SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD in SANFORD

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD
Homes for Sale in SANFORD, FL

Community in SANFORD · Seminole County · ZIP 32773
205 homesBuilt 1938–2021Median sale $264K
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Live Market Pulse
12/100
Market Heat
Cooler than normal
2015 → 2026 · 68 at the 2015 peak
0 is SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD's coldest market since 2015, 100 its hottest. Today: 12. How it's scored
Built fromLive Stellar MLS data20 years of closingsFL DOR public recordsUpdated twice daily
Live · SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD Housing Pulse Stellar MLS + public records Analysis by Momentum Realty · $3.5B+ sold · 8,500+ transactions · Top 1% in Florida (RealTrends)
Price
$264K
Median sold · 12 mo
$206/sf
Sold $/sqft · 12 mo
peak $245 in 2024
88.5%
Sale vs ask
Tempo
43days
Median DOM · closed
2 days at the 2022 low
100%
Under contract
Seminole: 30% (662 of 2,236)
0 · 1
For sale · pending
live counts, refreshed twice daily
6
Sold · last 12 mo
10-yr average: about 3 a year
Ownership and context
76%
Owner-occupied · SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD
156 of 205 parcels homesteaded (FL DOR 2025)
24%
Non-owner-occupied · SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD
incl. 6% trust or LLC-held · 3% out-of-state
29%
Cash buyers · SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD
2 of 7 sales, 12 mo ending June 2026
205
Homes in the community
205 residential parcels (FL DOR 2025)
Track record · 20 years of records
Est. 1938
Community established
homes built 1938-2021, median 1960 (FL DOR 2025)
2
Failed listings · 2026
peaked at 5 in 2009
1,145sqft
Median sold home size
12-mo windows, closed sales
2.9%/yr
Turnover rate
about 6 of 205 homes trade a year
Jon Brooks, founder of Momentum Realty
Jon's Current Read

Sunland Estates 1st Add is a small, established pocket of 205 homes with a build range stretching from 1938 to 2021, though the median year built of 1960 tells you what actually defines this market: older housing stock, mostly on original bones, where condition and updates drive value more than location or lot alone. At a median price of $269,000 and $217.99 per square foot on a median 1,246 square feet, this is an entry-level, price-per-square-foot market rather than a scale-and-size play.

With zero active listings as of this snapshot and a market heat score of just 20, there is essentially no visible inventory to compare against right now. That is a market posture, not a verdict — it means recent activity (the 7-closing window behind these numbers) is the only real signal available, and a 49-day median days-on-market suggests homes here aren't moving on demand alone; pricing and presentation still matter.

The 60-Second Overview

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD market snapshot (as of August 2, 2026): the median sale price is about $264K ($206 per sq ft over the trailing 12 months of closed sales), and a median 43 days on market for closed sales.

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD is a community of 205 homes in SANFORD, Seminole County, built between 1938 and 2021 (median 1960), with a median living area of about 1,246 square feet. 76% of parcels are homesteaded, the owner-occupancy proxy in the Florida DOR assessment roll (2025 roll, public records).

A tightly bounded, older Sanford subdivision of 205 homes where the median build year of 1960 and median size of 1,246 square feet point to a market shaped by renovation status rather than new construction or scale.

Best for

  • Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home (median build year 1960) on its individual condition and update history
  • Buyers targeting a compact footprint, around the 1,246-square-foot median, at a lower per-square-foot basis
  • Buyers willing to move when something surfaces, given there's currently no active inventory to browse

Probably not for

  • Buyers who want to compare several active listings before committing, given zero current inventory
  • Buyers set on new or recently built construction rather than a 1938–2021 mixed-vintage stock
  • Buyers expecting a fast, high-heat market — a market heat score of 20 and 49-day median DOM point the other way

Windows contain 0 to 6 sales each (6 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 2006 through 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Median sale price · trailing 12 mo
$100K$200K$300K20122014201620182020202220242026
Every sale since 2006 · price vs size
$0$100K$200K$300K1k2k2k
39 closed sales; green = recent. Size sets the floor, condition and lot set the rest.
Sold $ per sq ft · trailing 12 mo
$100$20020122014201620182020202220242026
Up from $60 in 2012 to a $245 peak in 2024; $206 now.
Median days on market · closed sales
0204020122014201620182020202220242026
2 days at the 2022 low; 43 now.
Sale price vs original ask · median
90%95%100%20122014201620182020202220242026
88.5% now.
Homes sold per 12-mo window
024620122014201620182020202220242026
0 to 6 a year; 6 in the current window.
Sellers who gave up · failed listings per year
0242006200820222026
Canceled, expired, or withdrawn. 5 quit in 2009; 2 so far in 2026. The clearest stress gauge a community has.
Market Heat · 0 coldest, 100 hottest in the record
20406080seller-leaningbuyer-leaning2016202220242026
68 at the 2015 peak, 12 in the troughs, 12 now. Same score as the hero card, full history.

