Sterling Woods
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 456 homes for sale in SANFORD, FL · median $389,700 · 110 homes for sale in 32773 · Seminole County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Sterling Woods in Sanford, FL has 1 home for sale. Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-20, 3 recorded sales closed at a median of $460,000, $215 per square foot, a median 25 days on market, sellers accepting 99% of original asking (+20% versus the prior year). Homes listed or recently sold were built 2000 - 2022; 5 of 5 report an HOA (median $24/mo); 1 of the 5 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 51 ft). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,980 ($6,380 with the full homestead exemption).
| Location | SANFORD, Seminole County, FL · ZIP 32773 |
|---|---|
| Homes in the community | 125 (FL DOR 2025 assessment roll) |
| Years built | 1953–2022 (median 2000) |
| Typical living area | 1,875 sq ft (median) |
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | None, Other |
| Sale prices, last 12 months | $460,000 median across 3 closed sales · $215 per sq ft · +19.5% vs the prior 12 months |
| Days on market (closed sales) | 25 median |
| For sale right now | 1 active, 0 pending · median asking $409,000 · 3.0 months of supply |
| Owner-occupied (homestead) share | 67% |
Data as of September 20, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026; housing-stock figures from Florida Department of Revenue public records. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Sterling Woods key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/sterling-woods-sanford, data as of September 20, 2026.
Sterling Woods right now
🟡 Balanced market. 3.0 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 (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($460K) is up 19.5% from the prior 12 months ($385K). With about 3 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 3 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 28, 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
Sterling Woods market snapshot (as of September 20, 2026): the median sale price is about $460K ($215 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 25 days on market for closed sales, and 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market. The trailing-12-month median is up 20% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (3 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32773 (SANFORD), 489 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $410K ($229/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 70 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32773 housing market and the Seminole County market.
County records show 6 qualified sales in Sterling Woods across 2024 - 2025 (2 in 2024, 4 in 2025), median $385,000 - the last recorded sale per parcel on the Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll, independent of the MLS.
Sterling Woods is a community of 125 homes in Sanford, Seminole County, built between 1953 and 2022 (median 2000), with a median living area of about 1,875 square feet. 67% 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 ($460K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($385K) IS the +19.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 9 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 2005 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
27% of homes for sale in ZIP 32773 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 (2026-09-26).
Sterling Woods Market Scorecard
Sterling Woods is currently a balanced market. About 3.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $409,000, and homes go under contract in about 76 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.
Housing distress & ownership in Sterling Woods, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Sterling Woods
Live MLS inventory for Sterling Woods. 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 Sterling Woods listings as of 2026-09-26, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Every Home for Sale in Sterling Woods Sanford Right Now (1)
All 1 active and pending Sterling Woods Sanford listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 139 Oak View Place · $409,000 · 4 bd / 2.5 ba · listed Jul 11, 2026 · listed by Sand Dollar Realty Group Inc
Sterling Woods 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, tiles © CARTO.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Greenwood Lakes Middle · Middle
- Lake Mary High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Sterling Woods listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The Sterling Woods buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sterling Woods 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 Sterling Woods.
A closer look at the Sterling Woods market
At a median of $215 per square foot, Sterling Woods 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 3.0 months of supply, a balanced market and the trailing-12-month median up 20% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 25 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 125 homes built between 1953 and 2022, and 67% 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 Sterling Woods. 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 Sterling Woods 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 (8.2). Basis: Recent Direction +19.5% year-over-year; Liquidity & Demand 3.0 months of supply; Owner Commitment 67% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 98.9% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $24/month (about $288/yr) · median of 80 MLS listings, most billed annually
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $24 per month ($288 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 80 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed annually. 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, 2026-09.
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 Sterling Woods buy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 26, 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 (4 streets, ZIP 32773)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (46 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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