Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
Placid Lake
Small-scale Seminole County living close to Orlando
7
Homes for sale
$299,900
Median list price
$223
Avg price / sqft
4
Median days on market
Placid Lake is a compact residential pocket of Sanford in Seminole County, the kind of place where homes run right-sized and the commute lists are short. It sits among familiar Sanford communities like Lake Forest, Hidden Lake, and Dreamwold, with downtown Orlando about 30 minutes away and MCO roughly 38. For buyers who want a straightforward Central Florida address without the price tag of the lakefront estate districts, this is that middle ground.
The market here moves fast: with just 7 active listings and a median 2 days on market, homes that are priced right don't sit. Median list price is $299,900 and sellers over the past year have collected 99% of asking on average, so there's little room for lowball offers. Expect to compete quickly and come in clean.
Placid Lake is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$225,000 – $400K price range
1,292 sqft median home
$27/mo median HOA
11 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in Placid Lake
$400,000
114 GLEASON COVE, SANFORD
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,886 sqft
$309,900
104 ORION WAY, SANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft
$247,000
102 WILTON CIRCLE, SANFORD
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,420 sqft
$225,000
417 WILTON CIRCLE, SANFORD
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,056 sqft
$234,900$239,000
509 WILTON CIRCLE, SANFORD
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,056 sqft
$350,000$360,000
139 PLACID WOODS COURT, SANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft
$299,900$310,000
138 PLACID WOODS COURT, SANFORD
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,292 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Placid Lake market
11
Sold, last 12 months
$315,000
Median sold price
99%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
48 days
Median time to sell
Placid Lake vs Sanford
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 3.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Placid Lake boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools Placid Lake is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Placid Lake home
≈ $2,053/mo
$299,900 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$27/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
2,018
Median age
29
Median income
$48,472
Median home value
$273,400
Beyond the listings
Living in Placid Lake
Active
Top 8% in the U.S.Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
Attitudes
Top 12% in the U.S.Volunteering & Giving
Expressing a desire to give back and do good for the community, this behavior emphasizes charity. Common activities include volunteering, fundraisers, and donations.
Active
Top 12% in the U.S.Organized Sports
From tryouts and casual pick-up games, to varsity tournaments and intramural matches, this population includes people who participate in organized athletics. Often through schools or public recreational areas.
Lifestyles
Top 20% in the U.S.Nerd Culture
These people aren't afraid to nerd out. Common activities include comic books, video games, and often intellectual pursuits.
Relationships
Top 23% in the U.S.My Crew
Family, and friends who are like family - that's what this population is all about. These people love celebrating and nurturing their closest relationships.
Lifestyles
Top 25% in the U.S.Student Life
There's more to student life than academics. It's about the experience - from classes and homecoming, to making lifetime friends and alumni events. These are students at school, taking classes online, or finding other ways to be students in their daily lives.
Straight answers
Placid Lake FAQs
Is Placid Lake a good place to live?+
It's a practical Sanford neighborhood for buyers who value location over sprawl, with downtown Orlando about 30 minutes away and the airport near 38. Homes are modestly sized and the HOA is light at a median $27 a month. It sits near established communities like Hidden Lake, so you're in familiar Seminole County company.
Is Placid Lake expensive?+
No — it's positioned in the mid-range for the Sanford area, with a median list price of $299,900 and active listings running from $225,000 to $400,000. There are no $1M+ or new-construction listings on the market here, so it stays accessible relative to the region's higher-end enclaves.
What do homes cost in Placid Lake?+
The median list price is currently $299,900, and homes over the past 12 months sold at a median of $315,000. At about $223 per square foot on a median 1,292 sqft home, you're paying for a right-sized, move-in property rather than square footage.
How is the market right now?+
Fast. There are only 7 active listings, the median days on market is 2, and 11 homes sold over the last year at 99% of asking on average. Buyers should be pre-approved and ready to act, because well-priced homes don't linger.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $27 a month, which is low for the area, and the median annual property tax runs around $2,836. Those modest carrying costs are part of what keeps the neighborhood affordable compared with nearby Lake Forest.
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