1703 MCCARTHY, SANFORD, FL, 32771
Active195 days on marketListed Jan 13, 2026MLS #O6373364
About this home
1703 MCCARTHY
Affordable and move-in ready private room available in a shared 5-bedroom, 1-bath home in Sanford. Convenient location near downtown, shopping, and Seminole County schools. Ideal for young professionals seeking a comfortable, practical living space
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
1
Bathrooms
1,500
Sqft
0.11 ac
Lot size
1950
Year built
One
Levels
$1
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Principal and interest plus estimated taxes and insurance. Run your own numbers below.
$169 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$169/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Estimates only — taxes at 1.1%/yr and typical insurance; 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.
$/sqft vs Sanford actives
$1 vs $217
Days on market
195 vs 29 typical
Where $1/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.
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SANFORD 32771 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
59,708
Median age
38.7
Median income
$74,520
Median home value
$332,500
Avg household
2.66
Households w/ children
7,359
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 → $383K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
203 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 100% below the SANFORD 32771 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1703 MCCARTHY
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jan ’26$280,700
2638 S MYRTLE AVENUE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,500 sqft · $187/sqft · 68 DOM
Sold · Jan ’26$351,000
2638 S LAUREL AVENUE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,554 sqft · $226/sqft · 42 DOM
Sold · Jul ’25$296,500
414 W 19TH STREET
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,589 sqft · $187/sqft · 3 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
Jessica Stickler
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1703 MCCARTHY — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1703 MCCARTHY — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
1703 MCCARTHY FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1703 MCCARTHY?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $169/mo — principal and interest, estimated property taxes 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.
Are pets allowed at 1703 MCCARTHY?+
The listing reports pets: Dogs OK, Number Limit, Pet Deposit. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sanford?+
At $1,300, this home is listed about 100% below the Sanford median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1703 MCCARTHY?+
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet (elementary), Idyllwilde Elementary School (elementary), Bentley Elementary School (elementary), Seminole High School (high), Wilson Elementary School (elementary), Markham Woods Middle School (middle) — Seminole County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Under the SANFORD 32771 market on paper
$1,300 is 100% below the SANFORD 32771 median of $349,250, and at $1/sqft it sits under the Sanford average of $227.
02Time on market is leverage
195 days on market against a Sanford median of 29 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, Idyllwilde Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Seminole High School, Wilson Elementary School, Markham Woods Middle School — Goldsboro Elementary Magnet rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,400, now $1,300 — a $100 cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of FLORIDA DREAMS REALTY GRP INC · Adriana Montes. MLS #O6373364.
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