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ActivePrice improved $251,000243 days on market

$3,499,000~~$3,750,000~~

1501 LAKE MARKHAM RDSANFORD, FL 32771N/A · Single Family Residence

8Beds

7Baths

12,000Sq ft

2.57 acLot

6-carGarage

2004Built

YesPool

About this home

An extraordinary estate of rare distinction, Painted Dreams is a legacy property where timeless architecture meets resort-caliber living. Set along Lake Markham Road in Sanford, this remarkable residence spans over 12,000 square feet of air-conditioned living space and more than 17,000 square feet under roof. Poised on 2.5 private, park-like acres, the estate offers a rare blend of seclusion, scale, and possibility—just moments from the best of Central Florida. The impressive three-story main residence is designed for both refined living and grand entertaining. With eight bedrooms, six and a…

Description as provided by the listing brokerage.

Highlights

Private pool
6-car garage
Balcony
Outdoor Grill
Outdoor Kitchen
Storage
Cathedral Ceiling(s)
Ceiling Fans(s)
Central Vaccum

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The details

StatusActive

MLS #MFRO6371035

Property typeSingle Family Residence

Year built2004

Lot size2.57 ac

Living area12,000 sq ft

Price per sq ft$292

Baths7 + 1 half

CDDNo

Taxes$18,016 (2024)

Garage6-car

Stories3

Days on market243

CountySeminole

Flood zoneX (verify)

ListedJan 4, 2026

Features & property details

Interior

Full baths6

Half baths1

Rooms5

FlooringCarpet, Travertine

AppliancesBar Fridge, Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Dishwasher, Gas Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator

Interior featuresCathedral Ceiling(s), Ceiling Fans(s), Central Vaccum, Eat-in Kitchen, Elevator, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Wet Bar, Window Treatments

LaundryLaundry Room

FireplaceYes

Fireplace featuresFamily Room, Gas, Primary Bedroom, Wood Burning

CoolingCentral Air

HeatingCentral

In-law suite1

In-law suite details2+ Bedrooms,Attached,Kitchen,Private Entrance

Exterior & lot

Exterior featuresBalcony, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Storage

Patio & porchCovered, Rear Porch

FencingVinyl

ViewPool, Trees/Woods

Lot featuresCorner Lot, Landscaped, Oversized Lot, Sidewalk, Zoned for Horses

VegetationMature Landscaping, Oak Trees

Other structuresGuest House

FacesWest

Road surfaceAsphalt

Construction

ConstructionBrick

FoundationSlab

RoofShingle

ConditionCompleted

Living area sourceOwner

Building area (sq ft)17,500

Parking

GarageYes

Attached garageYes

CarportNo

Parking featuresDriveway, Garage Faces Side

Pool & water

PoolGunite, In Ground

SpaYes

Spa featuresIn Ground

Waterfront feet0

Community & HOA

Total monthly fees$0

Total annual fees$0

55+ communityNo

Minimum lease7 Months

Lease restrictions1

Lease notesContact Seminole County to verify lease restrictions.

Utilities & efficiency

UtilitiesBB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Water Connected

SewerSeptic Tank

Water sourcePublic, Well

Financial & terms

CDD0

Tax year2,024

Homestead1

Listing termsCash, Conventional

OwnershipFee Simple

Special conditionsNone

ZoningA-1

OccupantOwner

MLS area32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest

Where it sits

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Approximate location shown. Exact address available on request per listing brokerage.

Schools

ElementaryWilson Elementary SchoolSeminole County

MiddleMarkham Woods MiddleSeminole County

HighSeminole HighSeminole County

School assignments change; verify with the district before relying on them.

Where you'd be

N/A, Florida

SANFORD · Seminole County

Homes in SANFORD

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