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Florida suburb surrounded by big-city attractions and outdoor fun
Longwood Lakes blends a country feel with suburban living and access to big-city amenities. Located in the city of Longwood, a northern suburb of Orlando, it is ranked the eighth-best place to raise a family in Seminole County. Thirteen miles from downtown Orlando, the neighborhood is convenient to the area’s best dining, shopping and entertainment. Although, that’s only part of its appeal for longtime locals and newcomers. “This area is all about the outdoor lifestyle," says Dawn Taylor, Realtor with Coldwell Banker with over 18 years of experience in the Orlando area. "There are so many opportunities for water activities.” Surrounded by lakes, a beloved historic park, nature preserves and green spaces, residents have many outdoor activities a short drive away.
Green Way Boulevard offers Longwood Lakes residents easy access to amenities.
While driving through Longwood Lakes, you can see beautiful horses at Crossroad Corral.
A Longwood Lakes resident cycles on the 30-mile Cross Seminole Trail for exercise.
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Fun under 2,000-year-old cypress trees at Big Tree Park
The 8-acre Shadow Hill Park within the neighborhood offers fishing, two playgrounds and pathways surrounding two lakes. Highland Hills Park in the southern area of Longwood Lakes is a quaint green space where residents can play basketball or have a picnic. The emerald gem of the city is Big Tree Park, named for its landmark and main attraction, the remains of a 3,500-year-old cypress tree that was lost to a fire in 2012. Dubbed “The Senator,” the tree lives on through a memorial with interpretive signs along a boardwalk, a playground structure of a bald cypress tree stump and another ancient tree known as “The Phoenix,” approximately 2,000 years old. “Big Tree Park is a huge deal around here,” says Katie Hamilton, Center Director at Kiddie Academy of Longwood-Lake Mary and longtime resident. “A lot of people go there.” The park is part of the 1,500-acre Spring Hammock Preserve bordering Lake Jesup, which is covered in a forest of ancient cypress trees. Big Tree Park is also located along the Cross Seminole Trail, a 23-mile hiking and biking path that travels through Seminole County and connects with the Seminole Wekiva Trail. Lake Jesup, one of the largest lakes in Central Florida, is popular for boating, bird watching and hiking. Paint the Trail is another Longwood Lakes landmark courtesy of a local painter. The trail was once railroad tracks but now welcomes hikers and bikers to roughly a mile of fencing painted with pop culture icons and film characters like Audrey Hepburn, Jack Skellington, Michael Jackson and Chewbacca. The local artist regularly adds to and updates the paintings, featuring inspiring quotes, endangered animals and a set of wings. Greenwood Lakes Park sits above the northern edge of the community. The 14-acre park offers three tennis courts, two playgrounds and a roller hockey rink. Greenwood Lakes also provides a trailhead to reach Cross Seminole Trail. Outdoor enthusiasts seeking a deeper trek into nature have Wekiva River Buffer Conservation Area and Wekiva Springs State Park 4 miles west, as well as Lake Monroe and its surrounding parks 11 miles east.
A mother enjoys a humorous moment with her son at Big Tree Park in Longwood Lakes.
Shadow Hill Park is an 8-acre neighborhood park located along Sunset Drive in Longwood Lakes.
In Longwood Lakes, a beautifully painted mural named "Paint the Trail" showcases local art.
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Coastal contemporary and ranch-style homes with fruit trees
Longwood Lakes is filled with coastal contemporary, Spanish-influenced, ranch-style and Craftsman-style homes. Townhouses are also available within the Hanover Pointe and Westlake Manor subdivisions. Most single-family homes were built in the mid-2010s and range from the high-$300,000s for a three-bedroom home of 1,700 square feet to the high-$900,000s for a five- or six-bedroom home over 3,000 square feet. Townhouses range from the mid-$200,000s for a two-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot home up to the high-300,000s for a three-bedroom. Once homebuyers are in, they tend to plant roots. “We have a very small-town feel around here. Probably because the people who live here have been here a really long time,” says Hamilton. Residents enjoy multi-car garages, resort-style pools with lanais and large lot sizes, with most starting at a quarter acre to 5 acres. Towering palm trees, mature oaks, and lemon, avocado and grapefruit trees line yards and sidewalks. Screened-in patios and covered porches are also common in this quiet neighborhood.
Distinct color hues are visible on this row of homes in Longwood Lakes.
