River Run Preserve in Sanford

River Run Preserve
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL

All 443 homes for sale in SANFORD, FL · median $379,999 · 124 homes for sale in 32773 · Seminole County homes for sale

Community in Sanford · Seminole County · ZIP 32773
96 homesBuilt 2021–2023
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As of October 2026, River Run Preserve in Sanford, FL has 2 homes for sale. As of October 2026, the MLS records 34 closed sales in River Run Preserve in Sanford, FL since 2021, the most recent in April 2026. Recorded prices across those 34 sales ran from $329,900 to $588,523 (median $486,370), on homes of 1,850 to 2,897 sq ft. Across Sanford as a whole, 851 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $382,990, 40 median days on market, with 186 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $7,380 ($6,780 with the full homestead exemption).

Live · River Run Preserve Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 10,000+ customers served · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Tempo
24.0mo
Supply
3 to 6 months is the balanced band
0%
Under contract
Seminole: 25% (570 of 2,246)
2 · 0
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
1
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 6 a year
Ownership and context
68%
Owner-occupied · River Run Preserve
65 of 96 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
32%
Non-owner-occupied · River Run Preserve
incl. 3% trust or LLC-held · 4% out-of-state
96
Homes in the community
96 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 5 years of records
Est. 2021
Community established
homes built 2021-2023, median 2022 (FL DOR 2025)
1.0%/yr
Turnover rate
about 1 of 96 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

River Run Preserve is a small, recently built community in Sanford, with every home dating to 2021, 2022, or 2023. That tight build window means less variation in finishes and systems than you find in older neighborhoods, so pricing tends to track lot position, upgrades, and condition rather than the age-driven repair gaps that show up in resale-heavy areas.

The current read is thin and buyer-leaning: only two active listings and a single closing in the most recent window, against months of supply that sit well above what a balanced market would show. With that few transactions to lean on, treat any pricing conversation here as a per-listing negotiation rather than a market trend call, and expect sellers to have real room to work with on terms.

River Run Preserve Housing Pulse · Momentum Research · as of September 20, 2026

River Run Preserve right now

🟢 Buyer-leaning market. 24.0 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 20, 2026. Confidence: Low (2 active and pending listings, 1 closed sales in 12 months).

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· Updated October 5, 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

River Run Preserve sits in Sanford, Seminole County, as a gated, newer-construction community where nearly all of the 94 homes were built within a three-year span. The high owner-occupancy share suggests most residents are settled in on a homestead basis rather than cycling through as rentals or short-term holds.

Stellar MLS sales records identify 39 homes in River Run Preserve that have changed hands since 2021, built between 2021 and 2023 (median 2022), with a median living area of about 2,386 sq ft and a typical 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath layout; 82% 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.

Best for

  • Buyers who want a home built within the last few years and prefer to avoid older systems and finishes.
  • Buyers comfortable negotiating in a market currently favoring purchasers over sellers.
  • Buyers who value gated access and community irrigation without needing on-site guard staffing.

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to see several active listings before committing to a neighborhood.
  • Sellers expecting a fast sale timeline given the current months-of-supply level.
  • Buyers seeking an established, older neighborhood with a long resale history to study.

The market around River Run Preserve

River Run Preserve is too small for its own price trend, so 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, 1,676 homes are active and 570 pending (25% under contract).

In ZIP 32773 (SANFORD), 489 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $410K ($229/sq ft), up 0.9% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 70 active and 36 pending listings put supply at about 2.9 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32773 housing market and the Seminole County market.

ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not River Run Preserve specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.

Housing distress & ownership in River Run Preserve, SANFORD

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

Active inventory in distress
6.67%
1 of 15 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend - 6.67% now (2026-08-12 → 2026-10-01)

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

Homes For Sale Right Now in River Run Preserve

Live MLS inventory for River Run 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.

Active and pending River Run Preserve listings as of 2026-10-01, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2021 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.

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

In short
  • Seminole County Public Schools
  • Verify the zoned schools by address
  • Magnet and choice options may be available
  • Midway Elementary · Elementary
  • Sanford Middle · Middle
  • Seminole High · High

Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent River Run 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 River Run Preserve address.

Recent Developments in River Run Preserve

Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting River Run Preserve, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated August 2026.

Dev Momentum26/100 · Moderate
  1. July 2026
    Retail & Dining

    Seminole Towne Center set for 700 million dollar redevelopment with Costco

    Ardent Companies is redeveloping the Seminole Towne Center in Sanford in a project valued around 700 million dollars, described as the largest commercial redevelopment in Seminole County history. Plans include the largest Costco in Central Florida at over 156,000 square feet, about 300 apartments, and new retail. Demolition was scheduled for July 2026 with the Costco expected to open in early 2027.

    What it may mean for the marketConverts a long dormant mall site into a mixed use center anchored by a large format Costco, new retail, and about 300 apartments, reshaping a major Seminole County commercial node. The project is about 8 miles northeast of River Run Preserve, elsewhere in Seminole County.

    Source: WFTV
  2. October 2025
    Retail & Dining

    New Apopka complex with restaurants and offices set to open in 2026

    A new commercial complex in Apopka with restaurants and office space is set to open in 2026, adding retail and workplace space in northwest metro Orlando.

    What it may mean for the marketNew retail and office space in Apopka adds everyday conveniences and local jobs, amenity and employment factors that can support nearby housing demand. The site is about 7 miles southwest of River Run Preserve.

