Gated Communities in Sanford, FL
Looking for gated communities in Sanford, FL? Momentum tracks 58 Sanford communities with evidence of gated community living, each with MLS-derived pricing and market pace below — plus the local questions worth asking before you buy, and a direct line to an agent who works these communities.
Sanford gated communities at a glance
The communities, by recent sales activity
| Community | City | Median price | 1-yr change | Days on mkt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIVERSIDE OAKS · agent | Sanford | $630,000 | – | 110 d |
| KENSINGTON RESERVE · agent | Sanford | $450,000 | – | 48 d |
| PRESERVE AT ASTOR FARMS · agent | Sanford | $658,000 | – | 76 d |
| Emerald Pointe at Beryl Landing · agent | Sanford | $339,000 | – | 34 d |
| TOWNS AT RIVERWALK · agent | Sanford | $387,000 | – | – |
| RETREAT AT TWIN LAKES REP · agent | Sanford | $260,000 | – | 29 d |
| ROSECREST · agent | Sanford | $396,000 | – | – |
| REGENCY OAKS UNIT ONE · agent | Sanford | $238,000 | – | 56 d |
| BAKERS CROSSING · agent | Sanford | $385,000 | – | 120 d |
| RETREAT AT WEKIVA · agent | Sanford | $490,000 | – | 1 d |
| SAVANNAH PARK · agent | Sanford | $385,000 | – | 52 d |
| BUCKINGHAM ESTATES · agent | Sanford | $770,000 | – | 84 d |
| RESERVE AT LOCH LAKE · agent | Sanford | $294,000 | – | 122 d |
| RIVERVIEW TWNHMS · agent | Sanford | $308,000 | – | 133 d |
| Towns at White Cedar · agent | Sanford | $314,000 | – | 23 d |
| LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE · agent | Sanford | $1.78M | – | 1 d |
| OREGON TRACE · agent | Sanford | $460,000 | – | – |
| EASTGROVE · agent | Sanford | $467,000 | – | 61 d |
| KAYS LANDING · agent | Sanford | $543,000 | – | 54 d |
| LAKE JESUP WOODS · agent | Sanford | $440,000 | – | 8 d |
| PRESERVE AT LAKE MONROE · agent | Sanford | $435,000 | – | 26 d |
| MAGNOLIA CLUB · agent | Sanford | $275,000 | – | 18 d |
| CALABRIA COVE · agent | Sanford | $480,000 | – | – |
| CADENCE PARK · agent | Sanford | $496,000 | – | – |
| TOWNS AT LAKE MONROE COMMONS · agent | Sanford | $324,000 | – | 83 d |
Communities are listed by recent closing volume in Momentum’s MLS data. Figures are aggregates, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every other tracked gated communities in Sanford
- PRESERVE AT EAGLE LAKE
- BELLA FORESTA
- VENETIAN BAY
- PEARL LAKE ESTATES
- TERRACINA AT LAKE FOREST
- BARTRAMS LANDING AT ST JOHNS
- PLACID LAKE TWNHMS
- WINDSOR LAKE TWNHMS
- SOMERSET AT SANFORD FARMS
- EMERALD POINTE
- PRESERVE AT DEER LAKES
- SEMINOLE ESTATES
- MAGNOLIA PARK
- Wyndham Preserve
- TERRACINA AT LAKE FOREST FIFTH AMD
- CADENCE PARK TWO
- PINE RIDGE CLUB II
- CARDINAL POINTE
- PRESERVE AT LAKE SYLVAN
- WINDSOR LAKE TWNHMS EAST
- RIVER RUN PRESERVE
- TOWNHOMES AT RIVERS EDGE
- Lake Markham Landings
- WEKIVA CAMP SITES REP
- WINDSOR LAKE TOWNHOMES
- SYLVAN TRAILS
- LAKE FOREST-SECTION TWO B
- CARRIAGE HOMES AT DUNWOODY COMMONS A CON
- VERSAILLES
- TERRACINA AT LAKE FOREST SECOND AMD
- HEATHERWOOD
- LANSDOWNE
- GREYSTONE TOWNHOMES
What gates change about ownership
Controlled access typically comes with a manned gate, a transponder system, or both — funded through HOA dues. Expect guest-access procedures, delivery and contractor rules, and in some communities rental restrictions. Review the HOA budget for how the gate and any roving patrol are funded, and whether roads are private (the HOA maintains them — another line in the dues) or public.
Due diligence before you buy behind a gate
Request the HOA documents early: budget, reserves, rules, and the last two years of meeting minutes. Private roads, gates and common areas are owner-funded, so thin reserves become special assessments. Our buyer closing costs calculator helps you model dues and assessments into the real monthly cost.
