Active · Single Family

1018 ELM AVENUE

SANFORD, FL 32771

Beds

1 bed

Baths

1 bath

Area

780 sqft

Single FamilyBuilt 19105,850 sqft lot2-car garageElectricCentral AirFireplace$378/sqft3 days on market

Location

About this home

Virtually Staged. **This house comes with a REDUCED RATE through the seller's preferred lender. This is a lender-paid rate buydown that reduces the buyer's interest rate and monthly payment.** LIVE, WORK + PLAY IN THE HEART OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN SANFORD! This restored 1910 Carriage House offers 780 SQ FT OF LOFT-STYLE LIVING filled with character, natural light and thoughtful updates. Original HEART PINE CONSTRUCTION + REFINISHED WOOD FLOORS (2023), high ceilings and original windows preserve the home's charm, while updated plumbing, electrical and spray foam insulation bring modern comfort. The kitchen features GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, NEW REFRIGERATOR + STOVE (2023), an UPDATED BACKSPLASH (2023), and a CUSTOM BUILT-IN BENCH (2023). A FULL HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT (2024), including the heat pump, air handler, ducting and photocatalytic oxidative purifier, adds another major upgrade. The oversized Florida room brings in abundant natural light and creates an inviting extension of the living space. Downstairs, the approximately 480 SQ FT GARAGE offers substantial storage and flexible potential for a workshop, studio, office or future additional living space. One of the property's most unique opportunities is its placement at the REAR OF THE LOT, leaving room to potentially build a larger main residence toward the front, subject to City of Sanford and Historic Preservation Board approvals. Located in SANFORD'S GOLF CART DISTRICT, you're just blocks from Downtown Sanford's restaurants, breweries, shops, festivals, nightlife and year-round events, plus nearby Paw Park and the Sanford RiverWalk. Whether you're looking for a PRIMARY RESIDENCE, INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY OR A ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY WITH FUTURE POTENTIAL, this historic Sanford home offers flexibility that's hard to find.

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Living area: 780 sqft
Heating: Electric
Cooling: Central Air
Flooring: Tile, Wood
Fireplace: Yes
Stories: 1
Features: Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters
Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator…

Exterior & lot

Lot size: 5,850 sqft (0.13 ac)
Roof: Shingle
Construction: Frame, Wood Siding
Exterior: Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Sidewalk

Parking

Garage: 2 spaces

Financial

Annual tax: $3,661 (2025)
Price / sqft: $378/sqft

Utilities

Water: Public
Sewer: Public Sewer
Utilities: Electricity Connected

Property

Property type: Single Family
Year built: 1910
Subdivision: TOWN OF SANFORD
County: Seminole

Assigned schools

Elementary: Hamilton Elementary
Middle: Markham Woods Middle
High: Seminole High

Listing

Status: Active
Days on market: 3 days
MLS #: MFR803921511
Source: Stellar MLS

Listed by Thomas Nickley, Jr · KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY AT THE PARKS

Listing data provided by Stellar MLS. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Estimate your monthly cost

PITI + HOA

Down payment (%)

Interest rate (%)

Loan term (yrs)

Property tax (% / yr)

Home insurance ($ / yr)

HOA dues ($ / mo)

Estimated monthly payment$1,797/mo

Principal & interest: $1,492/mo
Property tax: $305/mo
Home insurance: Left out until you enter a quote

Opens at 20% down over 30 years at 6.5%, the same assumptions as the answers below. Property tax is this listing's own 2025 bill. Insurance is left out until you enter a quote, because Florida premiums turn on roof age, elevation and carrier. Every field is editable.

Ask about this property

Answered from this listing’s own figures and the sales around it.

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Price history

From the property’s MLS record.

Date	Event	Price	Change
Sep 1, 2026	Listed	$295,000	—

Neighbourhood

The schools below come from the MLS record for this home. Walking, transit and cycling figures for SANFORD, FL are not connected yet, so this page does not show them.

Elementary school

Hamilton Elementary

Assigned school from the MLS record

Middle school

Markham Woods Middle

Assigned school from the MLS record

High school

Seminole High

Assigned school from the MLS record

Frequently asked questions

What would 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD cost per month?

About $1,797 a month: $1,492 principal and interest, $305 property tax. That assumes 20% down at 6.5% over 30 years, and leaves out insurance.

Is 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD priced fairly?

Comparable homes nearby put it between $172,645 and $198,635, with $185,640 in the middle. Those are asking prices, not closed sales: 8 properties of the same type within three miles, each within 20% of this one's size and a bedroom either way, at a median of $238 a square foot.

How does 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD compare to nearby homes?

8 comparable properties within three miles. The nearest: 1006 HISTORIC GOLDSBORO, SANFORD, FL at $179,900, 720 sq ft, 0.48 miles away; 1307 RAILROAD AVENUE, SANFORD, FL at $194,900, 864 sq ft, 0.54 miles away; 1219 8TH STREET, SANFORD, FL at $239,990, 880 sq ft, 0.6 miles away.

How long has 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD been on the market?

1 day on the market.

Has the price of 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD changed?

The price has not moved since it was listed.

How big is 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD?

1 bed, 1 bath, 780 square feet. That is $378 a square foot.

What year was 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD built?

Built in 1910.

What is the HOA fee at 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD?

The feed lists no association fee for this property.

What are the property taxes at 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD?

Property tax works out to about $305 a month, $3,661 a year, on the 2025 assessment.

Is 1018 ELM AVENUE, SANFORD still available?

It is still on the market.