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$489,000

For Sale - Active
2540 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32773
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,785 Square Feet
0.42 Acres Lot
Built in 1932
For Sale - Active
Units n/a
Checked: 20 hours ago
Updated: Sep 05, 2025 at 06:31PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,291
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.48
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.3%

Property Description


0.42 Acres Lot
Built in 1932
For Sale - Active
Units n/a

CHARACTER, CHARM, HISTORY & OPPORTUNITY in the HEART OF SANFORD! Step back in time and fall in love with this 1932 CHARMER that perfectly blends HISTORIC CHARACTER with thoughtful MODERN UPDATES. This three-bedroom, two-bathroom home sits proudly on an OVERSIZED LOT and offers not only WARMTH and CHARM but also rare flexibility with MIXED-USE ZONING and future DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL. As you enter, you’re welcomed by a LIGHT-FILLED ENTRYWAY that can serve as a sunroom, drop zone, or cozy sitting nook—the perfect spot for your morning coffee. To the left, a charming door opens into a quiet OFFICE SPACE, ideal for working from home or curling up with a book. From there, step down into your spacious family room, anchored by a WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE and filled with possibilities for entertaining, relaxing, or gathering with loved ones. Just off the living room is a hidden STORAGE NOOK/CLOSET tucked under the staircase with original wood shelving. Flowing seamlessly from the family room is the dining room, RICH WITH CHARACTER—STRIKING WALLPAPER, WOOD TRIM, and STYLISH LIGHT FIXTURE that feels right at home. The UPDATED KITCHEN is a true centerpiece, featuring QUARTZ COUNTERS, NEWER STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, SUBWAY TILE BACKSPLASH, a LARGE PANTRY, and BREAKFAST BAR. —combining modern convenience with timeless detail. The PRIMARY SUITE, tucked away at the back of the home, is a private retreat with a WALK-IN closet, beautifully RENOVATED en suite with DUAL-HEAD WALK-IN SHOWER, and DIRECT ACCESS to the COVERED PORCH covered and OUTDOOR UTILITY ROOM. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms each feature WALK-IN CLOSETS and ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT, along with a cozy landing area currently used as a reading nook. The OVERSIZED FULL BATHROOM includes DUAL SINKS, a TUB/SHOWER COMBO, and GENEROUS LINEN CLOSET. Beyond the walls of this beautiful home lies the best of SANFORD LIVING—just minutes from HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Sanford’s brick-paved streets, charming shops, local dining, breweries, and the scenic riverfront where you can stroll, bike, kayak, and enjoy year-round festivals. But what makes this property TRULY UNIQUE is its MIXED-USE ZONING. Whether you’re looking for a PRIVATE RESIDENCE, PROFESSIONAL OFFICE, or SAMLL STOREFRONT, the possibilities are wide open. Approved uses include options such as a boutique-style retail, small offices, or other light commercial businesses—perfectly suited for transitional residential areas. Additionally, while Seminole County recognizes this as one parcel today, the property was originally platted as three separate lots. Though the city administratively combined them in the 1980’s, records still show the original lot configuration. Through the City of Sanford, a new owner can apply to subdivide the land back into three parcels—creating opportunities for multiple residences or mixed-use spaces. Whether you choose to enjoy this HISTORIC HOME AS-IS, REPURPOSE it for COMMERCIAL USE or EXPLORE SUBDIVISION and DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL, this property is TRULY A ONE-OF-KIND OPPORTUNITY in the HEART OF SANFORD. Welcome home to history, charm, and endless possibilities! ROOF-2011, AC DOWNSTAIRS -2020, AC UPSTAIRS-2021, HOT WATER HEATER -2014, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING UPDATED. CALL YOUR AGENT TODAY FOR A TOUR!

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Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Carport
  • Details: Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 3

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 2
  • # of Baths (Total): 2.0

Interior Features

  • # of Rooms: 9
  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement Description: Crawl Space
  • Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Exterior Walls Materials: Siding (not specified)
  • Roof Type: Gable
  • Roof Material: Metal, Shingle

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential
  • Land Use Subtype: Single Family Residential

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 01203050600000220
  • Lot Size: 18211 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built: 1932

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $1,989

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air

Location

  • County: Seminole

Listing Details


Listed by:
Pamela Grabenhorst
THE WILKINS WAY LLC
(407) 616-5557

Source:
Stellar MLS
MLS#: O6337138
Stellar MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$1,291
Cap Rate
3.0%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-13.8%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.48
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-9.3%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$489,000
Amount financed:
-$391,200
Down payment:
$97,800
Closing costs:
$14,670
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$112,470
Square feet:
1,785
Cost per square foot:
$274
Monthly rent per square foot:
$1.12

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$391,200
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.625%
Principal & interest:
$2,505
Property tax:
$166
Insurance:
$140
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$2,811

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$2,000 $24,000
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$120 -$1,440
Operating income:
$1,880 $22,560

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (8%)
8%-$166-$1,990
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$140-$1,680
Property management: (8%)
8%-$160-$1,920
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$100-$1,200
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (33%)
33%-$666-$7,990

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$1,214 $14,568
Mortgage payments:
-$2,505 -$30,060
Cash flow:
$1,291 $15,492