Alafaya Woods vs Twin Rivers
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-09-19.
| Metric | Alafaya Woods | Twin Rivers |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $376K | $520K |
| Price per sq ft | $257 | $230 |
| Avg days on market | 36 days | 53 days |
| Months of supply | 2.0 mo | 2.7 mo |
| Market | Seller's Market | Balanced Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 88 | 18 |
The verdict
Twin Rivers carries the higher median price — about 38% above Alafaya Woods. Homes in Alafaya Woods sell faster (36 days on market vs 53). Alafaya Woods is the tighter market on inventory (2.0 months of supply).
Where each one is
| Alafaya Woods | Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Oviedo | Oviedo |
| ZIP | 32765 | 32765 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 22 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 94% of 17 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 | Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 15 | 4 |
| Under contract | 2 | 2 |
| Asking prices today | $365K to $525K | $449K to $660K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Alafaya Woods homes for sale · Twin Rivers homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Alafaya Woods | Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 501 | 299 |
| Built | 1986–2002 (median 1989) | 1988–2002 (median 1991) |
| Typical living area | 1,518 sq ft | 2,090 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 63% | 83% |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Alafaya Woods median | Twin Rivers median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $128K (20 sales) | $139K (10 sales) |
| 2013 | $152K (47 sales) | $190K (11 sales) |
| 2014 | $170K (79 sales) | $214K (30 sales) |
| 2015 | $175K (97 sales) | $259K (51 sales) |
| 2016 | $197K (116 sales) | $265K (71 sales) |
| 2017 | $222K (121 sales) | $280K (41 sales) |
| 2018 | $245K (23 sales) | $274K (12 sales) |
| 2019 | $252K (17 sales) | $297K (7 sales) |
| 2021 | $329K (29 sales) | $407K (10 sales) |
| 2022 | $375K (97 sales) | $425K (41 sales) |
| 2023 | $401K (35 sales) | $502K (18 sales) |
| 2024 | $400K (63 sales) | $507K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $412K (66 sales) | $540K (33 sales) |
| 2026 | $395K (84 sales) | $500K (30 sales) |
Since 2012, Alafaya Woods's median sale price is +209% and Twin Rivers's is +259% — Twin Rivers has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Alafaya Woods | Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.7% | 97.4% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,518 sq ft | 2,095 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 20 (cold) | 33 (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 | Twin Rivers | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Stenstrom Elementary | Carillon 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 $520K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in 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 Twin Rivers more expensive than Alafaya Woods?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Twin Rivers is $520,000 versus $376,000 in Alafaya Woods, about 38% higher.
Which has newer homes, Alafaya Woods or Twin Rivers?
Twin Rivers: its homes were built 1988–2002 with a median year of 1991, versus a median of 1989 in Alafaya Woods (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Twin Rivers. The typical home there is 2,090 sq ft of living area, versus 1,518 sq ft in Alafaya Woods.
Which has appreciated more, Alafaya Woods or Twin Rivers?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 209% in Alafaya Woods and 259% in Twin Rivers (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Twin Rivers — sellers there received 97.4% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.7% in Alafaya Woods.
What high schools serve Alafaya Woods and Twin Rivers?
Listings in Alafaya Woods most often report Oviedo High; listings in 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 · Twin Rivers homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.