Alaqua Lakes
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL
All 224 homes for sale in Longwood, FL · median $469,950 · 120 homes for sale in 32779 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of November 2026, Alaqua Lakes in Longwood, FL has 5 homes for sale and 2 pending, asking from $1,199,000 to $4,499,000 (median $2,299,000). Over the 12 months ending 2026-11-13, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,557,000, $387 per square foot, a median 1 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1998 - 2005; 19 of 19 report an HOA (median $353/mo); none of the 19 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 32 ft). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $23,640 ($23,040 with the full homestead exemption).
Last 30 days in Alaqua Lakes: 1 new listing (median asking $1,445,000), 2 under contract right now. As of November 12, 2026, Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Alaqua Lakes
Live MLS inventory for Alaqua Lakes. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active · 155 daysTop listing
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Under Contract · 3 days
Under Contract · 35 daysActive and pending Alaqua Lakes listings as of 2026-11-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Alaqua Lakes right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.2 months of supply and 29% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of November 13, 2026. Confidence: Medium (7 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 4x the typical Seminole County sale ($1.56M vs $412K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).
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· Updated November 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Alaqua Lakes market snapshot (as of November 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.56M ($387 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 1 days on market for closed sales, and 3.2 months of supply, a balanced market.
In ZIP 32779 (Longwood), 180 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $510K ($237/sq ft), up 1.5% year over year, with a median 23 days on market. See the live ZIP 32779 housing market and the Seminole County market.
County records show 30 qualified sales in Alaqua Lakes across 2024 - 2025 (9 in 2024, 21 in 2025), median $1.24M - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Flood zones in Alaqua Lakes: of 16 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 100% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X). Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov.
Alaqua Lakes is a community of 230 homes in Longwood, Seminole County, built between 1958 and 2015 (median 2001), with a median living area of about 3,866 square feet. 85% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Life at Alaqua Lakes
- Pool · reported on 16 of 16 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 15 of 16 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 15 of 16 listings
- Playground · reported on 14 of 16 listings
- Golf · reported on 13 of 16 listings
- Gated · reported on 12 of 16 listings
- Gated Community - Guard · reported on 11 of 16 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 11 of 16 listings
- Park · reported on 9 of 16 listings
- Security · reported on 8 of 16 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 7 of 16 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 5 of 16 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Heathrow Elementary · Elementary
- Markham Woods Middle · Middle
- Lake Mary High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Alaqua Lakes listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Recent Developments in Alaqua Lakes
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Alaqua Lakes, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Costco and about 300 apartments planned for Seminole Towne Center site in Sanford
Ardent Companies plans to redevelop the Seminole Towne Center mall property along I-4 with a Costco as anchor, possibly opening by the end of 2027. About 300 multifamily units are planned across the street, and some existing stores such as Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods could stay. Demolition details are still being finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA warehouse-club anchor plus new apartments would add retail access and rental inventory along the I-4 corridor in Sanford, with construction and retail jobs expected through 2027. The site is about 5 miles northeast of Alaqua Lakes.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans Altamonte Springs restaurant
Plan-review records show Kura Sushi USA preparing a restaurant at 175 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1000. The concept pairs a revolving sushi conveyor with technology-supported ordering. No opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit-down dining option would add to the restaurant mix along the Altamonte Drive corridor. The project is about 6 miles south of Alaqua Lakes, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: What Now Orlando - August 2026Development
Seminole County approves land use change and rezoning for 144,000 sq ft Sanford Commerce Center
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance changing the future land use and zoning for the roughly 17.23-acre Sanford Commerce Center along Orange Boulevard. The project plans 144,000 square feet of flex space. Conditions include operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., enhanced buffering and dumpster and large-vehicle parking requirements.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add flex industrial and small-business space in the Sanford area, with operating limits meant to manage nearby impacts. The project is about 7 miles northeast of Alaqua Lakes, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: Citizen Portal - 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 6 miles northeast of Alaqua Lakes, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: WFTV
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 Alaqua Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Alaqua Lakes 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 Alaqua Lakes.
