836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP, SANFORD, FL, 32771
Active182 days on marketListed Jan 23, 2026MLS #FC315231
About this home
836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP
SELLER MOTIVATED! Welcome to 836 Wood Briar Loop in the highly desirable Forest Lake community of Sanford, Florida. This move-in-ready 5-bedroom, 4-bathroom home offers 3,046 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, combining functionality, recent updates, and exceptional value. The open-concept floor plan is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with a spacious kitchen overlooking the main living and dining areas to create a seamless flow throughout the home. Recent cosmetic updates, freshened landscaping, and brand-new flooring in the primary bedroom and primary bathroom beautifully complement the downstairs finishes, giving the home a clean, modern, and move-in-ready feel. Upstairs, a spacious bonus room provides outstanding flexibility and can easily function as a media room, game room, home office, fitness room, or private guest retreat. The generous primary suite offers a relaxing escape with a spa-inspired bathroom, ample closet space, and its newly updated flooring, creating a polished and inviting owner's retreat. Enjoy added peace of mind with two brand-new HVAC systems installed in 2023, providing energy-efficient comfort for years to come. Step outside to a spacious backyard with plenty of room to build your dream pool, outdoor kitchen, or private backyard oasis, offering endless possibilities to create your ideal Florida lifestyle. Located in the sought-after Forest Lake community, you'll enjoy beautiful tree-lined streets and convenient access to top-rated Seminole County schools, Historic Downtown Sanford, Lake Monroe, Orlando Sanford International Airport, shopping, dining, SR-417, and Interstate 4, placing the very best of Central Florida just minutes away. Offering over 3,000 square feet, five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, recent cosmetic updates, fresh landscaping, brand-new primary suite flooring, two new HVAC systems installed in 2023, room for a pool, and an outstanding location, this home presents an exceptional opportunity for its next owner. Seller is motivated schedule your private showing today!
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
3,046
Sqft
0.26 ac
Lot size
3
Garage
2005
Year built
Two
Levels
$238
Per sqft
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record and the real association fee — not generic estimates.
$5,149 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$5,149/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Value check
Is the price right?
The internet’s favorite home-value number comes from a single automated model that has never seen the street, the finishes, or the view — which is why it routinely misses by tens of thousands of dollars. The edgeAI estimate combines multiple independent data sources with our team’s on-the-ground expertise in this exact market.
$/sqft vs Sanford actives
$238 vs $216
Days on market
182 vs 29 typical
Where $238/sqft sits among the 393 Sanford actives
The edgeAI estimate is a starting point, not an appraisal or a broker price opinion. It is generated from public records, listing data and market modeling, and is subject to change once a licensed real estate professional personally inspects the property. Condition, floor, view and lot are not fully captured by any model — ask us for a full comparative market analysis.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Forest
Drive times from this address
Estimated driving times, typical traffic. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Get to know Sanford. See the full Sanford guide →
Lake Forest — neighborhood snapshot
Population
2,530
Median age
45
Median income
$135,921
Median home value
$446,600
Avg household
2
Households w/ children
251
For the school run
Seminole County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Sanford market
$354K → $383K
Sanford median sold, yr/yr
97.5%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
199 of 393
Sanford actives have cut their price
Median sold price, Sanford, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 107% above the SANFORD 32771 median. See the full Sanford market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Jun ’26$1,250,000
5425 NEVADA AVENUE
5 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,046 sqft · $410/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$887,000
1022 CONESTOGA WAY
4 bd · 3 ba · 3,049 sqft · $291/sqft · 21 DOM
Sold · Oct ’25$660,000
993 FALLCREEK POINT
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 3,042 sqft · $217/sqft · 6 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Eric Chery
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Pick a day that works — this goes straight to Eric's phone and CRM.
Straight answers
836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $5,149/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill, the $225/mo association fee and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
How much are the HOA fees at 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP?+
The association fee works out to $225 per month. Ask us for the full association documents — they spell out exactly what the fee covers.
What are the property taxes on 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $6,973. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
Are pets allowed at 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP?+
The listing reports pets: Yes. Communities often layer on breed or weight rules — we'll verify the specifics with the association before you commit.
How does the price compare to other homes in Sanford?+
At $724,900, this home is listed about 99% above the Sanford median of $365,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 836 WOOD BRIAR LOOP?+
Wilson Elementary School (elementary), Bentley Elementary School (elementary), Idyllwilde Elementary School (elementary), Goldsboro Elementary Magnet (elementary), Sanford Middle School (middle), Seminole High School (high) — Seminole County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Five things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$724,900 runs 107% above the SANFORD 32771 median — but at 3,046 sqft it's also nearly twice the size of the typical Sanford listing.
02Trees/Woods views
The trees/woods view is part of what you're buying — views hold value independently of the structure.
03Time on market is leverage
182 days on market against a Sanford median of 29 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
04Strong assigned schools
Wilson Elementary School, Bentley Elementary School, Idyllwilde Elementary School, Goldsboro Elementary Magnet, Sanford Middle School, Seminole High School — Wilson Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
05The price has already moved
Listed at $799,900, now $724,900 — a $75K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of REAL BROKER, LLC · Ronnie Ward. MLS #FC315231.
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