What it costs to own here
At Seminole County’s typical combined millage of 15.18 mills, a purchase at $453,500 (the median across these Sanford gated communities) generates roughly $6,885 a year in property tax before exemptions — about $574 a month. Florida resets the assessed value to roughly your purchase price, so the seller’s current bill is not a preview of yours; a homesteaded owner then gets the $25,000–$50,000 exemption and the 3% Save Our Homes cap going forward. Citizens Property Insurance policies in Seminole County average about $1,572 a year ($131 a month) — private-market quotes vary with roof age and wind mitigation, so price coverage before your inspection window closes. All-in, our county model puts the typical monthly cost of ownership in Seminole County near $2,391 (principal and interest on the typical home, tax, and insurance).
Run your exact numbers: the property tax after purchase calculator uses Seminole County’s verified millage, and the buyer closing costs calculator builds the full cash-to-close.
Demand and supply in Seminole County right now
In the most recent IRS migration data (2022-2023), Seminole County lost a net 99 people to relocation, with the largest inbound flows from NY, NJ, TX. Households moving IN reported average incomes of $62,559 versus $65,990 for those leaving — the income mix of demand, straight from tax filings. Population is up about 4.4% over the recent multi-year window. On the supply side, builders pulled 1,997 residential permits in Seminole County in 2025 (893 single-family), down 12.4% year over year — against 3,476 at the 2022 peak. Permits are tomorrow’s inventory: a shrinking pipeline supports prices, a swelling one hands buyers leverage. Our valuation model reads the county as undervalued by about 0.8% versus its income-and-rent fundamentals.
Live inventory, refreshed nightly from the MLS.
Live gated-community listings in Sanford
91 active listings carry the flag today (26% of Sanford inventory), median asking $450,000, $214/sq ft, median 34 days on market. Photo cards link to the listing; refreshed nightly.
Newest gated community homes in Sanford
The most expensive gated community homes in Sanford
| Listing | Asking | Sq ft | Community |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7765 Islewood Court | $2,495,000 | 7,261 | Lake Markham Preserve |
| 7361 Bella Foresta Place | $1,875,000 | 5,497 | Bella Foresta |
| 7764 Islewood Court | $1,725,000 | 4,854 | Lake Markham Preserve |
| 1900 Lake Markham Preserve Trail | $1,649,000 | 4,219 | Lake Markham Preserve |
| 7341 Bella Foresta Place | $1,550,000 | 4,561 | Bella Foresta |
| 1605 Manor Woods Way | $1,497,443 | 3,942 | Sylvan Estates |
| 428 Marina Louis Point | $1,389,990 | 4,903 | Preserve At Deer Lakes |
| 420 Marina Louis Point | $1,379,990 | 4,903 | Preserve At Deer Lakes |
| 5785 Saybrook Circle | $1,365,000 | 5,051 | Preserve At Lake Sylvan |
| 504 Cinder Point | $1,299,000 | 4,656 | Walden Cove |
Gated Community Homes by price
| Band | For sale | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Under $300K | 13 | 14% |
| $300Kâ$500K | 36 | 40% |
| $500Kâ$750K | 26 | 29% |
| $750Kâ$1M | 3 | 3% |
| $1M+ | 13 | 14% |
Sanford gated community homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale. The 60 communities with the most gated community homes listed are tabled; the rest follow.
| Community | Gated Community Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estates At Rivercrest | 10 | 10 | $639,990 | $499,990 |
| Eastgrove | 5 | 0 | $410,000 | $395,000 |
| Savannah Park | 5 | 0 | $379,900 | $325,000 |
| Preserve At Deer Lakes | 4 | 4 | $1,369,990 | $1,234,990 |
| Towns At Riverwalk | 4 | 3 | $404,990 | $388,990 |
| Riverview Twnhms Ph Ii | 4 | 0 | $299,950 | $250,000 |
| Versailles | 3 | 0 | $729,900 | $619,000 |
| Riverside Oaks | 3 | 2 | $685,000 | $610,000 |
| Wyndham Preserve | 3 | 0 | $498,900 | $426,800 |
