Landings at Mount Olive is a new-construction community by Starlight Homes in Polk City, Polk County priced from $300K to $365K. The community features offering single-family homes. Contact Barrett Henry for free buyer representation and current incentive details.
Current Builder Incentive
Price reductions on select homes ranging from $2,000 to $14,000 off original pricing
Verified Jul 19, 2026
Confirm This IncentiveLandings at Mount Olive at a Glance
| Price Range | $300K – $365K |
| Status | Now Selling |
| Home Types | Single-Family Homes |
Amenities
Current Incentive
Price reductions on select homes ranging from $2,000 to $14,000 off original pricing
About Landings at Mount Olive
Landings at Mount Olive is a newer Starlight Homes community that skews younger — you're going to see a lot of first-time buyers, young families, and people who got priced out of closer-in markets and decided the extra drive was worth the extra space. The pool, playground, dog park, and walking trails give the neighborhood a livable, active feel without being an over-programmed resort community. It's the kind of place where people actually use the amenities because there isn't a whole lot else pulling them off the property on a Tuesday evening. Polk City itself is quiet — genuinely quiet — and that's either a selling point or a dealbreaker depending on what you're after. Location-wise, you're sitting right off I-4 in Polk County, roughly in the corridor between Lakeland to the south and the Osceola County line to the northeast. That I-4 access is your lifeline. Tampa is around 40–45 minutes west depending on traffic, and Orlando is roughly the same distance in the other direction. Winter Haven, Haines City, and the Lakeland Publix and Walmart rings are your nearest retail options — you're not going to find walkable shopping nearby, so plan accordingly. The Florida Polytechnic University campus is just a few miles east on I-4, which gives the broader area a little more long-term growth runway than most people realize. If you're commuting to either metro, you're splitting the difference — which works great until I-4 doesn't, and I-4 does not always cooperate. Starlight Homes is a value-builder, and these homes reflect that — you're getting concrete block construction in the $300s, which is hard to argue with in this market. Don't expect premium finishes at base price, and expect that the upgrades conversation will happen at the design center after you go under contract. Build timelines with Starlight have generally run in the 6–9 month range, though that can shift with permitting and material availability. Since HOA details weren't disclosed on the listing, you'll want to get the full HOA disclosure package before you sign anything — find out what's actually covered, what the monthly dues are, and whether there's a CDD on top of that. Polk County has used CDDs in a number of newer communities, so it's worth asking directly rather than assuming. Budget your total monthly cost accordingly before you fall in love with the square footage.
New Homes From
$300K – $365K
Barrett's Take on Landings at Mount Olive
Here's my take on Landings at Mount Olive: this is a community built for buyers who want a new home under $365K in Polk County without competing in a bidding war on resale inventory. Starlight Homes plays squarely in the entry-level new construction space, and that's exactly what this community reflects — functional layouts, reasonable square footage, and a price point that still works for first-time buyers and investors alike. Polk City sits off US-98 between Lakeland and I-4, which puts you closer to the middle of the state than most Tampa Bay buyers are used to. If you're commuting to Lakeland, you're probably looking at 15-20 minutes. Tampa via I-4 West is going to run you 45-60 minutes depending on where you're headed, and Orlando is in the same ballpark going east. It's not a commuter-friendly spot for MacDill AFB or downtown Tampa, so be honest with yourself about your drive before you fall in love with the price. The neighborhood itself is newer and still building out, which means you'll have construction traffic and noise for a while, but you'll also be buying into a community that'll look different — and likely more complete — in two to three years. On the incentives: Starlight is currently advertising $2,000 to $14,000 off select homes, and that range tells you something. The higher reductions are almost certainly on homes that have been sitting — inventory homes with specific lots, elevations, or interior selections that didn't move quickly. That's actually where your real opportunity is. A spec home with $14K off that also has a less desirable lot or a floor plan that wasn't anyone's first choice can be a genuinely good deal if those things don't matter to you. Push them on closing costs on top of any price reduction — Starlight isn't a builder known for piling on extras, so getting both a price cut and a closing cost contribution on the same home is worth asking for. They're unlikely to move much on structural options or base pricing on to-be-built homes, but on move-in-ready inventory, you have more leverage than the sign out front suggests. A few things to dig into before you sign: confirm what the HOA actually covers and what the monthly fee is — amenities like a pool, clubhouse, dog park, and trails don't maintain themselves, and a low HOA that's underfunded is a problem waiting to happen. Check whether there's a CDD on top of the HOA, because in Polk County that's not uncommon in newer communities and it adds to your effective monthly payment in a way that doesn't always show up in the headline price. Also verify which Polk County schools serve this address specifically — school quality varies more than you'd expect within the district, and it's worth a five-minute check on GreatSchools before you assume. Starlight's construction timelines have been relatively consistent, but build times are still running longer than pre-pandemic norms across the board, so budget for six to eight months on a to-be-built and don't lock in a rate you can't extend if needed.
Barrett Henry, REALTOR®
Broker Associate at REMAX Collective · 23+ years of real estate experience
What You'll Find at Landings at Mount Olive
Home Types Available
Detached homes with private yards, typically 3-5 bedrooms with owners suites and 2-car garages.
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Why Buyers Choose Landings at Mount Olive
Located in Polk City, Polk County — easy access to Tampa Bay employment centers, beaches, and everyday conveniences.
Affordable new construction starting at $300K — one of the best entry points for buyers in Polk County.
Built by Starlight Homes — a builder with a track record Tampa Bay buyers can evaluate before signing.
Community amenities include Pool, Playground, Walking Trails and 2 more — lifestyle perks that come with your HOA.
About Starlight Homes
Starlight Homes is a subsidiary of Ashton Woods Homes, which is one of the larger private homebuilders in the country. Ashton Woods created the Starlight brand specifically to go after the entry-level and first-time buyer market — think of it as Ashton Woods' value line, built around affordability without completely abandoning the design sensibility the parent company is known for.
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The on-site sales rep at Landings at Mount Olive works for Starlight Homes. They will not tell you about the lot premium you should avoid, the upgrades that do not add resale value, or the contract clauses that favor the builder. Barrett handles all of that. His representation costs you nothing — the builder pays the commission. Call (813) 692-9099 or fill out the form below.
Current Incentive at Landings at Mount Olive
Price reductions on select homes ranging from $2,000 to $14,000 off original pricing
Builder incentives change frequently. Barrett can confirm this incentive is still available and help you take full advantage of it.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Landings at Mount Olive
How much do homes cost in Landings at Mount Olive?
New homes in Landings at Mount Olive are priced from $300K to $365K. Pricing depends on the floor plan, lot premium, and design center selections. Contact Barrett Henry at (813) 692-9099 for the most current pricing and available incentives.
Who is the builder of Landings at Mount Olive?
Landings at Mount Olive is built by Starlight Homes. Starlight Homes is a subsidiary of Ashton Woods Homes, which is one of the larger private homebuilders in the country. Barrett Henry provides free buyer representation so you have an agent working for you, not the builder.
What amenities does Landings at Mount Olive offer?
Landings at Mount Olive amenities include Pool, Playground, Walking Trails, Dog Park, Clubhouse. HOA fees cover community maintenance and amenity access.
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Last updated: July 19, 2026
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