$355,800
232 17th Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Listing updated: June 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM ET
Listing courtesy of Lpt Realty, Llc · Tyler Gibson LLC · MLS #O6334443 · Active · 877-366-2213Property type
Year built
Lot size
Price / sq ft
HOA dues
Days on market
Garage space
Flood zone
About this home
Short Sale. ** Short Sale. Third-Party Approval Required** Price not approved by a bank yet. Just minutes from the vibrant heart of downtown Sanford, this beautifully updated home offers both charm and income potential in one. Behind its welcoming exterior lies a versatile attached in-law suite with its own private entrance and dedicated parking, ideal for hosting short-term guests, welcoming extended family, or securing steady long-term rental income. Thoughtful interior updates blend modern comfort with warm character, creating a move-in ready space that feels instantly inviting. In addition, the home is equipped with solar panels that will need to be assumed by the buyer. Documentation is available showing how the system has saved the current owner money on energy costs, providing long-term value and efficiency. Whether you are looking to offset your mortgage, embrace multigenerational living, or add a high-demand rental to your portfolio, this home delivers a rare house-hack opportunity in one of Central Florida’s most walkable and historic communities.
Local Insight
At $150/sqft for a 1935 home with an in-law suite, you're getting solid value in a historically significant neighborhood where you can actually afford to be—comparable homes in nearby Lake Mary run 20-40% higher—but a pre-war house this old will likely need foundation, electrical, and mechanical updates that aren't always obvious in showings. The fireplace and extra bath are genuine pluses for a property this size, though the 0.34-acre lot is modest and you should verify the condition of that 90-year-old structure before assuming the price reflects true move-in readiness. Sanford's real appeal is the authentic downtown riverfront character and walkability, not appreciation potential, so this works best if you're drawn to the community itself rather than banking on quick equity gains.
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Price & listing history308 days on market
- Status: ActiveNov 25, 2025
- Listed$475,000Aug 13, 2025
- Price reduced$355,800
Facts & features
- Property type
- Residential
- Sub type
- Single Family Residence
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 308
- Subdivision
- Sanford Heights
- County
- Seminole
- Year built
- 1935
- Living area
- 2,377 sq ft
- Price/sq ft
- $150
- Lot size
- 14,645 sq ft
- Lot category
- 1/4 to less than 1/2
- Flood zone
- X
- Garage
- 1 spaces
- Annual taxes
- $6,494 (2024)
- Parcel #
- 36-19-30-506-0000-0290
- Zoning
- SR1A
- MLS #
- O6334443
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Interior Details
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Full bathrooms
- 3
- Flooring
- Ceramic Tile, Wood
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
- Interior features
- Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets
- Laundry
- Inside, Laundry Room
- Stories / Levels
- One
- Direction faces
- West
- Fireplace
- Yes
- In-law suite
- Yes
Heating & Cooling
- Heating
- Baseboard, Central, Electric
- Cooling
- Central Air, Attic Fan
Parking
- Garage spaces
- 1
- Attached garage
- No
- Parking features
- Driveway
HOA & Financial
- Total monthly fees
- $0/mo
- Total annual fees
- $0
- CDD
- No
- Min lease term
- 1-2 Years
- Listing terms
- Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
- Ownership
- Fee Simple
- Available for lease
- Yes
- Lease restrictions
- No
Exterior & Construction
- Exterior features
- French Doors, Rain Gutters
- Construction materials
- Vinyl Siding, Frame, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Shingle
- Foundation
- Crawlspace
- Road surface
- Paved
Utilities
- Sewer
- Public Sewer
- Water source
- Public
- Utilities
- BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Fire Hydrant, Public, Water Available, Water Connected
Room Details
| Room | Level | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Bedroom | First | 9x12 |
| Primary Bathroom | First | |
| Living Room | First | 12x21 |
| Dining Room | First | 9x10 |
| Kitchen | First | 8x16 |
| Dinette | First | 7x11 |
| Bonus Room | First | 7x17 |
| Utility Room | First | 8x10 |
| Primary Bedroom | First | 8x19 |
| Living Room | First | 12x19 |
| Kitchen | First | 9x9 |
| Bathroom 1 | First | |
| Dining Room | First | 9x9 |
| Bathroom 2 | First |
Listing Details
- Listing date
- 2025-07-17
- On market date
- 2025-08-13
- Original list price
- $475,000
- Occupant type
- Vacant
- Special conditions
- Short Sale
- MLS area
- 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
- Listing AOR
- Orlando Regional
- Status changed
- 2025-11-25
- Tax legal description
- LOTS 29 + 30 SANFORD HEIGHTS PB 2 PG 63
Flood risk
Minimal-risk area outside the mapped floodplain. Flood insurance is optional and typically low-cost.
Source: FEMA flood zone reported on the listing. Confirm current designation at FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Location
Directions
From I-4 West, take Exit 104 toward Sanford. Follow signs for Zoo/Port of Sanford/Sanford/US-92 South. Turn left onto SR-46, then right onto US-17/US-92 (N. French Ave). Turn left onto 18th Street, then left again onto S. Elm Ave.
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