Property Details

Property Description

Sanford Boat Works & Marina is a rare, generational waterfront offering encompassing approximately 33± acres along the St. Johns River in Sanford, Florida. Offered for the first time in over a century, this family-owned and operated property since 1924 combines 152 slips, a protected deep-water basin with owned bottom lands, fuel and service operations, income-producing facilities, and significant development potential into a single, highly versatile marina asset. In addition to the marina operations, the property includes surplus uplands, including an adjacent 8± acre parcel and additional vacant acreage, offering compelling development potential for residential, mixed-use, or expanded marine service operations. Perfectly positioned at the gateway to Seminole County, with direct access to Lake Monroe and the navigable St. Johns River system, the asset provides durable in-place income with meaningful long-term upside through redevelopment, modernization, or integration into a broader waterfront master plan. This is one of Central Florida’s last remaining large-scale riverfront marina properties with true future growth potential.

Location Description

Sanford Boat Works and Marina is located along the southern shoreline of Lake Monroe, one of the largest lakes on the St. Johns River system, and sits less than a mile from historic downtown Sanford. The property benefits from direct access to the St. Johns River, providing boaters with a navigable route north through central Florida and connecting to a wide network of recreational waterways. The marina is positioned within a high-growth corridor of Seminole County and is surrounded by strong residential demand, expanding waterfront development, and a steady inflow of tourism driven by the city’s riverwalk, restaurants, breweries, and year-round events.

The site is easily reached from State Road 46, U.S. Highway 17-92, and Interstate 4, allowing convenient access for both local boaters and customers trailering vessels from surrounding markets. The marina is also five minutes from the Orlando Sanford International Airport, which serves more than three million passengers annually and supports ongoing economic activity in the region.

The immediate area combines historic charm with modern amenities. Sanford’s revitalized downtown features dining, retail, entertainment venues, and a growing residential base, all within walking distance of the waterfront. Lake Monroe Park, the Sanford Riverwalk, and multiple public boat ramps reinforce the city’s identity as a regional hub for outdoor recreation. This combination of waterfront access, transportation connectivity, and surrounding lifestyle amenities supports strong long-term demand for wet slips, dry storage, service operations, and marine-related commercial uses.

Highlights

• 152-Slip Full-Service Marina with 120 wet slips (80 covered) and 32 dry slips in a protected basin with owned bottom lands and no submerged land lease.
• 33± Total Acres Across Multiple Parcels, providing a unique combination of operating marina, income-producing improvements, and surplus developable uplands.
• Significant Development Potential including an adjacent 8± acre expansion parcel and additional vacant uplands ideal for residential, mixed-use, RV, or expanded marine service uses.
• Direct Navigable Access to Jacksonville and the Atlantic Ocean via the St. Johns River, one of Florida’s most historic and heavily traveled inland waterways.
• Highly Strategic Location at the Entrance to Seminole County, with immediate access to SR-415, Lake Monroe, and the rapidly growing Celery Avenue corridor.
• Diverse Revenue Streams including slip rental, dry storage, fuel sales, service operations, RV sites, a restaurant lease, and ancillary boater services.
• Stabilized Operation with Near-Century Track Record, family-owned and operated since 1924, reflecting longstanding customer loyalty and consistent occupancy.
• Existing Infrastructure Supports Future Upside, including a travel lift, boat ramp, fuel dock, club house with pool, maintenance areas, and multiple support buildings.
• Ideal Candidate for Modernization or Repositioning, with opportunities to upgrade covered slips, enhance amenities, improve branding, and increase rental rates.
• One of Central Florida’s Last Large-Scale Waterfront Holdings, offering immediate cash flow plus long-term redevelopment potential along one of the region’s most important waterways.

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