| Townhomes At Rivers Edge | 3 | 0 | $384,999 | $358,000 |
| Retreat At Twin Lakes Rep | 3 | 0 | $285,000 | $275,000 |
| Magnolia Club | 3 | 0 | $265,000 | $249,900 |
| Placid Lake Twnhms | 3 | 0 | $234,900 | $220,000 |
| Dunwoody Commons Ph 2 | 3 | 0 | $225,000 | $225,000 |
| Windsor Lake Twnhms East | 3 | 0 | $224,900 | $207,000 |
| Lake Markham Preserve Ph Two | 2 | 0 | $2,110,000 | $1,725,000 |
| Bella Foresta | 2 | 0 | $1,712,500 | $1,550,000 |
| Sylvan Trails | 2 | 0 | $1,670,000 | $1,395,000 |
| Walden Cove | 2 | 0 | $1,259,500 | $1,220,000 |
| Buckingham Estates | 2 | 0 | $832,500 | $690,000 |
| Riverside Oaks Ph 2 | 2 | 0 | $624,450 | $529,900 |
| Magnolia Park | 2 | 0 | $574,500 | $550,000 |
| Estuary At St Johns | 2 | 0 | $543,500 | $448,000 |
| Kensington Reserve | 2 | 0 | $519,450 | $439,000 |
| Eastgrove Ph 2 | 2 | 0 | $434,950 | $350,000 |
| Lake Jesup Woods | 2 | 0 | $434,450 | $419,000 |
| Terracina At Lake Forest Second Amd | 2 | 0 | $406,500 | $355,000 |
| Towns At Lake Monroe Commons | 2 | 0 | $362,000 | $349,000 |
| Terracina At Lake Forest Third Amd | 2 | 0 | $343,250 | $321,500 |
| Greystone Ph 1 | 2 | 0 | $337,500 | $315,000 |
| Regency Oaks Unit Three | 2 | 0 | $319,000 | $308,000 |
| Preserve At Eagle Lake | 2 | 0 | $314,950 | $275,000 |
| Reserve At Loch Lake | 2 | 0 | $312,475 | $299,950 |
| Regency Oaks Unit One | 2 | 0 | $272,500 | $245,000 |
| Pine Ridge Club Village 1 Ph 14 Bldg 16 | 2 | 0 | $194,500 | $179,000 |
| Lake Markham Preserve | 1 | 0 | $1,649,000 | $1,649,000 |
| Sylvan Estates | 1 | 1 | $1,497,443 | $1,497,443 |
| Preserve At Lake Sylvan | 1 | 0 | $1,365,000 | $1,365,000 |
| Lake Markham Landings | 1 | 0 | $1,262,000 | $1,262,000 |
| Lake Forest Sec 4A | 1 | 0 | $1,067,500 | $1,067,500 |
| Lake Sylvan Oaks | 1 | 0 | $895,000 | $895,000 |
| Cadence Park Two | 1 | 0 | $820,000 | $820,000 |
| Lake Forest Sec 14 | 1 | 0 | $699,900 | $699,900 |
| Berington Club Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $699,000 | $699,000 |
| Heatherwood | 1 | 0 | $679,000 | $679,000 |
| Bartrams Landing At St Johns | 1 | 0 | $660,000 | $660,000 |
| Preserve At Astor Farms Ph 3 | 1 | 0 | $659,900 | $659,900 |
| Preserve At Astor Farms Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $599,990 | $599,990 |
| River Run Preserve | 1 | 0 | $599,900 | $599,900 |
| Lake Forest Sec 17 | 1 | 0 | $599,000 | $599,000 |
| Lansdowne | 1 | 0 | $598,000 | $598,000 |
| Retreat At Wekiva | 1 | 0 | $589,000 | $589,000 |
| Preserve At Astor Farms Ph 2 | 1 | 0 | $565,000 | $565,000 |
| Kays Landing Phase 1 | 1 | 0 | $540,000 | $540,000 |
| Kensington Reserve Ph Iii | 1 | 0 | $535,000 | $535,000 |
| Oregon Trace | 1 | 0 | $525,000 | $525,000 |
| Riverside Oaks Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $519,990 | $519,990 |
| Parkview Place | 1 | 0 | $519,000 | $519,000 |
| Dakotas Sub | 1 | 0 | $494,900 | $494,900 |
| Bakers Crossing Ph 2 | 1 | 0 | $451,000 | $451,000 |
Also with gated community homes for sale
- Bakers Crossing Ph 1 (1)
- Bakers Crossing Phase 1 (1)
- Terracina At Lake Forest First Amd (1)
- Riverview (1)
- Emerald Pointe At Beryl Landing (1)
- Greystone Townhomes (1)
- Greystone Phase 1 (1)
- Greystone Ph 2 (1)
- Carriage Homes At Dunwoody Commons A Condo (1)
- Arbor Lakes A Condo (1)
- Windsor Lake Twnhms (1)
- Windsor Lake Twnhms Rep 1 (1)
- Windsor Lake Townhomes (1)
- Pine Ridge Club Village 1 Ph 5 (1)
- Pine Ridge Club Ii (1)
- Pine Ridge Club Village 1 Ph 3 A Condo Bldg 9 (1)
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Community classifications are compiled from MLS-reported amenities, verified amenity records and MLS build-year data, as of 2026-06-16; they are informational, change over time, and are deemed reliable but not guaranteed — verify details with each association. Not an offer of housing to any protected class to the exclusion of others. Equal Housing Opportunity.