ALAFAYA WOODS vs Riverside at Twin Rivers
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-18.
| Metric | ALAFAYA WOODS | Riverside at Twin Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $376K | $472K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $239 |
| Avg days on market | 36 days | 41 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 1.4 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Strong Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 88 | 25 |
The verdict
Riverside at Twin Rivers carries the higher median price — about 26% above ALAFAYA WOODS. Homes in ALAFAYA WOODS sell faster (36 days on market vs 41). Riverside at Twin Rivers is the tighter market on inventory (1.4 months of supply).
What is for sale today
| ALAFAYA WOODS | Riverside at Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 3 |
| Under contract | 2 | 4 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $525K | $410K to $545K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: ALAFAYA WOODS homes for sale · Riverside at Twin Rivers homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| ALAFAYA WOODS | Riverside at Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 501 | 348 |
| Built | 1986–2002 (median 1989.0) | 1991–1999 (median 1994.0) |
| Typical living area | 1,518 sq ft | 1,606 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 74% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | ALAFAYA WOODS median | Riverside at Twin Rivers median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $128K (20 sales) | $135K (7 sales) |
| 2013 | $152K (47 sales) | $173K (13 sales) |
| 2014 | $170K (79 sales) | $175K (15 sales) |
| 2015 | $175K (97 sales) | $200K (28 sales) |
| 2016 | $197K (116 sales) | $212K (32 sales) |
| 2017 | $222K (121 sales) | $248K (29 sales) |
| 2018 | $245K (23 sales) | $241K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $329K (29 sales) | $325K (9 sales) |
| 2022 | $375K (97 sales) | $408K (30 sales) |
| 2023 | $401K (35 sales) | $408K (16 sales) |
| 2024 | $400K (63 sales) | $454K (28 sales) |
| 2025 | $412K (66 sales) | $417K (28 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (84 sales) | $405K (22 sales) |
Since 2012, ALAFAYA WOODS's median sale price is +209% and Riverside at Twin Rivers's is +200% — ALAFAYA WOODS has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| ALAFAYA WOODS | Riverside at Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 95.9% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,518 sq ft | 1,642 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 20 (cold) | 14 (cold) |
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 | Riverside at Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 $472K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Riverside at Twin Rivers; ALAFAYA WOODS trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in ALAFAYA WOODS (36 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 Riverside at Twin Rivers more expensive than ALAFAYA WOODS?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Riverside at Twin Rivers is $472,000 versus $376,000 in ALAFAYA WOODS, about 26% higher.
Which has newer homes, ALAFAYA WOODS or Riverside at Twin Rivers?
Riverside at Twin Rivers: its homes were built 1991–1999 with a median year of 1994.0, versus a median of 1989.0 in ALAFAYA WOODS (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has appreciated more, ALAFAYA WOODS or Riverside at Twin Rivers?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 209% in ALAFAYA WOODS and 200% in Riverside at Twin Rivers (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
ALAFAYA WOODS — sellers there received 96.7% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 95.9% in Riverside at Twin Rivers.
What high schools serve ALAFAYA WOODS and Riverside at Twin Rivers?
Listings in ALAFAYA WOODS most often report Oviedo High; listings in Riverside at Twin Rivers report Hagerty High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: ALAFAYA WOODS homes, photos & schools · Riverside at Twin Rivers homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.