Longwood
If you are one of the many parents trying to pry your kids (or spouse) off the video games and into recreational activities outdoors, look no further.
Primarily a residential area, Longwood, FL, is 15 miles North of Orlando and less than an hour from the Atlantic Coast, with at least 10 golf courses within 15 miles of the City. Natural lands and trails offer perfect environments for hiking, biking, camping, fishing, jogging, rollerblading, and more. Exhibit A: the scenic Wekiva Marina, an amazing harbor on the Wekiva River that offers canoe and kayak rentals, pontoon excursions, sightseeing cruises, and fine dining options. Exhibit B: Big Tree Park home to The Senator the largest and oldest baldcypress tree in the US, estimated at over 3500 years old.
Longwood has a steady track record of A+ schools like Rock Lake Middle School, Sabal Point Elementary School, Wekiva Elementary School, and Woodlands Elementary School. Longwood also is home to a historic district famous for architectural treasures and adorable boutiques.
An abundance of affordable town homes and condos exist in this city, as well as lovely well-sized homes, some of which sit on lakes, trails or golf courses.
24 Neighborhoods In This Community
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Alaqua
A beautiful and prestigious gated golf community with 24 hour manned security. At the heart of the community is the legendary Gary Player designed golf course, the course is both enjoyable as well as challenging.
Price Range $400,000-$2,500,000+ Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Alaqua Lakes
Behind the manned gates lies a community full of prestige and luxury. The design of the community excels at preserving green space around each home site and the natural beauty.
Price Range $500,000-$2,500,000+ Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Bolling Farms
Located behind the established neighborhood of Northridge, Bolling Farms is a small subdivision of 65 attractive newly built homes.
Price Range $350,000-$650,000+ Type Single Family Gated No -
Crystal Creek
A relaxed atmosphere of 265 homes with park like settings where area residents and peacocks are found taking in the beauty of this community.
Price Range $150,000-$250,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Price Range $130,000-$200,000 Type Town Home Gated Yes -
Price Range $175,000-$250,000 Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Price Range $300,000- $500,000 Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Mandarin
An older neighborhood, one of the originals in the area. All homes sit on a minimum of 1 acre lot.
Price Range $225,000-$400,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Markham Glen
Located off the Markham Woods corridor is an attractive established neighborhood known as Markham Glen with well built homes situated on large wooded lots.
Price Range $300,000-$650,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Markham Meadows
A small quiet subdivision of estate size lots, all homes site on a minimum of one acre lots.
Price Range $600,000-$950,000. Type Single Family Gated No -
Northridge
Established community with sprawling oaks, rolling hills and large well manicured lots.
Price Range $275,000-$400,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Osprey Pointe
Looking for a neighborhood with Lake Mary Schools, modest prices and a great area?
Price Range $250,000 to $375,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Rolling Hills
Located south of SR 434 and east of I-4 in Longwood. Well established 810 home community.
Price Range $150,000-$650,000 Type Single Family, Condo Gated No -
Sabal Point
One of Longwood’s most sought after communities for it’s natural beauty. Heavily wooded lots and lush landscaping define this planned community with over 1,000 homes.
Price Range $50,000-$600,000 Type Single Family, Condo Gated No -
Springs Landing
This community is divided into two sections The Estates & Spring Landings.
Price Range $275,000-$850,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Sweetwater Club
If you are looking for rolling hills and unique architecture then look no further then Sweetwater Club. This gated community has access to one of the area’s most beautiful ski lakes, Lake Brantley.
Price Range $350,000-$3,000,000 Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Sweetwater Oaks
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.
Price Range $175,000-$750,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Terra Oaks
Welcome home to this newly constructed executive style gated community of Terra Oaks.
Price Range $450,000-$900,000+ Type Single Family Gated Yes -
The Springs
A large gated 400 acre planned community of over 1100 homes developed around beautiful natural spring.
Price Range $150,000-$1,000,000 Type Single Family, Condo Gated Yes -
The Woodlands
An established older community of 552 affordably priced homes.
Price Range $135,000-$315,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Wekiva
Attractive older homes on heavily wooded lots in a well maintained neighborhood. One of the most sought after communities in the area.
Price Range $90,000-$400,000 Type Single Family, Condo Gated No -
Wekiva Cove
Nicely wooded community just steps from the A Rated Lake Brantley High School, offers 316 well maintained homes.
Price Range $150,000-$300,000 Type Single Family Gated No -
Wingfield North
Wingfield North features 126 stately homes situated on large heavily wooded lots. A close knit gated community of manor homes on estate size lots, where kids can create rope swings along the wekiva river or build a fort.
Price Range $475,000-$1,250,000+ Type Single Family Gated Yes -
Wingfield Reserve
Wingfield Reserve is similar to Wingfield North in it’s picturesque setting but easier on the pocket book.
Price Range $350,000-$800,000 Type Single Family Gated No