Wekiva and Sweetwater Oaks Real Estate: Established Longwood Neighborhoods Near the Springs

The Wekiva area of Longwood sits in unincorporated Seminole County along Wekiva Springs Road, next to Wekiwa Springs State Park. (The springs and the census area use the spelling “Wekiwa”; the neighborhoods use “Wekiva.”) Two of its largest communities are Wekiva Hunt Club and Sweetwater Oaks, both built mostly in the 1970s and 1980s.

Over the 12 months ending April 2026, single-family homes near Wekiva Hunt Club sold for a median of $449,900 and homes in and around Sweetwater Oaks for a median of $600,000, based on Seminole County records.

Source: Seminole County Property Appraiser sale records, qualified arm’s-length sales over $50,000, May 2025 through April 2026, for homes within about 1 mile of the Wekiva Hunt Club community center (1 mile) and Sweetwater Oaks (0.8 miles). County records, not MLS data. Sales after April 2026 are left out because the county is still recording them. A circle on a map does not follow subdivision lines exactly, so treat these as a close guide to the neighborhood.

Wekiva Hunt Club

The Wekiva Hunt Club land was a hunting club in the 1960s and was bought for development in 1972. The association maintains more than 145 acres of common areas, about 25 miles of walking and biking trails and seven parks, with courts, ball fields and a community center in Wekiva Hills Park.

Sweetwater Oaks

Sweetwater Oaks has about 1,400 homes. Residents have a private beach on Lake Brantley, a boat ramp, kayak access toward the Wekiva River, tennis and pickleball courts, ball fields, a fishing dock and a community center. Most homes are ranch-style houses from the 1970s and early 1980s.

What Homes Sold For

Near Wekiva Hunt Club, 154 recorded sales broke down as 25 under $300,000, 36 between $300,000 and $399,999, 54 between $400,000 and $499,999, 34 between $500,000 and $749,999, and 5 between $750,000 and $940,000. In and around Sweetwater Oaks, 47 of 60 sales fell between $500,000 and $749,999.

Most homes here are 40 to 50 years old, so roof age, AC age, plumbing and the four-point inspection drive both price and insurance. I check those before we set a number.

Flooding and the Little Wekiva River

The Little Wekiva River runs north through this part of Seminole County, and it flooded streets and homes in nearby neighborhoods after Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Milton in 2024. Check the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask about any past water intrusion, and get flood insurance quotes before your inspection period ends.

The Wekiva River Protection Area

Parts of the Wekiva area fall inside the Wekiva River Protection Area, where state law limits density. If you plan to split a lot or build more than one home, check whether the parcel is inside the boundary with Seminole County first.

Getting Around

Wekiva Springs Road is the main route, and Seminole County has design plans for intersection work along it. Approximate drive times: 15 to 20 minutes to Lake Mary, 25 to 35 minutes to downtown Orlando, and 35 to 45 minutes to Orlando International Airport, depending on traffic.

Schools

Sabal Point Elementary is on Wekiva Springs Road. Seminole County Public Schools earned an A district grade from the state for 2025-26. Zones change by address and by year, so confirm any home with the district’s school locator before you count on a zone.

HOA and Fees

Both communities have homeowner associations that maintain the trails, parks and lake access. No community development district covers the area. I get the association estoppel figures early so you know the full monthly cost.

Working With Me in Wekiva

I help buyers compare streets and sections using what homes actually recorded for, not list prices, and I read the HOA and assessment numbers with you before you commit. For sellers, I use the same county records to set a price that holds up when the appraiser looks at it.

Start with the Longwood Real Estate guide, or contact me directly to talk about Wekiva.

Common Questions

What do homes in Wekiva Hunt Club sell for?

Seminole County records show a median single-family sale price of $449,900 near Wekiva Hunt Club in the 12 months ending April 2026, with the middle half between $383,750 and $515,000.

What do homes in Sweetwater Oaks sell for?

Seminole County records show a median single-family sale price of $600,000 in and around Sweetwater Oaks in the 12 months ending April 2026, with most sales between $500,000 and $749,999.

Does Sweetwater Oaks have lake access?

Yes. Residents have a private beach on Lake Brantley, a boat ramp and kayak access toward the Wekiva River.

Do homes near the Little Wekiva River flood?

Some neighborhoods near the Little Wekiva River flooded after Hurricane Ian in 2022 and Hurricane Milton in 2024. Check the flood zone and history for any specific home.