853 E 20th St, Sanford, FL 32771
OFF MARKET

853 E 20th St
Sanford, FL 32771

  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,546 sqft (on 0.33 acres)

$400,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,561/mo*
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$400,000

Trulia Estimate
as of May 16, 2026
Est. Refi. Payment $2,561/mo*
Refinance Your Home
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,546 sqft
(on 0.33 acres)

Local Information

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Description

RARE OPPORTUNITY! Nestled in the heart of Historic Sanford, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage single-family home perfectly blends Old Florida charm with funky mid-century modern vibes. Situated on an oversized third-acre lot, this gem offers a split floor plan, vaulted ceilings, and tons of natural light, creating an open and airy feel throughout. The stylish butcher block countertops, white cabinets and new fixtures add a fresh touch to the inviting kitchen, while the formal dining room is perfect for entertaining. The owner’s suite boasts a walk-in closet, garden tub, and walk-in shower for ultimate relaxation. Major updates include PEX plumbing (fully repiped in 2023), updated kitchen and bathrooms, and new light fixtures throughout. Well maintained AC and water heater as well! Step outside to enjoy the large screened-in patio overlooking a serene wooded area, perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The fully fenced yard provides privacy, and with NO HOA, you have the freedom to make this home truly your own. Located just minutes from Downtown Sanford, you’ll love the convenience of nearby restaurants, nightlife, parks, and Lake Monroe’s boating scene—all accessible via golf cart! This move-in ready home is a rare find in one of Central Florida’s most desirable neighborhoods. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from March 07, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
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HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
180+ days ago

Home Details for 853 E 20th St

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Primary Bedroom, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Balcony Porch Lanai, Great Room, Kitchen
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 2
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1546 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Water AvailableAppliances: Dryer, Range, Refrigerator, WasherDryerLaundry: In GarageRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: Central AirHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Fireplace & Spa
No Fireplace
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: DrapesDoor: Sliding DoorsFlooring: Ceramic Tile
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 1Number of Stories: 1Levels: OneFloors: Ceramic Tile
View
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Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShingleFoundation: SlabNo Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageParking Spaces: 2Parking: Garage Attached
Frontage
Responsible for Road Maintenance: Public Maintained RoadRoad Surface Type: Asphalt, PavedNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Cumulative Days on Market: 14

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1992
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Traditional
Building
Construction Materials: Stucco, Wood FrameNot a New ConstructionNo Additional Parcels
Property Information
Parcel Number: 31193151200000140

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $409,900
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Fri Feb 14 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Media

Location

Direction & Address
City: SANFORDCommunity: MAGNOLIA HEIGHTS
School Information
Elementary School: Hamilton ElementaryJr High / Middle School: Sanford MiddleHigh School: Seminole High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1964 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Golf Carts OKNot Senior Community

HOA

Association for this Listing: Orlando RegionalNo HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.33 acres

Listing Info

Special Conditions: None

Offer

Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Business

Business Information
Ownership: Fee Simple

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: O6276178Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, ShowingTimeUniversal Property Id: US-12117-N-31193151200000140-R-N

Additional Information

Golf Carts OK
Last check for updates: about 6 hours ago
Listed by Jennah LeBruno, LLC, (407) 247-6203
THE WILKINS WAY LLC, (407) 874-0230
Karen Wilkins, (850) 284-3143
THE WILKINS WAY LLC, (407) 874-0230
Bought with: Benjamin Simanton, (407) 790-2277, LPT REALTY, LLC, (877) 366-2213
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional
Source: Stellar MLS, MLS#O6276178
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Listing Information presented by local MLS brokerage: Zillow, Inc - (407) 904-3511

