Neighborhood · Sanford, Florida
The Cove
Waterfront living minutes from downtown Orlando
2
Homes for sale
$1,837,500
Median list price
$813
Avg price / sqft
1
Median days on market
The Cove is a small waterfront pocket in Sanford, where lake frontage and a quiet, established feel set the tone. It sits within easy reach of the rest of the city, with neighbors like Lake Forest, Hidden Lake, and Dreamwold rounding out the wider area, and downtown Orlando roughly 28 minutes south.
For a buyer, this is a thin, high-end market: just two active listings, priced from $675,000 to $3 million with a median list of $1,837,500. Inventory moves fast when it fits — homes here have gone under contract in about half a day at the median — so being ready matters. Compare it against the broader range of Sanford homes for sale to see where The Cove fits your budget.
The Cove is a community in Sanford, Florida.
Quick facts
$675,000 – $3.0M price range
2,815 sqft median home
$100/mo median HOA
3 sold in 12 months
Drive times
On the market now
Homes for sale in The Cove
$3,000,000
2636 REAGAN TRAIL, LAKE MARY
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,089 sqft
$675,000
3295 SAFE HARBOR LANE, LAKE MARY
5 bd · 4 ba · 3,540 sqft
Every active listing inside the The Cove boundary
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Where the market lives
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
≈ $10,615/mo
$1,837,500 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 waterfront neighborhood in Sanford with quick access to the rest of the region — downtown Orlando is about 28 minutes away and MCO around 42. Homes feed into Seminole County schools including Seminole High School and Crystal Lake Elementary, and nearby communities like Lake Forest add to the area's residential feel.
Is The Cove expensive?+
Yes, relative to much of Sanford. The median list price sits at $1,837,500, with active homes ranging from $675,000 up to $3 million and averaging about $813 per square foot. That said, the median sold price over the past year was $685,000, so actual closings can land well below the current asking range.
What do homes cost in The Cove?+
Current listings span $675,000 to $3 million, with a median list of $1,837,500 and a median home size around 2,815 square feet. Over the last 12 months, three homes sold at a median price of $685,000. Because the mix skews toward high-end waterfront, prices vary widely from one listing to the next.
How is the market in The Cove?+
It's a thin, fast-moving market with just two active listings and three sales in the past year. Homes that fit the market have gone under contract in about half a day at the median, and sellers are getting roughly 97% of their asking price. If something here suits you, expect to move quickly.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA is about $100 per month, which is modest for a waterfront-oriented neighborhood. Property taxes run around $7,491 a year at the median, reflecting the higher home values in the area.
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