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Polk County · Florida

Lake Alfred, FL

Quick answer

Lake Alfred is in Polk County and has 1 Meritage Homes community, with homes starting at $280,000. Disney is about 32 km away and MCO airport 53 km. I-4 (exit 55), US-17/92 and SR-557; Orlando about 45 minutes away and Tampa 50 minutes.

What the city is like

Lake Alfred sits between Winter Haven and Auburndale, with direct access to I-4, the corridor linking Orlando to Tampa. The city keeps an inland feel, with parks and lakes, while welcoming new residential neighborhoods at the lowest entry cost in the region.

Economy

Logistics along the I-4 corridor, agribusiness (UF citrus research center) and services.

Access

I-4 (exit 55), US-17/92 and SR-557; Orlando about 45 minutes away and Tampa 50 minutes.

Recreation

Mackay Gardens and Lakeside Preserve, Lake Alfred Chain of Lakes, LEGOLAND 20 minutes away.

Tenant profile

Logistics workers of the I-4 corridor and families serving both markets (Orlando and Tampa).

Schools listed by the builder in the area: Auburndale Senior High · JL Stambaugh Middle · Lake Alfred Elementary School

Official school assignment depends on the homesite address and is set by the Polk County school district.

Communities
1Meritage Homes
Starting at
$280,000new home
Fixed cost /month
$145.78HOA + CDD
Disney
~32 kmstraight line

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Communities and surroundings in Lake Alfred

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Communities

Where to buy in Lake Alfred

Model home in Springs at Lake Alfred, Lake Alfred, Florida 12 available

Springs at Lake Alfred

Lake Alfred, FL · Polk County

Starting at$280,000

1.269 to 2.631 sq ft · 118-244 m²

HOA $29.16 CDD $116.62 ~32 km to Disney

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About living and investing in Lake Alfred

Which Meritage Homes communities are in Lake Alfred?
In Lake Alfred, Meritage Homes has 1 community: Springs at Lake Alfred (from $280,000, HOA $29.16, CDD $116.62).
How much does a new home in Lake Alfred cost?
Meritage list prices in Lake Alfred start at $280,000, for homes from 1.269 to 2.631 square feet. Figures verified on October 30, 2026.
Is Lake Alfred far from Orlando and Disney?
From the Lake Alfred communities, Disney is about 32 km away and Downtown Orlando about 56 km, in a straight line. I-4 (exit 55), US-17/92 and SR-557; Orlando about 45 minutes away and Tampa 50 minutes.
What is the economy of Lake Alfred like?
Logistics along the I-4 corridor, agribusiness (UF citrus research center) and services.
What is the tenant profile in Lake Alfred?
Logistics workers of the I-4 corridor and families serving both markets (Orlando and Tampa).