A closer look at the Alaqua Lakes market
At a median of $387 per square foot, Alaqua Lakes prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 3.2 months of supply, a balanced market. Homes that do trade take a median 1 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 230 homes built between 1958 and 2015, and 85% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alaqua Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Alaqua Lakes buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 3 factors (8.4). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 3.2 months of supply; Owner Commitment 85% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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Recently off market in Alaqua Lakes
Homes in Alaqua Lakes that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 5 on record.
- 3226 Regal Crest Drive · off market
- 3274 Oakmont Terrace · off market
- 3358 Horseshoe Bend Court · off market
- 3450 Foxmeadow Court · off market
- 4013 Bermuda Grove Place · off market
| Location | Longwood, Seminole County, FL · ZIP 32779 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 230 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1958–2015 (median 2001) |
| Typical living area | 3,866 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Deed Restrictions, Golf, Gated |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $1,557,000 median across 6 closed sales · $387 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 1 median |
| For sale right now | 5 active, 2 pending · median asking $2,299,000 · 3.2 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 85% |
Data as of November 13, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2023 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Alaqua Lakes key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/alaqua-lakes-longwood, data as of November 13, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Alaqua Lakes, Longwood
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Alaqua Lakes Right Now (7)
All 7 active and pending Alaqua Lakes listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 3375 Regal Crest Drive · $1,445,000 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Nov 7, 2026 · listed by Premier Sothebys Int'L Realty
- 2133 Alaqua Lakes Boulevard · $1,849,000 · 4 bd / 4 ba · pending · listed Oct 1, 2026 · listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
- 3387 Regal Crest Drive · $1,199,000 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 20, 2026 · listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
- 3413 Fernlake Place · $1,845,000 · 5 bd / 5 ba · pending · listed Sep 12, 2026 · listed by Era Grizzard Real Estate
- 3355 Lakeview Oaks Drive · $2,299,000 · 5 bd / 6 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Premier Sothebys Int'L Realty
- 3540 Legacy Hills Court · $4,499,000 · 7 bd / 8.5 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Coldwell Banker Realty
- 3545 Legacy Hills Court · $4,125,000 · 7 bd / 8 ba · listed Aug 15, 2026 · listed by Charles Rutenberg Realty Orlando
Recently sold in Alaqua Lakes Longwood
- 3226 Regal Crest Drive · sold $1,175,000
- 4013 Bermuda Grove Place · sold $2,132,000
- 3274 Oakmont Terrace · sold $995,000
- 3358 Horseshoe Bend Court · sold $1,415,000
Closed sales from the MLS; each page shows the sold price, taxes and value history.
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Regal Crest Drive (32 homes on record)
- Oakmont Terrace (29 homes on record)
- Alaqua Lakes Boulevard (22 homes on record)
- Fernlake Place (18 homes on record)
- Regal Crest Drive (17 homes on record)
- Bermuda Grove Place (16 homes on record)
- Fernlake Place (10 homes on record)
- Bermuda Grove Place (9 homes on record)
- Oakmont Terrace (7 homes on record)
- Alaqua Lakes Boulevard (7 homes on record)
- Alaqua Lakes Boulevard (6 homes on record)
- Alaqua Lakes Boulevard (1 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Alaqua Lakes
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $353/month across 17 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-14). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Seminole County is $1,572/yr (1,203 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. Flood: of 16 listing addresses checked against the FEMA flood map, 100% sit outside the high-risk zone. Statewide, a Zone X flood policy runs about $500-$700/yr and a high-risk zone $1,200-$2,500/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not quotes). |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2000 across 17 listings. An original roof here would be about 26 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32779 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-14).
ALAQUA LAKES Market Scorecard
ALAQUA LAKES is currently a seller's market. About 3.2 months of supply, a median asking price of $2,299,000, and homes go under contract in about 79 days.
Typical home value in the 32779 ZIP is $539,789, about 6.9% 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 13, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32779)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-11-13 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2023 (7 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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