985 N Elder Rd, Sanford, FL 32771
OFF MARKET

$243,800

Trulia Estimate
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Baths
  • 1,589 sqft (on 0.46 acres)

985 N Elder Rd, Sanford, FL 32771

Est. Refi. Payment $1,663/mo*
Refinance Your Home
Currently Off Market - Sold Dec 21, 2000 for $142,500

Home Value

Trulia Estimate
$244K
Since last month
Decreased$1K (-0.4%)
Since last year
Decreased$8K (-3%)
Since last sale
Increased$101K (+71.1%)
Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +92% in the last 10 years
MonthEstimated value
2026
August 2026$244K
August 2026$243K
July 2026$245K
June 2026$240K
May 2026$246K
April 2026$245K
March 2026$251K
February 2026$242K
January 2026$243K
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.
Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
1211 MOTON AVENUE, Sanford, FL
0.46
Single-Family Home
$166,000
04/30/26
3
2
1,570
420 Monroe Rd, Sanford, FL
0.52
Single-Family Home
$245,000
05/28/26
3
2
1,485
1061 Halsey Ave, Sanford, FL
0.54
Single-Family Home
$138,100
07/07/26
4
2
1,020
1040 N Elder Rd, Sanford, FL
0.09
Single-Family Home
$124,000
05/01/26
1
1
775
3957 Centerville Way, Sanford, FL
0.85
Single-Family Home
$255,555
08/04/26
3
2
1,672
4558 REDMOND PLACE, Sanford, FL
0.81
Single-Family Home
$383,000
12/05/25
3
2
1,611
1175 NEWBERG COURT, Sanford, FL
0.91
Single-Family Home
$440,000
05/26/26
3
2
1,611
5154 MAJESTIC WOODS PLACE, Sanford, FL
0.95
Single-Family Home
$525,000
11/21/25
3
2
2,048
416 TREASURE LANE, Sanford, FL
0.81
Single-Family Home
$455,000
12/29/25
3
2
2,029
481 Red Rose Ln, Sanford, FL
0.75
Single-Family Home
$183,500
01/21/26
4
4
2,136

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.
Address
Distance
Price
Bed
Bath
Sqft
Status
975 N ELDER ROAD, Sanford, FL 32771
0.03
$362,300
3
2
1,613
Off Market
728 MONROE ROAD LOT 46, Sanford, FL 32771
0.21
$600,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
851 DUNBAR AVENUE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.28
$187,700
3
1
1,080
Off Market
DUNBAR AVENUE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.31
-
-
-
-
Off Market
4515 ISAAC LANE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.33
$238,600
2
2
958
Off Market
1051 DUNBAR AVENUE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.32
$500,000
5
3.5
3,348
For Sale
4510 DOUGLAS STREET, Sanford, FL 32771
0.33
$215,600
2
1
720
Off Market
1111 DUNBAR AVENUE LOT 358, Sanford, FL 32771
0.33
$75,000
-
-
-
Recently Sold
20-19-30-501-0000-2200 DOUGLAS STREET LOT 220, Sanford, FL 32771
0.36
$75,000
-
-
-
For Sale
1231 DUNBAR AVENUE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.38
$415,000
4
2
1,647
For Sale
939 MOTON AVENUE LOT 213, Sanford, FL 32771
0.40
$40,000
-
-
-
For Sale
939 MOTON AVENUE, Sanford, FL 32771
0.40
$275,900
3
2
1,107
For Sale

Local Information

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  • Schools3 Preschool Schools3 Elementary Schools1 Middle School1 High School
  • Shop & Eat
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home
Built in 1964
0.46 acre lot
1,589 sqft
$153/sqft

About this House

This is a great opportunity! This house is 1589 square feet, 3 bedrooms 2 bath, with approx. 20,000 square feet of land. Potential for the zoning to be changed to commercial/warehouse/industrial. It is surrounded by a warehouse and commercial bldg. Only 3 residential neighbors remain. Even though it is surrounded by commercial property it is very quiet. If you are an investor, it's a great opportunity since the home is already occupied by a tenant who would like to stay.
985 N Elder Rd, Sanford, FL 32771 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,589 sqft single-family home built in 1964. It last sold for $142,500 on Dec 21, 2000. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $243,800, with a rent estimate of $2,057/month.

Home Details for 985 N Elder Rd

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: CompositionExterior: OtherFoundation Type: Piers
Pool
Pool

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1964Year Updated: 1964
Property Type / Style
Property Type: Single Family Home

Interior Features

Heating & Cooling
Air ConditioningCooling System: Central
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Other, Hardwood

Community

Units in Building: 1

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.46 acres

Price and Tax history

DateEventPrice
Oct 1, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$220,000
May 9, 2018
Source: Agent Provided
Listed For Sale
$220,000
Feb 25, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
ListingRemoved
$107,800
Jan 27, 2011
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$107,800
Price decreased by 9%
Dec 12, 2010
Source: Agent Provided
PriceChange
$118,000
Price increased by 39%

Market trends in Sanford

Last updated August 2026
Buyer'sMarketSeller'sMarket
Avg. sale price
$353K
$8.68KMoM
Sale-to-List Price
98.6%
0.1%MoM
Price per sq ft
$208
$2MoM
Available listings
437
9MoM

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What Locals Say about Sanford

At least 767 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 84 % Say car is needed

  • 83 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 78 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 77 % 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

  • 54 % 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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Frequently asked questions about 985 N Elder Rd

  • What is 985 N Elder Rd estimated to be worth?
    Trulia's estimated value for 985 N Elder Rd in Sanford, FL is $243,800.
  • What is the price history for 985 N Elder Rd?
    985 N Elder Rd in Sanford, FL last sold for $142,500 in December 2000.
  • Is Sanford a buyer's or seller's market?
    Sanford is currently a balanced market, based on recent for-sale activity.
  • What's the median sale price in Sanford?
    The median sale price in Sanford is $353K. That is up $8.68K from the prior month.
  • Does 985 N Elder Rd have air conditioning?
    Yes, 985 N Elder Rd in Sanford, FL has air conditioning.
  • Does 985 N Elder Rd have a pool?
    Yes, 985 N Elder Rd in Sanford, FL has a pool.

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