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1869 Merlot Drive

Sanford, FL 32771

$900,000

  • 5Beds
  • 4Baths4 full
  • 3,764Sq Ft
  • $239Per Sq Ft
  • 0.27Acres
  • 2005Built
Subdivision
Buckingham Estates
County
Seminole
MLS®
O6257415

Overview

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!!

Listing Snapshot

Price
$900,000
Days On Site
N/A
Bedrooms
5
Inside Area (SqFt)
3,764 sqft
Total Baths
4
Full Baths
4
Partial Baths
0
Lot Size
0.27 Acres
Year Built
2005
MLS® Number
O6257415
Status
Sold
Property Tax
$9,206 (2023)
HOA/Condo/Coop Fees
$198.33 monthly
Sq Ft Source
Public Records

Property Details

General Features

18 items
Acres
0.27
Attached Garage
Yes
Direction Faces
West
Foundation
Slab
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
3
Levels
Two
Number Of Stories
2
Parking
Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Attached
Pets
Yes
Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Security
Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated Community, Security System
Sewer
Public Sewer
SqFt Total
4,858
Style
Courtyard, Florida
Utilities
Cable Available, Electricity Available, Propane, Water Available
Water Source
Public
Zoning
PUD

Interior Features

20 items
Appliances
Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
Cooling
Central Air
Flooring
Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Wood
Heating
Central, Electric
Interior
Built-in Features, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
Laundry Features
Inside, Laundry Room
Window Features
Shutters

Rooms

RoomDimensionsLevelFeatures
Bedroom 213x13First
Bedroom 312x12First
Bedroom 412x12First
Bedroom 513x11Second
Bonus Room12x14Second
Dining Room14x11First
Family Room19x18First
Kitchen20x15First
Living Room14x12First
Master Bathroom24x11First
Master Bedroom20x16First
Media Room18x12Second
Office14x11First

Exterior Features

10 items
Construction Details
Block, Stucco
Exterior
Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters
Fencing
Fenced
Other Structures
Outdoor Kitchen
Patio And Porch
Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Pool Features
Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Solar Heat, Private
Private Pool
Yes
Roof
Shingle
Spa Features
In Ground
Windows/Doors
Shutters

Community Features

7 items
Association Fee
$595.0
Association Fee Frequency
Quarterly
Community Features
Gated, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
MLS Area
32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
Township
19
Financing Terms Available
Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan
Roads
Asphalt

Location

1869 Merlot Drive, Sanford, FL 32771 · 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest

Neighborhood & Commute

ZIP Code 32771

Median household income
$81,370
Income per person
$41,713
Households
23,724
Average household size
2.51
Median age
38.5

Source: Walk Score.

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Schools

Middle School
Markham Woods Middle
High School
Seminole High

Price & Status History

  1. Listing updated with changes from the MLS®
  2. Status changed to Closed
  3. Price changed to $960,000

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