Longwood, Florida - Area Information & Foreclosure Listings

Longwood, in Seminole County, prides itself on being a historic community that is also welcoming to new development. The city government has created a favorable atmosphere to the real estate development and enhancement of commercial and industrial uses. There are approximately 465 real estate acres devoted to commercial use and approximately 355 acres for industrial purposes within the city. 

Longwood provides its residents a comfortable, safe, small town atmosphere nestled within a larger, dynamic metropolitan area which is internationally known for its ambiance and attractions.  People rave about the tree-lined brick streets, park benches, and quiet charm of Longwood.

The city is known for its country club developments, boating, swimming, canoeing in the Wekiva River, golfing on beautifully maintained courses, horseback riding, biking, jogging, and walking trails.

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History

A large portion of Longwood is in the National Register Of Historic Places – and with good reason.

The oldest city in Seminole County, Longwood was founded in 1878 and named after a fashionable Boston suburb.  The Russian Czarist, Mr. P.A. Demens, discovered the area, opened up a lumber mill and brought the railroad through the Longwood community.  As business and tourism grew, the city became known as the "Friendly Crossroads."

During the first half of the 1800's, several forts were established on real estate in Central Florida as bases for military action. When the threat of Seminole Indian attacks receded, many settlers moved to Longwood and established orange groves and other crops in the area. They sent word to the North, speaking of the Florida climate and warm weather. Soon, more and more moved to the Central Florida area to build their lives.

Longwood soon became inundated with entrepreneurs, small business owners, churches and houses. Many of these early buildings are still in existence today in downtown Longwood.

Golf Courses

• Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes
• Wekiva Golf Club
• Rolling Hills Golf Club
• Alaqua Country Club

Statistics

• Population (year 2000): 13,745
• Area: 5.3 square miles
• The amount of surface water is 0.751 sq kilometers.
• Median house value: $99,400 (year 2000) 
• Average annual precipitation is 51.5 inches per year.
• Average winter temperature is 58.9 degrees F.
• Average spring temperature is 69.6 degrees F.
• Average summer temperature is 81.6 degrees F.
• Average fall temperature is 73.8 degrees F.

Hospitals

• CENTRAL FLORIDA REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 9 miles; SANFORD, FL)
• FLORIDA HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
• LAKSIDE ALTERNATIVES HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ORLANDO, FL)

Airports

• ORLANDO SANFORD (about 9 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: SFB)
• ORLANDO INTL (about 20 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: MCO)
• DAYTONA BEACH INTL (about 38 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL; ID: DAB)
• EXECUTIVE (about 12 miles; ORLANDO, FL; ID: ORL)
• ORLANDO COUNTRY (about 16 miles; PLYMOUTH, FL; ID: X04)
• BOB WHITE FIELD (about 19 miles; ZELLWOOD, FL; ID: X61)

Education

Universities  

• UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX-ORLANDO CAMPUS (about 6 miles; MAITLAND, FL)
• SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 7 miles; SANFORD, FL)
• ROLLINS COLLEGE (about 8 miles; WINTER PARK, FL)
• UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA (about 11 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
• VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 13 miles; ORLANDO, FL)
• STETSON UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; DELAND, FL)
• EMBRY RIDDLE AERONAUTICAL UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; DAYTONA BEACH, FL)

High Schools

• LYMAN HIGH SCHOOL (Grades: 08 - 12)

• PACE BRANTLEY HALL SCHOOL (Location: 3221 SAND LAKE RD; Grades: 3 - 12)

Primary And Middle Schools

• MILWEE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• ROCK LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades: 06 - 08)
• WOODLANDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• WEKIVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• SABAL POINT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• LONGWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Grades: PK - 05)
• CHOICES IN LEARNING CHARTER SCHOOL (Grades: KG - 06)
• EXCEL ANNEX (Grades: 06 - 12)
• FOREST LAKE EDUCATION CENTER (Location: 2801 SAND LAKE ROAD; Grades: PK - 8)
• THE MASTER'S ACADEMY  (Location: 893 EAST STATE ROAD 434; Grades: KG - 5)
• WEKIVA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Location: 1675 DIXON RD; Grades: PK - 8)
• OAK ARBOR CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Location: 1902 LONGWOOD LAKE MARY RD; Grades: PK - KG)
• MARKHAM WOODS ACADEMY (Location: 1681 EAST WILLIAMSON ROAD; Grades: PK - 3)

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