GROVE ESTATES
Homes for Sale in LONGWOOD, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Grove Estates Longwood is a small, tightly built pocket of 63 homes, nearly all constructed in a narrow four-year window from 1978 to 1981. That kind of construction consistency means buyers are comparing homes with similar bones, floor plans, and systems age rather than a mixed-era patchwork, which simplifies due diligence but also means most homes will be facing similar mechanical and roof-age questions around the same time.
With zero active listings as of this snapshot, there is currently nothing to buy here. That is not unusual for a community this size, but it means a buyer with real interest should have financing and a decision process ready before anything hits the market, and a seller weighing a listing here is stepping into a field with no direct current competition inside the neighborhood itself.
GROVE ESTATES right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 months of supply and 0% 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 August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🔴 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($340K) is down 22.3% from the prior 12 months ($437K). 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 August 2. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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Updated August 2, 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
GROVE ESTATES market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $340K ($202 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 19 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 22% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
GROVE ESTATES is a community of 63 homes in LONGWOOD, Seminole County, built between 1978 and 1981 (median 1979), with a median living area of about 1,824 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
A compact, established Longwood community of 63 homes built almost entirely between 1978 and 1981, with a median home size of 1,824 square feet and no community amenities identified from current MLS data.
The setting & the homes.
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Best for
- Buyers comfortable evaluating a home based on its individual condition and updates rather than shared community features
- Buyers targeting a mid-size, single-story-era home in the 1,800-plus square foot range within Longwood
- Long-term buyers who value a stable, largely owner-occupied setting over turnover-driven inventory
Probably not for
- Buyers who want a clubhouse, pool, or other maintained shared amenities as part of the purchase
- Buyers who need to choose from active inventory right now, given there are currently no listings in the community
- Buyers seeking a wide range of architectural styles or build years within one subdivision
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($340K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($437K) IS the -22.3% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 5 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
GROVE ESTATES Market Scorecard
GROVE ESTATES is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in GROVE ESTATES, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in GROVE ESTATES
Live MLS inventory for GROVE ESTATES. 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 and pending GROVE ESTATES listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
GROVE ESTATES on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Wekiva Elementary · Elementary
- Teague Middle · Middle
- Lake Brantley High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent GROVE ESTATES listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any GROVE ESTATES address.
Recent Developments in Grove Estates
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Grove Estates, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.
- 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 19 miles northeast of Grove Estates, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: WFTV - July 2026Civic
Orange County previews new Innovation Center on West Colonial Drive
Orange County previewed its new Innovation Center at 7149 West Colonial Drive, located within the county's Multicultural Center and Senior Center complex, with an official opening set for Fall 2026. The center will offer technology programs including 3D printing and makerspace prototyping through the Orange County Library System, plus career exploration and workforce training through CareerSource Central Florida.
What it may mean for the marketAdds a county operated civic and technology facility with library and workforce programming to the West Colonial corridor. The site is about 3 miles southeast of Grove Estates.
Source: Orange County Newsroom - October 2025Retail & Dining
New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026
A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.
What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 7 miles north of Grove Estates.
Source: GrowthSpotter
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 GROVE ESTATES buying strategy.
If we were buying in GROVE ESTATES 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 GROVE ESTATES.
A Single-Era Pocket in Longwood
The defining fact about Grove Estates Longwood is its build era: with a median year built of 1979 and a range spanning just 1978 to 1981, this is one of the more construction-consistent small communities in the Seminole County stock. That consistency cuts both ways for a buyer. It makes comparing homes more straightforward, since lot sizes, framing standards, and original systems tend to track closely across the neighborhood. It also means renovation timing and condition will vary far more than square footage or configuration, so buyers should expect the real differentiator between listings to be how much updating has already been done rather than floor plan or age.
A homestead share of 76.2% points to a base of long-term owner occupancy rather than a market dominated by short-term holds or investor turnover, which tends to support a steadier resale pattern over time. No community amenities are identified in current MLS listings, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision without a clubhouse, pool, or other shared HOA-run features driving the value proposition. The appeal here is the home and the location within Longwood, not shared infrastructure.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in GROVE ESTATES. 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 GROVE ESTATES 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 4 factors (6.0). Basis: Recent Direction -22.3% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 76% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.3% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
Why work with Momentum here
With zero active listings, tracking Grove Estates Longwood requires watching for new inventory the moment it surfaces rather than browsing what is already on the market. We monitor this pocket specifically so a serious buyer gets a call before a listing is buried in a broader Longwood search, and we help sellers understand how a single-era, no-amenity community like this should be positioned against nearby options that do carry shared facilities.
GROVE ESTATES 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 GROVE ESTATES 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 GROVE ESTATES sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (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.
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