MLS data updated Oct 25, 2026
SanfordReal Estate Market Report · October 2026
Historic Downtown on the St. Johns River
Sanford, FL
Seminole County's county seat and a thriving craft-brewery and arts destination, offering waterfront homes on Lake Monroe, a restored Victorian downtown, and SunRail access.
Median sold: $375K · Median days on market: 36 · Sold-to-list: 97.9% · Source: Stellar MLS, last 12 mo
About 2.9 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
Aggregate statistics from Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months and live MLS inventory. A market read, not an appraisal of any home or a listing of individual sales.
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Ryan's Take on Sanford
Sanford is the most underpriced city in Seminole County, and the gap between what it offers and what buyers typically pay for it is the whole thesis. You're getting the same Seminole County Public Schools district — Florida's top-rated — at prices that run well below Lake Mary, Longwood, or Oviedo. The historic downtown on First Street is the real thing: 1880s and 1920s brick commercial buildings rebuilt after the Great Fire of 1887, now retenanted with Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café, Tuffy's Music Box, Deviant Wolfe Brewing, and a dining and arts scene that no manufactured town center can replicate. Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River waterfront add something that no other Seminole County city offers — a navigable system that runs north to Jacksonville and the Intracoastal, with direct downtown marina access and a 4.5-mile RiverWalk.
The buyers I work with in Sanford are sorting themselves into distinct profiles. Historic district buyers are targeting the Craftsman bungalows and Victorian homes within walking distance of First Street, accepting renovation work in exchange for authenticity and appreciation momentum. The Lake Monroe waterfront is some of the most constrained inventory in the county — no new waterfront is being created — and buyers who want a dock on a navigable river system find Sanford to be the only real answer in this market. SunRail commuters working the I-4 corridor from Orlando to Maitland can park at the northern terminus and avoid I-4 entirely. And then there's the Georgetown Historic District on the east side — the lowest entry prices in Seminole County, National Register fabric, and genuine renovation upside for buyers who see what's happening in the broader city.
— Ryan Solberg, Broker/Owner, MaxLife Realty
Under Contract
20 homes pending in Sanford · Avg. $616K
Sanford · 4th Quarter 2026
1215 sales · Stellar MLS · last 12 mo
$375K
Median Sale Price
36 days
Median Days on Market
97.9%
Sold-to-List
$215
Median $/sqft
Recent Sales Map
17 recent individual sales in and around Sanford · FL public records · no addresses published
Approximate sale locations — dots are offset ±1 home for privacy
| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | Listed | Sold ▼ | List Price | Sold Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | 1,675 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $445,000 | $266 | — |
| — | — | 1,874 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $377,200 | $201 | — |
| — | — | 1,603 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $373,000 | $233 | — |
| — | — | 1,751 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $357,500 | $204 | — |
| — | — | 1,839 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $345,000 | $188 | — |
| — | — | 1,411 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $345,000 | $245 | — |
| — | — | 2,020 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $300,000 | $149 | — |
| — | — | 1,854 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $299,900 | $162 | — |
| — | — | 1,116 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $240,000 | $215 | — |
| — | — | 917 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $200,400 | $219 | — |
| — | — | 1,538 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $173,000 | $112 | — |
| — | — | 1,842 | — | 12/1/25 | — | $155,000 | $84 | — |
| — | — | 2,862 | — | 11/1/25 | — | $585,000 | $204 | — |
| — | — | 1,803 | — | 11/1/25 | — | $305,000 | $169 | — |
| — | — | 1,212 | — | 11/1/25 | — | $190,000 | $157 | — |
| — | — | 916 | — | 11/1/25 | — | $170,000 | $186 | — |
| — | — | 1,257 | — | 11/1/25 | — | $150,000 | $119 | — |
Currently For Sale
50 active listings in Sanford
$236/sqft
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| Beds | Baths | Sq Ft | List Price | $/Sq Ft | DOM | Pool | Waterfront | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 1,163 | $274,000 | $236 | 54 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,261 | $439,000 | $194 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,687 | $300,000 | $178 | 75 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,665 | $335,000 | $201 | 125 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 970 | $191,000 | $197 | 140 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,170 | $455,000 | $210 | 175 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,380 | $595,000 | $250 | 158 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,708 | $729,900 | $270 | 5 | ✓ | — | — |
