Academy Cove
Homes for Sale in Altamonte Springs, FL
All 344 homes for sale in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL · median $220,000 · 134 homes for sale in 32714 · Seminole County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, the MLS records 14 closed sales in Academy Cove in Altamonte Springs, FL since 2006, the most recent in June 2026. Across Altamonte Springs as a whole, 365 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365,000, 40 median days on market, with 95 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,540 ($4,940 with the full homestead exemption).
As of this snapshot, Academy Cove in Altamonte Springs shows zero active listings on the MLS. That is not a data gap we can paper over with an estimate - it means there is nothing on the market right now to read price or pace from.
For a buyer, this means the community is essentially closed to shoppers this week; you would be waiting for something to list or working a pre-market lead. For a seller, an empty board can actually work in your favor - with no competing inventory, a well-prepared listing has the field to itself the moment it goes live.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Academy Cove right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Academy Cove sits in Altamonte Springs within Seminole County. Current MLS data shows no active listings and no community amenities on record, so this snapshot is a placeholder for market activity rather than a pricing or lifestyle picture.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 32 homes in Academy Cove that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1991 and 2014 (median 1993), with a median living area of about 2,580 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 3-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Academy Cove is best for.
Best for
- Buyers willing to wait and be notified the moment a home lists in Academy Cove
- Sellers who want to list into a market with no active in-community competition
- Buyers already targeting Altamonte Springs broadly and open to nearby alternatives while they wait
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to purchase on a short timeline with options to compare
- Anyone trying to gauge price or amenities from this community alone right now
- Buyers who want to tour multiple active listings before deciding
The market around Academy Cove
Academy Cove is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32714, 216 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Altamonte Springs.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32714 (ALTAMONTE SPRINGS), 483 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $365K ($225/sq ft), down 2.2% year over year, with a median 37 days on market. Right now 70 active and 26 pending listings put supply at about 3.7 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32714 housing market and the Seminole County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Academy Cove specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Recent Developments in Academy Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Academy Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- July 2026Development
Orange County opens Enclave at Canopy Park with 104 affordable units
Orange County opened The Enclave at Canopy Park, a 104-unit affordable apartment community at 4440 Canopy Park Loop developed by Archway Partners. The county contributed 3 million dollars from its Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The community includes one and two bedroom homes plus a community center, fitness center, technology lab, and EV charging.
What it may mean for the marketAdds 104 income-restricted apartment homes to the local rental supply along with new community amenities and green-certified construction. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Academy Cove.
Source: ClickOrlando - July 2026Retail & Dining
Seminole Towne Center set for 700 million dollar redevelopment with Costco
Ardent Companies is redeveloping the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford in a project valued around 700 million dollars, described as the largest commercial redevelopment in Seminole County history. Plans include the largest Costco in Central Florida at over 156,000 square feet, about 300 apartments, and new retail. Demolition was scheduled for July 2026 with the Costco expected to open in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketConverts a long dormant mall site into a mixed use center anchored by a large format Costco, new retail, and about 300 apartments, reshaping a major Seminole County commercial node. The project is about 24 miles north of Academy Cove, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: WFTV - March 2026Development
Orlando approves the 380-acre Dowden Central Community Development District in Lake Nona
Orlando approved the Dowden Central Community Development District, a roughly 380-acre district in the Lake Nona area of southeast Orlando, in March 2026. The district provides the framework to build roads, drainage, utilities, and parks for future development phases.
What it may mean for the marketA new community development district lays the groundwork for large-scale growth in the Lake Nona area, a step that typically precedes new housing and commercial activity nearby. The site is about 10 miles southeast of Academy Cove.
Source: ClickOrlando
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in Northeast Florida.
The Academy Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Academy Cove today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Academy Cove.
No Listings, No Story Yet
With zero active listings, we cannot speak to what typically sells here, how homes are priced, or how quickly they move. Any of those claims would be invented, and we do not do that. What we can say is that Seminole County generally sees steady turnover in established communities, so an empty board is often temporary rather than a sign the neighborhood has gone quiet permanently.
The amenities field is also blank in current MLS data. That does not mean the community lacks features - it means no active listing has documented them recently. If you are considering Academy Cove, verifying amenities, HOA structure, and any recent sales directly (rather than relying on this snapshot) is the right move until new inventory appears.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Academy Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
When a community has no active listings, the value of a local agent shifts from analyzing a market to finding one. We track off-market activity, upcoming listings, and community-level detail that does not show up in a snapshot like this, so you are not just waiting for the MLS to update.
Academy Cove in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $18/month · median of 3 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $18 per month - the median AssociationFee across 3 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Academy Cove buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Academy Cove sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (14 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Common questions about Academy Cove
Where is Academy Cove?
Academy Cove is a community in ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Seminole County, Florida, ZIP 32714.
Are there homes for sale in Academy Cove right now?
No active listings inside Academy Cove at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Academy Cove have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Academy Cove in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Seminole County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Seminole County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
ACADEMY COVE Market Scorecard
ACADEMY COVE is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32714 ZIP is $302,810, about 9.8% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.