Highlands County property record for 12257 US 98, Sebring, FL 33876
| Property Type | Commercial Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 2.06 acres (90,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $281 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone AE (high risk) |
| APN | C1459A0000340080 |
| Primary APN | C1459A0000340080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Lot Area | 90,000 sqft (2.06 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 300 ft deep x 300 ft wide |
| Street Address | 12257 US 98 |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33876 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Commercial |
| Local Zoning Code | B3 |
| Legal Description | A 300 X 300 FT TR 300 FT E OF BAY BLOSSOM DR S OF US HWY 98 IN SW 1/4 OF SEC 14 + EXTENDING INTO NW 1/4 OF SEC 23 14-35-29/3.4-8 2.07 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Tract | 300 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 961202 |
12257 US 98, commercial vacant land, is owned by two individuals.
Source: Highlands County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 977, HIGH SPRINGS, FL 32655-0977 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 12257 US 98 was $281, up 109.7% from the year before.
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $281.00 (+109.7%) | $45,000 Land $45,000 | $45,000 Land $45,000 |
| 2024 | $134.00 (-55.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $303.00 (+88.2%) | $45,000 (+1%) Land $45,000 | $45,000 (+1%) Land $45,000 |
| 2022 | $161.00 | $22,500 Land $22,500 | $22,500 Land $22,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 12257 US 98 in Zone AE, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone AE high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Varies along the reach; see FIRM |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 14 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 12257 US 98 is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.4% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 68% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.4% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 19 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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