Venetian Bay
Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
All 459 homes for sale in Sanford, FL · median $369,900 · 259 homes for sale in 32771 · Seminole County homes for sale
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Homes listed or recently sold were built 2004 - 2005; 6 of 6 report an HOA (median $93/mo); none of the 6 geocoded homes sit in a FEMA special flood hazard zone (median elevation 14 ft). Venetian Bay is a community in Sanford, Seminole County, FL. Across Sanford as a whole, 1,050 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $372,500, 38 median days on market, with 398 homes for sale today. At that median and Seminole County's FY2025-26 rate of 15.18 mills, annual property tax runs about $5,650 ($5,060 with the full homestead exemption).
Venetian Bay is a small, gated community of 93 homes built almost entirely in 2004 and 2005, with a median living area around 1,974 square feet. When the homes share an era and a size range this tightly, price is driven less by square footage and more by condition, updates, and lot position. Expect a wide spread between a dated original and a fully renovated unit rather than a neat price ladder.
At 6.0 months of supply the market reads balanced, with just one active listing against a thin recent closing history. That thinness cuts both ways: sellers are not fighting a crowd of competing inventory, but buyers have little to comp against, so pricing and negotiation lean heavily on the specifics of each individual home.
Figures in this note are as of October 26, 2026. The live market numbers elsewhere on this page update nightly and are newer.
Venetian Bay right now
🟡 Balanced market. 6.0 months of supply and 50% 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 (2 active and pending listings, 2 closed sales in 12 months).
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· Updated November 14, 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
Venetian Bay is a compact, deed-restricted, gated enclave in Sanford, Seminole County, where a mid-2000s build vintage and a fairly consistent home size define the product more than any price tier does.
Stellar MLS sales records identify 68 homes in VENETIAN BAY that have changed hands since 2004, built between 2004 and 2005 (median 2004), with a median living area of about 1,974 sq ft and a typical 4-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.
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Who Venetian Bay is best for.
Best for
- Buying to hold in a gated, deed-restricted Sanford community with steady long-term ownership
- Seeking a mid-2000s home around 1,974 square feet and willing to weigh condition carefully
- Prepared to act quickly when a rare listing hits a low-inventory market
Probably not for
- Wanting new or recent construction rather than homes built in 2004 and 2005
- Needing several homes to compare side by side before deciding
- Looking for a non-gated or restriction-free setup
The market around Venetian Bay
Venetian Bay is a small community — 91 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2025 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 32771, 374 homes are on the market and 25% are under contract — a steady corner of Sanford.
Across Seminole County, 1,574 homes are active and 662 pending (30% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
In ZIP 32771 (Sanford), 675 homes closed in the last 12 months at a median of $370K ($213/sq ft), down 0.2% year over year, with a median 40 days on market. Right now 126 active and 46 pending listings put supply at about 2.2 months - a healthy market. See the live ZIP 32771 housing market and the Seminole County market.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Venetian Bay specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
Homes For Sale Right Now in Venetian Bay
Live MLS inventory for Venetian Bay. 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 Venetian Bay listings as of 2026-11-04, priced high to low. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID for the period 2005 through 2026. Tap any home to ask about it.
Venetian Bay 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 contributors.
Life at Venetian Bay
- Gated · reported on 2 of 3 listings
- Deed Restrictions · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Gated Community · reported on 1 of 3 listings
- Gated Community - No Guard · reported on 1 of 3 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
- Idyllwilde Elementary · Elementary
- Markham Woods Middle · Middle
- Seminole High · High
Zoned schools reflect the assignments reported on recent Venetian Bay 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 Venetian Bay address.
Shop the zone: Homes zoned for Seminole High High School
Recent Developments in Venetian Bay
Development, infrastructure, retail, and school activity affecting Venetian Bay, tracked by our team and summarized from public reporting and official sources, with links to the original coverage. Last updated November 2026.
- October 2026Retail & Dining
Costco and about 300 apartments planned for Seminole Towne Center site in Sanford
Ardent Companies plans to redevelop the Seminole Towne Center mall property along I-4 with a Costco as anchor, possibly opening by the end of 2027. About 300 multifamily units are planned across the street, and some existing stores such as Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods could stay. Demolition details are still being finalized.
What it may mean for the marketA warehouse-club anchor plus new apartments would add retail access and rental inventory along the I-4 corridor in Sanford, with construction and retail jobs expected through 2027. The site is about 3 miles southwest of Venetian Bay.
