Waterfront Homes for Sale in Sanford, FL
This page tracks every Sanford listing whose MLS record reports waterfront (ocean, bay, Intracoastal, river, canal or lake frontage), by community, with live counts and asking prices, and the costs that come with the water.
22 waterfront homes are for sale or pending in Sanford, FL today across 21 communities. The median asking price is $621,995, from $139,900 to $3,500,000. Listings in Sanford without that feature have a median of $379,945. Most listings right now: Lake Markham Estates (1), Lake Markham Preserve (1), Lake Forest-Section Three B Ph 4 (1). Updated September 27, 2026 from the MLS.
Sanford waterfront homes by community
Click a community for its full guide: prices, HOA reality, insurance posture and the homes for sale.
| Community | Waterfront Homes | New build | Median list | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Markham Estates | 1 | 1 | $2,325,000 | $2,325,000 |
| Lake Markham Preserve | 1 | 0 | $1,649,000 | $1,649,000 |
| Lake Forest-Section Three B Ph 4 | 1 | 0 | $1,325,000 | $1,325,000 |
| Indian Mound Village | 1 | 0 | $1,099,000 | $1,099,000 |
| Cardinal Pointe | 1 | 0 | $949,999 | $949,999 |
| Lake Sylvan Cove | 1 | 0 | $898,500 | $898,500 |
| The Glades On Sylvan Lake Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $799,000 | $799,000 |
| Fairlane Estates Sec 1 Rep | 1 | 0 | $799,000 | $799,000 |
| St Johns River Estates | 1 | 0 | $749,900 | $749,900 |
| Riverside Oaks Ph 2 | 1 | 0 | $719,000 | $719,000 |
| Loch Arbor Isle Of Pines Sec 2 | 1 | 0 | $524,990 | $524,990 |
| Mayfair Club Ph 1 | 1 | 0 | $499,000 | $499,000 |
| Loch Arbor Isle Of Pines Sec 1 | 1 | 0 | $475,000 | $475,000 |
| Loch Arbor Country Club Entrance Sec | 1 | 0 | $419,999 | $419,999 |
| Greystone Phase 1 | 1 | 0 | $364,900 | $364,900 |
| Preserve At Eagle Lake | 1 | 0 | $354,900 | $354,900 |
| Gateway At Riverwalk A Condo Third Amd | 1 | 0 | $330,000 | $330,000 |
| Riverview Twnhms Ph Ii | 1 | 0 | $250,000 | $250,000 |
| Placid Lake Twnhms | 1 | 0 | $220,000 | $220,000 |
| Northlake Village Condo 8 | 1 | 0 | $145,000 | $145,000 |
| Northlake Village Condo 5 | 1 | 0 | $139,900 | $139,900 |
What waterfront ownership really costs
Waterfront homes carry costs inland homes do not: flood insurance where the parcel sits in a FEMA special flood hazard area, higher windstorm premiums closer to open water, and upkeep for seawalls, docks and lifts. Before you offer, pull the FEMA flood zone for the specific parcel, ask for the seawall’s age and any inspection reports, and get an insurance quote in hand, not an estimate. Our flood insurance calculator and wind mitigation savings calculator show what the parcel will actually cost to insure.
Questions to ask about any waterfront listing
Is the water frontage deeded or association-owned? Is there a fixed bridge between the dock and open water, and what is the clearance? What did the seller pay for flood and wind coverage last year, and with which carriers? Has the seawall or dock been permitted and inspected? What is the finished-floor elevation? A local agent who works waterfront deals will know which canals hold depth at low tide and which carriers are writing in the area.
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Live data: Stellar MLS, refreshed with every MLS pull; this page rebuilds on every ship. Community-level aggregates only: active and pending residential listings in Sanford, FL whose MLS record reports waterfront. Prices are asking prices, not values. Property features and prices only; nothing on this page describes residents. Equal Housing Opportunity.