Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
Lake Forest
Gated living with room to breathe near Sanford
8
Homes for sale
$602,950
Median list price
$244
Avg price / sqft
75
Median days on market
Lake Forest sits on the north side of Sanford in Seminole County, where gated entrances and generous lots set the tone for everyday life. Homes here run larger than the county norm — a median of 2,543 square feet — and neighbors trade the density of the Residential Historic District for space, pools, and a quieter pace. You're still close to established Sanford pockets like Hidden Lake and Goldsboro, with downtown Orlando about 31 minutes south.
For buyers, this is a move-up market that rewards patience. There are just 8 active listings with a median list price of $602,950, and homes are taking a median of 75 days to sell — so you have negotiating room. Over the last year, 41 homes closed at a median of $760,000, with sellers landing about 97% of asking, which tells you well-priced homes still move at strong numbers.
Lake Forest is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$326,500 – $1.1M price range
2,543 sqft median home
$267/mo median HOA
$3,175/mo median rent
41 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Lake Forest
$359,900
266 TERRACINA DRIVE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,668 sqft
$326,500
5415 VIA APPIA WAY, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,524 sqft
$460,000
5571 SIRACUSA LANE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,298 sqft
$899,999$929,000
4965 SHORELINE CIRCLE, SANFORD
3 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,217 sqft
$769,000$779,000
863 OAKBRANCH PLACE, SANFORD
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,788 sqft
$481,000$482,000
5640 SIRACUSA LANE, SANFORD
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,285 sqft
$724,900$739,000
836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP, SANFORD
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,046 sqft
$1,072,500$1,075,000
5341 FAWN WOODS COURT, SANFORD
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,385 sqft
Every active listing inside the Lake Forest boundary
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Where the market lives
The numbers that matter
The Lake Forest market
41
Sold, last 12 months
$760,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
44 days
Median time to sell
Lake Forest vs Sanford
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 7.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Forest boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Lake Forest is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Forest home
≈ $4,096/mo
$602,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$267/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
$3,175/mo
Median rent
Homes for rent inside the boundary
Population
2,530
Median age
45
Median income
$135,921
Median home value
$446,600
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Forest
Emotional
Top 3% in the U.S.Awestruck
Great things are meant to be shared, and this population is eager to show others what they find to be amazing, beautiful and exciting.
Culture
Top 3% in the U.S.Dance Devotion
Some dance for fitness, others for fun, and a few turn it into a profession. No matter how these people groove to the music, their love for dance is what bonds them.
Active
Top 4% in the U.S.Yoga Advocates
Improving flexibility, strength, and overall well-being is the yogi's aim. This population is looking for the right community, instruction, and accessories.
Beliefs
Top 4% in the U.S.Spiritual Practices
Making it to church on Sunday, this population is drawn together by their devotion to, primarily Christian, religion. Common activities include worship services and bible studies.
Lifestyles
Top 4% in the U.S.Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Entertainment
Top 7% in the U.S.Party Life
The party don't stop until the sun comes up. Loud music, crowds, and shots are a recipe for a great night out for these people.
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