$889,000
About this home
417 & 419 Sanford Avenue | Sanford, Florida An exceptional opportunity to acquire a highly visible commercial property in the heart of Sanford’s thriving waterfront district. This rare offering includes approximately 0.22 acres, providing outstanding exposure with 81 feet of frontage on Sanford Avenue. Strategically positioned just blocks from the Sanford Marina on Lake Monroe, this free-standing building combines historic charm with modern functionality—ideal for investors or owner-users seeking a signature location in one of Central Florida’s fastest-growing markets. Zoned SC3 (flexible commercial use). Solid concrete block and brick construction. High ceilings with timeless architectural character. Updated electrical & plumbing (2007). Newer roof (2018) Flexible Layout & Income Potential Currently operating as a successful brewery/restaurant, 417 & 419 Sanford Avenue are connected and can function as one expansive commercial suite or be separated into two distinct units—offering maximum flexibility for multiple tenants, dual concepts, or phased occupancy. The property features: • Full commercial kitchen • Oversized side outdoor dining area • Additional sidewalk café seating • Multiple revenue-generating environments Ideal Uses Zoned SC3, the property supports a wide range of commercial applications, including: • Retail • Restaurant or sidewalk café • Brewery or entertainment concept • Business or professional office • Service-oriented businesses targeting the growing Sanford/Lake Mary corridor Premier Location Situated just blocks from: • Historic Downtown Sanford • 1st Street dining & nightlife • Magnolia Square • The Marina on Lake Monroe • The St. Johns River Surrounded by a vibrant mix of restaurants, boutiques, and entertainment venues, the property benefits from strong pedestrian activity and consistent destination traffic within Sanford’s dynamic waterfront district. This is a rare opportunity to secure a Prime commercial asset in one of Central Florida’s most desirable and rapidly expanding markets.
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRO6381799
- Property type
- Restaurant
- Subdivision
- SANFORD TOWN OF
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 187
- On market date
- February 11, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.21 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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC 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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in SANFORD, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 17, 2026.
Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.