Lake Sylvan Cove
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 465 homes for sale in Sanford, FL · median $379,900 · 279 homes for sale in 32771 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of October 2026, Lake Sylvan Cove in Sanford, FL has 2 homes for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $568,000, $247 per square foot, a median 69 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (-7% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 1992 - 2001; 7 of 7 report an HOA (median $84/mo); 1 of the 7 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 50 ft). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $8,620 ($8,020 with the full homestead exemption).
Lake Sylvan Cove right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.8 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🟡 Off the recent peak. The trailing-12-month median ($568K) is down 6.9% from the prior 12 months ($610K). With about 2 sales a year, a single closing can swing this number, so read the level and the decade, not one year's move.Momentum Research, record-level Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20. Confidence: Low (3 and 4 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated October 20, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Sylvan Cove market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $568K ($247 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 69 days on market for closed sales, and 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is down 7% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32771 (Sanford), 675 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($213/sq ft), down 0.2% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 126 active and 46 pending listings put supply at about 3.6 months - a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32771 housing market and the Seminole County market.
County records show 4 qualified sales in Lake Sylvan Cove across 2024 - 2025 (1 in 2024, 3 in 2025), median $575,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Lake Sylvan Cove is a community of 45 homes in Sanford, Seminole County, built between 1991 and 2001 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 2,715 square feet. 82% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
The setting & the homes.
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Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 20 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($568K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($610K) IS the -6.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 7 sales each (3 in the current window); every figure carries its sample size, and thin markets swing on single closings. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
24% of homes for sale in ZIP 32771 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-10-16).
Lake Sylvan Cove Market Scorecard
Lake Sylvan Cove is currently a balanced market. About 4.8 months of supply, a median asking price of $902,000, and homes go under contract in about 119 days.
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Sylvan Cove
Live MLS inventory for Lake Sylvan Cove. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
Active and pending Lake Sylvan Cove listings as of 2026-10-19, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Lake Sylvan Cove on the map.
Every active, pending, and recently sold home, plotted. Toggle the layers and tap a home for the details.
Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Life at Lake Sylvan Cove
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2 of 4 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 2 of 4 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
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- Wilson Elementary School · Elementary
- Markham Woods Middle · Middle
- Seminole High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Sylvan Cove listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
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Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Seminole High High School
Recent Developments in Lake Sylvan Cove
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Lake Sylvan Cove, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated October 2026.
- August 2026Development
Seminole County approves land use change and rezoning for 144,000 sq ft Sanford Commerce Center
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance changing the future land use and zoning for the roughly 17.23-acre Sanford Commerce Center along Orange Boulevard. The project plans 144,000 square feet of flex space. Conditions include operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., enhanced buffering and dumpster and large-vehicle parking requirements.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add flex industrial and small-business space in the Sanford area, with operating limits meant to manage nearby impacts. The site is about 4 miles east of Lake Sylvan Cove.
Source: Citizen Portal - July 2026Retail & Dining
Seminole Towne Center set for 700 million dollar redevelopment with Costco
Ardent Companies is redeveloping the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford in a project valued around 700 million dollars, described as the largest commercial redevelopment in Seminole County history. Plans include the largest Costco in Central Florida at over 156,000 square feet, about 300 apartments, and new retail. Demolition was scheduled for July 2026 with the Costco expected to open in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketConverts a long dormant mall site into a mixed use center anchored by a large format Costco, new retail, and about 300 apartments, reshaping a major Seminole County commercial node. The site is about 2 miles northeast of Lake Sylvan Cove.
Source: WFTV
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in the Orlando Metro.
The Lake Sylvan Cove buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Sylvan Cove today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Lake Sylvan Cove.
A closer look at the Lake Sylvan Cove market
At a median of $247 per square foot, Lake Sylvan Cove prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 4.8 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median down 7% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 69 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 45 homes built between 1991 and 2001, and 82% of parcels are homesteaded — the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Lake Sylvan Cove. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Momentum Buy Score.
Our proprietary 0 to 10 read across the factors that decide how a home in Lake Sylvan Cove buys, holds, and resells. Momentum Research; not an appraisal.
Momentum Intelligence Scores are our proprietary, qualitative assessment on a 0 to 10 scale, built from the record-level market data on this page. They are a framework for comparing communities, not a guarantee of future value and not advice on a specific home; unlike an automated value estimate they do not price your home, they grade the community on evidence you can inspect. Composite is the plain average of the 4 factors (6.2). Basis: Recent Direction -6.9% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 4.8 months of supply; Owner Commitment 82% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.8% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
What it really costs to own in Lake Sylvan Cove
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $84/month across 7 MLS listings (most billed semi-annually; 2026-10-20). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Seminole County is $1,572/yr (1,203 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 1999 across 8 listings. An original roof here would be about 27 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $84/month (about $1,004/yr) · median of 7 MLS listings, most billed twice a year
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $84 per month ($1,004 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 7 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed twice a year. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-10.
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Lake Sylvan Cove buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Lake Sylvan Cove sales matched to your home.
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| Location | Sanford, Seminole County, FL · ZIP 32771 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 45 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1991–2001 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 2,715 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Deed Restrictions, Security System, Community Mailbox |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $568,000 median across 3 closed sales · $247 per sq ft · -6.9% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 69 median |
| For sale right now | 2 active, 0 pending · median asking $902,000 · 4.8 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 82% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2004 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Lake Sylvan Cove key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/lake-sylvan-cove-sanford, data as of September 20, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Sylvan Cove, Sanford
Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.
Source: Momentum Realty Research. Ownership & parcels from the FL DOR 2025 tax roll; distress from MLS active-listing status/remarks; price from MLS closed sales. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period October 2026 through October 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Just listed in Lake Sylvan Cove
The newest homes for sale in Lake Sylvan Cove right now, newest first. Each link opens the full listing with every photo, the price history and a tour request.
- 655 Caledonia Place $898,500 · 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,434 sq ft · 67 days on market Courtesy of PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY
- 663 Charrice Place $870,000 · 5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,242 sq ft · 129 days on market Courtesy of KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE LAKES
Checked against the MLS Oct 20, 2026. All new listings in this market.
Every Home for Sale in Lake Sylvan Cove Sanford Right Now (2)
All 2 active and pending Lake Sylvan Cove Sanford listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 655 Caledonia Place · $898,500 · 4 bd / 3 ba · listed Sep 10, 2026 · listed by Premier Sothebys Int'L Realty
- 663 Charrice Place · $870,000 · 5 bd / 3.5 ba · listed Jul 22, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Realty At The Lakes
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 19, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 20, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32771)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2004 (55 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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