NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1857 Merlot Dr Sanford, FL 32771

Estimated Value: $777,000 - $849,000

4 Beds
4 Baths
3,673 Sq Ft
$222/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2024

Last sale price $787,000 $214 Per Sq Ft

Est. 4% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,061/month

44 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Open Floorplan
  • Wilson Elementary School Rated A
  • View of Trees or Woods
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2024

BRAND NEW ROOF JUST INSTALLED AUGUST 2024!!! Welcome to this stunning residence located in the exclusive guard-gated community of Buckingham Estates. This luxurious home features a spacious 3-car garage and boasts an impressive grand entry with extra-large bow windows that provide breathtaking views of the recently resurfaced SALT WATER pool and spa. The pool area is surrounded by a large covered, newly installed screened lanai with a serene wooded conservation area as the backdrop. Inside, you'll find upgraded wood-like tile flooring throughout the main living areas, enhancing the elegance and comfort of this beautiful home. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring Quartz countertops, a beautiful backsplash, a center island, and a double oven. The home is adorned with crown molding, detailed columns, coffered and vaulted ceilings, and intricate custom architectural designs, adding to its charm and sophistication. The main level of the home includes a spacious office, 2 bedrooms with a convenient Jack and Jill bathroom, a formal dining area, the kitchen which overlooks the large living room, a 3rd full bathroom, and the luxurious primary bedroom offering stunning wood floors, access and views of the patio and pool area, a huge bathroom with a large walk-in shower, a soaking tub, two closets, and his and her sinks. The second floor can be utilized as an in-law suite, complete with a full bathroom, a large bedroom, and an additional living area. The 2nd floor also features a porch and balcony, perfect for enjoying fresh air and scenic views. This home is located in the desirable Markham Woods Corridor, bordering the Lake Mary/Heathrow area, providing a perfect blend of luxury, convenience, and tranquility. Don't miss the opportunity to make this exquisite property your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kellie Wheeler

KELLIE & CO REAL ESTATE Brokerage Phone: 407-617-4186 License #3292340 Listed on: 07/11/2024

Last Buyer's Agent

Hae Lee

BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE MANN GLOBAL P License #3309335

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,675

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Northwest Facing Home
  • Mature Landscaping
  • Level Lot
  • Irrigation
  • Garden
  • Property is zoned PUD

HOA Fees

  • $195 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Side Facing Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Woods
  • Park or Greenbelt

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Block Foundation
  • Shingle Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 3,673 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Open Floorplan
  • Crown Molding
  • Tray Ceiling
  • High Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • French Doors
  • Family Room
  • Formal Dining Room
  • Den
  • Bonus Room
  • Laundry Room

Kitchen

  • Eat-In Kitchen
  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Stone Countertops
  • Solid Wood Cabinet

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Ceramic Tile
  • Luxury Vinyl Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Walk-In Closet
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Heated Spa
  • In Ground Spa
  • Gunite Pool
  • Saltwater Pool
  • Fence Around Pool
  • Pool Lighting

Outdoor Features

  • Screened Patio

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

Community Details

Overview

  • Jennifer Raulerson Association
  • Buckingham Estates Subdivision
  • Near Conservation Area

Security

  • Security Guard
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,675

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$195 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 3673
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Building Area Total: 4632
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12185
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Minimum Lease: 8-12 Months
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 214.27
  • Total Acreage: 1/4 to less than 1/2
  • Water Access YN: 0
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteDescription: 1 Bathroom,Attached,No Private Entrance
  • Attribution Contact: 407-617-4186
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Luxury Vinyl
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding, Eat-in Kitchen, High Ceilings, Living Room/Dining Room Combo, Open Floorplan, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator
  • Foundation Details: Block
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Levels: Two
  • Spa Features: Heated, In Ground
  • Spa Yn: Yes
  • Stories: 2
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: PublicRecords
  • Additional Rooms: Bonus Room,Den/Library/Office,Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate,Formal Living Room Separate,Interior In-Law Suite w/No Private Entry
  • Living Area Meters: 341.23

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Northwest
  • Pool Features: Gunite, In Ground, Lighting, Salt Water, Screen Enclosure
  • Exterior Features: French Doors, Garden, Irrigation System
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Private: Yes
  • View: Park/Greenbelt, Trees/Woods
  • Waterfront: No
  • Patio and Porch Features: Screened
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Disclosures: HOA/PUD/Condo Disclosure, Seller Property Disclosure
  • Water View YN: 0
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 0

