Property Details

Property Description

Sanford Boat Works & Marina is a rare, generational waterfront offering encompassing approximately ±18.65 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 extensive marina infrastructure into a single, highly versatile waterfront asset.

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 and a well-established operational foundation within one of Central Florida's most desirable waterfront markets. The property's long-standing reputation, strategic location, and diverse revenue streams present a unique opportunity for marina operators, investors, and marine-focused businesses seeking a premier riverfront asset.

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.
• ±18.65 Total Acres Across Marina and Residential Parcels, consisting of approximately ±17.60 acres dedicated to marina operations and ±1.05 acres of residential property.
• 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 a Near-Century Track Record, family-owned and operated since 1924, reflecting longstanding customer loyalty and consistent occupancy.
• Extensive Marina Infrastructure including a travel lift, boat ramp, fuel dock, clubhouse with pool, maintenance areas, and multiple support buildings.
• Opportunity for Operational Enhancements and Modernization, including upgrades to covered slips, amenities, customer experience, branding, and revenue optimization.
• One of Central Florida's Last Large-Scale Riverfront Marina Holdings, offering a rare combination of scale, location, established cash flow, and nearly a century of continuous family ownership along the St. Johns River.

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