Kentford Garden
Homes for Sale in Lake Mary, FL

Community in Lake Mary · Seminole County
121 homesBuilt 2000–2007
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data12 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · Kentford Garden Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 1 a year
Ownership and context
90%
Owner-occupied · Kentford Garden
109 of 121 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
10%
Non-owner-occupied · Kentford Garden
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 1% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · Kentford Garden
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2024
121
Homes in the community
121 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 12 years of records
Est. 2000
Community established
homes built 2000-2007, median 2002 (FL DOR 2025)
0
Failed listings · 2024
peaked at 2 in 2016
0.8%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 121 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Kentford Garden is a tight, single-phase build-out: 121 homes, all raised between 2000 and 2007, with a median year built of 2002. That narrow construction window means the housing stock reads consistently on age, materials, and layout era rather than a scattered mix of decades, which simplifies comparisons for anyone evaluating condition and updates.

The homestead share here sits at 90.1%, a strong signal that most owners have filed for homestead exemption on these properties rather than holding them as investment or transient inventory. Combined with a large median living area of 3,919 square feet, this points to a community built around long-term, owner-occupied use of larger-format homes rather than a rotating rental or flip market.

Best for

  • Buyers targeting larger square footage in a single, consistent build era rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood.
  • Buyers comfortable verifying amenities directly rather than assuming a packaged community feature set.
  • Buyers who value a high rate of owner-occupancy over a rental-heavy or investment-flip market.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who require confirmed on-site amenities like a pool or clubhouse as a primary decision factor.
  • Buyers seeking a smaller-footprint or starter-sized home, given the community's large median living area.
  • Buyers who want architectural variety spanning multiple decades rather than a single early-2000s build window.

The market around Kentford Garden

Kentford Garden is a small community — 10 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2024 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

Across Seminole County, 1,538 homes are active and 629 pending (29% under contract).

Homes here are single family residence.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Kentford Garden specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

If we were buying in Kentford Garden today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.

1

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.

2

Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.

3

Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.

4

Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.

5

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 Kentford Garden.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a larger-format home from a single, consistent construction era rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood.
Biggest Risk
No community amenities are currently identified in MLS data, so buyers expecting a pool or clubhouse should verify this directly.
Sweet Spot
Homes built in the early 2000s carrying substantial living area, around the 3,919 sq ft median.
Avoid If
You are searching specifically for an amenity-driven community or a wide range of architectural vintages.

One Build Window, One Kind of Buyer

With every home dating to a seven-year construction span and a median year built of 2002, Kentford Garden does not present the layered inventory of a decades-old subdivision. Floor plans, lot sizing, and construction standards will track closely with that early-2000s era, which is useful for buyers who want predictability in what they are comparing rather than parsing homes from five different decades.

Current MLS listings do not identify community amenities for Kentford Garden, so any pool, clubhouse, or recreational infrastructure should be confirmed directly rather than assumed. That absence, paired with the size of the homes themselves, suggests the appeal here is the square footage and the structure of the individual property more than a shared amenity package.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Kentford Garden. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

A community this size and this narrow in build era rewards close, line-by-line comparison rather than broad market averages. We track what is actually listed and closed inside Kentford Garden in real time, so you are pricing against the right 121 homes, not a citywide Lake Mary blend that dilutes the picture.

Kentford Garden in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a larger-format home from a single, consistent construction era rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood.
Biggest advantageThe homestead share of 90.1% points to a community of owner-occupied, long-held properties rather than churn-heavy investment stock.
Biggest riskNo community amenities are currently identified in MLS data, so buyers expecting a pool or clubhouse should verify this directly.
Sweet spotHomes built in the early 2000s carrying substantial living area, around the 3,919 sq ft median.
Avoid ifYou are searching specifically for an amenity-driven community or a wide range of architectural vintages.

HOA, CDD & Fees

In short
  • Mandatory HOA — confirm current dues
  • 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.

The takeaway

Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Kentford Garden sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in Kentford Garden?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 121 homes in Kentford Garden (public records).
What share of Kentford Garden is owner-occupied?
90% of Kentford Garden parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in Kentford Garden built?
Homes in Kentford Garden were built between 2000 and 2007, with a median year built of 2002 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in Kentford Garden?
Cash buyers took 0% of Kentford Garden sales in the 12 months ending June 2024 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for Kentford Garden?
The best agent for Kentford Garden is one who actively works Lake Mary and knows the community's pricing, fees, and current inventory. Tell us what you're looking for in the form on this page and Momentum Realty will match you with a local specialist for Kentford Garden.
How do I find a top Lake Mary real estate agent who knows Kentford Garden?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 280+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows Kentford Garden and the wider Lake Mary area.
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your Kentford Garden purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Buyers targeting larger square footage in a single, consistent build era rather than a mixed-vintage neighborhood.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable verifying amenities directly rather than assuming a packaged community feature set.Excellent fit
Buyers who value a high rate of owner-occupancy over a rental-heavy or investment-flip market.Excellent fit
Buyers who require confirmed on-site amenities like a pool or clubhouse as a primary decision factor.Probably not
Buyers seeking a smaller-footprint or starter-sized home, given the community's large median living area.Probably not
Buyers who want architectural variety spanning multiple decades rather than a single early-2000s build window.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (4 streets, ZIP 32746))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-07-12
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2014 (7 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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