Lake Forest Homes for Sale

3 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Lake Forest-Section Three B Ph 4 SubDv. ⋅ 32771 Zip Code

Tucked within the highly sought-after South Isle of Lake Forest, an exclusive enclave accessed by a picturesque brick bridge, this lakefront residence offers a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Central Florida's most established luxury communities from one of its most desirable settings. Encompassing more than 3,800 square feet, the home balances generous living spaces, beautiful water views and a lifestyle centered around both relaxation and connection. From the moment of arrival, the lake becomes an integral part of the experience. Upon entering the home, tranquil water views immediately draw your attention beyond the living spaces, creating a sense of openness and connection to the natural surroundings. Designed for both everyday comfort and entertaining, the floor plan features three bedrooms, four full baths and a private office that can easily serve as a fourth bedroom to accommodate changing needs. At the heart of the home, expansive gathering spaces are complemented by picturesque lake vistas, while a gas fireplace anchors the family room, creating a warm and inviting setting for quiet evenings or larger gatherings. Natural light and water views enhance the home's welcoming atmosphere throughout. Outdoor living is equally compelling. The covered lanai is equipped with a summer kitchen, providing the perfect setting for al fresco dining and entertaining. Beyond, a sparkling pool overlooks the lake, where illuminated fountains create a captivating backdrop both day and night. Integrated fire features add warmth and ambiance, transforming evenings outdoors into memorable experiences while showcasing the beauty of the waterfront setting. Equally appealing is the confidence that comes with extensive recent improvements, including a new tile roof, two new HVAC systems, a new pool heater, a new central vacuum system, new exterior paint and a new water heater. These significant updates allow the next owner to focus less on maintenance and more on enjoying the lifestyle the property provides. Beyond the property itself, Lake Forest offers a lifestyle unlike any other community in Central Florida. Widely recognized for the exceptional value of its HOA, residents enjoy access to an impressive collection of amenities included within a single fee. The community features a beautifully appointed clubhouse, fitness center, junior Olympic swimming pool, spa, tennis courts, pickleball courts, beach volleyball, a fishing pier and a vibrant social committee that organizes events and activities throughout the year for residents of all ages. Combining an exclusive South Isle location, captivating lakefront views, substantial recent improvements and one of the most comprehensive amenity packages in the region, this residence offers an exceptional opportunity to experience the very best of Lake Forest living.

5324 Vista Club Run, Sanford

$745,000

5 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ Lake Forest SubDv. ⋅ 32771 Zip Code

Virtually Staged. Located in the highly sought-after Lake Forest community, this meticulously maintained 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom pool home offers the perfect blend of comfort, space, and tranquility. Situated on a quiet, tree-lined cul-de-sac, this beautiful residence is just across from Lake Forest’s impressive resort-style amenities. When approaching the home, you’ll immediately notice the large driveway, which provides generous parking options for guests or a large family. This east-facing home features a desirable split-bedroom floor plan with open and airy living spaces throughout. Upon entry, the sparkling pool can be viewed just beyond the formal living room, creating an inviting first impression. Immediately to your right is the fifth bedroom/office, thoughtfully converted from the third-car garage. Just beyond that, the formal dining room offers a spacious setting for family gatherings and entertaining. The primary suite is located directly off the formal living room and features extra large closets and direct access to the screened-in pool area. The spacious kitchen provides plenty of room for both meal preparation and entertaining, with beautiful pool views and an open connection to the family room. The family room boasts large sliding glass doors that fill the space with natural light and provides access to the three additional bedrooms and two bathrooms. Throughout the home, additional closets provide an abundance of storage. With a new roof installed in 2023 and a new A/C in 2024, this home is not only move-in ready but truly provides added peace of mind for its next owners. Lake Forest offers an exceptional resort-style lifestyle with the added benefit of a 24-hour manned guard gate. Residents enjoy the luxury community pool, newly added pickleball courts, remodeled fitness center, tennis and basketball courts, sand volleyball, and playground. Nestled along the lake, these amenities provide a beautiful and tranquil setting where residents can relax, stay active, and enjoy all that this sought-after community has to offer!