| 5 | 4 | 2,904 | $750,000 | $258 | 21 | ✓ | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,815 | $419,900 | $231 | 30 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 2,196 | $574,900 | $262 | 52 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,699 | $335,000 | $197 | 76 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,614 | $398,900 | $247 | 147 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,980 | $354,800 | $179 | 160 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,627 | $379,999 | $234 | 34 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,005 | $520,000 | $259 | 141 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,005 | $520,000 | $259 | 141 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 7 | 4,656 | $1,250,000 | $268 | 80 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,822 | $399,500 | $219 | 45 | ✓ | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,303 | $339,900 | $261 | 146 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 2,446 | $679,000 | $278 | 2 | ✓ | — | Water |
| 4 | 3 | 2,797 | $799,000 | $286 | 49 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,384 | $340,000 | $246 | 104 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,479 | $335,000 | $227 | 67 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,238 | $345,000 | $279 | 87 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,737 | $765,000 | $280 | 36 | ✓ | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | 4,561 | $1,525,000 | $334 | 221 | ✓ | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,568 | $515,000 | $201 | 6 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,811 | $439,900 | $243 | 10 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 3 | 2,568 | $514,900 | $201 | 52 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 4 | 3,012 | $435,000 | $144 | 19 | — | — | Water |
| 3 | 2 | 1,663 | $444,000 | $267 | 25 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 2,112 | $644,500 | $305 | 45 | — | — | — |
| — | 0 | — | $391,000 | — | 26 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,375 | $339,999 | $247 | 123 | — | ✓ | Water |
| 4 | 4 | 3,358 | $775,000 | $231 | 39 | — | — | Water |
| 5 | 3 | 1,807 | $670,000 | $371 | 7 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 3,687 | $825,000 | $224 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,532 | $454,900 | $297 | 3 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 3 | 2,123 | $519,000 | $244 | 183 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 2 | 1,265 | $225,000 | $178 | 21 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,687 | $289,900 | $172 | 17 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | 4,903 | $1,379,990 | $281 | 138 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 4 | 3,428 | $1,012,040 | $295 | 84 | — | — | — |
| 5 | 6 | 4,903 | $1,396,990 | $285 | 168 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,575 | $308,000 | $196 | 38 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,635 | $379,990 | $232 | 60 | — | — | — |
| 3 | 3 | 1,544 | $359,990 | $233 | 60 | — | — | — |
| 2 | 2 | 1,340 | $319,500 | $238 | 199 | — | — | — |
| 4 | 2 | 1,791 | $439,900 | $246 | 20 | ✓ | — | — |
Sanford Market — Common Questions
Is Sanford a buyer's or seller's market in 2026?+
Sanford is currently a seller's market with about 2.9 months of inventory. About 2.9 months of inventory — homes are selling faster than new ones come on the market, so sellers hold the leverage (under 4 months = seller's market).
What is the median home sale price in Sanford?+
Based on Stellar MLS closed sales over the last 12 months, the median sale price in Sanford is approximately $375K.
How many homes are for sale in Sanford?+
There are currently 296 active listings in Sanford, with homes selling at roughly 101.3 per month. That works out to about 2.9 months of inventory.
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Report generated October 25, 2026 at 9:46 PM ET · Powered by Stellar MLS
MLS Data:Active and pending listing data is sourced from the Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. The MLS GRID does not guarantee the accuracy of this data, which may not reflect all real estate activity in the area.
Sold Data: Sales analysis is derived from Florida Department of Revenue public property records (arm's-length transactions). Ryan Solberg and MaxLife Realty LLC are not affiliated with Sanfordor its HOA. This report is not intended to solicit properties already listed for sale nor to cause a breach of an existing agency relationship. Data should be independently verified. E&OE.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 25, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
Moving to Sanford
Utilities & Services
Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida. Here's who to call to get power, water, and trash service set up in your name before closing.
Electric
Florida Power & Light (FPL) · (888) 988-8249Sanford, Lake Mary, Heathrow, and parts of Oviedo and east Seminole.
Duke Energy Florida · (800) 700-8744Other parts of the county — Longwood, Winter Springs, and Altamonte areas vary by address.
Water & Sewer
Seminole County Utilities · (407) 665-2110Unincorporated Seminole County (water & sewer).
City of Sanford Utilities · (407) 688-5100City of Sanford.
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IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing.
Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of October 25, 2026 at 8:49 PM ET. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information.
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