2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE, SANFORD, FL, 32773
Active456 days on marketListed Jul 17, 2025MLS #O6327177
About this home
2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE
Short Sale. Updated Sanford Home with Flex Space & Storage Enjoy modern upgrades including a newer roof, HVAC, water heater, and electric panel. Fresh paint, new flooring, and a remodeled bath make it move-in ready. A detached finished structure adds flex space for an office, studio, or future guest suite—plumbing is already in place for a second bathroom. Oversized lot with alley access, 40-ft shed, 3 carports, and extra storage. Zoned MR2. No HOA. Minutes from major highways, parks, and shopping. A rare opportunity for buyers and agents alike!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
840
Sqft
0.23 ac
Lot size
1950
Year built
One
Levels
$280
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$1,844 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$1,844/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
vs edgeAI estimate
+4.1%
$/sqft vs Sanford actives
$280 vs $220
Days on market
456 vs 57 typical
Where $280/sqft sits among the 398 Sanford actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sanford
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sanford. See the full Sanford guide →
SANFORD 32773 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
33,184
Median age
38.2
Median income
$63,496
Median home value
$259,600
Avg household
2.56
Households w/ children
4,114
For the school run
Seminole County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sanford market
$354K → $380K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
214 of 398
Sanford actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 16% below the SANFORD 32773 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$130,000
2618 S ELM AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,017 sqft · $128/sqft · 2 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$239,900
2618 S ELM AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,017 sqft · $236/sqft · 10 DOM
Sold · Apr ’26$248,000
301 W 26 STREET · same community
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,100 sqft · $225/sqft · 100 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
John Carpenter
CFO/Broker · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $1,844/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $2,367. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sanford?+
At $234,900, this home is listed about 38% below the Sanford median of $379,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 2542 S PALMETTO AVENUE?+
Pine Crest Elementary School (elementary), Seminole High School (high), Millennium Middle School (middle), Hamilton Elementary School (elementary), Midway Elementary School (elementary) — Seminole County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Under the SANFORD 32773 market on paper
$234,900 is 16% below the SANFORD 32773 median of $280,000.
02Time on market is leverage
456 days on market against a Sanford median of 57 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $290,000, now $234,900 — a $55K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of LA ROSA REALTY CW PROPERTIES L · Anthony Rodriguez, PA. MLS #O6327177.
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