SWEETWATER OAKS
Homes for Sale in LONGWOOD, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Market Heat
SWEETWATER OAKS right now
🔴 Seller-leaning market. 2.3 months of supply and 32% of the inventory already under contract give sellers the pressure advantage.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: Very High (19 active and pending listings, 58 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($652K) is up 13.5% from the prior 12 months ($575K) and up 203% since 2012.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2. Confidence: Very High (58 and 53 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
SWEETWATER OAKS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $652K ($265 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 11 days on market for closed sales, and 2.3 months of supply, a seller-leaning market. The trailing-12-month median is up 14% from the prior 12 months and up 203% since 2012, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (58 closings in the current window).
SWEETWATER OAKS is a community of 14 homes in LONGWOOD, Seminole County, built between 1983 and 1988 (median 1985), with a median living area of about 2,417 square feet. 93% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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SWEETWATER OAKSPrice 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 ($652K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($575K) IS the +13.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 3 to 73 sales each (58 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
SWEETWATER OAKS Market Scorecard
SWEETWATER OAKS is currently a strong seller's market. About 2.1 months of supply, a median asking price of $729,000, and homes go under contract in about 91 days.
Go deeper: county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
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 SWEETWATER OAKS, 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 SWEETWATER OAKS
Live MLS inventory for SWEETWATER OAKS. 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 · 234 daysTop listing
Active · 6 days
Active · 4 days
Active · 4 days
Active · 239 days
Active · 142 days
Active · 1 days
Active · 150 days
Pending · 121 days
Pending · 24 days
Pending · 451 days
Pending · 41 days
Pending · 4 days
Pending · 26 daysActive and pending SWEETWATER OAKS listings as of 2026-08-23, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
SWEETWATER OAKS 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.
Life at SWEETWATER OAKS
- Playground · reported on 23 of 29 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 22 of 29 listings
- Park · reported on 20 of 29 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 14 of 29 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 13 of 29 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 11 of 29 listings
- Pickleball Court(s) · reported on 9 of 29 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 6 of 29 listings
- Maintenance · reported on 4 of 29 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 4 of 29 listings
- Trail(s) · reported on 3 of 29 listings
- Golf Carts OK · reported on 3 of 29 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Sabal Point Elementary · Elementary
- Rock Lake Middle · Middle
- Lake Brantley High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent SWEETWATER OAKS 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 SWEETWATER OAKS address.
Recent Developments in Sweetwater Oaks
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sweetwater Oaks, 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 10 miles northeast of Sweetwater Oaks, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: WFTV - 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 5 miles west of Sweetwater Oaks.
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 SWEETWATER OAKS buying strategy.
If we were buying in SWEETWATER OAKS 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.
Come strong and clean. Homes here move, so lead with your best terms and financing ready rather than a low anchor.
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 SWEETWATER OAKS.
A closer look at the SWEETWATER OAKS market
At a median of $265 per square foot, SWEETWATER OAKS prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 2.3 months of supply, a seller-leaning market and the trailing-12-month median up 14% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 11 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 14 homes built between 1983 and 1988, and 93% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SWEETWATER OAKS. 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 SWEETWATER OAKS 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 5 factors (9.3). Basis: Long-Term Appreciation +203% since 2012; Recent Direction +13.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 2.3 months of supply; Owner Commitment 93% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 100.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
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 SWEETWATER OAKS 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 SWEETWATER OAKS sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in SWEETWATER OAKS, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 2004 (755 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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