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Sanford Florida Homes For Sale

Homes for sale in Sanford Florida are available in all shapes, styles and ages. From brand new construction to homes more than 100 years old. From condominiums and townhouses to 4 bedroom family homes and Sanford Florida mansions. Use the the Sanford Florida MLS search page found here to find all Sanford Florida homes currently for sale.

Sanford Florida Relocation

If your planning on relocating to Sanford Florida local realtors are prepared to offer you all the local county information and relocation assistance information you'll need. Whether you're relocation is from as close by community or you're relocating to Sanford Florida from far away you'll find the Sanford Florida community friendly and livable!

Sanford Florida History

Sanford, Florida is the county seat of Seminole County, and in 2006 the U.S. Census Bureau recorded a population of 49,124. Situated beside Lake Monroe and the St. John’s River, Sanford was established in the 1830s and was first used as a U.S. Army post to insure peace with the Seminole Indians. Sanford’s first name was Fort Mellon, named after a Captain Charles Mellon, who was killed in an Indian attack. Later it became Mellonville, and ten years later it became a thriving trade center with the arrival of commercial steamboat service. The native Seminole Indians were eventually expelled, and the area become more accessible to settlers. President Lincoln’s Minister to Belgium, Henry Sanford, bought 12,500 acres of land and worked to attract settlers from all over the world to come there and farm the land. By 1877, Mellonville was incorporated and became known as Sanford. By 1910 it became one of the largest vegetable shipping centers in the United States, and was known as ‘Celery City’. Agriculture started to wane by 1940, when it started to make more economic sense to grow produce in frost-free South Florida.

The economy was bolstered in 1942 by the establishment of the Naval Air Station at Sanford. It brought jobs and new families to the area. At its peak the base was home to 3000 personnel. By 1968, NAS Sanford was closed which resulted in a substantial economic loss for the city and the county. After several transitions the airfield is now the Orlando Sanford International Airport, which commenced commercial airline service in 1995. By 1971, with the Opening of Walt Disney World, the economy started to recuperate with the help of tourism and residential development.

Sanford Florida Attractions

Some things to do in Sanford are: Rivership Romance (a cruise on the St. Johns River), Henry Sanford Museum, Seminole Safari (an eco tour on the water and in the wilderness), Museum of Seminole County History, Sylvan Lake Park, and Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens.

Sanford Florida Dining Out

There are several choices for dining in Sanford including Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café, Boston’s Fish House, Colonial Room Restaurant, Rolando’s Cuban Restaurant, Gateway to India, Captain’s Cove, Bahama Breeze, and The Melting Pot.

Sanford Florida Schools

Sanford has some top-rated public schools including Crooms Academy of Information Technology, Wilson Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, and Sanford Middle School. There are also many fine private school choices.

Sanford Florida Homes for Sale & Real Estate

The average listing price for a single family home in Sanford is $341,506 and the median sales price is $187,500. Townhomes can run from $119,000 to $794,000. Sanford is one of the preeminent cities in Central Florida, possessing an extensive collection of historic residential and commercial architecture. Along with other numerous attributes, this community has an enviable location on Lake Monroe, with access to the St. Johns River, making it a magnificent place for all to live, work, and play.