New construction LAKE FRONT home with 1878 square feet on one-story including 3 bedrooms plus den, 2 baths, and an open living area. Enjoy an open kitchen with Quartz countertops, Samsung stainless steel appliances, a walk-in pantry, and a spacious island, fully open to the dining café and gathering room. The living area, laundry room, and baths include luxury wood vinyl plank flooring, with stain-resistant carpet in the bedrooms. Your owner's suite is complete with a walk-in wardrobe and a private en-suite bath with dual vanities, a tiled shower, garden tub, and a closeted toilet. Plus, enjoy a covered lanai, 2-car garage, custom-fit window blinds, architectural shingles, energy-efficient insulation and windows, and a full builder warranty. ***Please note - Virtual Tour/Photos showcases the home layout; colors and design options in actual home for sale may differ. Furnishings and décor do not convey!
New construction
$416,805
1496 Melrose St, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
3beds
1,878sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2025
8,276 Square Feet Lot
$414,700 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$43/mo HOA
What's special
Spacious islandCovered lanaiEnergy-efficient insulation and windowsLake front homeArchitectural shinglesGarden tubTiled shower
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 26, 2026 at 10:15am
Listing Provided by:
George Lindsey, III 863-797-4999,
CAMBRIDGE REALTY OF CENTRAL FL
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: L4960218
Originating MLS: Lakeland
Originating MLS: Lakeland
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 195 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x15
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 285 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15x19
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- In Wall Pest System
- Flooring: Carpet, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,554
- Total interior livable area: 1,878 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage - Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 2
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 19x20
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Irrigation System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
- Body of water: LAKE HAINES
Lot
- Size: 8,276 Square Feet
Details
- Parcel number: 262804522757001260
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Completed
- New construction: Yes
- Year built: 2025
Details
- Builder model: Ryleigh
- Builder name: Highland Homes
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
- Subdivision: The Lakes
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $43 monthly
- HOA name: hcmanagement
Location
- Region: Lake Alfred
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $68,000
- Annual tax amount: $1,307
- Date on market: 3/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 22 days
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,USDA Loan,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Road surface type: Paved
About the community
Welcome home to The Lakes, a lakefront neighborhood of new homes for sale in Lake Alfred, FL, offering exclusive canal-front and lakefront homes on the Chain of Lakes!
Nestled on the shores of Lake Haines, The Lakes offers a beautiful setting with a limited number of homes on Lake Haines, the canal between Lake Haines and Lake Rochelle, or open space and ponds, providing backyard privacy and peaceful nature views.
In this private enclave away from hustle and bustle, you'll feel apart from the busy city despite being less than 5 miles north of Downtown Winter Haven and near US-17, US-92, and I-4 for easy access to the nearby Orlando/Kissimmee area. In addition, the neighboring Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve, a Lake Alfred public recreation area, provides hiking trails, a playground, a dock on Lake Rochelle, and more.
Homes in Phase 6 of The Lakes offer 1,800-plus square feet of living space with luxurious design features, a spacious kitchen, and outdoor living space.
Do not miss out on this rare opportunity to own a home on the Chain of Lakes! Limited availability remains - Browse available homes and call, email, or schedule an appointment with Highland Homes' Lake Alfred New Home Specialists today!
413 Galloway Street, Lake Alfred, FL 33850
Source: Highland Homes FL
3 homes in this community
Available homes
| Listing | Price | Bed / bath | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
Current home: 1496 Melrose St | $416,805 | 3 bed / 2 bath | Available |
| 413 Galloway St | $390,235 | 3 bed / 3 bath | Available |
| 1364 Melrose St | $375,810 | 4 bed / 3 bath | Pending |
Source: Highland Homes FL
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Learn how to advertise your homesEstimated market value
$414,700
$394,000 - $435,000
$2,211/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/26/2026 | Price change | $416,805-2.3%$222/sqft |
Source:  Stellar MLS #L4960218 Report a problem | ||
| 12/20/2025 | Listed for sale | $426,805$227/sqft |
Source:  Highland Homes FL Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,307 -1.5% | $68,000 |
| 2023 | $1,327 +550% | $68,000 +560.6% |
| 2022 | $204 | $10,293 |
Find assessor info on the county website
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Neighborhood: 33850
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 3/10Lake Alfred Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.6 mi
- 3/10Jere L. Stambaugh Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.5 mi
- 3/10Auburndale Senior High SchoolGrades: PK,9-12Distance: 4.3 mi
Schools provided by the builder
- Elementary: Lake Alfred Elementary
- Middle: Jere L. Stambaugh Middle
- High: Auburndale Senior High School
- District: Polk County School District
Source: Highland Homes FL. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
