Alaqua Lakes Ph 2
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 is a large-home enclave in Longwood, with a median living area near 3,900 square feet and a median price around $1,185,000. Price here is driven less by any single lot and more by scale, build quality, and condition — the homes date from 1998 to 2015, so what you pay reflects how well a given house has been maintained and updated rather than a uniform new-construction premium.
The market posture is moderate, not frantic. A median 27 days on market and a heat score of 55 point to a market that moves at a measured pace, with room to negotiate on the right property. Year-over-year the median is up 7.7%, so sellers have momentum, but buyers still have time to underwrite condition carefully instead of waving contingencies.
Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($1.19M) is up 7.7% from the prior 12 months ($1.10M). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13. Confidence: Low (3 and 3 sales in the two windows).
What's unique here: the median sale price is about 3x the typical Seminole County sale ($1.19M vs $410K, trailing 12 months, Stellar MLS records).
Jump to: Price history & scorecard · Homes for sale · Schools · FAQ
Updated July 13, 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 Ph 2 market snapshot (as of July 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.19M ($340 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 8% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 is a community of 118 homes in Longwood, Seminole County, built between 1998 and 2015 (median 1999), with a median living area of about 3,895 square feet. 86% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
This is a settled, low-turnover community of 118 homes where roughly 86% are homesteaded — most owners live here, so inventory tends to be tight and listings are more considered than opportunistic.
Who Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 is best for.
Best for
- Buyers with a budget near or above the seven-figure median looking for substantial living space
- Long-hold owners who value a settled, low-turnover community over quick resale churn
- Buyers willing to scrutinize systems and finishes to find value in an aging-but-updated home
Probably not for
- Buyers needing a compact or low-maintenance home
- Buyers who want a large menu of active listings to choose from immediately
- Buyers expecting new-construction uniformity in finishes and systems
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending July 13 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.19M) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($1.10M) IS the +7.7% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period %s through %s. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 buying strategy.
If we were buying in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 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 Ph 2.
What the square footage is telling you
At a median of about $340 per square foot on nearly 3,900 square feet, the value proposition here is space and substance, not entry-level footprint. Because the housing stock spans roughly two decades, expect a wide spread in finish level between homes — the median price is a starting reference point, and condition is what separates one listing from another. Two homes of similar size can price very differently depending on kitchen, roof, systems, and how recently they have been touched.
The high homestead share and modest turnover mean supply is limited and often owner-maintained rather than flipped. For a buyer, that usually translates to well-kept homes but fewer choices at any given moment; for a seller, it means comparable sales are thinner and pricing to your specific condition matters more than leaning on a neighborhood average.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2. 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 Ph 2 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 (7.9). Basis: Recent Direction +7.7% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 86% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 96.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community this size and this tightly held, the work is in reading condition against price — pinpointing where a given home sits relative to the median, and what its age-related systems will cost you. We track the closings that actually happen here rather than guessing, and we will tell you plainly when a listing is priced to its finishes and when it is priced to the neighborhood name.
Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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 Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 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 Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
What is your Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 home worth?
Get a no-obligation home value based on real comparable sales in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2, not an automated guess. Tell us about your home and we will personally prepare your numbers and a pricing strategy. No obligation, no spam.
See homes for sale in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 on the map →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
How long do homes in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 take to sell?
How many homes are in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
What share of Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 is owner-occupied?
When were the homes in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 built?
Do cash buyers compete in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
Who is the best real estate agent for Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
How do I find a top Longwood real estate agent who knows Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
Should you buy in Alaqua Lakes Ph 2?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending July 13, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32779)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2012 (26 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.
Own a home here?
You just read the data. Now see what your home is worth.
The numbers on this page move markets in the aggregate. The number that matters to you is what a buyer pays for your address. Momentum sells for 1.25% above the Stellar MLS member average and 8 days faster, and we’ll price yours against live your area comps.
Looking to buy here? Search homes for sale →
What’s your home worth in your area?
A real valuation with real comps from a local listing agent, not an instant algorithm. Response within one business day.
See how Alaqua Lakes Ph 2 fits the bigger picture — live prices, inventory, and Momentum Scores:
More Longwood & Seminole County & North Orlando guides
Compare before you commit - every guide covers pricing, HOA/CDD, insurance posture, and fit. Browse all of Seminole County & North Orlando or the full Neighborhood Finder.