Under contract-accepting backup offers. MAJOR PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome to this gorgeous modern 5 Bedroom, 4 Bath, an Office, a Loft/Bonus Room/Playroom, Media Room/Theater, 3 car garage and a pool. This home is in a 24 hour guarded/gated community of Buckingham Estates that is loaded with lots of upgrades! 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 Solar Heated 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, Architectural Roof (2015), 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! No Rear Neighbors. This is easy living with four of the five bedrooms, including the primary bedroom, on the first floor. Buckingham Estates residents enjoy a 24-hour guard-gated entrance, a community clubhouse and a community swimming pool. Immediate access to Interstate 4 and the 429/417 beltways brings all of central Florida within easy reach, including regional hospitals, Orlando and Sanford airports, attractions, beaches, local golf and country clubs, and everyday shopping needs. Seminole County is rated #1 in Florida for schools and offers an amazing lifestyle.Call me to view the house. There is SO MUCH TO SEE!!
Pending
Price cut: $25K (7/19)
$960,000
1869 Merlot Dr, Sanford, FL 32771
5beds
3,764sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2005
0.27 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$255/sqft
$198/mo HOA
What's special
Large central islandSolar heated saltwater poolCustom saltwater poolGranite countertopsOutdoor summer kitchenUpstairs bonus roomWi-fi controlled features
- 247 days
- on Zillow |
- 1,090 |
- 47 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 11, 2025 at 08:39am
Listing Provided by:
Kusam Bahl 407-230-8999,
COLDWELL BANKER REALTY 407-333-8088
Source: Stellar MLS,MLS#: O6257415
Originating MLS: Orlando Regional

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room, Den/Library/Office
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: First
- Area: 320 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x16
Bedroom 2
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 169 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x13
Bedroom 3
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 4
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x12
Bedroom 5
- Features: Built-in Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 143 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13x11
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 264 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 24x11
Bonus room
- Features: No Closet
- Level: Second
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12x14
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 342 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19x18
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 300 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 20x15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 168 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x12
Media room
- Level: Second
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18x12
Office
- Features: No Closet
- Level: First
- Area: 154 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14x11
Heating
- Central, Electric
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Oven, Convection Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Water Softener
- Laundry: Inside, Laundry Room
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Vacuum, Coffered Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Kitchen/Family Room Combo, Primary Bedroom Main Floor, Solid Wood Cabinets, Split Bedroom, Stone Counters, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Ceramic Tile, Hardwood
- Doors: French Doors, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Sliding Doors
- Windows: Shutters, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,858
- Total interior livable area: 3,764 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Electric Vehicle Charging Station(s), Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side
- Attached garage spaces: 3
- Details: Garage Dimensions: 31x23
Features
- Levels: Two
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Rear Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Irrigation System, Lighting, Outdoor Grill, Outdoor Kitchen, Rain Gutters, Sidewalk, Sprinkler Metered
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Auto Cleaner, Child Safety Fence, Gunite, Heated, In Ground, Salt Water, Solar Heat
- Spa features: In Ground
- Fencing: Fenced
Lot
- Size: 0.27 Acres
- Features: Conservation Area
Details
- Additional structures: Outdoor Kitchen
- Parcel number: 36192950900000920
- Zoning: PUD
- Special conditions: None
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Courtyard,Florida
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Stucco
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2005
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Fiber Optics, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Water Available
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - Guard, Playground, Pool, Sidewalks
- Security: Closed Circuit Camera(s), Gated Community, Security System
- Subdivision: BUCKINGHAM ESTATES
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: 24-Hour Guard, Community Pool, Pool Maintenance, Security
- HOA fee: $198 monthly
- HOA name: Sentry Management / Jennifer Raulerson
- HOA phone: 407-788-6700
- Pet fee: $0 monthly
Location
- Region: Sanford
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $255/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $714,104
- Annual tax amount: $9,206
- Date on market: 12/10/2024
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional,FHA,VA Loan
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Total actual rent: 0
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Asphalt
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