Identity
Winter Springs is almost entirely residential, built in subdivisions from the 1970s onward, with a trail network that connects neighbourhoods to each other rather than a traditional main street.
Seminole County
Winter Springs
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A residential Seminole County city organised around parks, the Cross Seminole Trail and a golf-course community core.
Location and access
Seminole County on SR-434, between Oviedo and Longwood.
Everyday life
Day to day, this is what you can expect: trails, parks and school runs define weekdays; retail is on 434 and in neighbouring cities.
- Cross Seminole Trail and Central Winds Park.
- The Tuscawilla golf community.
- Lake Jesup conservation areas.
Housing
- Single-family subdivisions across several decades.
- Townhomes and villas in specific pockets.
- Golf-course frontage homes in Tuscawilla.
New construction
small infill communities only; the city is essentially built out.
Getting around
car-based, with SR-417 nearby and trails usable for local cycling.
The area
Trailheads and a town center built along the edge of the Econlockhatchee.
Real life here
What an ordinary week looks like.
An almost entirely residential rhythm: school runs and errands on SR-434, then trails and neighborhood parks for the rest of the day. The Cross Seminole Trail threads the city together more than any single street does, and Tuscawilla adds a golf-course routine for the households around it.
Routines that fit
- Daily walking or cycling on a trail that reaches most neighborhoods.
- Living on or near a golf course in the Tuscawilla community.
- Preferring a quiet, mostly residential city with retail a short drive away.
Outdoors and leisure
- Cross Seminole Trail, running the length of the city.
- Central Winds Park, with sports fields, a dog park and trail access.
- The Tuscawilla golf course and surrounding green space.
- Lake Jesup conservation areas on the city's northern edge.
Eating and shopping
Everyday dining is limited and mostly chain-led along SR-434; you will typically drive to Oviedo, Longwood or Winter Park for a wider selection.
Pharmacies, banks and everyday retail sit along SR-434; hospitals and specialist care are in neighboring Oviedo and Altamonte Springs.
Seasons
Outdoor life on the trail is heaviest in the cooler months; summer pushes activity to early morning ahead of the afternoon storms, and Lake Jesup's water level can shift noticeably between wet and dry seasons.
Around here
Schools nearby
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
Winter Springs Elementary School
Elementary school
701 W State Rd 434, Winter Springs, FL 32708, USA
WebsiteAction Students
School
3523 FL-419, Winter Springs, FL 32708, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Restaurants around
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
El Pollon Restaurant
Peruvian restaurant
355 N Ronald Reagan Blvd Unit 1001, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.7 · 960 reviews$$
WebsiteVictorio's Oyster Bar & Grille / Longwood
Casual eatery offering seafood, Italian fare & burgers, with TV sports & weekly live music.
300 Dog Track Rd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 2721 reviews$$
WebsiteEnzo's on the Lake
Antipasti & elegant Italian mains are presented in a warm atmosphere with gardens & water views.
1130 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1261 reviews$$$
WebsiteGateway To India Restaurant [Bar & Grill]
Relaxed pick for Indian fare, including vegetarian dishes, tandoori & vindaloo.
790 E State Rd 434, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1156 reviews$$
WebsiteSimon Parrilla Longwood
Colombian restaurant
295 S Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.2 · 929 reviews$$
WebsiteRashi’s Kitchen Indian Cuisine
Indian restaurant
3260 North US Highway 17 92 #100, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.8 · 254 reviews$
Rookies Cantina
Mexican restaurant
140 S US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 1806 reviews$
WebsiteColombia La Bella Longwood
Colombian restaurant
600 N US Hwy 17 92, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.5 · 599 reviews$
WebsitePapa Bees
Chicken wings restaurant
480 S Ronald Reagan Blvd, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.3 · 2236 reviews$
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Parks and green space
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Central Winds Park
City park with ball fields for league play, plus pavilions, picnic grills & a playground.
1000 Central Winds Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708, USA
WebsiteSecret Lake Park
Park with 3 lakes, playground, boardwalk, field, fishing pier, sport courts & recreation center.
200 N Triplet Lake Dr, Casselberry, FL 32707, USA
WebsiteCandyland Park
Park offering lighted sports courts & fields, a skateboarding area, play equipment & picnic tables.
599 Longdale Ave, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
WebsiteBig Tree Park - Cross Seminole Trailhead
Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins.
761 General Hutchison Pkwy, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Things to do here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Hero Academy Martial Arts & Leadership
Sports school
851 E State Rd 434 #194, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
5.0 · 109 reviews
WebsiteThe Orlando Glassblowing Center
Leisure and activities nearby
130 Bomar Ct suit 130, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 246 reviews
WebsitePrime Strength and Fitness
Gym
190 S Ronald Reagan Blvd #136, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 75 reviews
WebsiteUrban Youth Park - Orlando
Sports activity location
2350 S US Hwy 17 92 Ste 1000, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 55 reviews
WebsiteBradlee-McIntyre House
Ornate, restored 1883 Queen Anne–style home, now a history museum with docent-led tours.
