Seminole County Real Estate Market Report: September 2026
The Seminole County housing market picked up speed in September 2026. Prices dipped slightly compared to last year, but homes sold noticeably faster and closer to their asking price. Here’s what the numbers show for Seminole County this month.
What Was the Median Home Price in Seminole County in September 2026?
The median sales price in Seminole County was $395,000 in September 2026, down about 2% from $403,805 in September 2025. That’s a modest dip, not a sharp drop, and it varies quite a bit by property type.
How Fast Are Homes Selling in Seminole County?
Homes sold in a median of 26 days in September 2026, compared to 38 days a year earlier. That’s 12 fewer days on market. Well-priced homes are moving quickly, especially single-family homes.
How Many Homes Sold in September 2026?
A total of 434 properties sold in Seminole County in September 2026, compared to 441 in September 2025. Sales volume held nearly steady, down just seven sales year over year.
How Did Single-Family Homes, Townhouses, and Condos Compare?
Single-family homes led the market with 318 sales at a median price of $447,500, selling in a median of 22 days.
- Single-family homes: 318 sold, $447,500 median, 22 median days to sell
- Townhouses: 70 sold, $333,495 median, 48 median days to sell
- Condos: 34 sold, $175,000 median, 34 median days to sell
Single-family homes are moving fastest, while townhouses took more than twice as long to sell.
How Are Buyers Paying for Homes?
About 27% of September sales were cash purchases, with 119 cash buyers compared to 288 financed purchases. Distressed sales remained rare, with just two bank-owned properties and two short sales.
Are Sellers Getting Close to Their Asking Price?
Homes sold at 96.5% of their original list price in September 2026, up from 95.7% a year earlier. Sellers are negotiating less off their price than last year. There were also 51 expired listings, matching the 51 recorded in August 2025, a reminder that pricing still matters.
Which Price Range Was Most Active?
The $400,000 to $500,000 range had the most sales, with 85 homes sold. At the top of the market, 17 homes sold for $1 million or more, up from 15 in September 2025.
What Were the Highest and Lowest Sales?
The highest sale was a single-family home in Lake Mary (32746) that sold for $2,875,000, above its $2,800,000 list price. The 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home has 4,036 square feet on 2.92 acres, was built in 2023, and went under contract in just 4 days. View the property details.
The lowest sale was a single-family home in Sanford (32771) that sold for $55,000. The 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath home has 1,041 square feet, was built in 1966, and was listed at $69,000. It went under contract in 6 days. View the property details.
What This Means
Seminole County’s market in September 2026 favored well-prepared sellers. Homes sold faster and closer to asking than a year ago, even as the median price eased slightly. Buyers have steady inventory to choose from, especially in the townhouse and condo segments, where homes are taking longer to sell. For sellers, the takeaway is simple: price right from the start, and the market is rewarding you with quicker sales.
Data Source: All statistics provided by Stellar MLS for September 2026.
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