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Electricity Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community - Guard
  • Association Amenities: Gated
  • Association Fee: 585
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Name: Jennifer Raulerson
  • Association: Yes
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0
  • Association Approval Required YN: 0
  • Pet Restrictions: Please independently verify all pet restrictions in HOA covenants and bylaws.
  • Association Fee Requirement: Required
  • Association Email: jraulerson@sentrymgnt.com

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 2340.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 195.00
  • Monthly HOA Amount: 195.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: PUD
  • Parcel Number: 36-19-29-509-0000-0940
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Features: Conservation Area, Level, Sidewalk
  • Flood Zone Code: x

Rental Info

  • Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Lease Restrictions YN: 1
  • Additional Lease Restrictions: PER HOA covenants. Please independently verify lease restrictions with HOA and by reviewing the covenants and bylaws

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6674.96
  • Tax Block: 94
  • Tax Book Number: 59-80
  • Tax Lot: 94

Multi Family

  • Approval Process: PER HOA covenants. Please independently verify lease restrictions and approval process with HOA and by reviewing the covenants and bylaws

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2024
Closed on
Sep 27, 2024
Sold by
Boyd Wiliam and Boyd William
Bought by
Oh Wan Sub and Kim Sunhee
Seller's Agent
Kellie Wheeler
KELLIE & CO REAL ESTATE
Buyer's Agent
Hae Lee
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE MANN GLOBAL P
List Price
$799,999
Sold Price
$787,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$12,999
-1.62%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$816,933

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$29,933
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.48%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 19, 2020
Closed on
Dec 22, 2020
Sold by
Highsmith Michael E and Highsmith Roslyn K
Bought by
Boyd William and Boyd Kimberly
Seller's Agent
Mona Cherkaoui
WORLD PROPERTIES GROUP
Buyer's Agent
Stellar Non-Member Agent
STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
List Price
$599,900
Sold Price
$561,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$38,900
-6.48%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.53%
Original Mortgage
$469,482
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 27, 2004
Sold by
Buckingham Lake Mary Lp
Bought by
Highsmith Michael E and Highsmith Roslyn K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$333,700
Interest Rate
5.12%
Mortgage Type
Unknown
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Oh Wan Sub $787,000 Knight Barry Title
Boyd William $561,000 All Florida Title
Highsmith Michael E $425,000 Brokers Title M S Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Boyd William $469,482
Previous Owner Highsmith Michael E $333,700
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/27/2024 09/27/24 Sold $787,000 -1.0% $214 / Sq Ft
08/25/2024 08/25/24 Pending -- -- --
08/22/2024 08/22/24 Price Changed $794,999 -0.6% $216 / Sq Ft
07/11/2024 07/11/24 For Sale $799,999 +42.6% $218 / Sq Ft
01/08/2021 01/08/21 Sold $561,000 -0.9% $153 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
11/18/2020 11/18/20 Pending -- -- --
11/09/2020 11/09/20 Price Changed $565,900 -0.7% $154 / Sq Ft
10/29/2020 10/29/20 Price Changed $569,900 -0.4% $155 / Sq Ft
10/16/2020 10/16/20 Price Changed $571,990 -0.2% $156 / Sq Ft
09/23/2020 09/23/20 Price Changed $572,990 0.0% $156 / Sq Ft
09/02/2020 09/02/20 Price Changed $572,995 -1.2% $156 / Sq Ft
08/17/2020 08/17/20 Price Changed $579,977 -0.8% $158 / Sq Ft
08/10/2020 08/10/20 Price Changed $584,850 -0.8% $159 / Sq Ft
08/03/2020 08/03/20 Price Changed $589,800 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
07/24/2020 07/24/20 Price Changed $589,850 -1.5% $161 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Price Changed $598,997 -0.2% $163 / Sq Ft
06/19/2020 06/19/20 For Sale $599,900 -- $163 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $6,832 $535,039 -- --
2023 $6,675 $519,455 $0 $0
2021 $6,438 $489,636 $108,000 $381,636
2020 $4,780 $366,843 $0 $0
2019 $4,735 $358,595 $0 $0
2018 $4,699 $351,909 $0 $0
2017 $4,677 $344,671 $0 $0
2016 $4,748 $339,945 $0 $0
2015 $4,586 $335,235 $0 $0
2014 $4,586 $332,574 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: G5084092

Stellar MLS

APN: 36-19-29-509-0000-0940