Living in Longwood, FLRestored 19th century structures. Victorian architecture, quaint shops, restaurants and tree lined brick streets give Historic Longwood, FL a wonderful hometown ambience. A centerpiece of the Historic District is the lovingly restored Longwood Inn. Currently used for offices and specialty shops it once greeted visitors, traveling by train, seeking a warm healthy climate and entrepreneurial opportunities. The downtown is also host to a Saturday morning farmer's market and the regionally popular arts and crafts show held annually the weekend preceding Thanksgiving. Outside the historic downtown other established neighborhoods range from affordable 3 bedroom houses to exclusive residences in gated and/or golf communities. The Alaqua Lakes community, off Markham Woods Road in Longwood, has estate homes priced to 5 million dollars and more. Top rated public schools have long been a draw for families relocating to the area and interestingly, the median age of residents is 42 years reflecting a younger demographic than commonly thought for Florida. Geographically Longwood includes two postal zip codes, separated by Interstate 4, and is positioned north of Orlando in Seminole County. The climate and topography promote the growth of majestic live oak and other hardwood frees including the bald cypress, which is a relative of the magnificent redwood, and sequoia trees found in the western United States. Big Tree Preserve, in Longwood, has many of these giants including a 3500-year-old specimen that is the largest tree east of the Mississippi river. | More Local Area InformationThe city of Longwood, located just 15 miles north of Downtown Orlando and 44 miles southwest of Daytona Beach, is one of Florida’s true histori... Read moreUpscale Longwood, one of the county’s oldest communities, started as a winter resort hotel. It was incorporated in 1875 as a lumber mill town, an... Read moreSituated between Orlando's business center, the area's theme parks and the Volusia County beaches, Seminole County offers exceptional access to th... Read moreLongwood, Florida is located in Seminole County and has older homes as well as new construction available. In 2006, the average sales price in Eas... Read moreOffering style, sophistication, and the finest in luxury living, Heathrow has become one of Central Florida’s premier residential communities.... Read moreDesirable Heathrow exemplifies luxury living, with a variety of housing choices on the high end. Elegant estates, attracting celebrity neighbors, ar... Read moreThis once-quiet town, known for years for its citrus groves, is now an upscale residential community with well-maintained parks and recreationa... Read moreAltamonte Springs is the largest city in the county. Located in the geographic heart of Central Florida, the city is known for its young, upwardl... Read moreAltamonte Springs is a well-established area of single-family homes with many condominiums now being built. A large multi-use development is bein... Read moreCasselberry might be considered a “best-kept secret” of Central Florida. Nestled between Altamonte Springs and Maitland, it’s a civic-minded tow... Read moreOnce known as the “Village of North Orlando,” Winter Springs has experienced remarkable growth in the last few decades. The arrival of ne... Read moreConveniently located just 5 miles north of Orlando and less than an hour’s drive from Daytona Beach, the city of Maitland, FL is one of Centra... Read moreMaitland has earned a much-deserved reputation as one of the top neighborhoods in Central Florida. Offering a wide choice of recreational activitie... Read moreMaitland, Florida is located minutes north of downtown Orlando and is rich in history and residential splendor. Established residential areas ador... Read moreOrange County is truly a land of opportunity. From its urban center in the City of Orlando to the small-town appeal of outlying neighborhoods, Orang... Read moreA city rich in history, Maitland, Florida was originally called Fumecheliga by the Seminole Indians meaning Musk Mellon Place. In 1838 the city wa... Read moreOffering a hometown atmosphere, historic Sanford is the Seminole County seat, located on the shores of scenic Lake Monroe. Tourism has not directl... Read moreSanford, Florida is in North Seminole County. In 2006, for zip code 32771, the average sales price was $343,011; for zip code 32773, it wa... Read moreA Winter Park address has long been one of the most desirable in Central Florida. Unlike the glitter of many newer luxury communities, Winter Park’... Read moreWinter Park, Florida is famous for its bricked streets, grand oaks, beautiful lakes and unique boutique shops. Some of the most appealing attribute... Read more |
