Sanlando vs Sterling Park
Two Seminole communities, compared on the numbers that decide it — price, pace, and supply — from live MLS data as of 2026-10-02.
| Metric | Sanlando | Sterling Park |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price | $422K | $378K |
| Price per sq ft | $242 | $242 |
| Avg days on market | 97 days | 23 days |
| Months of supply | 3.2 mo | 1.8 mo |
| Market | Buyer-Leaning Market | Seller's Market |
| 1-year price change | False | False |
| Recent closings | 34 | 33 |
The verdict
Sanlando carries the higher median price — about 12% above Sterling Park. Homes in Sterling Park sell faster (23 days on market vs 97). Sterling Park is the tighter market on inventory (1.8 months of supply).
Where each one is
Sanlando and Sterling Park are about 4 miles apart (straight-line, center to center) and share Seminole County.
| Sanlando | Sterling Park | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Seminole County, FL | Seminole County, FL |
| City / area | Altamonte Springs | Casselberry |
| ZIP | 32701, 32714, 32750 | 32707 |
| FEMA flood zones (sampled parcels) | all 18 sampled homes outside a flood zone | 93% of 15 homes outside a flood zone (Zone X) |
Distances are straight-line; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more. Flood-zone shares come from FEMA flood maps matched to sampled parcels; always check the exact address before you close.
What is for sale today
| Sanlando | Sterling Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes for sale now | 9 | 5 |
| Under contract | 1 | 1 |
| Asking prices today | $360K to $565K | $275K to $539K |
| Property types listed | Single Family Residence | Single Family Residence, Townhouse |
Live MLS counts, refreshed with every listing pull. Browse them: Sanlando homes for sale · Sterling Park homes for sale.
The homes themselves
| Sanlando | Sterling Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Homes (parcels) | 648 | 220 |
| Built | 1925–2024 (median 1972) | 1972–1983 (median 1979) |
| Typical living area | 1,706 sq ft | 1,469 sq ft |
| Homesteaded (owner-occupied) share | 72% | 74% |
| Vacant lots | 1 | 0 |
Housing-stock figures from the Florida Department of Revenue 2025 assessment roll (public records).
Price history, year by year
| Year | Sanlando median | Sterling Park median |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | $119K (17 sales) | $144K (7 sales) |
| 2013 | $135K (20 sales) | $142K (12 sales) |
| 2014 | $175K (15 sales) | $152K (24 sales) |
| 2015 | $184K (34 sales) | $174K (30 sales) |
| 2016 | $196K (50 sales) | $187K (33 sales) |
| 2017 | $239K (39 sales) | $211K (26 sales) |
| 2018 | $223K (9 sales) | $225K (3 sales) |
| 2019 | $238K (6 sales) | $240K (3 sales) |
| 2021 | $351K (17 sales) | $318K (8 sales) |
| 2022 | $364K (40 sales) | $340K (25 sales) |
| 2023 | $370K (14 sales) | $351K (8 sales) |
| 2024 | $430K (38 sales) | $365K (34 sales) |
| 2025 | $414K (28 sales) | $390K (20 sales) |
| 2026 | $431K (27 sales) | $363K (26 sales) |
Since 2012, Sanlando's median sale price is +262% and Sterling Park's is +152% — Sanlando has appreciated faster over that stretch.
How each one trades
| Sanlando | Sterling Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Sale-to-original-list | 96.2% | 97.8% |
| New-construction share of sales | 0% | 0% |
| Typical sold home | 1,741 sq ft | 1,452 sq ft |
| Momentum market-heat score | 44 (normal) | 29 (cold) |
Last 12 months of recorded closings; sale-to-original-list is the share of the first asking price sellers actually got.
Schools the listings are zoned for
| Sanlando | Sterling Park | |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Altamonte Elementary | Sterling Park Elementary |
| Middle | Milwee Middle | South Seminole Middle |
| High school | Lyman High | Lake Howell High |
The school most often recorded on each community's MLS listings. Always confirm a specific address with the district.
Which one fits
On budget alone, Sterling Park is the lower entry point (median $378K vs $422K). Buyers who want newer construction (fewer near-term roof, HVAC and re-plumb items, and easier insurance quotes in Florida) will find it in Sterling Park; Sanlando trades that for a more established street and, typically, larger lots. Sellers get a faster sale in Sterling Park (23 days on market on average); buyers get more negotiating room where homes sit longer.
Neither number set decides it: drive both on a weekday evening, check the HOA documents and the flood zone for the exact street, and price the insurance before you write an offer. A Momentum agent who works both communities can pull the comparable sales for any two specific homes.
Questions people ask
Is Sanlando more expensive than Sterling Park?
Yes, on recent sales: the median sale price in Sanlando is $422,000 versus $378,000 in Sterling Park, about 12% higher.
How far apart are Sanlando and Sterling Park?
About 4 miles straight-line, center to center, both in Seminole County; driving distance is usually 15 to 30 percent more.
Which has newer homes, Sanlando or Sterling Park?
Sterling Park: its homes were built 1972–1983 with a median year of 1979, versus a median of 1972 in Sanlando (Florida DOR assessment roll).
Which has bigger homes?
Sanlando. The typical home there is 1,706 sq ft of living area, versus 1,469 sq ft in Sterling Park.
Which has appreciated more, Sanlando or Sterling Park?
From 2012 to 2026 the median sale price rose 262% in Sanlando and 152% in Sterling Park (recorded MLS closings by calendar year).
Where do sellers get closer to asking price?
Sterling Park — sellers there received 97.8% of the original list price over the last 12 months versus 96.2% in Sanlando.
What high schools serve Sanlando and Sterling Park?
Listings in Sanlando most often report Lyman High; listings in Sterling Park report Lake Howell High. Zoning is set by the district and can change - verify by address.
Go deeper on each: Sanlando homes, photos & schools · Sterling Park homes, photos & schools
Figures are aggregates from realMLS / DBAAR, updated regularly. Thinking about either? Talk to Momentum Realty.