Russells
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 455 homes for sale in SANFORD, FL · median $389,500 · 107 homes for sale in 32773 · Seminole County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
As of September 2026, Russells Add Fort Reed in Sanford, FL has 1 home for sale. Homes listed or recently sold were built 1950 - 2007.

Russells sits among Sanford's older platted sections, with homes dating back to 1925 and a median build year of 1980 - meaning the housing stock spans nearly a century of construction styles and eras on the same streets. That range is the single biggest driver of value here: two homes on the same block can differ enormously in systems, layout, and condition, so price has to be evaluated house by house rather than by neighborhood average.
There are no active listings in this snapshot, which tells you this is a thin, quiet market rather than an inactive one - 63 homes total means turnover is naturally infrequent. For a buyer, that means patience and a standing search rather than expecting a rotating menu of choices. For a seller, it means less direct competition on the street at any given moment, but also fewer recent comparables to lean on when setting a number.
Russells right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 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 September 12, 2026. Confidence: Low (1 active and pending listings, 0 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated September 15, 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
A small, established pocket of Sanford in Seminole County where homes trace back to the 1920s alongside more recent construction, with a typical home landing around 1,290 square feet.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 12 homes in Russells that have changed hands since 2009, built between 1947 and 2007 (median 1982), with a median living area of about 1,294 sq ft and a typical 3-bedroom, 2-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.
The setting & the homes.
Aerial and on-site photos of Russells. Swipe to explore the community.
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Photos from Stellar MLS listings in Russells; content deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Who Russells is best for.
Best for
- Buyers who want a specific home in Sanford and are willing to search patiently given low current inventory
- Buyers comfortable evaluating each property on its own merits given the wide range of construction years
- Buyers not seeking shared community amenities and focused instead on the home and location itself
Probably not for
- Buyers who want to choose from several active listings right now rather than wait for one to surface
- Buyers expecting a uniform housing stock or consistent build era across the community
- Buyers prioritizing amenity-driven communities like pools, clubhouses, or organized common areas
The market around Russells
Russells is too small for its own price trend, so here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32773, 183 homes are on the market and 32% are under contract — a fast-moving corner of Sanford.
Across Seminole County, 1,646 homes are active and 585 pending (26% under contract).
In ZIP 32773 (SANFORD), 492 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $410K ($229/sq ft), up 0.4% year over year, with a median 41 days on market. Right now 65 active and 35 pending listings put supply at about 2.7 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 Russells specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Housing distress & ownership in RUSSELLS ADD FORT REED, 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.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Russells
Live MLS inventory for Russells. 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 Russells listings as of 2026-09-12, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2007 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Russells 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.
Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- Verify the zoned schools by address
- Magnet and choice options may be available
- Pine Crest Elementary · Elementary
- Sanford Middle · Middle
- Seminole High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Russells 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 Russells address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Seminole High High School
The Russells buying strategy.
If we were buying in Russells 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 Russells.
Reading a market with no listings on the board
With zero active listings at this snapshot, there's no current asking-price data to point to - which is itself useful information. A market this size (63 homes) with no listings live suggests owners aren't cycling through the community quickly, and that when something does list, it may not sit long simply because there isn't much else to compare it against.
The homestead share here sits just above half, indicating a meaningful mix of owner-occupied homes alongside non-homestead ownership - worth asking about when you're evaluating a specific address, since that split can hint at how a property has been maintained and used. No community amenities are identified from MLS data, so any appeal here is about the location and the individual home, not a shared clubhouse, pool, or gated feature set.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Russells. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a community with no active listings and a wide build-year spread, the work is in the details - pulling recent solds, understanding what a specific 1920s-era home versus a 2020s-era home actually costs to own, and knowing which blocks have seen renovation versus deferred maintenance. That's exactly the kind of house-by-house diligence we do before you write an offer or set a list price.
Russells in 15 seconds.
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 Russells buy.
Free calculators to pressure-test the real cost before you tour.
Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Russells sales matched to your home.
Price it to the comps and condition, not an automated estimate.
If you are thinking about selling in Russells, the right list price comes from recent comparable sales matched to your home's condition and location, not an automated estimate.
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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.
RUSSELLS ADD FORT REED Market Scorecard
RUSSELLS ADD FORT REED is currently a buyer's market. About 6.0 months of supply, a median asking price of $289,800, and homes go under contract in about 7 days.
Typical home value in the 32773 ZIP is $312,972, right around 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Should you buy in Russells?
An honest fit check. We will tell you when it is not your community.
Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-09-08 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2007 (6 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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