PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES in SANFORD

PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES
Homes for Sale in SANFORD, FL

Community in SANFORD · Seminole County · ZIP 32773
36 homesBuilt 2003–2004
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Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
0%
Under contract
Seminole: 30% (662 of 2,236)
1 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
Ownership and context
58%
Owner-occupied · PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES
21 of 36 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
42%
Non-owner-occupied · PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES
incl. 11% trust or LLC-held · 11% out-of-state
0%
Cash buyers · PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES
0 of 3 sales, 12 mo ending June 2022
36
Homes in the community
36 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 2003
Community established
homes built 2003-2004, median 2003 (FL DOR 2025)
1
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 26 in 2006
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Placid Lake is a small, single-phase townhome community in Sanford — 36 homes built out in 2003 and 2004, with a median living area of 1,144 square feet. With only one active listing at this snapshot, there is not enough concurrent inventory to read a price trend off the market itself; pricing here has to be judged unit by unit, on condition and updates, rather than by comparing against a run of recent sales.

The homestead share sits at just under 60%, meaning a meaningful minority of units are held as non-homestead property — likely investment or secondary use. For a buyer, that mix is worth noting going in: it can mean more rental-history data on comparable units, and it can also mean HOA dynamics shaped by owners who are not living on site day to day. With no community amenities identified from current MLS listings, this reads as a straightforward, no-frills townhome product rather than an amenity-driven purchase.

The 60-Second Overview

A compact 36-unit townhome community in Sanford built out in a single two-year window (2003-2004), Placid Lake trades on unit condition and layout more than on shared amenities, since none are documented in current listings.

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.

Best for

  • A buyer wanting a compact, lower-maintenance townhome footprint near Sanford without a need for community amenities
  • An investor evaluating a small, established townhome development with a mixed owner-occupant and non-homestead base
  • A buyer comfortable moving quickly on a single listing in a low-turnover, small-community market

Probably not for

  • A buyer who wants to compare multiple similar units concurrently before deciding
  • A buyer who wants pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities as part of the purchase
  • A buyer seeking a larger living footprint well above the community's 1,144 square-foot median

The market around PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES

PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES is a small community — 116 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2026 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.

In ZIP 32773, 189 homes are on the market and 28% are under contract — a steady corner of SANFORD.

Across Seminole County, 1,574 homes are active and 662 pending (30% under contract).

The housing mix here is 96% townhouse, 3% single family residence, 1% condominium.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES, SANFORD

Who owns here, how much is not owner-occupied, and how much for-sale inventory is under distress.

Active inventory in distress
4.55%
1 of 22 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 4.55% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-08-24)

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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Homes For Sale Right Now in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES

Live MLS inventory for PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES. 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 PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES listings as of 2026-06-27, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2006 through 2024. Tap any home to ask about it.

If we were buying in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES 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 PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES.

Best Buy
A buyer or investor looking for a compact, low-frills townhome in Sanford without needing a shared amenity package.
Biggest Risk
With active inventory typically limited to a single listing, buyers have little side-by-side comparison at any given time.
Sweet Spot
Best suited to a straightforward, move-in or light-update purchase around the community's median 1,144 square feet.
Avoid If
Skip this one if a shared amenity package (pool, clubhouse, etc.) is a requirement — none is identified here.

A tight, single-vintage townhome pocket

Every home in Placid Lake was built within the same two-year stretch, so there is little variation in construction era or original finish level across the community — differences buyers see unit to unit will mostly come down to how each owner has maintained or updated their unit since. At a median 1,144 square feet, these are compact townhomes, which tends to appeal to buyers prioritizing a lower-maintenance footprint over square footage.

With active inventory at a single listing, this is not a community where a buyer can shop several comparable units side by side at any given moment — timing and responsiveness matter more here than in larger developments with continuous turnover. The homestead share near 58% suggests a workable balance of owner-occupants and non-homestead owners, which is useful context for anyone evaluating rental potential or HOA participation, though it should be confirmed directly with the association rather than assumed from this figure alone.

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

Jon Brooks · Founder, Momentum Realty

Why work with Momentum here

In a community this small, with only one home active at a time, we track individual unit condition, HOA documents, and homestead status closely rather than leaning on broad market trend data that a 36-home development simply cannot generate on its own.

PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES in 15 seconds.

Best forA buyer or investor looking for a compact, low-frills townhome in Sanford without needing a shared amenity package.
Biggest advantageSingle-vintage construction (2003-2004) keeps unit-to-unit differences mostly about maintenance and updates, not era.
Biggest riskWith active inventory typically limited to a single listing, buyers have little side-by-side comparison at any given time.
Sweet spotBest suited to a straightforward, move-in or light-update purchase around the community's median 1,144 square feet.
Avoid ifSkip this one if a shared amenity package (pool, clubhouse, etc.) is a requirement — none is identified here.

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 PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES sales matched to your home.

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PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES Market Scorecard

Thin data

PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES is currently a thin data market. Limited supply, a median asking price of $229,900, and homes go under contract in about 40 days.

n/a
Months supply
$229,900
Median list
n/a
Median sold
$218
Per sqft
40
Days on mkt
1/0/0
Active/Pend/Sold

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Live data: realMLS, refreshed twice daily. Typical value: Zillow Research. Market metrics only; these describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many homes are in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 36 homes in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES (public records).
What share of PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES is owner-occupied?
58% of PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES built?
Homes in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES were built between 2003 and 2004, with a median year built of 2003 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES?
Cash buyers took 0% of PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES sales in the 12 months ending June 2022 (0 of 3 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES?
The best agent for PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES is one who actively works SANFORD 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 PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES.
How do I find a top SANFORD real estate agent who knows PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES?
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Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
A buyer wanting a compact, lower-maintenance townhome footprint near Sanford without a need for community amenitiesExcellent fit
An investor evaluating a small, established townhome development with a mixed owner-occupant and non-homestead baseExcellent fit
A buyer comfortable moving quickly on a single listing in a low-turnover, small-community marketExcellent fit
A buyer who wants to compare multiple similar units concurrently before decidingProbably not
A buyer who wants pool, clubhouse, or other shared amenities as part of the purchaseProbably not
A buyer seeking a larger living footprint well above the community's 1,144 square-foot medianProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: June 27, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (community parcel extract)
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (12 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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Thinking of selling in PLACID LAKE TOWNHOMES? See the Seminole County sell-now-or-wait data, what made 201,552 Florida listings fail in the last 12 months, or compare a cash offer vs. listing. Compiled from MLS records; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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