Sweetwater Springs
Homes for Sale in Longwood, FL
All 220 homes for sale in LONGWOOD, FL · median $457,500 · 113 homes for sale in 32779 · Seminole County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $800,000, $290 per square foot, a median 4 days on market, sellers accepting 100% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1987 - 1992; 4 of 4 report an HOA (median $204/mo); none of the 4 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 28 ft). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $12,140 ($11,550 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | LONGWOOD, Seminole County, FL · ZIP 32779 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 78 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1987–2018 (median 1989.0) |
| Typical living area | 2,732 sq ft (median) |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Association Recreation - Owned, Basketball Court, Gated, Park, Playground, Recreation Facilities |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $800,000 median across 3 closed sales · $290 per sq ft |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 4 median |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 0 pending |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 87% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sweetwater Springs key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sweetwater-springs-longwood, data as of September 20, 2026.
Sweetwater Springs prices on scarcity as much as square footage. With zero active listings against 75 total homes, there is nothing sitting for a buyer to compare against right now, and the median $745,000 reflects what closed, not what is currently for sale. A median of just 4 days on market before contract tells you homes here are not lingering long enough to build negotiating leverage.
For sellers, that combination of no competing inventory and a tight closings window is about as favorable a setup as this community sees. For buyers, it means moving with financing and paperwork ready before a home appears, because the wait-and-compare approach does not work when the shelf is empty.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside Sweetwater Springs 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
Sweetwater Springs market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $800K ($290 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 4 days on market for closed sales.
In ZIP 32779 (LONGWOOD), 398 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $518K ($250/sq ft), up 2.9% year over year, with a median 26 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.
County records show 7 qualified sales in Sweetwater Springs across 2024 - 2025 (3 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $677,500 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Sweetwater Springs is a community of 78 homes in Longwood, Seminole County, built between 1987 and 2018 (median 1989.0), with a median living area of about 2,732 square feet. 87% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Sweetwater Springs is a gated, deed-restricted community of 75 homes built between 1987 and 2003, with a median year built of 1989 and a median living area of 2,730 square feet - larger, established homes rather than newer construction.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Sweetwater Springs. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Sweetwater Springs; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Sweetwater Springs is best for.
Best for
- Buyers seeking an established, gated community with larger square footage and are comfortable moving quickly once a home appears
- Buyers who want amenity access - tennis, pickleball, clubhouse, recreation facilities - bundled into a deed-restricted setting
- Buyers planning a longer hold, given the community's low-turnover profile
Probably not for
- Buyers who need to compare multiple active listings before deciding
- Buyers who want newer construction rather than homes built between 1987 and 2003
- Buyers uncomfortable with deed restrictions or fence restrictions on exterior changes
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($800K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 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 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Seminole County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Seminole County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
32% of homes for sale in ZIP 32779 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-09-20).
Sweetwater Springs Market Scorecard
Sweetwater Springs is currently a balanced market..
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Sweetwater Springs, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sweetwater Springs 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 Springs
- Gated · reported on 4 of 4 listings
- Park · reported on 4 of 4 listings
- Playground · reported on 4 of 4 listings
- Basketball Court · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Clubhouse · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Pickleball Court(s) · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Tennis Court(s) · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Special Community Restrictions · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 3 of 4 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.
Recent Developments in Sweetwater Springs
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Sweetwater Springs, 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 Springs, 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 southwest of Sweetwater Springs.
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 Springs buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sweetwater Springs 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 Sweetwater Springs.
A small, gated pocket with no room to browse
This is a small community by design - 75 homes total, gated, with amenities that run toward clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, a park, playground, and owned recreation facilities rather than a bare-bones HOA. Deed restrictions and fence restrictions are part of the package, which typically means a more uniform look to the streetscape but also less flexibility for exterior changes.
The homestead share of 88% signals that most owners here have filed for homestead exemption, consistent with longer-term ownership rather than a rotating rental base. Combined with a median year built of 1989, this reads as a settled community where turnover is infrequent - which is exactly why active listings can sit at zero for stretches.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sweetwater Springs. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community with no active listings and a four-day median time to contract does not reward casual searching. We track off-market activity, pending status changes, and pricing context on this specific pocket of Longwood so you are not starting your search the day a sign goes in the yard.
Sweetwater Springs in 15 seconds.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $204/month (about $2,448/yr) · median of 88 MLS listings, most billed twice a year
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $204 per month ($2,448 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 88 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed twice a year. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
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 Springs buy.
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Recently off market in Sweetwater Springs
Homes in Sweetwater Springs that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 1 on record.
- 910 Bearded Oaks Terrace · off market
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32779)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (30 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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