Market Brief
Sanford had 406 homes for sale and 97 in a contract on November 4, 2026, about 4.2 listings per contract, as a Costco and about 300 apartments were planned for the Seminole Towne Center site.
Sanford ran 4.2 active listings per contract on November 4, against 3.7 across Seminole County cities. Houses from $300,000 to $499,999 ran near 5.7 to 1.
Sanford had 406 homes for sale and 97 pending or under contract in our live Stellar MLS data on November 4, 2026, about 4.2 listings per contract. Across the main Seminole County cities the ratio was 3.7 to 1 (1,530 against 412). Sanford houses listed from $300,000 to $499,999 ran near 5.7 to 1, against 3.1 for the same range countywide. The median Sanford house was listed at $419,450, or about $230 per square foot. On October 29, WKMG reported that Ardent Companies plans a Costco at the Seminole Towne Center site along I-4, possibly opening by the end of 2027, with about 300 apartments across the street. MLS figures are ours; information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
This article ties a dated Sanford development to the city's for-sale market. Our November 2 article on Orlando-area HOA fees, our October 29 piece on Kissimmee resale listings and our October 26 roundup of coming-soon new-home communities cover other parts of the region. Completed-month prices are in our Orlando median price article and on the Orlando market data hub.
What is planned at the Seminole Towne Center site?
WKMG (ClickOrlando) reported on October 29, 2026 that Ardent Companies plans to redevelop the Seminole Towne Center mall property in Sanford with a Costco as the anchor of a renewed shopping center. The store could open as early as the end of 2027. About 300 multifamily units are planned across the street from the proposed Costco. Dillard's and Dick's Sporting Goods could remain, and more retail could be added. The demolition process was still being finalized when the story ran. The report did not describe a final city or county approval.
For housing, the plan adds rental units, not for-sale homes, and its effect on nearby for-sale listings is not yet measurable. What can be measured is the market around it today.
How does Sanford compare with other Seminole County cities?
| City | Active | Pending or under contract | Listings per contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter Springs | 118 | 48 | 2.5 |
| Oviedo | 178 | 64 | 2.8 |
| Longwood | 187 | 55 | 3.4 |
| Casselberry | 116 | 30 | 3.9 |
| Sanford | 406 | 97 | 4.2 |
| Altamonte Springs | 292 | 67 | 4.4 |
| Lake Mary | 193 | 42 | 4.6 |
| Seminole County cities combined | 1,530 | 412 | 3.7 |
Source: Momentum Research, computed from Stellar MLS records, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. City follows the listing's mailing city; the combined row also includes Geneva and Chuluota. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sanford has the largest supply of the cities in the table, with 406 of the 1,530 active listings, about 27 percent.
Which Sanford price ranges have the most supply?
The middle of the Sanford house market carried the most listings per contract:
| Single-family list price | Sanford active | Sanford in contract | Sanford ratio | Seminole cities ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $300,000 | 56 | 15 | 3.7 | 2.3 |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 78 | 14 | 5.6 | 3.1 |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 74 | 13 | 5.7 | 3.1 |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 61 | 16 | 3.8 | 3.5 |
| $750,000 and up | 33 | 14 | 2.4 | 3.6 |
Source: Momentum Research, computed from Stellar MLS records, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Sanford townhomes ran at 4.3 to 1 (81 against 19), with a median asking price of $300,000. Single-family houses overall ran at 4.2 (302 against 72).
How does new construction compare with resale in Sanford?
New construction moved faster. Sanford had 78 new-construction listings active against 25 in a contract, about 3.1 to 1, against 4.6 for resale (328 against 72). The median new-construction house was listed at $435,945, against $409,950 for resale houses. Across the Seminole cities, new construction ran at 2.4 to 1.
How long have Sanford homes been listed?
The median active Sanford listing had been on the market 66 days. Of the 406 active listings, 157 had been listed 90 days or more and 53 had been listed 180 days or more. The median house had 1,858 square feet. Across the Seminole cities, the median house was listed at $479,900, or about $248 per square foot.
What does this mean for buyers and sellers?
For buyers, Sanford's $300,000 to $499,999 house range had the most choice per contract in the county on November 4. The full monthly cost includes taxes, insurance and any flood coverage; our Seminole County property tax page, Orlando home insurance cost page and Sanford flood zones by neighborhood page cover them.
For sellers in that range, pricing against active competition matters more than a retail project planned for late 2027. Countywide context is on our Seminole County real estate page.
People also ask
How many homes are for sale in Sanford, Florida?
Our live Stellar MLS data showed 406 active listings in Sanford on November 4, 2026, with 97 pending or under contract, about 4.2 listings per contract.
Is a Costco coming to Sanford?
WKMG reported on October 29, 2026 that Ardent Companies plans a Costco at the Seminole Towne Center site along I-4 in Sanford that could open as early as the end of 2027, with about 300 apartments planned across the street.
What is the median home price in Sanford, FL?
On November 4, 2026, the median Sanford house for sale was listed at $419,450, about $230 per square foot. Closed-sale prices are reported monthly on our Orlando market data hub.
Limitations
Figures are a single live map snapshot taken November 4, 2026, not monthly totals, and can differ from inventory counts in monthly reports. City follows the listing's mailing city, which can extend past city limits. Pending or under contract combines both MLS statuses; our Stellar map feed can undercount pending listings, which would raise every ratio, though comparisons between cities use the same feed on both sides. New construction follows the MLS flag. Days on market is the listing's current count and may reset on relisting. The Costco and apartment plans are as reported by WKMG and may change. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property or transaction.
Sources
- Momentum Research, computed from Stellar MLS records, Seminole County cities, live map snapshot, November 4, 2026. Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- WKMG (ClickOrlando), report on Costco and apartment plans for the Seminole Towne Center site, October 29, 2026: https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2026/10/29/costco-300-apartments-other-retailers-set-to-open-in-sanford-late-2027/
- Orlando market data hub, Momentum Research.
Disclosure: Jon Brooks is a co-founder of Momentum Realty, a Florida real estate brokerage that owns and funds Florida Housing Intelligence. Momentum has a financial interest in Florida real estate transactions, including in markets named here. See our editorial standards.
Market statistics in this article are computed from MLS data licensed by Momentum Realty, and are current as of the date shown. Data may be preliminary and subject to revision by its source. This article is general information, not advice about any specific property, transaction, or financial decision, and is not a representation about any specific property, community, builder, or association.
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