Markham Estates
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
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Markham Estates Sub in Sanford, FL has 1 home for sale. As of September 2026, the MLS records 10 closed sales in Markham Estates Sub in Sanford, FL since 2014, the most recent in February 2025. Across Sanford as a whole, 829 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $385,000, 40 median days on market, with 180 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,840 ($5,250 with the full homestead exemption).
Markham Estates is a small, single-phase subdivision of 28 homes built in a tight window between 2004 and 2008, with a median year built of 2006. That construction consistency matters more here than in most communities we track, because there is no older or newer stock to create a wide condition spread - buyers are largely comparing homes of similar age and similar systems life.
What stands out on the numbers is scale and turnover, not price. Median living area runs over 4,100 square feet, well above typical subdivision norms, and with only one active listing and no closings recorded in the current window, this is a market that trades rarely. A homestead share above 80% reinforces that read - most owners here are settled in, not cycling through as rentals or flips, which keeps supply thin regardless of demand.
The 60-Second Overview
Markham Estates is a compact, built-out subdivision in Sanford holding 28 homes constructed between 2004 and 2008, with a median size north of 4,100 square feet putting it firmly in the larger-format category for the area.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 25 homes in Markham Estates that have changed hands since 2010, built between 2004 and 2008 (median 2006), with a median living area of about 4,266 sq ft and a typical 5-bedroom, 4-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.
Pre-construction details are compiled from public records, builder announcements and builder listings, and are subject to change without notice; figures are deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Momentum Research figures are our own analysis. This page describes homes, pricing and community attributes, not residents.
Who Markham Estates is best for.
Best for
- Buyers specifically wanting a larger home (4,000+ square feet) in a Sanford setting
- Buyers who value homes clustered in a single build era for maintenance predictability
- Buyers with flexibility on timeline who can wait for the right listing in a low-turnover subdivision
Probably not for
- Buyers who want multiple active listings to compare before committing
- Buyers relying on recent closed-sale comps to validate an offer price
- Buyers specifically seeking community amenities such as pools, clubhouses, or organized recreation
The market around Markham Estates
Markham Estates is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32771, 386 homes are on the market and 23% are under contract — a steady corner of Sanford.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
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.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Markham Estates specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Seminole County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Seminole County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.
MARKHAM ESTATES SUB Market Scorecard
MARKHAM ESTATES SUB is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $1,100,000, and homes go under contract in about 4 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: Stellar MLS, distributed by MLS GRID, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Markham Estates
Live MLS inventory for Markham Estates. 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.
Active and pending Markham Estates listings as of 2026-09-03, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2014 through 2025. Tap any home to ask about it.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Lake Mary Elementary · Elementary
- Sanford Middle · Middle
- Lake Mary High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Markham Estates 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 Markham Estates address.
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The Markham Estates buying strategy.
If we were buying in Markham Estates 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 Markham Estates.
A small, quiet subdivision that rarely turns over
With only 28 homes total and a single active listing at the time of this snapshot, Markham Estates does not behave like a typical resale market. There is not enough current inventory to establish a reliable pricing pattern from listings alone, and zero closings in the most recent window means recent comparable sales are not available either. Anyone evaluating this community needs to rely on the historical build profile and living-area data more than short-term market signals.
The homestead share of roughly 82% is the more telling number. It suggests most homes are owner-occupied on a long-term basis rather than held as investment or rental property, which is consistent with the low turnover. Homes here were built within a narrow four-year span, so age-related maintenance items - roofs, HVAC systems, water heaters - are likely to cluster around similar replacement timelines across the subdivision rather than varying widely from house to house. No community amenities are identified in current MLS data, so this reads as a straightforward residential subdivision rather than an amenity-driven community.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Markham Estates. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
A community this thin on active inventory and recent closings requires off-market awareness, not just MLS monitoring. We track ownership patterns and permit activity in low-turnover subdivisions like Markham Estates so that when a home does come up, our buyers are ready before it is broadly marketed, and our sellers understand exactly how their home compares to the handful of others that have changed hands.
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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 Markham Estates buy.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 3, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (10 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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Common questions about Markham Estates
Where is Markham Estates?
Markham Estates is a community in SANFORD, Seminole County, Florida, ZIP 32771.
Are there homes for sale in Markham Estates right now?
Yes - 1 active and 0 pending listings as of the last feed refresh (twice daily). They are listed on this page.
Does Markham Estates have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Markham Estates in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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