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Property Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,875,000 | |
| Bedrooms | 5 | |
| Full Baths | 4 | |
| Half Baths | 1 | |
| Lot Size Area | 1.702 | |
| Lot Size Area Units | Acres | |
| Acres | 1.7 | |
| Property Type | Residential | |
| Sub type | SingleFamilyResidence | |
| MLS® Sub type | Single Family Residence | |
| Features | Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, Eating Space In Kitchen, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Thermostat, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments | |
| Exterior Features | French Doors, Irrigation System, Outdoor Grill | |
| Year Built | 2003 | |
| Subdivision | LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE | |
| View | Water | |
| Roof | Tile | |
| Waterfront | LAKE MARKHAM | |
| Heating | Central, Electric, Zoned | |
| Foundation | Slab | |
| Lot Description | Landscaped, Oversized Lot | |
| Laundry Features | Laundry Room | |
| Pool features | Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Screen Enclosure | |
| Parking Description | Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side | |
| Garage spaces | 3 | |
| Association Name | Sentry Management | |
| Association Fee | 940 | |
Geographic Data | ||
| Directions | From CR 46a (HE Thomas Blvd), N on Orange Blvd, L on Markham Rd, R on Lake Markham Preserve Trail | |
| County | Seminole | |
| Latitude | 28.794657 | |
| Longitude | -81.393683 | |
| Market Area | 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest | |
Address Information | ||
| Address | 1971 LAKE MARKHAM PRESERVE TRAIL, SANFORD, FL 32771 | |
| Postal Code | 32771 | |
| City | SANFORD | |
| State | FL | |
| Country | United States | |
Listing Information | ||
| Listing Office | PREMIER SOTHEBYS INT'L REALTY | |
| Listing Agent | Mel Bernstein | |
| Virtual Tour U R L Unbranded2 | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=ZhBnEx1VDx2 | |
| Compensation Disclaimer | The offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed. | |
| Special listing conditions | None | |
| Ownership | Fee Simple | |
| Terms | Cash, Conventional, VA Loan | |
| Virtual Tour URL | https://vimeo.com/1128011880 | |
MLS® Information | ||
| Days on market | 2 | |
| MLS® Status | Pending | |
| Listing Date | Jan 9, 2026 | |
| Listing Last Modified | Jan 13, 2026 | |
| Tax ID | 3419295PQ00000050 | |
| Tax Year | 2024 | |
| Tax Annual Amount | 12220 | |
| MLS® Area | 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest | |
| MLS® # | O6353401 | |