Alafaya Woods vs Tuscawilla
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-11-12.
| Metric | Alafaya Woods | Tuscawilla |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $386K | $629K |
| Price per sq ft | $269 | $255 |
| Avg days on market | 66 days | 162 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 0.3 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market (limited data) |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 89 | 39 |
The verdict
Tuscawilla carries the higher median price — about 63% above Alafaya Woods. Homes in Alafaya Woods sell faster (66 days on market vs 162). Tuscawilla is the tighter market on inventory (0.3 months of supply).
Where each one is
Alafaya Woods and Tuscawilla are about 3 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Seminole County.
| Alafaya Woods | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Oviedo | Winter Springs |
| ZIP | 32765 | 32708 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 27 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 90% of 10 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
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 | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 1 |
| Under contract | 4 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $309K to $515K | $1.2M to $1.2M |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alafaya Woods homes for sale · Tuscawilla homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alafaya Woods | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 543 | 105 |
| Built | 1986–2002 (median 1989) | 1986–1995 (median 1988) |
| Typical living area | 1,505 sq ft | 2,661 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 92% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
How each one trades
| Alafaya Woods | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 97.3% | 100.0% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,442 sq ft | 2,422 sq ft |
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 | Tuscawilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Stenstrom Elementary | Lawton Elementary |
| Middle | Chiles Middle | Indian Trails Middle |
| High school | Oviedo High | Oviedo 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 $386K vs $629K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Alafaya Woods; Tuscawilla trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Alafaya Woods (66 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 Tuscawilla more expensive than Alafaya Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Tuscawilla is $629,000 versus $386,000 in Alafaya Woods, about 63% higher.
How far apart are Alafaya Woods and Tuscawilla?
About 3 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 Tuscawilla?
Alafaya Woods: its homes were built 1986–2002 with a median year of 1989, versus a median of 1988 in Tuscawilla (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Tuscawilla. The typical home there is 2,661 sq ft of living area, versus 1,505 sq ft in Alafaya Woods.
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Tuscawilla — sellers there received 100.0% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 97.3% in Alafaya Woods.
What high schools serve Alafaya Woods and Tuscawilla?
Listings in Alafaya Woods most often report Oviedo High; listings in Tuscawilla report Oviedo High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Alafaya Woods homes, photos & schools · Tuscawilla homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.