Orlando Neighborhood Guide- Longwood
See Homes for Sale in some of Longwood Better Neighborhoods
Longwood Neighborhoods- Longwood Subdivisions- Longwood Real Estate Alaqua - Alaqua Lakes - Markham Glen - Markham Meadows - Wingfield North - Wingfield Reserve - Springs Landing - Osprey Pointe - Sabal Point - Wekiva - Wekiva Cove - Terra Oaks - Bolling Farms - Longwood Club - Sweetwater Club - Sweetwater Oaks - Crystal Creek - Mandarin - Northridge - The Springs - Rolling Hills - Hidden Oak Estates - The Woodlands
*** Alaqua
Located off Markham Woods Road in Longwood. A beautiful and prestigious gated golf community with 24 hour manned security. Alaqua has 215 lots with a minimum size of 1 acre. Life in Alaqua is focused around the member owned country club and Gary Player designed golf course. Tip: Part of Alaqua was built over a filled swamp area, be sure the lot drains properly and have the septic tank and drain field inspected.
Prices range from $750,000 to $5,000,000
Year homes built:1987-present
Approximate Association Dues: $3,000/yr Alaqua Lakes
Located off Markham Woods Road at the end of Lake Mary Blvd. Excellent planning and preservation of natural elements make Alaqua Lakes one of the most sought after communities in the Orlando area. Families enjoy excellent schools and the amenities of the seven acre neighborhood park which has full time management staff and includes pavilion, heated pool, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts and multipurpose athletic fields. The Tom Fazio designed Legacy Club golf course is also an Audubon Society nature preserve. Tip: Beautifully integrated with nature and on city sewer make this community an attractive alternative to Alaqua.
Prices range from $700,000 to over $2,000,000.
Year homes built: 1998 – present
Approximate Association Dues: $2,200/yr.
Back to the top ^ Markham Glen
Located off Markham Woods Road between 434 and Lake Mary Blvd. With only 34 custom homes and each lot a minimum of one acre Markham Glen is a highly desirable neighborhood. Convenient to I-4, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs as well as Longwood. Tip: Excellent schools, convenient location, attractive well built and well maintained homes on large heavily wooded lots. They don’t stay on the market long.
Prices range from $450,000 to $650,000.
Year homes built: 1985 -1994
Approximate Association Dues: $500/yr.
Markham Meadows
Located off Markham Woods Road just north of E.E. Williamson Road. A small subdivision with 45 well designed homes situated on large one acre or more lots. Once an orange grove and golf course, planted trees and landscaping has matured into a rich natural setting. Convenient to I-4, Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs as well as Longwood. Tip: Excellent schools, great location, attractive well built homes in a quiet setting.
Prices range from $600,000 to $950,000.
Year homes built: 1989 -1998
Approximate Association Dues: $840/yr. Back to the top ^ Wingfield North
Located off Markham Woods Road between SR 434 and Lake Mary Blvd. A gated community, Wingfield North features 126 stately homes situated on large one acre or more heavily wooded lots. Convenient to Lake Mary, Heathrow, I-4 and Longwood.
Tip: Wingfield North is near the Wekiva River basin and all homes have septic tanks, so check low lying lots for good drainage and have the septic tanks and drain fields inspected. Beautiful homes, excellent schools and great location.
Prices range from $600,000 to $1,500,000.
Year homes built: 1984 -1994
Approximate Association Dues: $2,400/yr.
Wingfield Reserve
Located off Markham Woods Road between SR 434 and Lake Mary Blvd. Wingfield Reserve is similar to Wingfield North with 182 stately homes situated on large one acre or more heavily wooded lots. Convenient to Lake Mary, Heathrow, I-4 and Longwood.
Tip: Wingfield Reserve is also near the Wekiva River basin and all homes have septic tanks, so check low lying lots for good drainage and have the septic tanks and drain fields inspected. Beautiful homes, excellent schools and great location.
Prices range from $600,000 to $1,500,000.
Year homes built: 1983 -1991
Approximate Association Dues: $750/yr. Back to the top ^
Springs Landing
Located off Markham Woods Road north of SR 434. Large wooded subdivision with 249 homes on nicely landscaped lots. Estate section of neighborhood has 60 larger homes on acre or more lots. Community amenities include large pool, pavilion and tennis courts. Convenient to Lake Mary, I-4. Tip: Some homes look dated but overall very nice community where really good value can be found. Convenient location and good schools.
Prices range from $400,000 to $1,000,000.
Year homes built: 1983 -1992
Approximate Association Dues: $350-$730/yr.
