Neighborhood · Apopka, Florida
Sweetwater West
Established living on Apopka's leafy west side
1
Homes for sale
$674,900
Median list price
$189
Avg price / sqft
116
Median days on market
Sweetwater West sits among the mature, tree-lined communities on Apopka's west side, sharing the neighborhood with names like Sweetwater Country Club, Errol Estate, and Rock Springs Ridge. Homes here run large — the median size is 3,572 square feet — and the setting leans toward space and quiet rather than density. It's a commuter-friendly pocket of Orange County, with downtown Orlando about 32 minutes away and MCO roughly 50.
For buyers, the market is thin and calibrated: just one active listing at $674,900, and seven homes have sold over the past year at a median of $575,000. Sellers are getting about 98% of asking, so there's little fat to cut, but the 90-day median time on market shows buyers still have room to be deliberate. Compared with the broader Apopka homes for sale, this is a step up in size and price point.
Sweetwater West is a community in Apopka, Florida.
Quick facts
$674,900 – $675K price range
3,572 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
$2,350/mo median rent
7 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Sweetwater West
Every active listing inside the Sweetwater West boundary
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The numbers that matter
The Sweetwater West market
7
Sold, last 12 months
$575,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
34 days
Median time to sell
Sweetwater West vs Apopka
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.5% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Sweetwater West boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Sweetwater West is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sweetwater West home
≈ $4,457/mo
$674,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$2,350/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
750
Median age
45
Median income
$115,536
Median home value
$422,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Sweetwater West
Food & Drink
Top 23% in the U.S.Fueling for Fitness
A population characterized by healthy eating. Often pre-planning for meals for the purpose of fitness and convenience. Likely to participate in meal prep trends.
Food & Drink
Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Food & Drink
Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Beliefs
Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Hobbies & Interests
Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Appearance oriented
Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
People who close here
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Straight answers
Sweetwater West FAQs
Is Sweetwater West a good place to live?+
It's an established, spacious west-Apopka neighborhood with large homes and a low-density feel, sitting near well-known communities like Sheeler Oaks. Kids are zoned for Rock Springs Elementary, Apopka Middle, and Apopka High, and downtown Orlando is about a 32-minute drive. It suits buyers who want room and quiet without giving up commuter access.
Is Sweetwater West expensive?+
It runs above the typical Apopka price point — the single active listing is $674,900, and seven homes sold over the past year at a median of $575,000. At roughly $189 per square foot with a median home size of 3,572 square feet, you're paying for size and an established setting more than a premium per foot.
What do homes cost in Sweetwater West?+
The current active listing is priced at $674,900, while the median sold price over the last 12 months was $575,000. Expect larger homes here — the median size is about 3,572 square feet — which explains the gap between the entry and the recent sold figures.
How is the market in Sweetwater West?+
It's a small, steady market: just one active listing right now and seven sales in the past year, with a median of 90 days on market. Sellers are averaging 98% of asking, so pricing is realistic and negotiation room is modest — buyers should come prepared but aren't under heavy competition.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA here runs about $100 per month, which is on the lighter side for a neighborhood with gated and pool options. Property taxes have a median of roughly $7,093 per year, in line with the larger homes and higher values in this pocket of Apopka.
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