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Property Description
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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!!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 1869 Merlot Dr
General
- Sold For: $900,000
- HOA FEE: $198/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $9,206 (2023)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MidFloridaRegionalMLS
- MLS ID: O6257415
- Added to Site: 472 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Min. Lease: 1-2 Years
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 13
- Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen and Family Room Combination, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
- Appliances: Built-In Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 4
- Full Bathrooms: 4
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Other Rooms
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Solar Heat
- Spa Description: In Ground
- Security/Safety: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated Community, Security System
Exterior
- Exterior Features: French Doors, Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sliding Doors, Sprinkler Metered
- Deck/Patio: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 3
- Covered Spaces: 3
- Parking Features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
Location
- Area: 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
- County: Seminole
- Development Name: 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
- Subdivision: BUCKINGHAM ESTATES
- Driving Directions: From I-4 East, take Exit 98, go Left on Lake Mary Blvd, Right on Markham Woods Rd to end, at traffic light go Right on Markham Rd. Buckingham Estates entrance on left. Go to guard house for entry. House will be on the main road (Merlot Dr.) on Right side.
- Direction Faces: West
School Information
- Middle School: Markham Woods Middle
- High School: Seminole High
Community
- Community Name: 32771 - Sanford/Lake Forest
- Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Name: Sentry Management / Jennifer Raulerson
- Assoc. Fees Include: 24-Hour Guard, Community Pool, Pool Maintenance, Security
- Pet Restrictions: Buyer is responsible for verifying all HOA Fees and resrictions.
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central, Electric
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utility Description: Cable TV Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optics, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Water Available
Structural Information
- Architectural Info: Courtyard, Florida
- Architectural Style: Courtyard, Florida
- Exterior Const.: Block, Stucco
- Roof: Shingle
- Windows: Shutters
- Stories/Levels: Two
- Square Feet: 3,764
- Sq. Ft. Source: Public Records
- Living Area: 3,764 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 2005
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Outdoor Kitchen
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,880
- Lot Size: 11880
- Street/Road Desc.: Asphalt
- Fencing (Description): Fenced
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $595
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Assoc Fee Desc.: Required
- Tax Amount: $9,206
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: None
- Legal Description: LOT 92 BUCKINGHAM ESTATES PB 59 PGS 80 - 83
- Flood Zone Info: x
- APN: 36192950900000920
- Property ID: 36192950900000920
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Schools
Schools serving 1869 Merlot Dr
School District:Seminole County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Wilson Elementary School, Sanford, FL 985 South Orange Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771 | K-5 | 0.6 mi |
Bentley Elementary School 2190 South Oregon Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771 | K-5 | 2.3 mi |
Idyllwilde Elementary School 430 Vihlen Road, Sanford, FL 32771 | K-5 | 3.6 mi |
Markham Woods Middle School 6003 Markham Woods Road, Lake Mary, FL 32746 | 6-8 | 1.1 mi |
Seminole High School, Sanford, FL 2701 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773 | 9-12 | 5.3 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 1869 Merlot Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
1/30/2026
Sold
$900,000
-6.25%
MLS
11/27/2025
Price Reduced
$960,000
-3.52%
MLS
9/26/2025
Price Increased
$995,000
1.02%
MLS
8/24/2025
Price Increased
$985,000
2.6%
MLS
7/19/2025
Price Reduced
$960,000
-2.54%
MLS
6/29/2025
Price Reduced
$985,000
-1.5%
MLS
3/26/2025
Price Reduced
$999,999
-11.11%
MLS
2/21/2025
Price Reduced
$1,125,000
-10%
MLS
12/10/2024
Listed
$1,250,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
1869 Merlot Drive, Sanford, FL 32771 (MLS# O6257415) is a Single Family property that was sold at $900,000 on January 30, 2026. This property was listed by Kusam Bahl from our Orlando North/Heathrow Office.Want to learn more about 1869 Merlot Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Sanford? You can browse all Sanford real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.