Osprey Pointe
Located off Lake Emma Road between Lake Mary and Longwood. Small community of 55 homes built by Pulte Homes. Tip: Pleasant family oriented neighborhood, good schools and very convenient to Lake Mary, I-4 and Longwood.
Prices range from $300,000 to $500,000.
Year homes built: 1994 -1996
Approximate Association Dues: $430/yr.
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Sabal Point
Located off Wekiva Springs Road north of SR 434 in Longwood. One of Seminole County's most sought after communities. Heavily wooded lots and lush landscaping define this planned community with over 1,000 homes. Many homes offer golf course, water or conservation views. Residents enjoy several nature parks, walking and biking trails, baseball fields and basketball courts. Sabal Point Country Club offers a restaurant, clubhouse, swimming, tennis and golf. Tip: Very good schools, convenient location, amenities and well maintained homes in beautiful natural settings make this a very popular established neighborhood. There are also condominiums available in Sabal Point.
Prices range from $300,000 to $650,000.
Year homes built: 1977 -1989
Approximate Association Dues: $300-$550/yr.
Wekiva
Located off Wekiva Springs Road in Longwood, With over 20 miles of jogging trails, seven parks, lakes and playgrounds as well as ball fields, basketball, racquetball and tennis courts Wekiva offers its 2,500 residents outstanding amenities. Residents can also enjoy the well designed Wekiva Golf Club and championship golf course. Convenient to Maitland, Lake Mary, Apopka, Altamonte Springs and I-4. Tip: Great schools and location for the active family. Attractive older homes on heavily wooded lots in a well maintained neighborhood. One of the most sought after communities in the area.
Prices range from $200,000 to $500,000.
Year homes built: 1974 -1993
Approximate Association Dues: $230/yr. Back to the top ^
Wekiva Cove
Located off Sand Lake Road just west of Hunt Club Blvd in Longwood. 316 well maintained homes in this nicely wooded community. Amenities include 20 miles of biking and jogging trails along the perimeter of the lake, tennis courts, community pool, lakefront clubhouse, and children’s playground. Tip: Excellent schools and outdoor amenities in natural settings. Lots are small in some areas but this is a stable and established community with strong Homeowners Association.
Prices range from $250,000 to $500,000.
Year homes built: 1984 -1993
Approximate Association Dues: $675/yr.
Terra Oaks
Located off Sand Lake Road in Longwood. Exclusive gated community with only 45 homes. Convenient to Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Lake Mary and I-4. Tip: Great schools and location. Beautiful custom homes.
Prices range from $450,000 to over $1,000,000.
Year homes built: 2000 -2005
Approximate Association Dues: $700-$1100/yr. Back to the top ^
Bolling Farms
Located east of I-4 off EE Williamson Rd and North on Myrtle Lake Hills Rd. between Longwood and Lake Mary Heathrow. Small subdivision of 65 homes on large heavily wooded lots. Convenient to Lake Mary, Longwood, Altamonte Springs and I-4. Tip: Great schools and location. Very private, out of the way neighborhood, attractive homes, beautiful jewel like setting.
Prices range from $400,000 to $800,000.
Year homes built: 1992 -1998
Approximate Association Dues: $750/yr.
Longwood Club
Located off Range Line Road in Longwood. Exclusive gated 78 home community. Convenient to Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Lake Mary, I-4 and SR 434 shopping. Tip: Good schools and location. Nice newer homes in quiet neighborhood.
Prices range from $300,000 to $650,000.
Year homes built: 1997 -2001
Approximate Association Dues: $220/yr.
Back to the top ^ Sweetwater Club
Located in Longwood off Wekiva Springs Road just east of the Orange County line. 189 beautiful homes and large heavily wooded lots of an acre or more characterize this gated, prestigious community. Neighborhood activities include tennis courts and deeded access to 350 acre Lake Brantley for boating, skiing and wakeboarding. Very convenient to Lake Mary, Maitland, I-4 and Longwood. Tip: Really nice homes with variety of architectural styles on beautiful rolling hills. Great schools and access to one of areas most beautiful ski lakes. Ideal for water sports minded active families who can afford it. Some of the older homes may need updating and could be a really good value.
Prices range from $550,000 to $5,000,000.
Year homes built: 1974 -2000
Approximate Association Dues: $2,550/yr.
