232 W 17TH STREET, SANFORD, FL, 32771
Active356 days on marketListed Aug 13, 2025MLS #O6334443
About this home
232 W 17TH STREET
Short Sale. ** Short Sale. Third-Party Approval Required** Price not approved by a bank yet. Just minutes from the vibrant heart of downtown Sanford, this beautifully updated home offers both charm and income potential in one. Behind its welcoming exterior lies a versatile attached in-law suite with its own private entrance and dedicated parking, ideal for hosting short-term guests, welcoming extended family, or securing steady long-term rental income. Thoughtful interior updates blend modern comfort with warm character, creating a move-in ready space that feels instantly inviting. In addition, the home is equipped with solar panels that will need to be assumed by the buyer. Documentation is available showing how the system has saved the current owner money on energy costs, providing long-term value and efficiency. Whether you are looking to offset your mortgage, embrace multigenerational living, or add a high-demand rental to your portfolio, this home delivers a rare house-hack opportunity in one of Central Florida’s most walkable and historic communities.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
3
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2,377
Sqft
0.34 ac
Lot size
1
Garage
1935
Year built
One
Levels
$148
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$2,933 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$2,933/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sanford actives
$148 vs $217
Days on market
356 vs 32 typical
Where $148/sqft sits among the 394 Sanford actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Sanford
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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SANFORD 32771 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
59,708
Median age
38.7
Median income
$74,520
Median home value
$332,500
Avg household
2.66
Households w/ children
7,359
For the school run
Seminole County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sanford market
$354K → $378K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
207 of 394
Sanford actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 1% above the SANFORD 32771 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 232 W 17TH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Aug ’25$345,900
113 W 19TH STREET · same community
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,732 sqft · $200/sqft · 155 DOM
Sold · Sep ’25$410,000
2547 EL CAPITAN DRIVE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,920 sqft · $214/sqft · 29 DOM
Sold · Nov ’25$290,000
1401 FOREST DRIVE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,894 sqft · $153/sqft · 53 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
David Ramirez
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 232 W 17TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 232 W 17TH STREET — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
232 W 17TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 232 W 17TH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $2,933/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 232 W 17TH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $6,494. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sanford?+
At $352,700, this home is listed about 7% below the Sanford median of $379,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 232 W 17TH STREET?+
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet (elementary), Idyllwilde Elementary School (elementary), Bentley Elementary School (elementary), Seminole High School (high), Wilson Elementary School (elementary), Markham Woods Middle School (middle) — Seminole County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Time on market is leverage
356 days on market against a Sanford median of 32 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
02Strong assigned schools
Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, Idyllwilde Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Seminole High School, Wilson Elementary School, Markham Woods Middle School — Goldsboro Elementary Magnet rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $475,000, now $352,700 — a $122K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of LPT REALTY, LLC · Tyler Gibson LLC. MLS #O6334443.
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