$779,000
About this home
Step into timeless elegance with this breathtaking 1901 Colonial-style estate, perfectly nestled beneath majestic oak trees on a private 0.75 acre lot in the heart of historic downtown Sanford. Rich in character and thoughtfully updated, this one-of-kind property seamlessly blends historic charm with modern comfort. Offering 5 spacious bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this remarkable home features expansive living and gathering spaces designed for both everyday living and unforgettable entertaining. The oversized great room provides the perfect setting for family gatherings, while the outside has multiple outdoor entertaining areas, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The backyard is a true private retreat, complete with a sparkling pool, mature landscaping, and plenty of room to relax or host guests. A versatile barn adds endless possibilities for storage, hobbies, a workshop or future creative use. From its stately Colonial architecture and picturesque setting to its exceptional amenities and unbeatable downtown Sanford location, this extraordinary property is a rare opportunity to own a piece of history with all the space and features today's buyers desire. Just moments from vibrant dining, shopping, parks, the waterfront and community events, this is a home where timeless beauty meets modern living.
Highlights
Property details
- MLS #
- MFRO6422596
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- ACREAGE & UNREC
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 33
- On market date
- July 12, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 2
- Garage spaces
- 4
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.7 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
- 21
- 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). EPA National Walkability Index only -- nearby-amenity data not cached yet for this area.
Market position
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Data source: Listing information provided by Stellar MLS (mfrmls) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated August 14, 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.