Sweetwater Oaks
Located on both sides of Wekiva Springs Road in Longwood. One of the early well planned communities in Central Florida with over 2,500 homes. Winding tree lined streets, large lots, abundance of natural hardwood trees, natural vegetation and rolling terrain. Excellent recreation facilities include a number of soccer fields, basketball courts and tennis courts and community center. Sweetwater Oaks features five small parks, a nature park on the Wekiva River along with a boat ramp, and lakefront park and picnic area on pristine 350 Acre Lake Brantley, one of the best ski lakes in the area. The private Sweetwater Country Club and championship golf course is also available to residents at reasonable rates. Convenient to Maitland, Altamonte Springs, Lake Mary and I-4. Tip: One of the most sought after established communities in Central Florida. Schools, location and amenities are excellent. Attractive homes in beautiful natural settings.
Prices range from $350,000 to $800,000
Year homes built: 1968 -1990
Approximate Association Dues: $350/yr. Back to the top ^
Crystal Creek
Located off S.R. 427 in Longwood, just west of Country Club Rd. Relaxed 265 home subdivision with nice neighborhood park and play area. Convenient to SR 434 and US17-92, Lake Mary, Maitland and Altamonte Springs. Tip; Good schools, good location and well maintained homes.
Prices range from $250,000 to $400,000
Year homes built: 1988 -1997
Approximate Association Dues: $325/yr.
http://mycrystalcreek.net/index.php Mandarin
Located off Markham Woods Road north of E.E. Williamson Road in Longwood. Older subdivision with 283 homes on large lots, some over an acre. Convenient to Maitland, Altamonte Springs and I-4. Tip: Great schools and location.
Prices range from $250,000 to $450,000
Year homes built: 1977 -1989
Approximate Association Dues: None
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Northridge
Located off Myrtle Lake Hills Road north of E.E. Williamson Road in Longwood. 148 home subdivision with large wooded lots. Convenient to Altamonte Springs, Maitland, Lake Mary and major traffic arteries. Tip: Great schools and location. Elementary school access from neighborhood. Nice homes in established neighborhood.
Prices range from $300,000 to $500,000
Year homes built: 1985 -1990
Approximate Association Dues: $270/yr.
The Springs
Located off SR 434 in Longwood. Gated 400 acre planned community of over 1100 homes developed around beautiful natural spring. Residents enjoy tennis courts, basketball courts, riding stables, swimming pools, playgrounds, walking trails and 100 acres of naturally preserved waterways and wildlife habitat along the Wekiva River. Tip: Single family homes, condominiums and townhomes are available in this popular established Longwood neighborhood. Beautiful natural features. Good schools and convenient location.
Prices range from $150,000 condos to $1,000,000 homes
Year homes built: 1973 -1990
Approximate Association Dues: $1200/yr. Back to the top ^
Rolling Hills
Located south of SR 434 and east of I-4 in Longwood. Well established 810 home community. Large wooded lots. Convenient to Maitland, Altamonte Springs, I-4. Residents enjoy activities and golf at the semi private Rolling Hills Golf Club. Tip: Good schools and access to major shopping areas. Most homes are well maintained and many updated. Wide range of size and price. Nice older neighborhood.
Prices range from $150,000 to $650,000
Year homes built: 1959 -1981
Approximate Association Dues: None
Hidden Oak Estates
Located off Longwood Hills Road in Longwood. Heavily wooded subdivision with 104 homes. Residents enjoy dock and lake access to West Lake. Convenient to Lake Mary, Altamonte, Maitland and I-4. Tip: Great schools and quiet but convenient location. Nice homes in attractive natural setting. Good value.
Prices range from $250,000 to $350,000
Year homes built: 1985 -1989
Approximate Association Dues: $430/yr.
http://www.hiddenoakestates.com/index.html The Woodlands
Located off SR 434 in Longwood. An established community of 552 homes located only one mile from I-4. This stable, well-maintained community has large nicely wooded lots, a neighborhood park and playground. Convenient to Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs and Maitland. Tip: Some homes may look a little dated but excellent nearby schools, convenient location and affordable pricing continue to make this an attractive neighborhood for families.
Prices range from $250,000 to $400,000
Year homes built: 1971 -1984
Approximate Association Dues: None
Back to the top ^ Longwood Neighborhood Guide includes the following subdivisions and neighborhoods: Alaqua, Alaqua Lakes, Markham Glen, Markham Meadows, Wingfield North, Wingfield Reserve, Springs Landing , Osprey Pointe , Sabal Point, Wekiva, Wekiva Cove, Terra Oaks, Bolling Farms, Longwood Club, Sweetwater Club , Crystal Creek, Mandarin, Northridge , The Springs , Rolling Hills,
Hidden Oak Estates, and The Woodlands. |