SANFORD, FL 32773 3471 WHITNER WAY
$599,900
Sold: May 30, 2025
Presented By: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO with 407-622-2122. - 407-622-2122
Home Details
This historic LAKEFRONT gem is a “One-of-a-Kind” Florida Carpenter VICTORIAN-Gothic home with a rich and fascinating history. Originally built around 1890, this enchanting estate is nestled on nearly 2 acres of land, situated between Lake Silver and Lake Golden, on the picturesque Lake Onora. As you step inside, you're immediately greeted by the soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and the original heart of pine wood floors and banisters. The home retains much of its original character and timeless charm, with original doors, windows, baseboards, and millwork found throughout. The versatile floor plan, starting with a spacious owner’s suite on the main floor. The second level is accessible via an impressive, sweeping staircase, leading to a second owner’s suite, complete with a cozy sitting area. You will also find two additional generously sized bedrooms featuring built-ins and closets, as well as a fourth bedroom (no closet) that would make a great library with high ceilings and natural light. The third-floor attic, accessed by a private staircase, includes four separate rooms that can be customized for extra living space or as an entertainment area, providing versatile options to meet the new owner’s needs. A bell tower crowns this historic home, and the below-ground level features a basement with laundry. This is an extraordinary opportunity to own a home with signature craftsmanship, incredible historical significance, and stunning lakefront views. Situated on nearly 2 acres of waterfront property, you'll enjoy refreshing lake breezes, perfect for outdoor gatherings and family celebrations. Towering oak trees provide natural privacy, with the unique added potential for property division or the addition of an in-law suite to complete your extended family residence. This home is ready for renovation and is available to cash buyers only. The fascinating history of the home can be shared with interested parties. A property like this won't last long—don’t miss your chance to make this masterpiece your own! This is where CHARACTER, CHARM and HISTORY perfectly blend!
Presented By: CHARLES RUTENBERG REALTY ORLANDO with 407-622-2122. - 407-622-2122
General for 3471 WHITNER WAY
Additional Parcels Y/NNo
Additional Roomsattic, bonus room, breakfast room separate, family room, florida room, inside utility
Appliancesdishwasher, range, refrigerator
Architectural Stylehistorical, victorian
Body of Waterlake onora
Building Area Unitssquare feet
Carport Y/NNo
Citysanford
Close Price550000
Construction Materialswood frame
Coolingcentral air
Countyseminole
Directionslake mary blvd east to left on s. mellonville, to right on onora st to right on whitner way, home almost to the end of street on the left side
DockY/NNo
Facing Directionsouth
Flood Zone Codex, ae
Flood Zone Code XY
Full Baths2
Garage Y/NNo
HOANo
Heatingcentral, electric
Land Lease Y/NNo
Lease Considered Y/NYes
Legal Descriptionlots 11 to 15 & 22 to 24 (less pt w of a line beg 295.573 ft e of sw corner lot 35 run n 07 deg 27 min 29.5 sec w 290.876 ft & n 117 ft) & w 1/2 of vacd st on e of lot 15 (less n 220 ft) blk g & lots
Levelsthree or more
Listing Termscash, conventional
Living Area Unitssquare feet
Lot Size Square Feet65732
Lot Size Unitsacres
MLS Area32773 - sanford
Minimum Leaseno minimum
ModificationTimestamp2025-05-31t16:28:11.580z
New ConstructionNo
Occupancy Typeowner
Ownershipfee simple
Patio/Porch Featurescovered, porch, rear porch, screened, side porch
Possessionclose of escrow
Property Subtypesingle family residence
Property Typeresidential
Roofmetal, shingle
STELLAR_InLawSuiteYNNo
Senior Community Y/NNo
Sewerseptic tank
Standard Statusclosed
Statussold
Subdivision Namecrystal park
Tax Annual Amount2846.51
Tax Lot11
Tax Year2024
Total Rooms10
Utilitiescable available, electricity connected, water connected
Viewtrees/woods, water
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Water Access Typelake
Water Access Y/NYes
Water Viewlake
Water View Y/NYes
Waterfront Featureslake front
Year Built1890
Zoningr-1aa
Interior for 3471 WHITNER WAY
Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Basementcrawl space, interior entry, unfinished
Fireplace Featuresliving room, master bedroom, wood burning
Fireplace Y/NYes
Flooringmarble, tile, hardwood
Half Baths
Heating Y/NYes
Interior Amenitiesceiling fan(s), crown molding, eating space in kitchen, high ceilings, living room/dining room combo
Laundry Featuresinside, laundry room
LivingAreaSourcepublic records
Total Baths2
Total Bedrooms4
Total Stories3
Window Featureswood frames
Exterior for 3471 WHITNER WAY
Building Area Total5380
Exterior Amenitiesbalcony
Foundation Detailsbasement, crawlspace
Lot Featuresin county, oversized lot
Lot Size Acres2.05
Lot Size Area1.509
Private PoolNo
Road Frontage Typestreet paved
Road Responsibilityprivate maintained road, public maintained road
Road Surface Typepaved, gravel
Vegetationmature landscaping, oak trees, trees/landscaped
Water Sourcepublic
WaterfrontY/NYes
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REALTOR®
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