34428 (Sanford)
Housing Market
Median sale price $214,500, down 25.6% year over year, with homes going under contract in about 21 days, 2 homes on the market.
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33% of listed homes are already under contract. Prices are down 25.6% versus the prior year, but sellers are still collecting 94.1% of asking. Taken together, the data points to a broadly balanced market where preparation decides who wins.
Who has leverage right now
Leverage scores are derived from the Momentum Score (supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend). Right now the data favors neither side decisively.
- Inventory — building over the tracked window; watch whether that holds through the season.
- Negotiating power — buyers gain ground as 33% of inventory sits under contract.
- Mortgage sensitivity — at 4.9× income, this market is moderately sensitive to rate moves; rate relief tends to show up in demand here quickly.
Derived from current 34428 data, not a prediction or guarantee. Markets move; talk to an agent before acting on any single reading.
The read on 34428 (Sanford)
The median sale price across 34428 currently stands at $214,500, down 25.6% from a year ago. Buyers are paying a median of $160 per square foot. The typical home goes under contract in about 21 days. Sellers are capturing 94.1% of their original asking price on average.
There are 2 active listings on the market, with 1 more already under contract.
Zillow's home value index for Seminole County stands at $405,395. About 32% of listings county-wide have taken a price cut — a useful gauge of seller flexibility.
Weighing supply, demand, speed, pricing power, and trend together, the Momentum Score for 34428 is 53 of 100 — balanced market territory. This page recalculates every day as new MLS data lands, so the numbers above reflect the market as of August 26, 2026.
34428 since 2015 — and where it’s heading
A median home here sold for $126,125 in 2015 and $249,900 over the last recorded year — 98% appreciation across 11 years of recorded sales. Cash buyers took 17% of recent sales, down from a 62% peak.
Median sale price · 2015–2026 (114 recorded sales)
Days on market by year
Cash buyers · share of sales
Home value trend · Seminole County (Zillow ZHVI)
For-sale inventory · county (Zillow)
Daily active vs pending · Seminole County (MLS)
Median price · daily recalculation
What’s driving 34428
Top inbound states: NY, NJ, TX, CA. Movers arriving report ~$62,559 average income. Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration, 2022-2023
1,203 Citizens policies in force in Seminole County — the state-backed insurer of last resort. Budget insurance into any Seminole purchase before you fall in love with a house. Source: Citizens Property Insurance, Detail by County, April 2026
893 single-family · 1,104 multi-family · 4.2 per 1,000 residents. Future supply pressure starts here. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, 2025
The calls we’re making from today’s data
Both sides have a case: buyers should negotiate on days-on-market, sellers should lean on the under-contract rate. Preparation, not the market, decides who wins a balanced tape.
Generated from today’s data by Momentum’s analysis engine and reviewed on a rolling basis by our broker team.
Nearby ZIP codes in Seminole
| Market | Median | Active | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34428 ← this page | $214K | 2 | 53 | |
| 32771 | $360K | 93 | 55 | Open → |
| 32773 | $350K | 65 | 65 | Open → |
| 32746 | $415K | 59 | 68 | Open → |
| 32765 | $460K | 52 | 70 | Open → |
| 32708 | $400K | 33 | 71 | Open → |
Neighborhoods on the move
| HOLIDAY HEIGHTSBradenton | $212K | 2 |
| CRYSTAL PARKSanford | $214K | 32 days |
Cities in this ZIP
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Put this data to work
The questions people actually ask
Should I buy a house in 34428 right now?
The data says conditions currently favor neither side decisively in 34428 — the Momentum Score reads 53/100. For buyers that means preparation over hesitation: well-priced homes still move fast, but there is more room to negotiate than a year ago. The right timing always depends on your rate, your equity, and how long you plan to stay — not just the market.
Is 34428 becoming more affordable?
Yes, modestly — the median sale price in 34428 is $214,500, down 25.6% versus the prior year, while sellers still capture 94.1% of asking price. Softening prices plus normal-length marketing times mean affordability is improving at the margin, though financing costs matter more than list prices for most monthly payments.
Which 34428 neighborhoods are most competitive?
Measured by speed of sale, the fastest-moving tracked communities right now are CRYSTAL PARK (32 days) — homes there go under contract well ahead of the market-wide pace of 21 days.
34428 (Sanford) housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in 34428?
The median sale price in 34428 is currently $214,500, down 25.6% from a year ago, based on MLS sales data updated August 26, 2026.
Is 34428 a buyer's or seller's market right now?
The data currently is roughly balanced. 34428 scores 53 of 100 on the Momentum Score. Conditions change; this page updates daily.
How long do homes take to sell in 34428?
The typical home in 34428 goes under contract in about 21 days, per current MLS data.
How many homes are for sale in 34428?
There are approximately 2 active listings in 34428 as of August 26, 2026.
Are home prices in 34428 rising or falling?
Median sale prices are down 25.6% year over year based on a rolling comparison of MLS sales.
Momentum agents use this intelligence every day to price listings and write winning offers across 34428 (Sanford). Talk through what the numbers mean for your move.
Every number on this page is computed directly from licensed Florida MLS feeds, recorded public sales, Zillow Research, and U.S. Census data — nothing is manually adjusted or estimated by hand. Medians use recorded closed sales; supply figures use live listing counts refreshed twice daily; the Momentum Score methodology is summarized .
Analyst oversight: Jon Brooks — Co-Founder, Momentum Realty · CEO, Momentum Research · Housing Market Analyst · methodology reviewed quarterly · Last data refresh: August 26, 2026 at 8:37 PM ET
Statistics on this page are computed automatically from licensed MLS feeds and public data sources (Zillow Research, U.S. Census Bureau) and summarized without manual review. Figures are estimates based on recent recorded activity, are deemed reliable but not guaranteed, and should be verified with a licensed agent before making decisions. This page does not constitute an appraisal or an automated valuation of any specific property. Momentum Realty is licensed in Florida and Georgia. Equal Housing Opportunity.