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I is one who actively works Land O Lakes and knows the community's pricing, fees, 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 Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I.
How do I find a top Land O Lakes real estate agent who knows Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I?
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 Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I and the wider Land O Lakes area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Wilderness Lake Preserve - Ph I purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers wanting roughly 2,400+ square feet who will underwrite condition and system age carefullyExcellent fit
Renovation-minded buyers looking to add value on an older home in an established settingExcellent fit
Long-hold owner-occupants who value a stable, mostly homesteaded communityExcellent fit
Buyers who need turnkey, uniform new construction and won't consider older stockProbably not
Short-horizon buyers counting on quick flips in a low-turnover communityProbably not
Anyone who wants to skip inspections and systems diligence on a wide-vintage homeProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (12 streets, ZIP 34637/34639))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (32 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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