PLACID LAKE TWNHMS
Homes for Sale in SANFORD, FL
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Placid Lake is a small townhome enclave in Sanford, and the numbers reflect that scale: with active listings sitting at a single unit and only three closings in the most recent window, this is a market defined by scarcity rather than volume. The median price of $246,000 and median price per square foot of $215.03 come from a thin sample, so treat them as a directional read on where recent deals landed, not a fixed range for every unit that comes up.
Median days on market of 72 suggests these listings do not move in a hurry — buyers here can take time to evaluate, and sellers should price with that pace in mind rather than expecting a quick turn. At 4.0 months of supply, the community reads as balanced overall, but with inventory this limited, a single new listing or sale can shift the picture quickly. Anyone watching this community should expect the stats to move as new data comes in.
PLACID LAKE TWNHMS right now
🟡 Balanced market. 4.0 months of supply and 0% of the inventory already under contract put buyers and sellers on roughly even footing.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 August 2, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 3 closed sales in 12 months).
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Updated August 2, 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
PLACID LAKE TWNHMS market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $246K ($215 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), a median 72 days on market for closed sales, and 4.0 months of supply, a balanced market.
Placid Lake Twnhms is a gated, deed-restricted townhome community in Sanford, Seminole County, with a shared pool and community mailbox setup rather than individual roadside delivery. Inventory here is genuinely limited, so timing and being ready to act matter more than in larger, higher-turnover communities.
The setting & the homes.
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PLACID LAKE TWNHMSWho PLACID LAKE TWNHMS is best for.
Best for
- A buyer targeting a gated, deed-restricted townhome near the mid-$200s and willing to wait for inventory to appear.
- Someone prioritizing low exterior maintenance and a shared pool amenity over a larger single-family footprint.
- A patient buyer comfortable with a market where days on market has recently run just over two months.
Probably not for
- A buyer who wants to compare several active listings side by side before deciding.
- Someone who needs amenities beyond a pool and gated access, such as extensive recreational facilities.
- A buyer working against a tight closing deadline who cannot absorb the wait tied to limited current inventory.
Price History: What Homes Here Have Actually Sold For
Median sale price over the trailing 12 months ending August 2 of each year, from record-level Stellar MLS closed sales. Same methodology as every appreciation figure on this page: the 2026 point ($246K) IS the median in the snapshot above.
Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (3 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 2014 through 2025. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
PLACID LAKE TWNHMS Market Scorecard
PLACID LAKE TWNHMS is currently a balanced market. About 4.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $234,900, and homes go under contract in about 53 days.
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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.
Housing distress & ownership in PLACID LAKE TWNHMS, 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 August 2026 through August 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Homes For Sale Right Now in PLACID LAKE TWNHMS
Live MLS inventory for PLACID LAKE TWNHMS. 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 TWNHMS listings as of 2026-08-23, 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.
PLACID LAKE TWNHMS 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 PLACID LAKE TWNHMS
- Pool · reported on 4 of 4 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 3 of 4 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 2 of 4 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 2 of 4 listings
- Gated · reported on 1 of 4 listings
- Community Mailbox · reported on 1 of 4 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
- Wicklow Elementary · Elementary
- Millennium Middle · Middle
- Seminole High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent PLACID LAKE TWNHMS listings and can change; always confirm with Seminole County Public Schools for a specific address.
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The PLACID LAKE TWNHMS buying strategy.
If we were buying in PLACID LAKE TWNHMS 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 PLACID LAKE TWNHMS.
A small community, priced on thin data
The defining fact about Placid Lake right now is not the price — it's the count. One active listing and three closings in the recent window means every transaction carries outsized weight on the median. A single higher- or lower-condition unit selling can move the reported price per square foot meaningfully in either direction, so the $215.03 figure should be read as a snapshot, not a formula.
The gated, deed-restricted structure with a shared pool points to a community built around low-maintenance ownership and consistent exterior standards rather than expansive private amenities. Deed restrictions typically mean an HOA governs exterior appearance and shared spaces, so anyone considering a purchase here should verify current rules, fees, and the specifics of gate access directly with the HOA rather than assuming from listing history.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in PLACID LAKE TWNHMS. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with this little inventory, having someone track new listings the moment they hit the feed — and understanding how a handful of recent closings actually shape the median — is the difference between reacting late and being ready. We pull the current HOA details, confirm what deed restrictions actually govern, and price against real comparable sales rather than a thin average.
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HOA, CDD & Fees
- 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.
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Stellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026 |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2014 (30 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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