Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
St. John River & Port
Riverfront living where new builds meet old Sanford
7
Homes for sale
$459,000
Median list price
$274
Avg price / sqft
91
Median days on market
The St. John River & Port area sits along Sanford's namesake waterway in Seminole County, an easy stretch of Central Florida where the river and the port anchor daily life. The neighborhood connects to established communities like Goldsboro, Lake Forest, and Placid Lake, and it keeps you within a 34-minute drive of downtown Orlando and about 42 minutes from MCO. Families here land in the Seminole County schools, including Seminole High School and Pine Crest Elementary.
For a buyer today, this is a tight, fast market — just 6 active listings with a median list price of $447,000 and homes moving in a median of 1.5 days. Four of the current listings are new construction, which is unusual for a neighborhood this size and gives buyers a shot at something turnkey. If you want the full picture of what's trading, it's worth watching Sanford homes for sale alongside nearby Hidden Lake to compare.
St. John River & Port is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$379,999 – $775K price range
1,627 sqft median home
$175/mo median HOA
$1,495/mo median rent
6 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in St. John River & Port
$379,999
225 W SEMINOLE BOULEVARD UNIT 413, SANFORD
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,627 sqft
$775,000
225 W SEMINOLE BOULEVARD UNIT 603, SANFORD
4 bd · 4 ba · 3,358 sqft
$644,500$649,500
315 MAGNOLIA AVENUE, SANFORD
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,112 sqft
$466,000
139 TESSIE LANE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,564 sqft
$459,000
131 TESSIE LANE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,651 sqft
$452,000
135 TESSIE LANE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,572 sqft
$442,000
134 TESSIE LANE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,564 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The St. John River & Port market
6
Sold, last 12 months
$427,500
Median sold price
91%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
St. John River & Port vs Sanford
Median list price
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Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.0% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the St. John River & Port boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools St. John River & Port is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median St. John River & Port home
≈ $2,911/mo
$459,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$175/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$1,495/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
878
Median age
63
Median income
$46,383
Median home value
$194,548
Beyond the listings
Living in St. John River & Port
Food & Drink
Top 2% in the U.S.Hops & Brews
Thirst isn't the only reason this population looks for a good brew. From beer drinkers on a budget to the millennial craft beer enthusiast, these men and women are passionate about different kinds of beer and how it's made.
Entertainment
Top 6% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 6% 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.
Food & Drink
Top 8% in the U.S.Whiskey Business
Characterized by their appreciation for all things whiskey, this population enjoys the classy atmosphere of whiskey drinking and learning about different brands.
Entertainment
Top 8% in the U.S.Live & Local Music
This population follows the music. From local bands to current acts at the local venue, you can find these people researching band tours and how to get backstage passes.
Appearance oriented
Top 9% in the U.S.Body Art
Who says the body isn't a canvas? This population loves talking about tattoos, body art and piercings.
Straight answers
St. John River & Port FAQs
Is St. John River & Port a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a Sanford waterfront setting with a real Orlando commute — downtown is about 34 minutes and MCO about 42. You're near established communities like Lake Forest and inside Seminole County's school system, including Seminole High School. The small scale means a close-knit feel rather than a big-development one.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
The median list price is $447,000, with active listings running from $300,000 to $466,000. At an average of $271 per square foot on a median home size of 1,568 square feet, pricing lands in a moderate range for the Sanford area. Compare it with the broader Sanford homes for sale to see where it fits your budget.
What do homes cost in St. John River & Port?+
Over the last 12 months, 8 homes sold at a median price of $439,500, close to today's $447,000 median list. Sellers averaged 94% of asking, so there's some negotiating room but not a wide gap. Four of the six current listings are new construction, which can push the top of the range.
How is the market right now?+
It's fast and thin — only 6 active listings, and the median days on market is 1.5. With 8 sales in the past year and 94% of asking achieved, well-priced homes move quickly, so buyers should be ready to act. Nearby Placid Lake can be a useful backup if inventory here is picked over.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $175 per month, and the median property tax is roughly $1,296 per year. Those are modest carrying costs for the price point, though new-construction listings may carry their own HOA structure worth confirming. Always verify current figures for the specific home before you write an offer.
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