Neighborhood · Longwood, Florida
Lake Searcy Shores
Small-scale lakefront living in the heart of Seminole County
Lake Searcy Shores is a compact, established neighborhood in Longwood, the kind of place where a handful of homes back up to water and neighbors actually know each other. It sits within easy reach of the larger, better-known communities nearby — from Wildmere to the mature streets of Sweetwater Oaks and the gated enclave of The Springs — while keeping its own quiet, low-turnover character. Commuters do well here, with downtown Orlando about 24 minutes away and Orlando International Airport roughly 42 minutes out.
For a buyer today, the headline is scarcity: there are currently zero active listings, so this is a market you watch and wait on rather than shop off the shelf. Over the past 12 months only 9 homes changed hands, at a median sold price of $394,000, and sellers collected about 99% of asking — a sign that when something does list, it moves at or near full price. If you want in, work with an agent who tracks the broader Longwood market and the surrounding neighborhoods like Sweetwater Club so you're ready the moment inventory appears.
Lake Searcy Shores is a community in Longwood, Florida.
Quick facts
9 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Searcy Shores
Nothing active right now.
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Every active listing inside the Lake Searcy Shores boundary
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The Lake Searcy Shores market
9
Sold, last 12 months
$394,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
24 days
Median time to sell
Lake Searcy Shores vs Longwood
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 5.7% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Searcy Shores boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Searcy Shores is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
Population
1,290
Median age
38
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$342,200
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Searcy Shores
Attitudes
Top 2% 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 2% 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.
Emotional
Top 3% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Active
Top 4% 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.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 4% in the U.S.Green Thumb
From tiny sprouts and window plants, to flower arrangements and designing a landscape, this population has an affinity for all things green.
Attitudes
Top 5% in the U.S.Home & Leisure
There's no place like home. This activity is highest when people are feeling relaxed, like sharing a meal with friends or enjoying their morning coffee in their own home.
Straight answers
Lake Searcy Shores FAQs
Is Lake Searcy Shores a good place to live?+
It's a small, quiet Longwood neighborhood with the kind of low turnover that usually means people are happy to stay — only 9 homes sold in the last 12 months. You get Seminole County schools and quick access to Orlando, with downtown roughly 24 minutes away. It suits buyers who want an established setting over a big, active new-build community.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median sold price over the past year was $394,000, which puts it in the mid-range for Longwood rather than the luxury tier. There's no active $1M+ inventory here, so this reads as a solid, established-neighborhood price point rather than a premium enclave.
What do homes cost in Lake Searcy Shores?+
Over the last 12 months, homes sold at a median price of $394,000. With no listings currently active, that recent sold figure is your best anchor for value — and it's worth watching the surrounding areas like Sweetwater Oaks for comparison when nothing is on the market here.
How is the market right now?+
Tight. There are zero active listings at the moment, so it's a wait-and-watch market where you need to be ready to move fast. The good news for sellers — and the reality for buyers — is that homes have been going for about 99% of asking, so there's little room to negotiate deep discounts.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
We don't have current HOA or property tax figures on file for this specific neighborhood, so treat those as items to confirm during your search. Your agent can pull the exact HOA structure and tax history on any individual property before you write an offer.
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