A yellow door highlights this ranch-style home in Longwood Lakes.
This single-story Longwood Lakes home showcases immaculate lawn care.
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Surrounded by mom and pops
Most shopping and dining options are along State Road 434 and Ronald Reagan Boulevard. In the morning, residents can fuel up at Claro’s Coffeehouse with a latte and bagel. Bayridge Sushi is a popular spot for its spicy salmon rolls and all-you-can-eat specials. Empanadas, carne fritas and plantains are the most popular dishes at the Latin American restaurant Mi Casa Kitchen. For a night out, Enzo’s on the Lake is a 4-mile drive south. The restaurant, which earned a spot on OpenTable’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in America in 2018, offers diners upscale Italian dishes with views of Lake Fairy. Publix off Longwood Hills Road takes care of essentials, and Longwood Village Shopping Center offers a variety of other local shops, eateries and businesses. Altamonte Mall is 4 miles north, providing brand-name retailers, restaurants and a movie theater. Longwood Lakes residents are 2 miles from the city’s Historic District. The area is filled with small businesses like Nan & Pop’s Ice Cream Shop, specialty stores like Judy’s Dolls, and 37 historic homes and buildings. The district includes the 1879 Christ Episcopal Church and the 1885 Bradlee-McIntyre House, a Queen Anne-style home that is the only remaining winter cottage of its size. Downtown Lake Mary is 5 miles in the other direction, offering unique stores, diverse dining and entertainment.
A barista crafts an excellent cappuccino at Claro's Coffeehouse in Longwood Lakes.
Bayridge Sushi in an excellent spot to enjoy seafood in Longwood Lakes.
Residents of Longwood Lakes love shopping at Davey's Toys for unique items and fun.
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Home to the top school district in Orlando
Seminole County Public Schools – which is the top district in the Orlando area, according to Niche – serves the community. "The area has an excellent school system that's highly sought after. Most schools have very high ratings on Niche," Taylor says. Local students can attend Woodlands Elementary within the neighborhood, and Greenwood Lakes Middle School and Lake Mary High School, both within the Greenwood Lakes community. Woodlands, which offers a before- and after-school enrichment program called KidZone & Beyond, receives an A from Niche, and the middle school receives a B-plus. Earning an A on Niche, Lake Mary High is ranked the fourth-best high school in the county and offers softball and lacrosse teams and a Biology Olympiads club.
Woodlands Elementary School serves students from preschool through fifth grade.
Greenwood Lakes Middle School is located on Lake Park Drive in Lake Mary, Florida.
Lake Mary High School is a public high school located in Seminole County, Florida.
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Celebrations abound in the city
Longwood Farmers Market runs every Saturday in Longwood’s Historic District, offering fresh produce, home décor and various homemade goods. The district also hosts car shows on the second Saturday of each month and movies in the park at Reiter Park. The city hosts an annual Dogtoberfest in September, a Halloween Dance Party in October and Breakfast with Santa in December.
Two miles from the Longwood Historic District
Interstate 4 runs along the neighborhood’s western edge, and Highway 17 is a few miles to the east, providing convenient access to the rest of the area. The city center is 2 miles away, downtown Orlando is 13 miles away and Orlando Sanford International Airport is a 10-mile drive east. Public transportation is available through SunRail. The nearest station is in Weston Park, which is 3 miles away.
While driving through Longwood Lakes, a notable water tower catches your eye.
The SunRail is an excellent way to get around, just minutes from Longwood Lakes.
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Parks in this Area
Big Tree Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Greenwood Lakes Park
Highland Hills Park
Basketball
Picnic Area
Playground
Candyland Sports Complex
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Bike Trails
Arbor Park
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Parking Lot
Shadow Hill Park
Transit
Airport
Orlando Sanford International
22 min drive
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Longwood Lakes
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
2
4
Assault with Weapon
2
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
2
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
3
4
Crime Score
2
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Longwood Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Longwood Lakes, Longwood sell after 77 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Longwood Lakes, Longwood over the last 12 months is $476,900, up 40% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
7,560
Median Age
43
Population Density
4 ppl/acre
Population under 18
22.2%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
19.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$114,082
Significantly above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$131,742
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
93.4%
College Graduates
46.1%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
13.9%
% Population in Labor Force
73.1%
Above the national average
65.1%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
54''
Average Winter Low Temperature
50°F
Average Summer High Temperature
92°F
Annual Snowfall
0''
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
10/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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