5325 Lake Bluff Terrace, Sanford

$599,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ Lake Forest Sec 17 SubDv. ⋅ 32771 Zip Code

Welcome to your new home that also gives you an all-inclusive resort lifestyle! Tucked behind the 24/7 manned gatehouse of Lake Forest, this single-story gem delivers cozy, low-maintenance living, split bedroom layout, spacious family room, and a den/office. Talk about amenities: Dive into the Junior Olympic pool, lounge on the sun-shelf and catch some rays, un-wind in the heated spa or bring the little ones to the kiddie pool. You also get a private sand volleyball court near the beach, canoeing, kayaking, and two fishing docks right on the massive 55-acre lake. Challenge your neighbors on 5 lighted tennis courts, 4 lighted pickleball courts, or the dedicated basketball/sport court. Skip the gym membership for the community fitness center, or take advantage of 11 miles of tree-canopied streets perfect for running, biking, or dog walks through this lush wildlife habitat. Gather at the 10,000 sq. ft. clubhouse complete with a full kitchen and meeting rooms. Hang out at the playground, or join in on year-round community events, movie nights, and the signature Thanksgiving Turkey Trot. Lake Forest puts you minutes from SR 46, I-4, 417, 429, Colonial TownPark, and historic downtown Sanford. If you've been looking for single-story ease with an endless resort back yard, your search ends here!

5126 Majestic Woods Pl, Sanford

$1,059,500

5 Beds ⋅ 4 Baths ⋅ Lake Forest Sec 4a SubDv. ⋅ 32771 Zip Code

Located in the sought-after, guard-gated Lake Forest community with evening security, this beautifully maintained home offers an exceptional blend of comfort, space, and resort-style living. Featuring 5 bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms, 3 car garage. The home boasts a desirable split floor plan with a large upstairs bedroom that also functions perfectly as a bonus room or flexible living space. The thoughtfully designed layout includes a private office, a spacious kitchen that opens to the family room, and separate formal living and dining rooms, ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, updated cabinetry, and stainless-steel appliances, all completed in 2018, along with two pantries for ample storage. Major updates provide peace of mind, including a new roof (December 2018), two new A/C units (late 2018), a new water heater (late 2018), new interior and exterior paint (2018), and a new fence (2018). The washer and dryer were replaced around 2023.Step outside to your private backyard oasis featuring a refinished pool (approx. 2022) with saltwater system, paver pool patio (approx. 2020), propane-heated pool and spa, and newer pool pump and heater. Three pocket sliding glass doors create seamless indoor-outdoor living. Lake Forest residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities, including a clubhouse with full kitchen and media center, resort-style pool and heated spa, fitness center, tennis courts, pickleball, playground, basketball courts, shuffleboard, sandy beach for volleyball, and a fishing dock. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and major highways, this home offers both luxury and lifestyle in one of the area’s most desirable communities.

5341 Fawn Woods Court, Sanford

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Lake Forest, Sanford

Lake Forest is a neighborhood in west Sanford, in the 32771 zip code, built mostly in the 2000s. Homes are stucco and block, predominantly single story. Most homes fall between about 2,300 and 4,100 square feet under air, the median lot is roughly a third of an acre, and a three car garage is standard.

Homes here carry an HOA, billed annually, typically around $2,200. Confirm the figure on a specific parcel before relying on it.

What the homes are

Built Mostly built in the 2000s, with homes from 1989 to 2024.
Construction Stucco and block. Shingle roofs on 50% of homes.
Style Contemporary, Custom, Mediterranean. Predominantly single story.
Size Most homes fall between about 2,300 and 4,100 square feet under air.
Bedrooms Four bedrooms is the most common plan, then five.
Garage A three car garage is standard.
Lot The median lot is roughly a third of an acre.
HOA Billed annually, typically around $2,200. Confirm on a specific parcel before relying on it.

Where Lake Forest is

Lake Forest, centered at 28.819258, -81.347716. Drag to explore.

