1856 ALAQUA DRIVE, LONGWOOD, FL, 32779
Active136 days on marketListed Mar 24, 2026MLS #O6392922
About this home
1856 ALAQUA DRIVE
PRICE REDUCED! Welcome to Alaqua Drive, Luxurious Upgraded Executive Home Reflects Timeless Appeal **Sprawling Over an Acre of Tropical Green & Fresh Landscape**Enclaved in the Estate Gates of Alaqua- the Areas Most Respected Gold Gated Communities**Features Include: Sun-filled Home**Natural Stone &Hardwood Floors on a spectacular Open Space that Boasts **5 Bedrooms* & *a Family Lounge. Large cathedral ceilings** Expansive Gourmet Chef Kitchen w/ Large Island & State of the Art Appliances**Walk-in Pantry **Three-Car Garage**Large sparkling w/ Screen Enclosure**Oversized Lanai Built In-Stainless Steel Summer Kitchen Grill**Abundant Storage & Large Closets to be Found Everywhere**NEW Roof being installed** Make this well-maintained Spectacular Home Your Own. Located just North of Downtown Orlando**Very Desirable Lake Mary School District**This Residence is 50 minutes from Both Attractions and Beaches**Convenient to Fine Dining**Shopping & All of the Amenities Seminole County Has to Offer*- call for more information**TANKLESS water heater**Solar heated Pool**Both Air Conditiong Units 5 Years Old**Water Heater 5 Years Old**Generator 5 Years Old**All Bathrooms And Kitchen Fully renovated.**House has been updated with newer pipes and so on.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
4,007
Sqft
1.38 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
1988
Year built
One
Levels
$349
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$9,279 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$9,279/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+4.9%
$/sqft vs Longwood actives
$349 vs $239
Days on market
136 vs 30 typical
Where $349/sqft sits among the 157 Longwood actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Longwood
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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The numbers that matter
The Longwood market
$465K → $538K
Longwood median sold, yr/yr
97.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
86 of 157
Longwood actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Longwood, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 213% above the Longwood median. See the full Longwood market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Oct ’25$1,640,000
1960 ALAQUA DRIVE · same community
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 4,581 sqft · $358/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · Jul ’26$776,250
1833 ALAQUA DRIVE · same community
4 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,110 sqft · $250/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · May ’26$1,200,000
3144 PLAYERS VIEW CIRCLE
5 bd · 5.5 ba · 3,976 sqft · $302/sqft · 100 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1856 ALAQUA DRIVE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $9,279/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $347/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE?+
The association fee works out to $347 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $8,385. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 1856 ALAQUA DRIVE?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Longwood?+
At $1,399,000, this home is listed about 213% above the Longwood median of $446,995. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,399,000 runs 213% above the Longwood median — but at 4,007 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Longwood listing.
02Your own pool
A private pool — the feature Florida buyers ask for first, already in the ground and included in the price.
03Time on market is leverage
136 days on market against a Longwood median of 30 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,450,000, now $1,399,000 — a $51K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DOVER INTERNATIONAL CO., INC. · Louis Joachim. MLS #O6392922.
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