Neighborhood · Longwood, Florida
Alaqua Lakes
Gated golf-community living in the Markham Woods corridor
6
Homes for sale
$2,147,000
Median list price
$406
Avg price / sqft
31
Median days on market
Alaqua Lakes sits along the leafy Markham Woods corridor in Longwood, a gated Seminole County community built for buyers who want space, privacy, and easy access to Orlando without living on top of it. The homes here run large — a median of 5,139 square feet — with pools and mature landscaping the norm rather than the exception. It's the kind of address that feels removed and quiet while still putting downtown Orlando about 28 minutes away and Orlando International roughly 46 minutes out. If you're weighing the broader area, it's worth comparing against other established enclaves like Sweetwater Club and The Springs among Longwood homes for sale.
For a buyer today, this is a thin, high-end market. There are just 4 active listings, all of them above $1M and all with pools, at a median list price of $2,197,500. Over the past year 20 homes sold at a median of $1,237,500, with sellers collecting about 97% of asking and a median of roughly 20 days on market — so well-priced homes move, but the gap between list and sold prices tells you there's room to negotiate on the aspirational end. Compared with nearby options like Sweetwater Oaks, Alaqua Lakes trades at a premium for its scale and gated setting.
Alaqua Lakes is a community in Longwood, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,199,000 – $4.5M price range
5,139 sqft median home
$355/mo median HOA
$5,250/mo median rent
18 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Alaqua Lakes
$1,895,000
3413 FERNLAKE PLACE, LONGWOOD
5 bd · 5 ba · 4,648 sqft
$1,199,000
3387 REGAL CREST DRIVE, LONGWOOD
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,038 sqft
$2,399,000$2,500,000
3355 LAKEVIEW OAKS DRIVE, LONGWOOD
5 bd · 6 ba · 5,629 sqft
$1,695,000$1,750,000
3450 FOXMEADOW COURT, LONGWOOD
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,092 sqft
$4,499,000
3540 LEGACY HILLS COURT, LONGWOOD
7 bd · 8.5 ba · 12,006 sqft
$4,500,000$4,800,000
3545 LEGACY HILLS COURT, LONGWOOD
7 bd · 8 ba · 10,684 sqft
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Alaqua Lakes market
18
Sold, last 12 months
$1,237,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
22 days
Median time to sell
Alaqua Lakes vs Longwood
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Alaqua Lakes boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Alaqua Lakes is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alaqua Lakes home
≈ $13,008/mo
$2,147,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$355/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$5,250/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,502
Median age
43
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,184,100
Beyond the listings
Living in Alaqua Lakes
Lifestyles
Top 5% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 17% in the U.S.Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Relationships
Top 20% in the U.S.Happily Ever After
Whether it's the stress of wedding planning or looking back on that special day, this population has their eyes and hearts focused on lifelong commitment.
Active
Top 22% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Attitudes
Deal Seekers
These people are hunting discounts, contests, and promotions. The population loves a good sale, and they can't wait to share their bargain finds and winnings with friends and family.
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
People who close here
Our Longwood experts
Straight answers
Alaqua Lakes FAQs
Is Alaqua Lakes a good place to live?+
It's a gated, established community along Longwood's Markham Woods corridor known for large single-family homes on generous lots. Buyers get privacy and quiet with quick access to Orlando — downtown is about 28 minutes out. Families also value the assigned schools, including Lake Mary High School and Heathrow Elementary.
Is Alaqua Lakes expensive?+
Yes — it's a luxury market, with all four current listings priced above $1 million and a median list price of $2,197,500. Even the past year's closings, at a median sold price of $1,237,500, sit well above typical Longwood prices. If you want a slightly different price point, it's worth looking across other Longwood homes for sale.
What do homes cost in Alaqua Lakes?+
Active listings currently range from $1,695,000 to $4,500,000, averaging about $422 per square foot on a median home size of 5,139 square feet. Over the last 12 months, 20 homes sold at a median of $1,237,500. Rentals here run around $6,000 per month.
How is the market in Alaqua Lakes right now?+
It's a low-inventory, high-end market with just 4 active listings and 20 sales over the past year. Homes that are priced right move fairly quickly — the median days on market is about 20.5 — and sellers are averaging 97% of their asking price. The spread between list and sold medians suggests negotiating room on the most ambitiously priced homes.
What are the HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $353 per month, which is typical for a gated community with common-area upkeep. Property taxes have a median of roughly $13,570 per year, reflecting the high home values here. Budget for both when comparing against other Longwood neighborhoods like Wildmere.
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