Wekiva starts lower, at about $360,000; Sweetwater starts at about $440,000. Ranges on record: Wekiva $360K–$800K, Sweetwater $440K–$1.075M. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 33 minutes from Wekiva and 28 from Sweetwater. The widest gap is to Orlando International Airport (MCO): 54 minutes against 49.
Where Wekiva and Sweetwater differ
- Price. Wekiva starts lower, at about $360,000; Sweetwater starts at about $440,000. Ranges on record: Wekiva $360K–$800K, Sweetwater $440K–$1.075M.
- Age. Wekiva is the newer of the two (built 1979–2015); Sweetwater dates from 1972–2021.
- Commute. Off-peak, downtown Orlando is about 33 minutes from Wekiva and 28 from Sweetwater. The widest gap is to Orlando International Airport (MCO): 54 minutes against 49.
- Distance. The two are about 2.2 miles apart in a straight line, both in ZIP 32712.
Side by side
| Fact | Wekiva | Sweetwater |
|---|---|---|
| Price range | About $360,000 to $800,000Across three subdivisions, November 2026 | $440,000 to $1,075,000Active listings, November 2026 |
| Built | 1979 to 2015Wekiva and Wekiva Glen 1979 to 1980s; Wekiva Run 2005 to 2015 | 1972 to 2020A newer gated enclave dates to 2018 to 2021 |
| Home types | Single-family detached | Single-family, villas, townhomes |
| Typical size | About 1,400 to 5,300 sq ftVaries by subdivision | About 1,600 to 4,200 sq ftSweetwater West about 1,860 to 3,570 |
| HOA | VariesWekiva Run about $131 to $151 a month; others not pinned down | About $250 to $475 a monthListing-reported; varies by village |
| CDD | Not verified | Not verified |
| Gated | MixedWekiva Run and Wekiva Glen yes; Wekiva no | MixedSome villages are gated; others not confirmed |
| ZIP / jurisdiction | 32712Orange County, Apopka mailing address; city limits not verified | 32712Orange County, Apopka mailing address; city limits not verified |
| Drive to Downtown Orlando | 33 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Orlando International Airport (MCO) | 54 min | 49 min |
| Drive to Orlando Sanford Airport (SFB) | 39 min | 36 min |
| Drive to Walt Disney World (Magic Kingdom parking) | 52 min | 54 min |
| Drive to Lake Mary (I-4 at Lake Mary Blvd) | 26 min | 22 min |
| Drive to Downtown Winter Garden | 25 min | 28 min |
| Drive to Downtown Mount Dora | 28 min | 32 min |
| Drive to University of Central Florida | 50 min | 45 min |
| Drive to AdventHealth Apopka | 12 min | 15 min |
| Drive to Maitland Center (I-4 at Maitland Blvd) | 22 min | 18 min |
Every figure comes from the Wekiva guide and the Sweetwater guide, where each one is dated and sourced. Drive times are off-peak routing estimates, not rush-hour times. Confirm school zones, fees and tax district for the specific address.
Questions about Wekiva and Sweetwater
Is Wekiva or Sweetwater more expensive?
Wekiva: About $360,000 to $800,000 Across three subdivisions, November 2026. Sweetwater: $440,000 to $1,075,000 Active listings, November 2026. Both ranges come from the listings and closed sales cited on each community's guide.
Which is newer, Wekiva or Sweetwater?
Wekiva was built 1979–2015. Sweetwater was built 1972–2021.
Do Wekiva and Sweetwater have an HOA or a CDD?
Wekiva: HOA Varies Wekiva Run about $131 to $151 a month; others not pinned down; CDD Not verified. Sweetwater: HOA About $250 to $475 a month Listing-reported; varies by village; CDD Not verified. Ask for the current fees in writing before you make an offer.
Which is closer to downtown Orlando, Wekiva or Sweetwater?
Off-peak routing puts Wekiva about 33 minutes from downtown Orlando and Sweetwater about 28 minutes. Rush-hour times are longer for both.
