900 S LOCUST AVENUE, SANFORD, FL, 32771
Active245 days on marketListed Dec 4, 2025MLS #O6365065
About this home
900 S LOCUST AVENUE
Discover this rare historic gem in the heart of Sanford! Offering 4,695 sq ft, this expansive 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath, two-story home is filled with charm, character, and endless potential. A true blank canvas, the property is ready for a visionary buyer to restore, personalize, and bring it back to life. Located just minutes from the Sanford Marina and the scenic Sanford Riverwalk, this home sits in an unbeatable location surrounded by beautiful historic streets and vibrant local amenities. Whether you’re looking for your next renovation project or hoping to create a dream residence, this property delivers the perfect opportunity. With its size, location, and historic appeal, this home is the ideal fixer-upper for anyone looking to invest in one of Sanford’s most beloved neighborhoods. Bring your imagination—this is the project you’ve been waiting for!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
4,695
Sqft
0.27 ac
Lot size
4
Garage
1925
Year built
Two
Levels
$117
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.
$4,117 /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
$4,117/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 TOWN OF
$117 vs $260
Days on market
245 vs 31 typical
Where $117/sqft sits among the 9 homes for sale in SANFORD TOWN OF
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 → $380K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
4 of 9
SANFORD TOWN OF have cut their price
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 55% above the SANFORD 32771 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 900 S LOCUST AVENUE
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$450,000
1217 MAGNOLIA AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,904 sqft · $155/sqft · 187 DOM
Sold · Jun ’26$625,000
918 S PALMETTO AVENUE · same community
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,466 sqft · $253/sqft · 58 DOM
Sold · Feb ’26$739,000
1118 S PARK AVENUE · same community
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,240 sqft · $330/sqft · 6 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 900 S LOCUST AVENUE — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 900 S LOCUST AVENUE — before you fall in love.
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Straight answers
900 S LOCUST AVENUE FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 900 S LOCUST AVENUE?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,117/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 900 S LOCUST AVENUE?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $5,714. 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 $550,000, this home is listed about 45% above the Sanford median of $380,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 900 S LOCUST AVENUE?+
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
01Positioned at the premium end
$550,000 runs 55% above the SANFORD 32771 median — but at 4,695 sqft it's also nearly 3 times the size of the typical Sanford listing.
02Time on market is leverage
245 days on market against a Sanford median of 31 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong 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.
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Listing courtesy of CMI REALTY · Derek Carmichael. MLS #O6365065.
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