    Source: GrowthSpotter
  3. March 2025
    Development

    Lake County approves rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District near Mount Dora

    Lake County approved a rezoning for the Wolf Branch Innovation District, a large mixed-use employment district planned near Mount Dora and State Road 46, clearing the way for a long-term jobs and commercial hub in east Lake County.

    What it may mean for the marketA large new employment and mixed-use district near Mount Dora points to long-term job growth in east Lake County, a structural demand driver for housing in the surrounding area. The site is about 10 miles west of River Run Preserve.

    Source: GrowthSpotter

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Summaries reflect public reporting and official sources linked above as of the dates shown. Project details, timelines, and approvals can change. Commentary on potential market effects is general observation, not investment advice or a prediction for any specific property. For the freshest items across the whole region, see This Week in the Orlando Metro.

If we were buying in River Run Preserve 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

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.

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 River Run Preserve.

Best Buy
Buyers who want a newer-built home in Sanford without an older-construction retrofit list.
Biggest Risk
Thin inventory and low closing volume make pricing signals unreliable right now.
Sweet Spot
Buyers targeting a 2,300 to 2,400 square foot home built in the early 2020s.
Avoid If
You need multiple active listings to compare before writing an offer.

A new-build pocket with very little on the market

With a median year built of 2022 and homes running a median of roughly 2,380 square feet, River Run Preserve reads as a community of similarly sized, similarly aged houses rather than a mix of starter homes and larger upgrades. That consistency simplifies comparisons for buyers, since you are largely choosing between lot, layout, and upgrade level within a narrow age band instead of weighing decades of construction differences.

The market posture right now is the more important story. Two active listings and a single closing in the latest window is a small enough sample that any per-square-foot or list-to-close read should be treated as anecdotal, not a market trend. Months of supply sitting well above a balanced range points to more inventory than demand at the moment, which typically gives buyers negotiating leverage on price and terms and gives sellers a reason to price with the current pace, not last year's pace, in mind.

“

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in River Run Preserve. 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 a couple of listings active at any time, generic market data is close to useless. We track River Run Preserve at the listing level, confirm what's actually changed hands recently versus what's just sitting, and help you frame an offer or a list price against the handful of comparables that actually apply.

River Run Preserve in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers who want a newer-built home in Sanford without an older-construction retrofit list.
Biggest advantageConsistent build quality and age across the community keeps comparisons simple.
Biggest riskThin inventory and low closing volume make pricing signals unreliable right now.
Sweet spotBuyers targeting a 2,300 to 2,400 square foot home built in the early 2020s.
Avoid ifYou need multiple active listings to compare before writing an offer.

HOA, CDD & Fees

A note on who we are: Momentum Realty is a real estate brokerage. We are not the River Run Preserve homeowners association, its management company or its developer, and we cannot help with dues, gate access, violations, amenity bookings or association documents. To reach the association, check your closing package, the recorded declaration at the county clerk, or search the association’s name at sunbiz.org for its registered agent. Call or message us to buy or sell a home in River Run Preserve.
In short
  • HOA dues reported around $126/month (about $1,512/yr) · median of 59 MLS listings, most billed monthly
  • Any club/amenity membership is billed separately

Listings in this community report association dues of about $126 per month ($1,512 a year) - the median AssociationFee across 59 MLS records, normalised to a monthly figure; most are billed monthly. 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, 2026-10.

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 River Run Preserve sales matched to your home.

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Recently off market in River Run Preserve

Homes in River Run Preserve that recently left the market. Each address opens its public-record profile: county-recorded value, property taxes, the last recorded sale, community sales history, and what is for sale nearby now. 2 on record.

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.

$2,462/mo
Seminole County typical true cost to own
$131/mo
Seminole County typical home insurance
Check CDD
Confirm before you offer

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is River Run Preserve a buyer's or seller's market right now?
As of September 20, 2026, River Run Preserve leans toward buyers: 24.0 months of supply at the current sales pace (Stellar MLS live counts).
How many homes are in River Run Preserve?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 96 homes in River Run Preserve (public records).
What share of River Run Preserve is owner-occupied?
68% of River Run Preserve parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in River Run Preserve built?
Homes in River Run Preserve were built between 2021 and 2023, with a median year built of 2022.0 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Who is the best real estate agent for River Run Preserve?
The best agent for River Run Preserve 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 River Run Preserve.
How do I find a top Sanford real estate agent who knows River Run Preserve?
Share a few details in the form on this page. Momentum Realty has 320+ agents and more than $3.5B in closed sales, and we'll connect you with one who knows River Run Preserve and the wider Sanford area.
Can Momentum Realty connect me with an agent for River Run Preserve?
Yes. Use the form on this page and we'll introduce you to a local specialist who can guide your River Run Preserve purchase or sale - no call center and no pressure.
Where is River Run Preserve, and what county is it in?
River Run Preserve is in SANFORD, Seminole County, FL, ZIP 32773. The community's center is about 2 miles southeast of the center of SANFORD (straight-line).
Buyers who want a home built within the last few years and prefer to avoid older systems and finishes.Excellent fit
Buyers comfortable negotiating in a market currently favoring purchasers over sellers.Excellent fit
Buyers who value gated access and community irrigation without needing on-site guard staffing.Excellent fit
Buyers who want to see several active listings before committing to a neighborhood.Probably not
Sellers expecting a fast sale timeline given the current months-of-supply level.Probably not
Buyers seeking an established, older neighborhood with a long resale history to study.Probably not

Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: October 1, 2026)
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (3 streets, ZIP 32773))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-20
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2021 (34 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 River Run Preserve? 1 recorded closings (window ending 2026-09-20). 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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