Lake Markham Preserve
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 459 homes for sale in SANFORD, FL · median $389,000 · Seminole County homes for sale
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As of September 2026, Lake Markham Preserve in Sanford, FL has 4 homes for sale, asking from $1,649,000 to $2,495,000 (median $1,761,500). Over the 12 months ending 2026-09-12, 6 recorded sales closed at a median of $1,755,000, $316 per square foot, a median 63 days on market, sellers accepting 89% of original asking. Homes listed or recently sold were built 2001 - 2007; 11 of 11 report an HOA (median $325/mo); 4 of the 10 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 52 ft). At the median price and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $26,640 ($26,040 with the full homestead exemption).
Homes For Sale Right Now in Lake Markham Preserve
Live MLS inventory for Lake Markham Preserve. Every active listing, what is under contract right now, and the last 12 months of closed sales, refreshed twice a day. Closed comps beat an algorithm's guess every time.
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Active · 1 daysActive and pending Lake Markham Preserve listings as of 2026-09-14, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Lake Markham Preserve right now
🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 6.9 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract give buyers above-average negotiating leverage.Why it matters: months of supply is how long today's inventory would last at today's sales pace; under-contract share is the portion of homes for sale that already have a buyer.Momentum Research analysis of Stellar MLS records, as of September 12, 2026. Confidence: Medium (4 active and pending listings, 6 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 14, 2026 · Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily · MLS facts carry their source; interpretation lines are Momentum Research · Data sources & freshness
The 60-Second Overview
Lake Markham Preserve market snapshot (as of September 12, 2026): the median sale price is about $1.76M ($316 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 63 days on market for closed sales, and 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market.
Flood zones in Lake Markham Preserve: of 10 listing addresses checked against the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, 60% sit outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (Zone X); 40% are in an A-series high-risk zone where flood insurance is required with a federally backed mortgage. Individual parcels vary - verify any specific address at msc.fema.gov. See flood zones by neighborhood in Sanford.
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.
Lake Markham Preserve is a community of 42 homes in Sanford, Seminole County, built between 2000 and 2024 (median 2005.0), with a median living area of about 5,498 square feet. 93% 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 September 12 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($1.76M) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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.
LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE Market Scorecard
LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE is currently a buyer's market. About 6.9 months of supply, a median asking price of $1,761,500, and homes go under contract in about 8 days.
Typical home value in the 32771 ZIP is $362,591, about 2.4% below the Florida norm (Zillow Home Value Index).
Go deeper: ZIP market scorecard · county scorecard · true cost calculator · affordability calculator.
Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Housing distress & ownership in Lake Markham Preserve Sanford, 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 September 2026 through September 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Lake Markham Preserve 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, tiles © CARTO.
Life at Lake Markham Preserve
- Gated Community - Guard · reported on 8 of 8 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 6 of 8 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 5 of 8 listings
- Gated · reported on 2 of 8 listings
- Security · reported on 1 of 8 listings
- Security Gate · reported on 1 of 8 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.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Wilson Elementary School · Elementary
- Markham Woods Middle · Middle
- Seminole High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Lake Markham Preserve listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
Buying with schools in mind? We can confirm the exact zoned schools for any Lake Markham Preserve address.
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The Lake Markham Preserve buying strategy.
If we were buying in Lake Markham Preserve 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.
Use your leverage. With inventory sitting, there is room to negotiate on anything dated or overpriced and to ask for repairs or a rate buydown.
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 Lake Markham Preserve.
A closer look at the Lake Markham Preserve market
At a median of $316 per square foot, Lake Markham Preserve prices sit in a fairly defined band, so condition and updates — more than the list price — tend to separate one home from the next.
Inventory runs at 6.9 months of supply, a buyer-leaning market. Homes that do trade take a median 63 days on market, useful leverage on any listing that has lingered.
The housing stock is 42 homes built between 2000 and 2024, and 93% 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 Lake Markham Preserve. 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 Lake Markham Preserve 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 (5.0). Basis: Liquidity & Demand 6.9 months of supply; Owner Commitment 93% owner-occupied; Pricing Power 89.0% sale-to-list. Refreshed with each data update.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA dues reported around $325/month (about $3,900/yr) · median of 18 MLS listings, most billed quarterly
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Listings in this community report association dues of about $325 per month ($3,900 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 18 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed quarterly. Dues change with budgets and can differ by section or product type; confirm the current figure with the association before you offer. Source: MLS listing records, 2026-09.
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 Lake Markham Preserve 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 Lake Markham Preserve sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 14, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending September 12, 2026 |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32771)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (31 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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