Celery Key
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
The 60-Second Overview
Celery Key market snapshot (as of November 13, 2026): the median sale price is about $372K ($183 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 53 days on market for closed sales.
Celery Key is a community of 97 homes in Sanford, Seminole County, built between 2004 and 2006 (median 2005.0), with a median living area of about 1,955 square feet. 64% 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 November 13 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($372K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 4 sales each (4 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 2019 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
24% 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 (2026-11-13).
Celery Key Market Scorecard
Celery Key is currently a balanced market..
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Celery Key, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Celery Key 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 contributors.
Life at Celery Key
- Pool · reported on 9 of 13 listings
- Playground · reported on 7 of 13 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 5 of 13 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 4 of 13 listings
- Fence Restrictions · reported on 2 of 13 listings
- Park · reported on 2 of 13 listings
- Recreation Facilities · reported on 2 of 13 listings
- Vehicle Restrictions · reported on 1 of 13 listings
- Irrigation-Reclaimed Water · reported on 1 of 13 listings
- Association Recreation - Owned · reported on 1 of 13 listings
- Special Community Restrictions · reported on 1 of 13 listings
Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.
Recent Developments in Celery Key
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Celery Key, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Costco and about 300 apartments planned for Seminole Towne Center site in Sanford
Ardent Companies plans to redevelop the Seminole Towne Center mall property along I-4 with a Costco as anchor, possibly opening by the end of 2027. About 300 multifamily units are planned across the street, and some existing stores such as Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods could stay. Demolition details are still being finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA warehouse-club anchor plus new apartments would add retail access and rental inventory along the I-4 corridor in Sanford, with construction and retail jobs expected through 2027. The site is about 5 miles west of Celery Key.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans Altamonte Springs restaurant
Plan-review records show Kura Sushi USA preparing a restaurant at 175 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1000. The concept pairs a revolving sushi conveyor with technology-supported ordering. No opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit-down dining option would add to the restaurant mix along the Altamonte Drive corridor. The project is about 12 miles southwest of Celery Key, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: What Now Orlando - August 2026Development
Seminole County approves land use change and rezoning for 144,000 sq ft Sanford Commerce Center
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance changing the future land use and zoning for the roughly 17.23-acre Sanford Commerce Center along Orange Boulevard. The project plans 144,000 square feet of flex space. Conditions include operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., enhanced buffering and dumpster and large-vehicle parking requirements.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add flex industrial and small-business space in the Sanford area, with operating limits meant to manage nearby impacts. The site is about 3 miles west of Celery Key.
Source: Citizen Portal - July 2026Retail & Dining
Seminole Towne Center set for 700 million dollar redevelopment with Costco
Ardent Companies is redeveloping the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford in a project valued around 700 million dollars, described as the largest commercial redevelopment in Seminole County history. Plans include the largest Costco in Central Florida at over 156,000 square feet, about 300 apartments, and new retail. Demolition was scheduled for July 2026 with the Costco expected to open in early 2027.
What it may mean for the marketConverts a long dormant mall site into a mixed use center anchored by a large format Costco, new retail, and about 300 apartments, reshaping a major Seminole County commercial node. The project is about 5 miles west of Celery Key, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: WFTV
Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in the Orlando Metro.
The Celery Key buying strategy.
If we were buying in Celery Key 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 Celery Key.
A closer look at the Celery Key market
At a median of $183 per square foot, Celery Key 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 housing stock is 97 homes built between 2004 and 2006, and 64% 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 Celery Key. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Tools for a Celery Key buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending November 13, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32771)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-11-13 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2019 (6 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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