SANFORD, Fla. – Construction on the largest apartment project in Sanford’s history is about to get underway.
News 6 spotted crews surveying the 21-acre property along S.R. 46 and South Elder Road that will soon be Tuscany Village – a $120 million mixed-use development that will feature 420 units.
“It’s being billed as the largest multi-family development in Sanford’s history, and it is,” said Brady Lessard, Sanford’s director of economic development.
The project’s developer, Miami-based Royal Palm Companies, says Tuscany Village will have seven four-story buildings with one, two and three-bedroom units. On-site amenities include a 9,000-square-foot clubhouse that features a ‘state-of-the-art’ business center. The complex will also have a resort-style pool, spa-style hot tub and fitness facility. Some of the property will also be set aside for commercial use.
Tuscany Village, which is scheduled to be ready by mid-2026, joins a growing number of apartment complexes that will soon come online in Sanford – a city that’s booming with growth.
“Companies and people are moving to the area, and as soon as apartments become available, they’re being plucked up,” said Bryan Glazer, chief media officer for Royal Palm Companies. “That’s why the developers at Royal Palm Companies identified this area as a place that needs housing and needs it fast.”
In the last two years, 10 apartment complexes have opened in Sanford that have added nearly 1,200 units, according to the city. An additional 17 developments are under construction or in the pipeline, including Tuscany Village.
“What really has given rise to Sanford’s popularity is our downtown historic district, our quality of life, and the schools in the area are all A-rated,” Lessard said. “Sanford has been kind of on the outer rings of Orlando’s growth, so here we are and it’s our time.”
News 6 reported in February that Sanford leaders explored the possibility of putting a moratorium on new apartments after there were concerns the rapid growth was straining city services.
“I think our commission is continually making sure that we aren’t growing too fast,” Lessard said. “Sanford’s infrastructure has come a long way. Sanford’s future is bright as an employment base. We have so many folks who live here in Sanford, work here in Sanford, and play here in Sanford. From the sports complex to the parks and trail system, it’s really a special place to live.”
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