# Wekiva vs Sweetwater > Wekiva vs Sweetwater in Apopka, Florida: price ranges ($360K–$800K and $440K–$1.075M), home ages, HOA and CDD, and off-peak drive times side by side. Source: https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/wekiva-vs-sweetwater/ · Last updated 2026-11-11 · Robert Moore, Broker/Owner, Moore Realty Group, Inc. · 352-504-6371 - [Home](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/) - [Compare](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/) - Wekiva vs Sweetwater Apopka neighborhoods compared # Wekiva *vs Sweetwater.* Wekiva ($360K–$800K, built 1979–2015) and Sweetwater ($440K–$1.075M, built 1972–2021) side by side: prices, home ages, HOA and CDD, and drive times, taken from each community's guide.Checked November 11, 2026 Short answer 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 Wekiva and Sweetwater, from each community's guide (checked November 11, 2026) | 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](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/neighborhoods/wekiva/) and the [Sweetwater guide](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/neighborhoods/sweetwater/), 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. The full guides ## Read *both.* [32712 ### Wekiva Three separate subdivisions share the name: Wekiva, Wekiva Glen and the gated Wekiva Run.$360K–$800K](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/neighborhoods/wekiva/)[32712 ### Sweetwater Villages around an operating 18-hole course beside Wekiwa Springs State Park; HOA fees vary widely.$440K–$1.075M](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/neighborhoods/sweetwater/) [Rock Springs Ridge vs Sweetwater](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/rock-springs-ridge-vs-sweetwater/)[Wekiva vs San Sebastian Reserve](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/wekiva-vs-san-sebastian-reserve/)[Sweetwater vs Sagewood](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/sweetwater-vs-sagewood/)[All comparisons](https://moorerealtyapopka.com/compare/) Robert Moore, REALTOR® is the Broker/Owner of Moore Realty Group, Inc. in Apopka (Florida broker license BK3391152). He can pull the HOA documents and recent closed sales for any address in either community. 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