$295,000
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1018 S ELM AVENUE

SANFORD, FL 32771 — TOWN OF SANFORD
1 Beds
1 Baths
780 sqft
0.13 acres
Built 1910
2-Car Garage

About This Property

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.

Property Details

Basics

Property Type
Residential
Property Subtype
Single Family Residence
MLS Number
O6437017
Year Built
1910
Levels
One
Additional Rooms
Den/Library/Office
Direction Faces
East
Occupant Type
Owner

Size & Structure

Living Area
780 sqft
Total Area
1,596 sqft
Lot Size
0.13 acres
Lot Sq Ft
5,850 sqft
Bedrooms
1
Full Baths
1
Garage Spaces
2
Stories
1

Interior

Flooring
Tile, Wood
Appliances
Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Washer
Interior Features
Ceiling Fans(s), Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Stone Counters
Laundry
In Garage
Windows
Blinds, Drapes
Fireplace
Yes — Living Room
Furnished
Unfurnished
A/C
Central Air
Heating
Electric

Exterior & Lot

Exterior Features
Fire Pit, Garden, Lighting, Sidewalk
Construction
Frame, Wood Siding
Roof
Shingle
Foundation
Slab
Patio/Porch
Covered, Front Porch
Lot Features
Sidewalk, Paved
View
Garden, Trees/Woods

Water & Pool

Community & HOA

HOA
No
Homestead
Yes

Utilities & Systems

Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Electricity Connected
Cooling
Central Air
Heating
Electric
Flood Zone
X
Parking
Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Rear, Basement

Financial

List Price
$295,000
Annual Taxes
$3,661
Tax Year
2025
Listing Terms
Cash, Conventional
Special Conditions
None

Schools

Elementary
Hamilton Elementary
Middle School
Markham Woods Middle
High School
Seminole High

Location