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PRICE $960,000 dsIDX morgage calculator
BEDS 5
BATHS 4
HOME SIZE 3,764 sqft
LOT SIZE 11,762 sqft

HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! MOTIVATED SELLER!! Stunning 5BR/4BA Luxury SMART HOME in 24-Hr Guard-Gated Buckingham Estates. Step into this modern 5-bedroom, 4-bath home featuring an office, loft/bonus room, media/theater room, 3-car garage, and a sparkling custom saltwater pool. Enjoy true peace of mind with a NEW ROOF (Nov 17, 2025), NEW AC units, and a NEW Water Heater will install before closing. As you enter the foyer, through the beautiful living room with trey ceilings, crown molding to breathtaking views of the lanai, custom saltwater pool, and expansive views of nature. This spacious 3-way split floor plan includes an Office, upstairs Bonus Room and Media Room that is wired for home theater, 3 car garage (with electric car hookup), Crown Molding, French Doors, Shutters and Built-in Shelving. It has been meticulously maintained and has many features that are desired by today's modern technological buyer. It boasts built-in iPads, Alexas and Wi-Fi controlled features. The large master bedroom opens onto the newly screened (2021) Lanai with saltwater pool (built in 2015), Outdoor Summer Kitchen and Red Cedar Pergola (2018) offering Stainless Steel Grill, Exhaust Hood, Refrigerator and Sink(with Hot/Cold Water), private backyard conservation views, New Solar System (2023), that reduced the monthly Electric Bill tremendously, New Paint all over. The Master Bath offers plenty of space from the large walk-in shower, dual sinks, separate vanity and a walk-in closet. The living room and kitchen are in the center of the home, perfect for entertaining guests. The large kitchen features extensive cabinetry, Wine Rack, large central Island, wall mounted convection oven and Microwave, Gas Cooktop and Granite Countertops. Other upgrades include engineered hardwood floors, audio/visual surveillance, Central Vacuum, Gutters, Landscape Lighting, separate water meter for irrigation and more! This is easy living with four of the five bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, on the first floor. The community is centrally located, a short drive to local restaurants, shopping, Beaches & theme parks. Call me to view the house. There is SO MUCH TO SEE!!

DAYS ON MARKET 374 LAST UPDATED 11/27/2025
TRACT BUCKINGHAM ESTATES YEAR BUILT 2005
COMMUNITY 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest GARAGE SPACES 3.0
COUNTY Seminole STATUS Active
PROPERTY TYPE(S) Single Family

SCHOOLS
Jr. High School Markham Woods Middle
High School Seminole High

PRICE HISTORY
Prior to Feb 21, '25 $1,250,000
Feb 21, '25 - Mar 26, '25 $1,125,000
Mar 26, '25 - Jun 29, '25 $999,999
Jun 29, '25 - Jul 19, '25 $985,000
Jul 19, '25 - Aug 24, '25 $960,000
Aug 24, '25 - Sep 4, '25 $985,000
Sep 4, '25 - Nov 27, '25 $995,000
Nov 27, '25 - Today $960,000


ADDITIONAL DETAILS
AIR Central Air
AIR CONDITIONING Yes
AMENITIES Security
APPLIANCES Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
AREA 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
CONSTRUCTION Block, Stucco
EXTERIOR Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
GARAGE Yes
HEAT Central, Electric
HOA DUES 595
INTERIOR Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
LOT 0.27 acre(s)
PARKING Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Attached
POOL Yes
POOL DESCRIPTION Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Solar Heat, Private
SEWER Public Sewer
STORIES 2
STYLE Courtyard, Florida
SUBDIVISION BUCKINGHAM ESTATES
TAXES 9206
UTILITIES Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane, Water Available
WATER Public
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