Community Guide
The Preserve at La Paloma
The only place to buy new construction.
By Dewey Kopenga and Travis Penny. updated July 2026
Quick Read
The Preserve at La Paloma is the only place to buy new-construction homes within the Sun City Center 55+ community. Single-family homes start in the low to mid $300s. Resort-style amenities include a pool, pickleball courts, and firepit gathering area. Located steps from Interstate 75.
Quick facts
| Construction | New (active community) |
| Style | Single-family |
| Starting price | Low to mid $300,000s |
| Amenities | Pool, pickleball, firepit |
| Highway access | Steps from I-75 |
| Age requirement | At least one resident 55+ |
Who The Preserve at La Paloma fits
- Buyers who want everything brand-new, with no roof age or 1970s plumbing.
- Pickleball-forward retirees.
- Buyers who value quick I-75 access for travel.
- Anyone who prefers builder warranties over resale unknowns.
Who it doesn't fit
- Buyers who want the lowest possible entry price (most resale beats new construction).
- Anyone with an immediate move timeline if a specific floor plan isn't yet built.
- Buyers who want mature landscaping on day one.
Available floor plans
The Preserve offers a range of single-story floor plans from compact two-bedrooms in the low $300s to larger three-bedroom homes with dens and bonus rooms. We track current builder availability, incentives, and lot premiums on a weekly basis; ask for the latest list.
Why pickleball matters here
The Preserve leans hard into pickleball. The on-site courts host informal play, leagues, and tournaments. If pickleball is your primary social hub, this neighborhood places you closest to the courts.
New construction process and timeline
Buying new construction differs from resale. You sign a builder contract, choose options and finishes, lock financing, and close at completion, typically 4 to 9 months out. Travis is experienced with builder contracts and can lock rates appropriate for new-build timelines.
Once you have a price range for The Preserve at La Paloma, the next question is usually how much of it to finance. Retirees with cash on hand often assume paying in full is the safest move. It is not always. Our cash or mortgage guide walks through the liquidity math, and the cash vs mortgage calculator lets you model both.
On the ground
Photos from The Preserve at La Paloma
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Frequently Asked
The Preserve at La Paloma FAQ
The questions buyers ask us most about this community.
Yes. The Preserve at La Paloma is a 55+ community within the broader Sun City Center area, with its own HOA and amenity package. It is the only new-construction option for 55+ buyers in this market.
Next step
Ready to look at The Preserve at La Paloma?
Talk to Dewey about what's currently available and walk through financing scenarios with Travis on the same call.