Neighborhood · Longwood, Florida
Alaqua
Gated luxury living on the edge of Seminole County
2
Homes for sale
$2,549,500
Median list price
$428
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
Alaqua is one of Longwood's premier gated addresses, where estate homes sit on generous lots and privacy comes standard. The neighborhood draws buyers who want space, quiet, and proximity to the Markham Woods corridor without sacrificing an easy commute into greater Longwood. Nearby communities like Sweetwater Club, The Springs, and Sweetwater Oaks round out a pocket of Seminole County known for larger properties and top-rated schools.
This is a thin, high-end market: just 2 homes are active right now, both over $1M, with a median list price of $2,549,500. Homes here average $428 per square foot on a median size of 5,660 square feet, and the two sales over the past year closed at a median of $1,420,000. Expect to move deliberately — the median listing has spent 60 days on market, and sellers are getting about 96% of asking.
Alaqua is a community in Longwood, Florida.
Quick facts
$1,399,000 – $3.7M price range
5,660 sqft median home
$347/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in Alaqua
$3,700,000
3147 TALA LOOP, LONGWOOD
7 bd · 8 ba · 7,313 sqft
$1,399,000
1856 ALAQUA DRIVE, LONGWOOD
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 4,007 sqft
Every active listing inside the Alaqua boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Alaqua market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$1,420,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Alaqua vs Longwood
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 17.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Alaqua boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Alaqua is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Alaqua home
≈ $14,911/mo
$2,549,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$347/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,148
Median age
45
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$1,043,793
Beyond the listings
Living in Alaqua
Appearance oriented
Top 25% in the U.S.Fitness Fashion
Workout clothes aren't just for working out anymore. This population enjoys wearing name-brand athletic apparel for fashion and functional purposes.
Hobbies & Interests
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.
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.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
Relationships
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.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Straight answers
Alaqua FAQs
Is Alaqua a good place to live?+
Alaqua suits buyers who want a gated, private setting with estate-sized homes and top-rated schools including Lake Mary High and Heathrow Elementary. It sits within Seminole County's Markham Woods corridor, alongside established luxury communities like Sweetwater Club. The tradeoff is a small, high-end market with limited turnover.
Is Alaqua expensive?+
Yes — it's one of the priciest addresses in Longwood, with a median list price of $2,549,500 and both current listings above $1 million. Homes average $428 per square foot, and the median home size of about 5,660 square feet reflects the estate scale.
What do homes cost in Alaqua?+
Active listings currently range from $1,399,000 to $3,700,000, with a median list price of $2,549,500. Over the past 12 months, the two homes that sold closed at a median of $1,420,000, so actual sale prices can land well below the highest asks.
How is the Alaqua market right now?+
It's a small, deliberate market — just 2 homes are active and only 2 sold in the past year. Listings take a median of 60 days to sell, and sellers are averaging 96% of their asking price, so serious buyers have room to negotiate but shouldn't expect deep discounts.
What are HOA fees and property taxes like?+
The median HOA runs about $347 per month, which supports the gated community's maintenance and security. Property taxes are substantial given home values, with a median of $11,048 per year.
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