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Seminole County, Florida

Sanford real estate

Homes, communities and a neighbourhood guide from a Realtor who is also a licensed residential contractor.

Sanford is the Seminole County seat, on the south shore of Lake Monroe, with a historic downtown, the Riverwalk and a SunRail station.

Living in Sanford

Where Sanford sits

Sanford is the Seminole County seat, on the south shore of Lake Monroe at the northern end of the I-4 corridor. Orlando Sanford International Airport is here, and SunRail's line runs through the city.

What it is known for

A genuine historic downtown — brick streets, buildings that predate the theme parks by decades, and a waterfront on Lake Monroe. Sanford has changed a great deal in the last fifteen years, and the parts of it that have changed and the parts that have not sit closer together than a map suggests.

Schools

Seminole County Public Schools serves Sanford, zoned by address.

What to know before you buy

Sanford covers a wide range, from restored historic homes downtown to newer subdivisions on the outskirts. A historic house is a specific undertaking: the character is real, and so are the questions about wiring, foundations and what previous owners did without permits. Worth doing, with your eyes open.

Common questions about Sanford

Sanford is served by Seminole County Public Schools. School zoning is by address rather than by city, and boundaries are redrawn from time to time, so confirm the assigned schools for a specific property with the district before you write an offer — I will pull the current zoning for any address you are considering.

Residential construction and remodeling

Remodeling, renovation and new construction in Sanford, from a Certified Residential Building Contractor who is also a licensed Realtor.

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Thinking about Sanford?

Tell me what you are looking for in Sanford and I will tell you what is realistic at that budget.

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