Source: ClickOrlando (WKMG) - October 2026Retail & Dining
Kura Revolving Sushi Bar plans Altamonte Springs restaurant
Plan-review records show Kura Sushi USA preparing a restaurant at 175 E. Altamonte Drive, Suite 1000. The concept pairs a revolving sushi conveyor with technology-supported ordering. No opening date has been announced.
What it may mean for the marketA new sit-down dining option would add to the restaurant mix along the Altamonte Drive corridor. The project is about 12 miles south of Venetian Bay, elsewhere in Seminole County.
Source: What Now Orlando - August 2026Development
Seminole County approves land use change and rezoning for 144,000 sq ft Sanford Commerce Center
The Board of County Commissioners adopted an ordinance changing the future land use and zoning for the roughly 17.23-acre Sanford Commerce Center along Orange Boulevard. The project plans 144,000 square feet of flex space. Conditions include operating hours of 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., enhanced buffering and dumpster and large-vehicle parking requirements.
What it may mean for the marketThe project would add flex industrial and small-business space in the Sanford area, with operating limits meant to manage nearby impacts. The site is less than a mile southwest of Venetian Bay.
Source: Citizen Portal - July 2026Retail & 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 site is about 2 miles west of Venetian Bay.
Source: WFTV
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.
The Venetian Bay buying strategy.
If we were buying in Venetian Bay 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 Venetian Bay.
A tight-knit build vintage
With all homes built in a two-year window and a median footprint near 1,974 square feet, this is a community where floor plans and structural bones tend to look alike. That makes updates the main lever on value - kitchens, baths, roofs, and systems from the original build era are now at the age where their condition separates one listing from the next.
Roughly two-thirds of homes carry a homestead exemption, which points to a core of long-term ownership and, typically, fewer units turning over at once. Combined with a single active listing and a short closing window, inventory here can be feast-or-famine; serious buyers should be ready to move when the right home lists rather than wait for a selection to build.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Venetian Bay. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
Why work with Momentum here
In a 93-home community with one active listing and a thin recent sales record, pricing comes down to reading condition and lot against a short comp history. We track what actually changes hands in Venetian Bay and its comparable Sanford neighborhoods, so whether you are listing or waiting for the right home, you get a read grounded in this market rather than a generic estimate.
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| Location | Sanford, Seminole County, FL |
|---|---|
| Home types (current listings and sales) | single-family 100% |
| Amenities listed by sellers | Gated, Gated Community, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard, Other |
| For sale right now | 0 active, 3 pending |
Data as of November 6, 2026. Based on Stellar MLS data distributed by MLS GRID. Market figures describe homes, not residents. Cite as: Momentum Realty, “Venetian Bay key facts,” movewithmomentum.com/neighborhoods/venetian-bay-sanford, data as of November 6, 2026.
Housing distress & ownership in VENETIAN BAY, 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 November 2026 through November 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Every Home for Sale in Venetian Bay Sanford Right Now (3)
All 3 active and pending Venetian Bay Sanford listings with a detail page, newest first, refreshed twice a day from the MLS.
- 142 Venetian Bay Circle · $380,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Oct 29, 2026 · listed by Olympus Executive Realty Inc
- 185 Venetian Bay Circle · $350,000 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Oct 9, 2026 · listed by Keller Williams Advantage Iii
- 278 Venetian Bay Circle · $369,900 · 3 bd / 2 ba · pending · listed Sep 8, 2026 · listed by Homesmart
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Streets in this community
Street-level pages: every home on record, what sold and what is for sale on each street.
- Venetian Bay Circle (45 homes on record)
What it really costs to own in Venetian Bay
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from the tax roll, the MLS, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| HOA dues | Median $93/month across 6 MLS listings (most billed quarterly; 2026-11-14). Dues cover what the documents say they cover; ask for the budget and reserve study. |
|---|---|
| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Seminole County is $1,572/yr (1,203 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes depend on roof age, wind mitigation and construction. |
| Roof and age | Median build year 2004 across 4 listings. An original roof here would be about 22 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report, and for replacement where it fails. |
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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.
25% of homes for sale in ZIP 32771 are already under contract (under contract ÷ under contract + active listings) — a read on how much of the available inventory buyers have already claimed. Source: MLS data (2026-11-14).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Data sources & freshness
| Live listings | Stellar MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: November 4, 2026) |
| Housing stock & ownership | Florida DOR assessment roll (street-list match (2 streets, ZIP 32771)) |
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2005 (43 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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