Academy Manor
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 455 homes for sale in SANFORD, FL · median $389,500 · 238 homes for sale in 32771 · Seminole County homes for sale
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Market Heat
Over the 12 months ending 2026-08-02, 7 recorded sales closed at a median of $230,000, $218 per square foot, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 96% of original asking (+10% versus the prior year). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $3,490 ($2,890 with the full homestead exemption).
Academy Manor right now
🟢 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($230K) is up 9.5% from the prior 12 months ($210K). With about 4 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 August 2. Confidence: Medium (7 and 7 sales in the two windows).
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· Updated September 15, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside ACADEMY MANOR UNIT 01 right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The 60-Second Overview
Academy Manor market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $230K ($218 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 27 days on market for closed sales. The trailing-12-month median is up 10% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (7 closings in the current window).
In ZIP 32771 (SANFORD), 679 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($214/sq ft), down 0.3% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 125 active and 44 pending listings put supply at about 3.5 months — a balanced market. See the live ZIP 32771 housing market and the Seminole County market.
Academy Manor is a community of 224 homes in Sanford, Seminole County, built between 1945 and 2024 (median 1969), with a median living area of about 1,178 square feet. 58% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($230K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($210K) IS the +9.5% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 10 sales each (7 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.
25% 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 (2026-08-01).
The Academy Manor buying strategy.
If we were buying in Academy Manor 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 Academy Manor.
A closer look at the Academy Manor market
At a median of $218 per square foot, Academy Manor prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
The trailing-12-month median up 10% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 27 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 224 homes built between 1945 and 2024, and 58% 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 Academy Manor. 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 Academy Manor 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 3 factors (7.1). Basis: Recent Direction +9.5% year-over-year; Owner Commitment 58% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 95.7% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
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 Academy Manor 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 Academy Manor sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (7 streets, ZIP 32771)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (48 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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Schools serving nearby communities
We do not have a confirmed school assignment for Academy Manor. These are the public schools most often assigned to other communities in ZIP 32771; zones change and vary by address, so confirm with the district before you buy.
- Wilson Elementary School · PK-5, Sanford · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Markham Woods Middle School · 6-8, Lake Mary · FLDOE grade A (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
- Seminole High School · 9-12, Sanford · FLDOE grade B (assigned to 2 nearby communities)
Assignments from district data for neighboring communities; grades are official Florida Department of Education school grades (2025-26).
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