Neighborhood · Longwood, Florida
The Woodlands
Established Longwood living, minutes from downtown Orlando
1
Homes for sale
$475,000
Median list price
$279
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
The Woodlands sits in the heart of Seminole County's Longwood, a pocket of mature, tree-lined streets where homes settle onto real lots and neighbors stay for the long haul. It shares its corner of Longwood with well-known communities like The Springs, Sweetwater Oaks, and Sweetwater Club, and the location works hard for you — downtown Orlando is about 22 minutes away and MCO roughly 40. Families like the assigned schools, which include Woodlands Elementary, Rock Lake Middle, and Lyman High.
For buyers, this is a tight, fast-moving market. There's often just a single active listing at a time, and the 19 homes that sold over the past year moved quickly — a median of two days on market with sellers collecting about 99% of their asking price. Median sold price landed at $472,375, so when the right home in Wildmere or The Woodlands proper comes up, you'll want financing lined up and a plan to act.
The Woodlands is a community in Longwood, Florida.
Quick facts
$475,000 – $475K price range
1,701 sqft median home
$8/mo median HOA
$3,300/mo median rent
20 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Woodlands
Every active listing inside the The Woodlands boundary
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The numbers that matter
The The Woodlands market
20
Sold, last 12 months
$461,188
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
5 days
Median time to sell
The Woodlands vs Longwood
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 4.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Woodlands boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Woodlands is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Woodlands home
≈ $3,138/mo
$475,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$8/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,300/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
1,165
Median age
41
Median income
$105,796
Median home value
$367,335
Beyond the listings
Living in The Woodlands
Emotional
Top 4% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Beliefs
Top 4% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Active
Top 7% in the U.S.Functional Fitness
Looking good and reaching fitness goals is all about discipline: Eat right. Work hard. No excuses. This population is more likely to view working out as a means to an end.
Active
Top 9% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Attitudes
Top 9% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Entertainment
Top 12% in the U.S.Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Straight answers
The Woodlands FAQs
Is The Woodlands a good place to live?+
It's an established Longwood neighborhood with mature streets, strong resale demand, and a genuinely central location — about 22 minutes to downtown Orlando and 40 to MCO. Families gravitate here for the assigned schools, which include Woodlands Elementary, Rock Lake Middle, and Lyman High. It sits among sought-after communities like Sweetwater Oaks, which reinforces the area's reputation.
Is The Woodlands expensive?+
It reads as solid mid-market for the Orlando area, with a median sold price of $472,375 over the past year and current listings around $475,000. At roughly $279 per square foot, you're paying for an established Seminole County address rather than new construction. There are no active $1M+ listings, so the range stays approachable.
What do homes cost in The Woodlands?+
Homes here have sold at a median of $472,375 over the last 12 months, and the current active listing is priced at $475,000. Expect around 1,701 square feet at about $279 per square foot for a typical property. Comparable Longwood homes nearby help frame value when you're weighing an offer.
How is the market in The Woodlands?+
It's fast and competitive — 19 homes sold in the past year with a median of just two days on market and sellers averaging 99% of asking. Inventory is thin, often a single active listing at a time. That means serious buyers should be pre-approved and ready to move when a home hits the market.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Median property taxes here run about $5,005 per year, in line with an established Seminole County neighborhood. HOA data isn't consistently reported for this area, so confirm any dues on a specific home before you write an offer. If you're renting instead, the median is around $3,300 per month.
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Neighborhood boundary by edgeAI; listings matched to the polygon. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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