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About this home
Historic Sanford Craftsman with Income-Producing Apartment Restored 1925 Craftsman in Sanford's Historic District | 5 Bedrooms | 3.5 Baths | Separate Furnished Apartment | Detached Garage Welcome to a beautifully restored 1925 Craftsman airplane-bungalow in Sanford's sought-after Historic District and golf-cart zone. This distinctive corner-lot home combines historic character with thoughtful modern updates, exceptional parking, and a separate furnished apartment that offers excellent flexibility for guests, extended family, or rental income. The home features 5 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms, with approximately 2,391 square feet of living space. From the moment you arrive, the large front porch, historic architecture, and prominent corner location make a memorable first impression. Inside, original character has been carefully preserved, including original hardwood floors, restored windows and millwork, and a decorative fireplace anchoring the main living area. The renovated kitchen opens naturally to the dining area and features quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a natural-gas cooktop, and tile backsplash. The spacious downstairs primary suite includes a walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed ensuite bathroom with stained-glass details, double vanities, a walk-in shower, and a six-foot clawfoot tub. Additional first-floor features include a convenient powder room, laundry/coffee-bar area, flexible living spaces, and a charming glass-and-brick sun porch. Upstairs are two additional bedrooms and a full bathroom, providing plenty of room for family, guests, or office space. Separate Apartment & Detached Garage One of the property's standout features is the fully furnished one-bedroom, one-bath apartment located above the detached garage. The apartment provides an excellent opportunity for: Rental income Guest accommodations Extended family Mother-in-law suite Private office or studio The oversized detached two-car garage includes additional laundry and tool-storage areas, with convenient alley access and additional parking. Major Updates The home has received substantial improvements while retaining its historic charm, including: Plumbing and electrical updated in 2023 Roofs replaced in 2020 Tankless natural-gas water heater Renovated kitchen Updated bathrooms Restored historic windows and millwork Carefully maintained original hardwood floors The property also received a 2025 historic preservation award, recognizing the care taken to preserve and enhance this special home. Location Located in the heart of Sanford's Historic District, the property is within the golf-cart district and offers easy access to downtown Sanford's restaurants, breweries, shops, entertainment, events, parks and waterfront. The combination of historic character, walkability, parking, a detached garage, and a separate apartment makes this an unusually versatile property. This home is 4 bedroom 2.5 baths, with rental property over the garage which also has 1 bedroom and 1 bath and kitchenette, The rental property is currently rented.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS
- Stellar MLS
- MLS #
- MFRO6437421
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- SANFORD TOWN OF
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 45
- On market date
- September 2, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 3.5
- Garage spaces
- 2
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.23 acres
Location
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Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.
- Enrollment
- 669
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.9:1
- District
- SEMINOLE
- Enrollment
- 1,321
- Student:teacher ratio
- 17.9:1
- District
- SEMINOLE
- Enrollment
- 691
- Student:teacher ratio
- 26.6:1
- District
- SEMINOLE
Walkability
Blended score for SANFORD's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).
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