209 E 5TH STREET, SANFORD, FL, 32771
Active126 days on marketListed Mar 25, 2026MLS #O6393728
About this home
209 E 5TH STREET
Newer Roof!! Step into a piece of history with this 1901 Queen Anne Victorian beauty. With some thoughtful updates and bright teal or even pink exterior paint this home could be a "KeyWest Beauty!" In the hub of golf cart / porch district. Spanning nearly 4,000 square feet, this five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath residence is significantly larger than comparable historic homes in the area. Originally built as a grand residence and later serving as a charming bed and breakfast, the home features a gorgeous carved wood front door, original hardwood floors on the first and second levels, and charming angled ceilings on the third floor. The main level greets you with refreshing light blue walls in the living and dining areas, complemented by decorative fireplaces. The updated kitchen boasts creamy earth-tone finishes, a wooden range hood, a butler’s pantry, a walk-in pantry, and a dedicated storage room. Outside, you can enjoy breezy evenings on the beautiful front porch with original Victorian woodwork or relax on the second-story deck. Located in the heart of Sanford’s Residential Historic District, this fully fenced, zero-lot-line property offers the quintessential Sanford lifestyle. It is a golf-cart-friendly community a close distance to three parks, the Lake Monroe Riverwalk, local craft breweries, and the vibrant Saturday Farmers Market. From the boutiques and the Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center to the lively 'Alive After 5' street parties, this home provides a front-row seat to the best of historic Sanford. With thoughtful restoration, this historic gem has tremendous potential to shine.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4.5
Bathrooms
3,717
Sqft
0.06 ac
Lot size
1901
Year built
Three Or More
Levels
$135
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.
$3,423 /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:
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Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,423/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
$135 vs $256
Days on market
126 vs 29 typical
Where $135/sqft sits among the 15 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 Residential Historic District
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sanford. See the full Sanford guide →
Residential Historic District — neighborhood snapshot
Population
1,191
Median age
45
Median income
$67,599
Median home value
$301,772
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
129
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 → $383K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
7 of 15
SANFORD TOWN OF have cut their price
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 43% above the SANFORD 32771 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 209 E 5TH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jul ’25$790,000
420 S OAK AVENUE · same community
5 bd · 4.5 ba · 3,288 sqft · $240/sqft · 4 DOM
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
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 209 E 5TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Straight answers
209 E 5TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 209 E 5TH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,423/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 209 E 5TH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $1,186. 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 $499,999, this home is listed about 37% above the Sanford median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 209 E 5TH STREET?+
Hamilton Elementary School (elementary), Pine Crest Elementary School (elementary), Seminole High School (high), Midway 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
$499,999 runs 43% above the SANFORD 32771 median — but at 3,717 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sanford listing.
02Time on market is leverage
126 days on market against a Sanford median of 29 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03The price has already moved
Listed at $629,900, now $499,999 — a $130K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of PETRA WORLDWIDE · Donna Peterson. MLS #O6393728.
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