Drive times below are measured on the road network from the center of Lake Forest, not straight-line distance, in free-flowing traffic. Treat them as the floor rather than the school-run average.

Driving to	Time	Miles
Downtown Orlando	28 min	22.2
Orlando International Airport	40 min	38.9
Winter Park	28 min	19.4
Heathrow and Lake Mary offices	13 min	5.1

Public schools nearby

Wilson Elementary School 6 min, 2.2 mi
Bentley Elementary School 11 min, 4.1 mi
Idyllwilde Elementary School 12 min, 6.8 mi
Heathrow Elementary School 11 min, 4.8 mi

Private schools nearby

Holy Cross Lutheran Academy | PK, 5th Grade | Lower School 4 min, 1.3 mi
City Church Academy 6 min, 2.5 mi
Rock Academy 6 min, 2.6 mi
Holy Cross Lutheran Academy 10 min, 3.5 mi

Parks and recreation

Bookertown Park 9 min, 3.3 mi
Lake Monroe Wayside Park 9 min, 4.1 mi
River City Nature Park 11 min, 5.6 mi
Mike Kirby Park 11 min, 4.0 mi

Groceries and errands

Publix Super Market at Lake Forest 3 min, 0.8 mi
Bostons Fish Processing Facility 7 min, 3.0 mi
ALDI 9 min, 2.6 mi
Target Grocery 9 min, 3.1 mi

Useful local links

Nearest is not the same as zoned. The schools above are the closest ones to Lake Forest by distance. School attendance zones are set by the district, change from year to year, and can differ street to street inside one neighborhood. Confirm the assignment for a specific address with Seminole County Public Schools before it matters to a decision.

Places and drive times from Google, checked 9 September 2026. Businesses open and close; if something here has changed, tell me and I will correct it.

This page tracks what homes in Lake Forest actually sold for over the last twelve months, how long they took, and what moved the price. It is built from 22 verified closed sales in the Stellar MLS feed, not from public estimates. Every figure is a net-of-concessions number, which is explained at the bottom. Updated October 2026.

What homes sold for in Lake Forest

$892,500Median sale price

$270Median per square foot

18 daysMedian days to contract

22Homes sold in 12 months

Sale prices ran from $525,000 to $1,998,000, which is a wide spread and the reason a single neighborhood median is a starting point rather than an answer.

By size

Home size	Sales	Median price	Median $/sq ft	Median days
2,000 to 3,000 sq ft	9	$748,900	$270	5 days
3,000 sq ft and up	13	$1,050,000	$269	44 days

Larger homes usually show a lower price per square foot. That is normal and it is why a price per foot taken from the whole neighborhood should never be applied straight to one house.

Price cuts and time to contract

Median days to go under contract. Shorter is better.

Never reduced 16 sales, closed at 97.9% of asking7 days

Reduced at least once 6 sales, closed at 95.8% of the reduced price107 days

Sellers who held their number went under contract in a median 7 days. Sellers who had to reduce took 107 days and still closed at 95.8% of their already reduced price, after a typical cut of $48,500.

Seller concessions

32%Of sales included a seller credit

$4,200Typical credit when there was one

7 of 22Sales carrying a credit

A seller credit covers part of the buyer's closing costs and comes off the seller's proceeds, so the headline sale price overstates what the seller kept. Budget for it if you are selling, and ask for it if you are buying.

How buyers paid

Conventional 11 sales50%

Cash 9 sales41%

VA 2 sales9%

Cash was 41% of purchases. A high cash share means a seller has buyers who do not depend on an appraisal, and a buyer using a loan is competing against offers that can close faster.

Questions about a specific home in Lake Forest, or want to know what yours would sell for?
Call or text Brenden Rendo at 407-616-9019 or send a message.

About this data. Source is the Stellar MLS feed for Lake Forest in Sanford, Seminole County, covering closed sales from 13 October 2025 through 8 October 2026, refreshed monthly and current as of October 2026. Prices are net of seller concessions, so they reflect what the seller actually received rather than the headline number. One record was excluded as an off-market transfer rather than an open market sale. Data believed accurate but not guaranteed; listings and closings change daily.