Seminole County
Greater OrlandoFlorida
A historic riverfront city on Lake Monroe with a brick main street, a regional airport and a SunRail terminus.
Sanford was a steamboat and citrus port before it was a suburb, and the downtown still shows it: two-storey brick blocks, a marina and a waterfront park. Around that core sit older neighbourhoods and newer subdivisions to the south and east.
North Seminole County on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River, at the north end of the SunRail line.
Here is what I'd tell you about daily life: downtown dining and the riverwalk anchor evenings; the airport and I-4 handle travel.
Something worth watching: active on the outer edges, with downtown supply arriving through renovation and infill.
For getting around, here is what you should know: car-based, with SunRail, I-4 and SR-417 all serving the city.
The area
A riverfront downtown of brick storefronts facing Lake Monroe.
Real life here
Downtown Sanford runs on foot: brick-street blocks of restaurants and shops, the Riverwalk along Lake Monroe, and a marina that turns evenings into a lakefront routine. Outside those blocks, the rest of the city is car-based, with the regional airport and I-4 handling travel and commuting.
First Street's brick blocks hold the concentration of restaurants, cafés and bars downtown, mixing longtime local spots with newer openings; chain dining and larger supermarkets are along US-17-92 and SR-46.
A hospital, clinics, pharmacies and banks serve downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods directly, with Orlando Sanford International Airport a few minutes from the city centre.
Downtown events and the Riverwalk are busiest in the cooler months; airport flight paths and seasonal charter traffic are worth checking for specific streets before buying.
Around here
Real institutions inside this area's radius, ordered by distance. No ratings: assignment depends on the exact address, and a star average does not measure a school.
School
700 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
WebsiteHigh school
2200 Historic Goldsboro Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Real addresses nearby, with public Google ratings where they exist.
Bright, friendly spot offering schnitzel, wurst & other German classics, plus beer & live music.
201-205 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Brewpub featuring Belgian beer & traditional bar bites in rustic-chic digs with outdoor dining.
300 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Classic & contemporary Mexican eats pair with margaritas in upbeat, family-friendly surrounds.
406 S Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Tour agency
433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Located near Sanford Airport, this bowling alley boasts a casual eatery, an arcade & 32 lanes.
190 E Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Waterside eatery with a light-filled dining room, outdoor tables & a hearty menu of chops & seafood.
550 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
American restaurant
113 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Hip beer bar pouring American craft brews, with pub food, games, live music & a large patio area.
114 S Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Public parks inside this area's radius.
Lakefront park offering fitness trails, public restrooms, BBQ grills, a playground & tennis courts.
600 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
WebsitePark featuring a playground, shelters & a fitness trail, plus basketball, tennis & a ball field.
Unnamed Road, 106 Sweet Bay Dr, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
WebsiteSource: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Around here
Cinema, bowling, activities for the children, culture and sport around here, without repeating the parks. I list what actually exists, with the public Google rating where there is one.
Amusement center
115 N Oak Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Latest incarnation of a historic, intimate 1923 theater now hosting plays, concerts, dance & events.
201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Tourist information center
120 W 2nd St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Long-running facility with exhibits related to the city's past, with a research archive.
520 E 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Tour agency
433 N Palmetto Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA
Located near Sanford Airport, this bowling alley boasts a casual eatery, an arcade & 32 lanes.
190 E Airport Blvd, Sanford, FL 32773, USA
Source: Google Places. Names, addresses, photos and ratings are published by Google and can change.
Real indicators
These numbers are published per county, not per neighbourhood or community. They show the direction of the market around this area, they do not estimate the price of a specific home.
The midpoint asking price of homes listed across the whole county that month. It is what sellers ask, not what buyers pay, and a county is far larger than a single community, a specific neighbourhood can sit well above or below it.
$390,225
median asking price (USD)
−2.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price (county): from $369,450 in September 2021 to $390,225 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $369,450 in September 2021 and high of $449,500 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Median listing price |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $369,450 |
| November 2021 | $380,125 |
| January 2022 | $390,900 |
| March 2022 | $408,725 |
| May 2022 | $448,573 |
| July 2022 | $440,000 |
| September 2022 | $439,450 |
| November 2022 | $423,945 |
| January 2023 | $411,975 |
| March 2023 | $417,225 |
| May 2023 | $428,500 |
| July 2023 | $434,000 |
| September 2023 | $423,000 |
| November 2023 | $404,950 |
| January 2024 | $399,450 |
| March 2024 | $408,000 |
| May 2024 | $420,000 |
| July 2024 | $426,715 |
| September 2024 | $414,561 |
| November 2024 | $400,000 |
| January 2025 | $399,900 |
| March 2025 | $399,500 |
| May 2025 | $410,000 |
| July 2025 | $407,500 |
| September 2025 | $399,923 |
| November 2025 | $399,900 |
| January 2026 | $399,000 |
| March 2026 | $389,963 |
| May 2026 | $399,000 |
| July 2026 | $399,950 |
| September 2026 | $390,225 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price in Seminole County, FL
Asking price divided by interior area, at the county midpoint. It travels better between areas than a total price because it partly removes house size from the comparison, but it still ignores lot, age, finish level and view.