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD Market Scorecard

No active listings

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD is currently a no active listings market. Limited supply, a median asking price of n/a.

n/a
Months supply
n/a
Median list
$269,500
Median sold
n/a
Per sqft
n/a
Days on mkt
0/1/8
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.

Housing distress & ownership in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD, SANFORD

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

Active inventory in distress
12.5%
1 of 8 listings · short sale 1
Distress share trend — 12.5% now (2026-08-10 → 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.

Listing locations from Stellar MLS. Map data © OpenStreetMap, tiles © CARTO.

Community amenities as reported across Stellar MLS listings in this community; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Verify current amenities and access with the HOA.

If we were buying in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD 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 SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD.

Best Buy
Buyers seeking an older, smaller-footprint home in Sanford at a below-average entry price point.
Biggest Risk
With zero active listings, there's no current inventory to shop, and the 1938–2021 build range means condition varies widely home to home.
Sweet Spot
A move-in-ready or already-updated home near the median 1,246 square feet, priced close to the $269,000 median.
Avoid If
You need new or newer construction, or you want to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding.

A market defined by condition, not inventory

The build range here runs from 1938 to 2021, but that 2021 outlier doesn't change the underlying character: a median year built of 1960 means the bulk of these 205 homes are original- or near-original-era construction. At $217.99 per square foot on a median 1,246 square feet, buyers are paying for a fairly compact footprint, and the spread in age likely means a correspondingly wide spread in what's been updated versus what hasn't — expect condition, not curb count, to be the deciding factor on any given listing.

There are zero active listings in this snapshot, so this read leans on the closing activity behind the numbers rather than a live shelf to browse. A median 49 days on market and a market heat score of 20 both point to a slower-moving segment: homes here aren't sitting untouched, but they aren't selling on the first look either. A homestead share of 76.1% suggests most of the neighborhood is owner-occupied under Florida's homestead exemption, which tends to mean turnover happens on individual timelines rather than in waves.

The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD. 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 market with no active listings to benchmark against, pricing a home — or evaluating one — depends on reading recent closings correctly rather than eyeballing an open list. We track the closing activity behind these snapshots directly, so when something does come up in Sunland Estates, we can tell you quickly whether it's priced against the real 49-day pace or against wishful comparables.

SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD in 15 seconds.

Best forBuyers seeking an older, smaller-footprint home in Sanford at a below-average entry price point.
Biggest advantageA low per-square-foot basis ($217.99) compared to newer-construction markets in the area.
Biggest riskWith zero active listings, there's no current inventory to shop, and the 1938–2021 build range means condition varies widely home to home.
Sweet spotA move-in-ready or already-updated home near the median 1,246 square feet, priced close to the $269,000 median.
Avoid ifYou need new or newer construction, or you want to compare multiple active listings side by side before deciding.

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 SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD sales matched to your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the median home price in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD?
The median sale price in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD was $264K over the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 (6 closed sales, Stellar MLS).
How long do homes in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD take to sell?
Homes that closed in the 12 months ending August 2, 2026 took a median 43 days on market (6 sales, Stellar MLS).
How many homes are in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD?
The Florida DOR 2025 assessment roll shows 205 homes in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD (public records).
What share of SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD is owner-occupied?
76% of SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD parcels carry a homestead exemption on the 2025 Florida DOR roll, the owner-occupancy proxy in public records.
When were the homes in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD built?
Homes in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD were built between 1938 and 2021, with a median year built of 1960 (FL DOR 2025 roll).
Do cash buyers compete in SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD?
Cash buyers took 29% of SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD sales in the 12 months ending June 2026 (2 of 7 closings, Stellar MLS).
Who is the best real estate agent for SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD?
The best agent for SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD 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 SUNLAND ESTATES 1ST ADD.
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Buyers comfortable evaluating an older home (median build year 1960) on its individual condition and update historyExcellent fit
Buyers targeting a compact footprint, around the 1,246-square-foot median, at a lower per-square-foot basisExcellent fit
Buyers willing to move when something surfaces, given there's currently no active inventory to browseExcellent fit
Buyers who want to compare several active listings before committing, given zero current inventoryProbably not
Buyers set on new or recently built construction rather than a 1938–2021 mixed-vintage stockProbably not
Buyers expecting a fast, high-heat market — a market heat score of 20 and 49-day median DOM point the other wayProbably not

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Data sources & freshness

Live listingsStellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: August 2, 2026)
Community market statsStellar MLS closed sales, 12-month windows ending August 2, 2026
Housing stock & ownershipFlorida DOR 2025 assessment roll (street-list match (5 streets, ZIP 32773))
Under-contract sharesStellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01
Historical depthClosed-sale records back to 2006 (39 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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