Legacy Square Advances Affordable Homeownership in Central Florida
Habitat announced the continued development of Legacy Square, a transformative 19-home community in Sanford designed to help address Central Florida’s growing shortage of affordable housing. With a total investment of $7.2 million, the project marks a significant step forward in expanding access to sustainable homeownership for working families.
As part of this milestone, Habitat, in partnership with Seminole County and Wharton-Smith hosted a ceremonial Wall Raising Event on June 17, 2026. Over 200 community members helped celebrated the launch of Phase Two construction—transitioning the project from infrastructure completion to vertical homebuilding.
A Historic Investment
Once complete, the Legacy Square development will offer 19 energy-efficient homes, approximately 1,500 square feet with garages, designed to provide quality, attainable homeownership opportunities in a high-demand market. Construction is targeted for completion by mid-2027.
Homes at Legacy Square will be sold to qualified buyers who are supported with financial education, homeownership training, and earned sweat equity.
Beyond providing homes, Legacy Square is expected to:
- Revitalize underutilized land in Sanford
- Expand the local tax base
- Contribute more than $14 million to regional GDP
- Support workforce stability by reducing long commutes and housing barriers
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Explore the Vision for WS Legacy Square
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location
WS Legacy Square will be located at the intersection of Sarita Street and Grenada Avenue, Sanford, FL 32773.
Legacy Square is supported by
Legacy Square is made possible through a powerful coalition of public, private, and philanthropic partners. Their support demonstrates how cross-sector collaboration can accelerate housing solutions at scale. Key contributors include:
the groundbreaking
Wharton-Smith has made a historic $1 million investment to transform housing in Central Florida, making it a smart and attainable investment for families. In partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seminole–Apopka, the construction services firm will help create Legacy Square, a 19-home community designed to provide safe, stable, and affordable housing for hardworking, qualifying families.
Legacy Square, located in Historic Sanford, represents both a financial contribution and investment from Wharton-Smith. The community will break ground in early 2026 and serve as a blueprint for how private-sector investment can meaningfully address affordable housing across the region.
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