Price History for 853 E 20th St

DatePriceEventSource
03/07/2025$410,000Sold
Stellar MLS #O6276178
02/15/2025$409,900PendingStellar MLS #O6276178
02/06/2025$409,900PriceChange
Stellar MLS #O6276178
01/31/2025$419,900Listed For SaleStellar MLS #O6276178
06/30/2023$375,500Sold
Stellar MLS #O6107139
06/02/2023$389,500PendingStellar MLS #O6107139
05/25/2023$389,500PriceChange
Stellar MLS #O6107139
05/01/2023$397,500Listed For SaleStellar MLS #O6107139
04/11/2016$175,500Sold
N/A
02/08/2016$179,900PendingAgent Provided
01/15/2016$179,900Listed For SaleAgent Provided
03/16/2015$87,000Sold
N/A
02/06/2015$96,820PriceChange
Agent Provided
01/06/2015$104,020PriceChange
Agent Provided
12/09/2014$114,020PriceChange
Agent Provided
11/07/2014$124,020Listed For SaleAgent Provided
02/19/2009$260,000ListingRemovedN/A
09/19/2008$260,000Listed For SaleN/A
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$5,726
Assessment$315,836
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 853 E 20th St

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
845 E 20th St, Sanford, FL
0.06
Single-Family Home
$293,000
02/11/26
3
2
1,390
1911 S Mellonville Ave, Sanford, FL
0.16
Single-Family Home
$385,000
08/30/25
3
2
1,728
808 Rosalia Dr, Sanford, FL
0.25
Single-Family Home
$408,300
07/18/25
3
2
1,481
827 Rosalia Dr, Sanford, FL
0.20
Single-Family Home
$305,000
04/03/26
3
1.5
1,300
811 Escambia Dr, Sanford, FL
0.14
Single-Family Home
$345,000
09/15/25
4
2
1,400
2303 Washington Ave, Sanford, FL
0.23
Single-Family Home
$415,000
03/02/26
4
2
2,106
2419 Yale Ave, Sanford, FL
0.34
Single-Family Home
$380,000
12/16/25
3
2
1,833
2001 Lily Ct, Sanford, FL
0.22
Single-Family Home
$435,000
09/22/25
3
2
2,184

Assigned Schools

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What Locals Say about Sanford

At least 766 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 83 % Say car is needed

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 76 % Say parking is easy

  • 72 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 65 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 65 % Say kids play outside

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 55 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 53 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 47 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 43 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 41 % Say there's wildlife

  • 39 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 35 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 31 % Say there are community events

