Alaqua Ph 1
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL

Community in Longwood · Seminole County
115 homesBuilt 1986–2017
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Live · Alaqua Ph 1 Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
2
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 2 a year
Ownership and context
80%
Owner-occupied · Alaqua Ph 1
93 of 116 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
20%
Non-owner-occupied · Alaqua Ph 1
incl. 13% trust or LLC-held · 0% out-of-state
80%
Cash buyers · Alaqua Ph 1
4 of 5 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
115
Homes in the community
plus 1 vacant residential lots · 116 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 15 years of records
Est. 1986
Community established
homes built 1986-2017, median 1990 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2025
peaked at 9 in 2019
1.7%/yr
Turnover rate
about 2 of 115 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Alaqua Ph 1 is a large-home enclave in Longwood, and the numbers tell you what drives value here: scale and condition, not location alone. With a median living area north of 5,300 square feet across 115 homes, this is a market where price is set by lot, finish level, and how thoroughly a property has been updated since it was built. The homes span construction from 1986 to 2017, so two properties of similar size can price very differently depending on age and how much work has been done inside.

Closings are thin here by design — this is a limited-inventory community, not a subdivision that turns over quickly. That means both sides should price and negotiate off the specific home, not a neighborhood average. Sellers of well-maintained, updated homes have leverage; buyers should expect to underwrite condition carefully and not assume the median tells them what any single house is worth.

Best for

  • Buyers with a budget for a large, established home who plan to hold long term
  • Buyers willing to take on a renovation or update older systems and interiors
  • Buyers who value a low-density, low-turnover setting over rapid resale liquidity

Probably not for

  • Buyers who need a fast, easy resale in an actively churning market
  • Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance or newer-construction home
  • Buyers who want to price purely off a neighborhood average rather than the specific house

The market around Alaqua Ph 1

Alaqua Ph 1 is a small community — 75 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Seminole County, 1,538 homes are active and 629 pending (29% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Alaqua Ph 1 specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Alaqua Ph 1 today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Ph 1.

Best Buy
Buyers wanting a large home on a low-turnover street in Seminole County.
Biggest Risk
Condition and age vary widely, so two similar-sized homes can price very differently.
Sweet Spot
An updated large home where finish level justifies the ask.
Avoid If
You want a quick, liquid market with frequent, easy-to-comp sales.

An established large-home market

The build range runs from 1986 to 2017, with a median year built of 1990. In practice that means most of the housing stock has some age to it, and the spread between an original-condition home and a renovated one can be significant. Square footage this large also carries real ownership cost — roofs, systems, and interiors scale with the house — so a buyer's inspection and a seller's pre-list prep matter more here than in a market of smaller, newer homes.

Roughly 80 percent of homes here carry a homestead exemption, which points to a community held largely by long-term owners rather than short-term or rental turnover. That tends to keep listing volume low and makes each available home consequential. When something well-kept comes to market, it does not have much direct competition inside the community.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alaqua Ph 1. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a thin, condition-driven market like this, an average price tells you almost nothing about a specific home. We price and evaluate off the actual property — size, age, finish level, and how it stacks up against the handful of comparable homes that trade here — so buyers do not overpay and sellers do not leave money on the table.

Alaqua Ph 1 in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers wanting a large home on a low-turnover street in Seminole County.
Biggest advantageLimited inventory means well-kept listings face little in-community competition.
Biggest riskCondition and age vary widely, so two similar-sized homes can price very differently.
Sweet spotAn updated large home where finish level justifies the ask.
Avoid ifYou want a quick, liquid market with frequent, easy-to-comp sales.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Alaqua Ph 1 sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Alaqua Ph 1?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 115 homes plus 1 vacant residential lots in Alaqua Ph 1 (public records).
What share of Alaqua Ph 1 is owner-occupied?
80% of Alaqua Ph 1 parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Alaqua Ph 1 built?
Homes in Alaqua Ph 1 were built between 1986 and 2017, with a median year built of 1990 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Alaqua Ph 1?
Cash buyers took 80% of Alaqua Ph 1 sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (4 of 5 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Alaqua Ph 1?
The best agent for Alaqua Ph 1 is one who actively works Longwood and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Alaqua Ph 1.
How do I find a top Longwood real estate agent who knows Alaqua Ph 1?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Alaqua Ph 1 and the wider Longwood area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for Alaqua Ph 1?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Alaqua Ph 1 purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers with a budget for a large, established home who plan to hold long termExcellent fit
Buyers willing to take on a renovation or update older systems and interiorsExcellent fit
Buyers who value a low-density, low-turnover setting over rapid resale liquidityExcellent fit
Buyers who need a fast, easy resale in an actively churning marketProbably not
Buyers seeking a smaller, lower-maintenance or newer-construction homeProbably not
Buyers who want to price purely off a neighborhood average rather than the specific houseProbably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32779))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2011 (20 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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