Lake Ruth South
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL
All 208 homes for sale in Longwood, FL · median $469,900 · 59 homes for sale in 32750 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, the MLS records 16 closed sales in Lake Ruth South in Longwood, FL since 2005, the most recent in September 2025. 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 $7,420 ($6,820 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Ruth South is a small, tightly defined pocket of 40 homes in Longwood, and every house here dates to 1973. When the vintage is uniform and the footprints cluster around 1,500 square feet, price isn't set by which model or era you buy into — it's set almost entirely by condition and updates. An original-systems home and a thoughtfully renovated one on the same street can sit far apart on price, and the median tells you the middle, not the spread.
This is a low-turnover enclave — roughly 80% of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to owners who stay. That means limited inventory and a market where a well-prepped listing can stand out. For buyers, patience matters; for sellers, the scarcity works in your favor, but only if the home is presented against the updated comps rather than the tired ones.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Lake Ruth South 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
A compact single-era neighborhood in Seminole County where the homes are broadly comparable in age and size, so the real variable between one address and the next is how much work has been done.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 16 homes in Lake Ruth South that have changed hands since 2004, built between 1973 and 1973 (median 1973), with a median living area of about 1,445 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
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 Lake Ruth South is best for.
Best for
- Buyers targeting a mid-sized single-story-scale home who are comfortable pricing in renovation work
- Renovation-minded buyers who want to add value in a low-turnover, stable enclave
- Buyers who value a settled, established Longwood location over building new
Probably not for
- Buyers who require new or newer construction and modern systems out of the box
- Buyers needing significantly more than roughly 1,500 square feet of living space
- Buyers who want a broad, always-available selection of listings to compare
The market around Lake Ruth South
Lake Ruth South is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32750, 99 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of Longwood.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32750 (Longwood), 317 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $430K ($230/sq ft), down 3.1% year over year, with a median 32 days on market. Right now 32 active and 13 pending listings put supply at about 3.3 months — a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32750 housing market and the Seminole County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Lake Ruth South specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The Lake Ruth South buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Ruth South 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 Lake Ruth South.
One vintage, many conditions
With every home built in 1973 and living space centered near 1,500 square feet, Lake Ruth South removes a lot of the usual guesswork about layout and scale — but it puts a premium on inspection. Roofs, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical of this vintage are the line items that move value, and a buyer should budget attention (and possibly capital) toward whichever of those hasn't been touched.
The high homestead share signals a settled ownership pattern and modest churn. That's a double edge: it supports stability and keeps supply thin, but it also means you may wait for the right floor plan or renovation level to come available rather than choosing from a deep menu at any given moment.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Ruth South. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a neighborhood this uniform, the money is made or lost on condition, and that's exactly where we earn our keep — pricing a listing against the genuinely comparable updated homes rather than the whole averaged pool, and steering buyers toward the systems that will drive their real cost of ownership. With low turnover here, timing and preparation matter more than volume, and we help you plan for both.
Lake Ruth South 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.
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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 Lake Ruth South sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (16 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 Lake Ruth South
Where is Lake Ruth South?
Lake Ruth South is a community in Longwood, Seminole County, Florida, ZIP 32750.
Are there homes for sale in Lake Ruth South right now?
No active listings inside Lake Ruth South at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Lake Ruth South have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Lake Ruth South 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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Lake Ruth South Market Scorecard
Lake Ruth South is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.
Typical home value in the 32750 ZIP is $404,317, about 5.0% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
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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.