Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
The Cove
Waterfront living where the St. Johns meets Sanford
2
Homes for sale
$3,874,950
Median list price
$549
Avg price / sqft
60
Median days on market
The Cove sits along the water in Sanford, a Seminole County community where large lots and river access set the tone. This is a quieter, spread-out corner compared to nearby Sanford homes for sale, with a handful of substantial homes—median size runs around 5,654 square feet—and easy reach to downtown Orlando in about 28 minutes. Neighboring communities like Lake Forest, Hidden Lake, and Dreamwold round out the area's mix.
For buyers, The Cove is a thin, high-end market right now. Only two homes are active, with list prices stretching from $654,900 all the way to $7,095,000, so what's available at any moment swings hard depending on the property. Over the past year just three homes sold at a median of $685,000, and sellers pulled in about 97% of asking—a sign that priced-right listings move without much drama.
The Cove is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$654,900 – $7.1M price range
5,654 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
2 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Cove
$7,095,000
2636 REAGAN TRAIL, LAKE MARY
5 bd · 6 ba · 7,768 sqft
$654,900$675,000
3295 SAFE HARBOR LANE, LAKE MARY
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,540 sqft
Every active listing inside the The Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The The Cove market
2
Sold, last 12 months
$701,500
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
62 days
Median time to sell
The Cove vs Sanford
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Cove home
≈ $21,350/mo
$3,874,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,329
Median age
44
Median income
$112,292
Median home value
$335,800
Beyond the listings
Living in The Cove
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
The Cove FAQs
Is The Cove a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want space and water access without leaving Seminole County. Homes are large—median size sits near 5,654 square feet—and downtown Orlando is about 28 minutes away, so you get room to breathe with the city still in reach. Assigned schools include Seminole High School and Millennium Middle School.
Is The Cove expensive?+
It runs high. The median list price is currently $3,874,950, though that reflects a very small pool of just two active listings ranging from $654,900 to $7,095,000. Actual sold prices tell a gentler story—see the next question.
What do homes cost in The Cove?+
Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median price of $685,000, while current asking prices skew much higher. Average price per square foot is around $549, and the wide gap between list and sold figures reflects how few properties trade here. It's worth comparing against nearby Lake Forest to gauge value.
How is the market in The Cove?+
It's thin but efficient. With only two active listings and a median of 15 days on market, homes that are priced right don't sit long—sellers averaged 97% of asking over the past year. Low inventory means serious buyers should be ready to move when the right property lists.
What about HOA and property taxes?+
The median HOA here is about $100 a month, which is light for a community with homes this size. Median property taxes run roughly $7,491 a year, in line with the higher-value homes in the area. Both figures are worth confirming per property, since taxes track assessed value closely.
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