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  • Hunter Dawson
    "Sanford has a lot of downtown festivals that are occasionally fun to go to. It’s a well-enough known town so it attracts some visitors from around the area."
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  • Tamyra Knighton
    "keep your kids close and keep your packages on the look out ppl are friendly but ppl are still unpredictable "
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  • Maury Smith
    "Is a nice place to raise kids, the school are average and you can find nice areas here but you can see no very good place too, people are kind and careful to each others"
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  • Danah Camohoy
    "Pretty busy, there’s plenty of schools here and the roads are always backed up. There’s been a lot of contruction on the roads recently that also slows traffic down"
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  • Trulia User
    "No where to park can’t have family gatherings because the parking is horrible. You will regret moving here . Unless you do have a car."
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  • K Brack
    "The area is close to major highways. 20 min from Disney. Tons of stores. Many parks and outdoor areas to gather. "
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  • Robiddle
    "Seems to be a nice place for kids our neighborhood is close to a ball field and there’s sidewalks and a school nearby . Place is nice "
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  • Jason
    "Downtown Sanford is terrific for dog owners. The historic district is a very pleasant neighborhood to walk your dog, and the dog park is within walking distance. "
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  • Rich Brashears
    "Plenty of space for dogs to run and play. Many neighbors have dogs and they all get along. Pleasant place "
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  • Lorenzo_
    "Location, area is growing. I would like to have better walk infraestructura in the surrounding area like trails and even move walkways"
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  • Rich Brashears
    "Great place to live and raise a family! Sanford also has a great downtown area for fun and dining along Lake Monroe"
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  • Szzv2scrk2
    "Food trucks on weekends friendly neighborhood quiet new and clean, new construction some town home is new "
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  • Alondra Acevedo
    "This is a low income neighborhood. Everyone is friendly but keeps to themselves. There is a lot of police activity. "
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  • Tomiya Issac
    "Family great school environments children safe play areas community center extra curriculum activities, great church homes "
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  • Trulia User
    "Born and raised here and looking for a nicer home and gated community for me and my 6 yr old daughter "
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  • Trulia User
    "Nice neighborhood close to everything… on a golf course and access to main roads………………………………………………………."
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  • Trulia User
    "This is a very nice property in the center of Lake Mary. It’s very easily accessible to everything. "
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  • Larretta B.
    "people maybe friendly but dogs may not get along with other dogs walking by in the areas but it's mostly quiet"
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  • Guadalupe R.
    "I’ve lived in this community for the last three years and I really like it. The people, the commute, found anything. Very convenient place."
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  • Joy C.
    "This is a Great neighborhood and safe. We have access to everything but it feels very rural. There are many beautiful birds."
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  • Myrtalt
    "I have lived in this community for only nine months and I like it because it is very quiet and safe. Where I live is a central place and close to everything I need"
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  • Larretta B.
    "less than 15 minutes to everything unless you are trying to go to an amusement park don't travel on highway during day lots of rubber necking"
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  • Courtney I.
    "PorchFest, WestEnd theater, downtown Sanford magnolia market on weekends, many many craft breweries."
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  • Jane
    "Dogs are welcome in our neighborhood as long as they’re leashed when outside and their owners pick up after them."
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  • Ylopezvelaz
    "Sanford is a great city to raise children and the schools are wonderful. During the pandemic Seminole county manage virtual education like a none other count."
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  • Dalma.l.martinez
    "I’ve lived in this neighborhood for at least 4 yrs and it’s been quiet and pleasant. And the neighbors are friendly."
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  • Dacorey H.
    "Sanford is a good place to be, safe for the most part, not too much drama, I enjoy living here in this city."
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  • Monica F.
    "Close schools, bus stops and sexual predators around in the neighborhood and make sure crime and break inn are low "
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  • Chandra K. O.
    "I’ve been in Sanford for over 20 years. I’ve lived in the historic area, a gated community and a suburb community. It’s a great place to live"
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  • Vanessa L.
    "you see people walking the dogs all the time, friendly dogs and friendly people. I love to live here "
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  • Dacorey H.
    "Farmers market, downtown Sanford food trucks, Heathrow, downtown lake Mary, all the events between the three cities are appealing"
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  • Marsha
    "Great been here years everyone is nice family type of place. recommend staying here for a long time "
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  • Angela F.
    "There are lots of dogs in the area. There is a pet park near downtown and the trail by the lake is great for long walks."
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  • Lynara66
    "People walk their dogs all the time. They pick up after their dogs, too. You don't see dogs off leash, "
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  • Jennifer C. F.
    "there are ok with me as long as there dogs is people friendly and child friendly to. am a bog person myself and I love 🐕 "
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  • Alicia B.
    "Keep an eye out for their children no area is that safe. Teach them to go straight home from school, even people they know can harm them"
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  • Sarahwalker3089
    "Awesome great area to live great schools safe friendly people! Born and raised in Sanford Florida definitely have came a long way. "
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  • Taylorkjohnson850
    "For the most part I feel safe. But I rent, I wouldn’t buy a house here. We’ve had a few car break ins in the past and someone kick our door at 1am. But its 10 minutes to downtown Sanford and 5 from the airport. 1 minute from 417"
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  • Jasmine G.
    "The 417 and I4 are super convenient and 17-92 is as well if you’re looking to avoid tolls. Downtown Sanford is beautiful and easily accessible...sometimes parking is a beast, though"
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  • Tracey J.
    "Beautiful area for families friendly for pets and smaller kids very quiet and nice , we love Sanford "
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853 E 20th St, Sanford, FL 32771 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,546 sqft single-family home built in 1992. This property is not currently available for sale. 853 E 20th St was last sold on Mar 7, 2025 for $410,000 (0% higher than the asking price of $409,900). The current Trulia Estimate for 853 E 20th St is $400,000.