130 W Warren Ave, Longwood, FL 32750, USA
4.9 · 40 reviews
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
Market in Seminole County, with sources.
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
Median listing price (county)
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$390,225
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $369,450 in September 2021 to $390,225 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $369,450 in September 2021 and high of $449,500 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $369,450 |
| November 2021 | $380,125 |
| January 2022 | $390,900 |
| March 2022 | $408,725 |
| May 2022 | $448,573 |
| July 2022 | $440,000 |
| September 2022 | $439,450 |
| November 2022 | $423,945 |
| January 2023 | $411,975 |
| March 2023 | $417,225 |
| May 2023 | $428,500 |
| July 2023 | $434,000 |
| September 2023 | $423,000 |
| November 2023 | $404,950 |
| January 2024 | $399,450 |
| March 2024 | $408,000 |
| May 2024 | $420,000 |
| July 2024 | $426,715 |
| September 2024 | $414,561 |
| November 2024 | $400,000 |
| January 2025 | $399,900 |
| March 2025 | $399,500 |
| May 2025 | $410,000 |
| July 2025 | $407,500 |
| September 2025 | $399,923 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $389,963 |
| May 2026 | $399,000 |
| July 2026 | $399,950 |
| September 2026 | $390,225 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Seminole County, FL
Median listing price per square foot (county)
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$227
USD per square foot
−3.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $199 in September 2021 to $227 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $199 in September 2021 and high of $242 in October 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $199 |
| November 2021 | $205 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $219 |
| May 2022 | $231 |
| July 2022 | $234 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $231 |
| January 2023 | $230 |
| March 2023 | $232 |
| May 2023 | $241 |
| July 2023 | $238 |
| September 2023 | $241 |
| November 2023 | $241 |
| January 2024 | $238 |
| March 2024 | $238 |
| May 2024 | $241 |
| July 2024 | $240 |
| September 2024 | $239 |
| November 2024 | $237 |
| January 2025 | $237 |
| March 2025 | $236 |
| May 2025 | $237 |
| July 2025 | $236 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $232 |
| January 2026 | $231 |
| March 2026 | $230 |
| May 2026 | $230 |
| July 2026 | $228 |
| September 2026 | $227 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Seminole County, FL
Active listings (county)
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
1,652
active listings
+2.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 596 in September 2021 to 1,652 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 341 in March 2022 and high of 1,730 in July 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 596 |
| November 2021 | 551 |
| January 2022 | 382 |
| March 2022 | 341 |
| May 2022 | 486 |
| July 2022 | 859 |
| September 2022 | 914 |
| November 2022 | 965 |
| January 2023 | 777 |
| March 2023 | 609 |
| May 2023 | 592 |
| July 2023 | 679 |
| September 2023 | 740 |
| November 2023 | 961 |
| January 2024 | 1,017 |
| March 2024 | 1,039 |
| May 2024 | 1,155 |
| July 2024 | 1,365 |
| September 2024 | 1,544 |
| November 2024 | 1,579 |
| January 2025 | 1,456 |
| March 2025 | 1,539 |
| May 2025 | 1,688 |
| July 2025 | 1,730 |
| September 2025 | 1,608 |
| November 2025 | 1,496 |
| January 2026 | 1,355 |
| March 2026 | 1,414 |
| May 2026 | 1,464 |
| July 2026 | 1,536 |
| September 2026 | 1,652 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Seminole County, FL
New listings (county)
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
582
new listings in the month
+22.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 712 in September 2021 to 582 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 374 in December 2025 and high of 880 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 712 |
| November 2021 | 626 |
| January 2022 | 552 |
| March 2022 | 708 |
| May 2022 | 844 |
| July 2022 | 792 |
| September 2022 | 678 |
| November 2022 | 444 |
| January 2023 | 474 |
| March 2023 | 536 |
| May 2023 | 566 |
| July 2023 | 604 |
| September 2023 | 540 |
| November 2023 | 570 |
| January 2024 | 544 |
| March 2024 | 560 |
| May 2024 | 684 |
| July 2024 | 670 |
| September 2024 | 590 |
| November 2024 | 508 |
| January 2025 | 638 |
| March 2025 | 664 |
| May 2025 | 728 |
| July 2025 | 682 |
| September 2025 | 476 |
| November 2025 | 472 |
| January 2026 | 568 |
| March 2026 | 618 |
| May 2026 | 648 |
| July 2026 | 648 |
| September 2026 | 582 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Seminole County, FL
Median days on market (county)
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
65
days on market
−4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 34 in September 2021 to 65 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 23 in May 2022 and high of 76 in January 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedView data table
Showing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 34 |
| November 2021 | 39 |
| January 2022 | 40 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| July 2022 | 29 |
| September 2022 | 41 |
| November 2022 | 48 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 48 |
| May 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 57 |
| November 2024 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 54 |
| July 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| September 2026 | 65 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Seminole County, FL
Metro and statewide context
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
Honest trade-offs
What you accept when you choose this area.
Trade-offs
- Retail and dining are limited inside the city.
- Housing stock is ageing and varies in condition.
- Some areas near Lake Jesup have drainage considerations.
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