$199,000
About this home
If you’ve been dreaming of a home with character, charm, and room to make it your own, this 1940s cottage is the perfect opportunity! Nestled between two beautiful farms, this picturesque property offers breathtaking sunrises and sunsets, all set on nearly an acre of land surrounded by gorgeous, mature evergreens, pecan trees, magnolias, and wisteria. This home is full of the charm and character that only a home from this era can offer, just waiting for someone to bring it back to life with a little love and imagination.. and the possibilities don’t stop there! In addition to the main living space, you’ll find approximately 250 square feet of additional unheated space offering endless possibilities. Head upstairs to discover even more unfinished square footage, perfect for creating a cozy hideaway library or craft room. A workshop in the backyard provides even more flexibility for hobbies, projects, or extra workspace. Plus, some of the big-ticket items have already been taken care of, with the roof and hot water heater both replaced in 2022. Whether you’re dreaming of restoring a charming cottage, creating a peaceful country retreat, or investing in a property with incredible potential, this one is full of possibilities. A little love, a little vision, and this charming cottage could become something truly special! THIS IS AN AS-IS WHERE-IS PROPERTY
Property details
- MLS
- Doorify MLS
- MLS #
- LP771729
- Property type
- Single Family Residence
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 1
- On market date
- October 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- 1.5
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- 0.938 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
- 478
- Student:teacher ratio
- 12.9:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 589
- Student:teacher ratio
- 16.4:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Student:teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
- District
- Lee County Schools
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
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