Homes for sale in
Sanford, Florida
Historic waterfront charm on Orlando's northern edge
393
Homes for sale
$380,000
Median list price
$230
Avg price / sqft
42
Median days on market
Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe where the St. Johns River widens, and it wears its history openly — a walkable Residential Historic District of brick streets and early-1900s homes gives way to riverfront parks and older neighborhoods like Goldsboro and Dreamwold. It's a genuinely mixed community: lakeside living along the St. John River & Port, planned enclaves like Lake Forest and Hidden Lake, and quick access to the rest of Seminole County. Downtown Orlando is about 30 minutes away and MCO roughly 37, so you get city reach without city prices.
For buyers, the market is active and moderately paced. There are 409 homes on the market with a median list price of $384,999, and homes are taking about 35 days to sell — enough time to think, not so much that good listings linger. Over the last year 1,174 homes closed at a median of $375,500, with sellers collecting about 98% of asking, so realistic offers still carry weight here.
Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida.
Quick facts
$90,000 – $5.2M price range
1,746 sqft median home
$2,163/mo median rent
Leans seller right now
Drive times
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Sanford
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$820,000
5675 GREEN ARROW PLACE, SANFORD
5 bd · 5 ba · 3,775 sqft
$324,900
1664 PETERSON PLACE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,653 sqft
$350,000
208 W 17TH STREET, SANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,912 sqft
$299,900
1911 WATER STREET, SANFORD
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$525,000
3676 SUNGROVE CIRCLE, SANFORD
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,447 sqft
$458,000
624 VENICE PLACE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 sqft
$349,900
2403 KEY AVENUE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,000 sqft
$358,000
1370 CAPTIVA COVE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,458 sqft
$349,000
145 MAYFAIR COURT UNIT 145, SANFORD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,479 sqft
$135,000
2005 NORTHLAKE DRIVE, SANFORD
2 bd · 2 ba · 912 sqft
$3,500,000
2080 LAKE MARKHAM ROAD, SANFORD
5 bd · 6 ba · 6,241 sqft
$155,000
700 E AIRPORT BOULEVARD UNIT B7, SANFORD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,012 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Sanford market
Leans seller
3.8 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
1,173
Sold, last 12 months
$376,000
Median sold price
98%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
38 days
Median time to sell
Sanford vs Seminole County
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 3.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Sanford, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in thin markets.
Where to look
Sanford neighborhoods
Goldsboro
19 homes · $316K median
Hidden Lake
10 homes · $301K median
Dreamwold
7 homes · $325K median
Lake Forest
7 homes · $599K median
St. John River & Port
6 homes · $447K median
Placid Lake
5 homes · $247K median
Residential Historic District
2 homes · $560K median
The Cove
2 homes · $1.8M median
Lake Monroe
2 homes · $489K median
St Johns River Estates
1 home · $780K median
Sand Hill Cove
0 homes
Perkins Place
0 homes
Waterside
0 homes
Cardinal Oaks Cove
0 homes
Neighborhood boundaries by edgeAI — listings matched to the actual polygon, not agent-entered subdivision names.
For the school run
School zones with homes for sale
Homes matched to official attendance boundaries — always verify zoning with the district.
Beyond the listings
Living in Sanford
Riverfront and lake living
With 17 waterfront listings along Lake Monroe and the St. Johns, and dozens more [homes with water views](/area/sanford-fl/homes-with-water-views), the water is central to Sanford's appeal.
A walkable historic core
The Residential Historic District brings brick streets and vintage architecture that few Orlando-area suburbs can match.
Newer options too
With 77 [new construction](/area/sanford-fl/new-construction) listings on the market, buyers who want move-in-ready and modern have real choices alongside the older housing stock.
Gated community selection
Around 100 active listings sit in [gated communities](/area/sanford-fl/gated-communities), the largest single segment of the market for buyers who prioritize privacy.
Commuter-friendly location
Downtown Orlando is roughly 30 minutes, MCO about 37, and Universal near 40 — reachable without living in the tourist corridor.
Population
62,292
Median age
36.8
Median income
$62,877
Median home value
$272,900
What people here are into
Entertainment
Top 19% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
Appearance oriented
Top 20% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Attitudes
Top 22% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 22% in the U.S.Ingredient Attentive
These folks are conscious about what they eat. They're looking for ingredients that not only taste great, but also have great nutritional benefits.
Entertainment
Top 25% 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.
Entertainment
Late-night Leisure
Ready to turn up when the sun goes down, this population is looking for nighttime entertainment at home or out on the town.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Sanford home
≈ $2,671/mo
$380,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
5%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$2,163/mo
Median rent
86 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Sanford real estate FAQs
Is Sanford a good place to live?+
It's a well-rounded Seminole County city with a walkable historic downtown, riverfront access on Lake Monroe, and neighborhoods ranging from established areas like Goldsboro to planned communities. Assigned schools include Seminole High School and several elementary options like Pine Crest and Hamilton. The 30-minute drive to downtown Orlando makes it practical for commuters.
Is Sanford expensive?+
It's more affordable than much of metro Orlando, with a median list price of $384,999 and an average of $226 per square foot. Listings span a wide range — from around $79,900 up past $5 million — so there's room at multiple budgets, and you can browse by price to find your bracket.
What do homes cost in Sanford?+
The median list price is $384,999 and the median sold price over the past year was $375,500, on a typical home of about 1,751 square feet. The mix is mostly single-family homes — 300 of the active listings — plus 77 townhomes and 27 condos among the townhomes & condos options.
How is the Sanford housing market right now?+
There are 409 active listings and homes are selling in a median of about 35 days, with sellers getting roughly 98% of asking. That's a steady, balanced market — 1,174 homes closed in the last 12 months, and watching just reduced listings can surface negotiating room.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $175 per month, though many older and historic-district homes carry no HOA at all. The median property tax is roughly $3,504 per year, and median rent sits around $2,163 per month if you're weighing buying against renting.
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