Celery Lakes
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 2026-09-12, 12 recorded sales closed at a median of $402,500, $181 per square foot, a median 27 days on market, sellers accepting 98% of original asking (+2% versus the prior year). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $6,110 ($5,510 with the full homestead exemption).
Celery Lakes right now
🟡 Still climbing. The trailing-12-month median ($402K) is up 1.9% from the prior 12 months ($395K). With about 6 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 September 12. Confidence: Medium (12 and 6 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 Celery Lakes Phase 2 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
Celery Lakes market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $402K ($181 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 2% from the prior 12 months, computed from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales (12 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.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 223 homes in Celery Lakes that have changed hands since 2005, built between 2003 and 2007 (median 2005), with a median living area of about 2,021 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 100% are single-family homes. Source: Stellar MLS closed-sale history compiled by Momentum Research; counts reflect homes with a recorded MLS sale, not every home in the community.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($402K) IS the median in the snapshot above, and the move from 2025 ($395K) IS the +1.9% one-year change.
Windows contain 0 to 17 sales each (12 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
23% 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 (2026-09-08).
The Celery Lakes buying strategy.
If we were buying in Celery Lakes 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 Lakes.
A closer look at the Celery Lakes market
At a median of $181 per square foot, Celery Lakes 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 2% year over year. Homes that do trade take a median 27 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Celery Lakes. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
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 Celery Lakes buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Celery Lakes sales matched to your home.
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If you are thinking about selling in Celery Lakes, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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Data sources & freshness
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2006 (109 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 Celery Lakes. 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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