The only thing hotter than our current temperatures is the Florida real estate market! And Central Florida including Sanford is no exception to that! Curious what’s selling in Sanford? We’ve got the most important real estate market stats for Zip Codes 32771 and 32773 right here – and in simple and easy to digest format! Let’s skip June and compare July’s data with our Sanford market update from May 2021.

For those who want to dig deeper, scroll down all the way to download the complete sortable data spreadsheet!

How is the Market Doing?

Just as in previous months, we can confirm that July 2021 has been yet another active month!

It’s not surprising that the market is currently this hot. Traditionally, real estate activity goes up during the summer months, and combining this with low interest rates, low inventory and a steady influx of people moving to the area results in a blazing hot market.

Yet, the big question remains: will this trend continue? Will the demand remain strong? Chances are, with an inventory this low things won’t change anytime soon. And even though rates have gone up slightly, they’re still very low and make buying look attractive.

GOOD NEWS FOR SELLERS WHO WANT TO MOVE UP (OR DOWNSIZE)

Thanks to a new Bridge Loan Program, Homeowners who want to move up but need to first sell their home are now able to compete as fully qualified Buyers in this real estate game (no more contingency offers that could get turned down!). If you are interested in this program, we are real estate agents certified in this program who can put you in touch with the right lender. Please contact us here and ask us about the details on this new Bridge Loan.

Be sure to check out our latest article in My Sanford Magazine Summer 2021 Edition!

But now without further ado, let’s look at July’s real estate activity in Sanford…

Sanford’s latest Real Estate Numbers

In the month of July 2021, 139 homes sold on MLS. That’s 35 homes less than in May 2021.

For comparison, in July 2020, 144 homes sold on MLS – so this is a very comparable number. This time last year the market was definitely already going stronger than in the previous months were we noticed less buyer activity due to the pandemic/temporary lockdown. In fact, comparing that number with 2019 data we’re right there: 141 homes sold in July of 2019.

Shrinking since 2019: Inventory!

We believe though that more homes could have sold if there were more in the market! Inventory is still extremely low. Let’s compare July Inventory data of recent years for the Stellar MLS coverage area (that includes all of Central Florida and many surrounding areas!):

  • July 2021 – 17,813 Active Listings
  • July 2020 – 33,538 Active Listings
  • July 2019 – 48,969 Active Listings

So comparing our current inventory situation with that of a more balanced 2019 market (and don’t get us wrong, even in 2019 we already had a Seller’s Market!) we can confirm an almost 65% drop in active listings!!

Thinking about asking [insert unthinkable amount] for your home? NOW is probably the best time! In all seriousness though, you’d probably be surprised how much your home could sell for in today’s market… As always, we will gladly provide you with a free home value estimate.

Let’s continue with our market data…

Click here to view them all Sanford real estate sales on a map and find out more details about each home.

  • The average sales price for homes (including Single Family Homes, Townhomes and Condos) sold in July 2021 in Sanford, FL was $324,752 (down from $355,259 in May 2021). For comparison, in July 2020 the average sales price was $268,637, so prices increased by a whopping 20.8% compared to the previous year!
  • The average sold price per square foot was $174.17 (up from $172.81 in May).
  • The average days on market were 17 days (less than May’s 23 days).
  • The lowest priced home in Sanford was a 2 bedroom 1 bathroom Single Family Home of 781 square feet. It sold for $100,000.
  • The highest priced home in Sanford last month was a 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms Single Family Home of 4,687 Square Feet. It sold for $990,000.

Click here to view a list of all sold homes in Sanford during the month of July 2021.

As usual, please let us know if you have any questions or would like more information about any of these homes. Jose and I would love to help you with all your real estate needs. You can call or text us at 407-340-6458 or simply contact us here!

Look what’s pending in Sanford:

Let’s take a quick look at a home that is currently pending in Sanford. We absolutely LOVE this custom built 2018 house that has all the bells and whistles, located in walking distance to all that downtown Sanford has to offer… Check it out here!

For all our beloved real estate nerds (like us)…

Download the sortable spreadsheet here (Excel Format)

Currently for Sale in Sanford

Meanwhile in Central Florida and surrounding areas…

And here a quick look at the overall real estate activity in Central Florida and surrounding areas (Stellar MLS Coverage area) this July and a video talking specifically about the Orlando real estate market.

Updated Market Stats for Stellar MLS Coverage Area