Alafaya Woods vs Live Oak Reserve Unit One
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $376K | $750K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $251 |
| Avg days on market | 36 days | 30 days |
| Months of supply | 13.0 mo | 0.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 12 | 32 |
The verdict
Live Oak Reserve Unit One carries the higher median price — about 99% above Alafaya Woods. Homes in Live Oak Reserve Unit One sell faster (30 days on market vs 36). Live Oak Reserve Unit One is the tighter market on inventory (0.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Alafaya Woods and Live Oak Reserve Unit One are about 2 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Seminole County.
| Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Oviedo | Oviedo |
| ZIP | 32765 | 32766 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | all 15 sampled homes outside a flood zone |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 13 | 2 |
| Under contract | 3 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $362K to $515K | $635K to $1.1M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alafaya Woods homes for sale · Live Oak Reserve Unit One homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 552 | 258 |
| Built | 1986–2002 (median 1989) | 2001–2007 (median 2004) |
| Typical living area | 1,529 sq ft | 2,962 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 64% | 86% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Alafaya Woods median | Live Oak Reserve Unit One median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $130K (21 sales) | $250K (3 sales) |
| 2013 | $152K (47 sales) | $406K (4 sales) |
| 2014 | $170K (78 sales) | $385K (15 sales) |
| 2015 | $176K (100 sales) | $360K (17 sales) |
| 2016 | $197K (114 sales) | $375K (26 sales) |
| 2017 | $222K (123 sales) | $390K (13 sales) |
| 2021 | $330K (34 sales) | $538K (4 sales) |
| 2022 | $375K (94 sales) | $570K (9 sales) |
| 2023 | $403K (36 sales) | $700K (5 sales) |
| 2024 | $397K (63 sales) | $765K (5 sales) |
| 2025 | $412K (66 sales) | $630K (5 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (83 sales) | $634K (6 sales) |
Since 2012, Alafaya Woods's median sale price is +204% and Live Oak Reserve Unit One's is +154% — Alafaya Woods has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.8% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,518 sq ft | 2,464 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 20 (cold) | 60 (hot) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Alafaya Woods | Live Oak Reserve Unit One | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Stenstrom Elementary | Partin Elementary |
| Middle | Chiles Middle | Chiles Middle |
| High school | Oviedo High | Hagerty High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Alafaya Woods is the lower entry point (median $376K vs $750K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Live Oak Reserve Unit One; Alafaya Woods trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Live Oak Reserve Unit One (30 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Live Oak Reserve Unit One more expensive than Alafaya Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Live Oak Reserve Unit One is $750,000 versus $376,000 in Alafaya Woods, about 99% higher.
How far apart are Alafaya Woods and Live Oak Reserve Unit One?
About 2 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Seminole County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Alafaya Woods or Live Oak Reserve Unit One?
Live Oak Reserve Unit One: its homes were built 2001–2007 with a median year of 2004, versus a median of 1989 in Alafaya Woods (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Live Oak Reserve Unit One. The typical home there is 2,962 sq ft of living area, versus 1,529 sq ft in Alafaya Woods.
Which has appreciated more, Alafaya Woods or Live Oak Reserve Unit One?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 204% in Alafaya Woods and 154% in Live Oak Reserve Unit One (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Live Oak Reserve Unit One — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.8% in Alafaya Woods.
What high schools serve Alafaya Woods and Live Oak Reserve Unit One?
Listings in Alafaya Woods most often report Oviedo High; listings in Live Oak Reserve Unit One report Hagerty High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Alafaya Woods homes, photos & schools · Live Oak Reserve Unit One homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.