A Focus On Longwood Real Estate

Longwood is known for it's expansive tree-lined streets, the area looking just a bit more green than other parts of Central Florida. You'll even find some hills off of Markham Woods Road. Longwood has a traditional feel to it also, more like some of the communities found up north. Take the Crown Oaks Centre for example It's an office complex but all the units look like red brick townhouses and the parking lot is completely shaded by oak trees. It creates a very aesthetic feel.

I-4 cuts right through the center of Longwood and when you first get off the highway, there are restaurants on both sides, whether you turn right or left. There are also several neighborhoods to choose from on either side: Sweetwater Oaks, Sabal Point, Springs Landing, Wekiva Hunt Club, Forest Park, The Springs, Longwood Club, Alaqua, Wingfield they all offer their own special features and benefits. Longwood homes range in price from under $100,000 to $4.7M. That's quite the range but most of the homes in Longwood center around the $200,000 to $400,000 price point.

There's plenty to do in Longwood for residents or those visiting. The Rolling Hills golf course and the Alaqua Country Club are available for those interested in a round of 18 holes. You can check Big Tree Park to take a peek at The Senator, a 3500 year-old bald cypress tree. The Wekiva Marina offers boating, canoeing, kayaking, and scenic cruises. There's the Aiguille Rock-Climbing Center offering over 6,500 square feet of climbing and over 1,000 square feet of boulder climbing.

Longwood has a rich history. Settlers began arriving at what would eventually become Longwood between the end of the Seminole Wars in the 1850s and the beginning of the Civil War. The town of Longwood was incorporated as a city in 1923. Growth was slow and by the 1940's, the population was still only just over 400 people. Military personnel flowed into the area during WWII and by 1959, population had grown to over 1,000 people. By 2000, the population had seen a tremendous spike in growth and had risen to over 13,000. Today, Longwood remains a good central point for those commuting into Orlando or Daytona and all points in between. It offers close proximity to the highway, yet a pleasant residential escape. Downtown Orlando is only about 25 minutes away and the beach is less than an hour. Area schools are acclaimed and there are many private school options as well. Overall Longwood is an excellent choice for your new community and your new home.