Alaqua
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL
All 208 homes for sale in Longwood, FL · median $469,900 · 72 homes for sale in 32779 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 75 closed sales in Alaqua Ph 3 in Longwood, FL since 2005, the most recent in July 2026. Recorded prices since 2024 ran from $776,250 to $3,280,000 (median $1,550,000), on homes of 3,110 to 9,492 sq ft. Across Longwood as a whole, 289 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $489,000, 26 median days on market, with 45 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $23,530 ($22,930 with the full homestead exemption).
Price in Alaqua Ph 3 is driven by size and condition, not by the calendar. With a median living area near 5,855 square feet, these are substantial custom homes, and the spread between an updated interior and one that still reflects its original build year is where most of the negotiation lives. The build range runs from 1986 to 2020, so two homes on the same street can present very differently depending on how they have been maintained and renovated.
This is a hold-heavy community — roughly 80% of homes carry a homestead exemption — which tends to keep resale inventory thin and turnover slow. For a seller, that scarcity works in your favor if the home shows well; for a buyer, patience and readiness to move on the right listing matter more than trying to time the market. Underwrite on condition, not on a headline number.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Alaqua Ph 3 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
Alaqua Ph 3 is a low-turnover enclave of large custom homes in Longwood, where the wide range in build years means condition and updates separate one property from the next far more than location does.
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 Alaqua is best for.
Best for
- Long-horizon buyers who want significant living space and intend to hold for years
- Buyers with the budget and appetite to renovate an original-shell custom home
- Owner-occupants who value a stable, low-turnover community over rapid resale
Probably not for
- Buyers focused on quick equity turnover or short holding periods
- Anyone wanting a smaller, lower-maintenance home with modest system costs
- Buyers who need a wide selection of active listings to choose from at any moment
The market around Alaqua
Alaqua is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32779, 162 homes are on the market and 31% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Longwood.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32779 (Longwood), 400 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $518K ($250/sq ft), up 3.1% year over year, with a median 25 days on market. Right now 25 active and 12 pending listings put supply at about 2.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32779 housing market and the Seminole County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Alaqua specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Alaqua buying strategy.
If we were buying in Alaqua 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.
Square footage over street address
With 133 homes and a median living area around 5,855 square feet, this is a community of genuinely large houses. That scale is the story: heating, cooling, roof, and systems on a home this size carry real cost, so due diligence on mechanicals and past maintenance is not optional. The median build year of 1994 tells you many of these homes are now at the age where major systems have been — or will need to be — addressed.
The 1986-to-2020 build window means you are shopping condition, not vintage. Some homes here have been renovated inside their original shell; others are newer construction. Because we do not price this market by neighborhood alone, walk each home on its own merits — the finish level, the updates, and the deferred maintenance will tell you more than the address.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Alaqua. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
Thin inventory and a wide condition spread make this a market where pricing and inspection judgment matter. We know how to read a large custom home for what it will actually cost to own, and we will tell you plainly when a listing's asking price does not match its condition — whether you are buying or selling.
Alaqua in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- 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 buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Alaqua sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (75 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 Alaqua
Where is Alaqua?
Alaqua is a community in Longwood, Seminole County, Florida, ZIP 32779.
Are there homes for sale in Alaqua right now?
No active listings inside Alaqua at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Alaqua have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Alaqua 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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