$227
USD per square foot
−3.0% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median listing price per square foot (county): from $199 in September 2021 to $227 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of $199 in September 2021 and high of $242 in October 2023. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Price per sq ft |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | $199 |
| November 2021 | $205 |
| January 2022 | $211 |
| March 2022 | $219 |
| May 2022 | $231 |
| July 2022 | $234 |
| September 2022 | $233 |
| November 2022 | $231 |
| January 2023 | $230 |
| March 2023 | $232 |
| May 2023 | $241 |
| July 2023 | $238 |
| September 2023 | $241 |
| November 2023 | $241 |
| January 2024 | $238 |
| March 2024 | $238 |
| May 2024 | $241 |
| July 2024 | $240 |
| September 2024 | $239 |
| November 2024 | $237 |
| January 2025 | $237 |
| March 2025 | $236 |
| May 2025 | $237 |
| July 2025 | $236 |
| September 2025 | $234 |
| November 2025 | $232 |
| January 2026 | $231 |
| March 2026 | $230 |
| May 2026 | $230 |
| July 2026 | $228 |
| September 2026 | $227 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Listing Price per Square Feet in Seminole County, FL
How many homes were actively listed for sale in the county during the month: a snapshot of available supply. It says nothing about how many sold and excludes homes already under contract.
1,652
active listings
+2.7% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Active listings (county): from 596 in September 2021 to 1,652 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 341 in March 2022 and high of 1,730 in July 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Active listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 596 |
| November 2021 | 551 |
| January 2022 | 382 |
| March 2022 | 341 |
| May 2022 | 486 |
| July 2022 | 859 |
| September 2022 | 914 |
| November 2022 | 965 |
| January 2023 | 777 |
| March 2023 | 609 |
| May 2023 | 592 |
| July 2023 | 679 |
| September 2023 | 740 |
| November 2023 | 961 |
| January 2024 | 1,017 |
| March 2024 | 1,039 |
| May 2024 | 1,155 |
| July 2024 | 1,365 |
| September 2024 | 1,544 |
| November 2024 | 1,579 |
| January 2025 | 1,456 |
| March 2025 | 1,539 |
| May 2025 | 1,688 |
| July 2025 | 1,730 |
| September 2025 | 1,608 |
| November 2025 | 1,496 |
| January 2026 | 1,355 |
| March 2026 | 1,414 |
| May 2026 | 1,464 |
| July 2026 | 1,536 |
| September 2026 | 1,652 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Active Listing Count in Seminole County, FL
Homes that entered the county market for the first time that month. It measures how much new supply arrived, which is what usually changes negotiating room from one season to the next.
582
new listings in the month
+22.3% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
New listings (county): from 712 in September 2021 to 582 in September 2026, lower over the period. Low of 374 in December 2025 and high of 880 in June 2022. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | New listings |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 712 |
| November 2021 | 626 |
| January 2022 | 552 |
| March 2022 | 708 |
| May 2022 | 844 |
| July 2022 | 792 |
| September 2022 | 678 |
| November 2022 | 444 |
| January 2023 | 474 |
| March 2023 | 536 |
| May 2023 | 566 |
| July 2023 | 604 |
| September 2023 | 540 |
| November 2023 | 570 |
| January 2024 | 544 |
| March 2024 | 560 |
| May 2024 | 684 |
| July 2024 | 670 |
| September 2024 | 590 |
| November 2024 | 508 |
| January 2025 | 638 |
| March 2025 | 664 |
| May 2025 | 728 |
| July 2025 | 682 |
| September 2025 | 476 |
| November 2025 | 472 |
| January 2026 | 568 |
| March 2026 | 618 |
| May 2026 | 648 |
| July 2026 | 648 |
| September 2026 | 582 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: New Listing Count in Seminole County, FL
The midpoint of how long county listings stayed on the market that month: half were listed for less, half for more. It measures pace, not price.
65
days on market
−4.4% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Median days on market (county): from 34 in September 2021 to 65 in September 2026, higher over the period. Low of 23 in May 2022 and high of 76 in January 2025. 61 real observations.
September 2021, September 2026 · 61 observations
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis FedShowing 1 in every 2 real observations from the selected period.
| Period | Days on market |
|---|---|
| September 2021 | 34 |
| November 2021 | 39 |
| January 2022 | 40 |
| March 2022 | 30 |
| May 2022 | 23 |
| July 2022 | 29 |
| September 2022 | 41 |
| November 2022 | 48 |
| January 2023 | 60 |
| March 2023 | 48 |
| May 2023 | 37 |
| July 2023 | 36 |
| September 2023 | 37 |
| November 2023 | 38 |
| January 2024 | 52 |
| March 2024 | 47 |
| May 2024 | 42 |
| July 2024 | 46 |
| September 2024 | 57 |
| November 2024 | 68 |
| January 2025 | 76 |
| March 2025 | 57 |
| May 2025 | 54 |
| July 2025 | 60 |
| September 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 75 |
| March 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| July 2026 | 60 |
| September 2026 | 65 |
Realtor.com via FRED · St. Louis Fed · Housing Inventory: Median Days on Market in Seminole County, FL
Median listing price
$410,000
median asking price (USD)
−2.5% vs. a year earlier
September 2026 · monthly series
Florida house price index
825.7
index · base 1980:Q1 = 100
+1.4% vs. a year earlier
Q2 2026 · quarterly series
30-year fixed mortgage rate
7.24%
annual rate
+1.07 percentage points vs. a year earlier
Week ending Oct 29, 2026 · weekly average
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