Alaqua Lakes

Custom-built estates on the Markham Woods corridor, prized for privacy, acreage, and the Legacy Club's championship golf course.

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515 custom homes, half-acre-plus homesites, one championship golf course.

Alaqua Lakes is a 24-hour guard-gated community of roughly 515 single-family homes in Longwood, most built between 1998 and 2015 on homesites of a half-acre or more. The Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes anchors the community with an 18-hole, par-72 Signature Sanctuary golf course — a certified Audubon International Sanctuary layout that has hosted U.S. Open qualifiers. The community is zoned to Seminole County Public Schools.

515Custom Homes
18Hole Championship Course
1998–2015Primary Build Years

Alaqua Lakes buyers already know what they're comparing you to.

Most serious buyers here have already toured Alaqua, Heathrow, and the rest of the Markham Woods corridor. Winning the comparison takes more than a sign in the yard — it takes pricing grounded in what's actually closing on this corridor right now, not a generic Longwood comp set.

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What Alaqua Lakes Buyers and Sellers Ask First

The questions that come up before a showing, or before a listing agreement.

Is Legacy Club membership required to buy here?

No. Membership at the Legacy Club at Alaqua Lakes is optional and purchased separately from the home. Many owners live in the community without a golf membership.

What financing should I expect at this price point?

Alaqua Lakes homes commonly price above Florida's 2026 conforming loan limit of $832,750, so jumbo financing is typical here. Ray is also a licensed mortgage originator, so financing structure gets discussed alongside the offer itself.

What should I know about buying a home built in the late 1990s or 2000s?

Most Alaqua Lakes homes were built between 1998 and 2015, so age-related items — roof, HVAC, major systems — are a normal part of due diligence here, the same as any established luxury community. We'll walk through what to check before you're under contract.

How does Alaqua Lakes compare to Heathrow?

Both sit on the Markham Woods corridor with 24-hour guard-gated security and championship golf, but Alaqua Lakes is smaller (roughly 515 homes) with larger half-acre-plus custom lots, while Heathrow is the larger, more established community. See our Heathrow page for the full comparison.

Can I see current Alaqua Lakes listings right now?

Yes — use the "Search Alaqua Lakes Listings" link above for live MLS inventory at any time.

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Every Signature Collection engagement starts with a confidential conversation about your property and your goals. Tell us a bit about what you're considering, and we'll follow up directly.

The Signature Collection is a division of Certainly Sold. Ray Nadeau, Licensed Florida Broker BK3344407 (NMLS #1027617) · Kelly Nadeau, Licensed Florida Broker BK3344334 (NMLS #1027618). Equal Housing Opportunity.

Real estate brokerage services and mortgage financing services are separate services. You are not required to use Equity Smart Home Loans, Ray Nadeau, or any particular lender to buy or sell a home through CertainlySold — you are free to choose any lender or brokerage of your choice.