Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
The Cove
Spacious homes near the St. Johns in Sanford
1
Homes for sale
$675,000
Median list price
$191
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
The Cove sits in the northeast corner of Seminole County, close to the St. Johns River and the port that shapes so much of Sanford's character. Homes here run large — the median is around 3,540 square feet — which makes it a natural fit for buyers who want room to spread out without leaving the Sanford area. Nearby communities like Lake Forest and Hidden Lake round out the neighborhood options, and the Residential Historic District is a short drive when you want walkable, old-Florida charm.
This is a small, tightly held pocket, so inventory moves fast. Right now there's just one active listing at $675,000, and over the past year three homes sold at a median of $685,000 — with sellers collecting about 97% of asking. If The Cove is on your list, be ready to act: the median days on market is one, which tells you well-priced homes don't linger.
The Cove is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$675,000 – $675K price range
3,540 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Cove
Every active listing inside the The Cove boundary
Open full map search →The numbers that matter
The The Cove market
3
Sold, last 12 months
$685,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
14 days
Median time to sell
The Cove vs Sanford
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 25.6% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the The Cove boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
For the school run
Schools The Cove is zoned for
Attendance boundaries overlapping this community — always verify zoning with the district.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median The Cove home
≈ $4,545/mo
$675,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$100/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
1,329
Median age
44
Median income
$112,292
Median home value
$335,800
Beyond the listings
Living in The Cove
Appearance oriented
Top 7% in the U.S.Trend Trackers
This population lives as fast as the culture. They like to keep up with the latest trends, especially when it comes to apparel and accessories.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Top 10% in the U.S.Dog Lovers
Pups are just another member of the family. Dog lovers adore their tail-wagging friends and are looking for new ways to make them happy.
Emotional
Top 14% in the U.S.Happy Place
Expressing feelings of safety, comfort and happiness - especially with loved ones.
Culture
Top 14% in the U.S.Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Beliefs
Top 14% in the U.S.Local Engagement
These citizens want to make their neighborhood a better, more beautiful place to live. They're attentive to the needs and affairs of the local community.
Straight answers
The Cove FAQs
Is The Cove a good place to live?+
It's a small, established pocket in northeast Sanford near the St. Johns River, with larger homes averaging around 3,540 square feet. Assigned schools include Seminole High School and Crystal Lake Elementary, and neighboring communities like Lake Forest add to the area's residential feel.
Is The Cove expensive?+
It sits at the upper-middle of Sanford's range: the single active listing is priced at $675,000, and homes sold over the past year had a median price of $685,000. At roughly $191 per square foot, you're largely paying for the generous home sizes here.
What do homes cost in The Cove?+
The current active listing is $675,000, and the median sold price over the last 12 months was $685,000. With an average of about $191 per square foot on 3,540-square-foot homes, most of the value comes from square footage rather than premium finishes.
How is the market in The Cove?+
It's quick and competitive on a small scale — only three homes sold in the past year and the median days on market is one. Sellers are getting about 97% of asking, so buyers should expect to move fast and negotiate close to list. You can compare pace across Sanford homes for sale to gauge how tight this pocket really is.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $100 per month, which is on the lighter side for the area. Property taxes run higher given the home values, with a median of roughly $8,148 per year.
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