Why Live in Longwood Lakes
Longwood Lakes, located in Longwood, offers a blend of country charm and suburban convenience, just 13 miles from downtown Orlando. The neighborhood is surrounded by lakes, historic parks, and nature preserves, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Shadow Hill Park, within the neighborhood, features fishing, playgrounds, and pathways around two lakes. Highland Hills Park offers basketball courts and picnic areas, while Big Tree Park, part of the 1,500-acre Spring Hammock Preserve, is known for its ancient cypress trees and the Cross Seminole Trail. Greenwood Lakes Park, with tennis courts and a roller hockey rink, also connects to the Cross Seminole Trail. Home styles in Longwood Lakes include coastal contemporary, Spanish-influenced, ranch-style, and Craftsman-style houses, with townhouses available in Hanover Pointe and Westlake Manor. Most homes were built in the mid-2010s and feature large lots, multi-car garages, and resort-style pools. Dining options include Claro’s Coffeehouse, Bayridge Sushi, and Mi Casa Kitchen, with upscale dining at Enzo’s on the Lake. Shopping is available at Publix, Longwood Village Shopping Center, and Altamonte Mall. The neighborhood is served by highly rated schools, including Woodlands Elementary, Greenwood Lakes Middle School, and Lake Mary High School. Longwood Lakes is safer than the national average, with public transportation available through SunRail. The city center is 2 miles away, and Orlando Sanford International Airport is a 10-mile drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longwood Lakes a good place to live?
Longwood Lakes is a good place to live. Longwood Lakes is considered very car-dependent and somewhat bikeable. Longwood Lakes is a neighborhood with a crime score of 2, making it safer than the average neighborhood in the U.S. Longwood Lakes has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is fairly sparse in population with 3.7 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $131,742 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.1% of residents. A majority of residents in Longwood Lakes are home owners, with 17.8% of residents renting and 82.2% of residents owning their home. A
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Is Longwood Lakes, FL a safe neighborhood?
Longwood Lakes, FL is safer than the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 2 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Longwood Lakes?
The median home price in Longwood Lakes is $487,500. If you put a 20% down payment of $97,500 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.31%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,420 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $104K a year to afford the median home price in Longwood Lakes. The average household income in Longwood Lakes is $132K.
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Home Trends in Longwood Lakes, FL
On average, homes in Longwood Lakes, Longwood sell after 56 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in Longwood Lakes, Longwood over the last 12 months is $465,647, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$465,647
Median Single Family Sale Price
$474,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$325,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$239
Number of Homes for Sale
18
Last 12 months Home Sales
94
Median List Price
$487,500
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
7%