Highlands County property record for 143 Tortoise Rd, Sebring, FL 33876 · Last verified August 2026
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,524 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.49 acres (21,363 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $265,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $1,389 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2026 Mortgage Mar 2023 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C235901000200090 |
| Primary APN | C235901000200090 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,524 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,032 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,524 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1987 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,363 sqft (0.49 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 214 ft deep x 104 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 508 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 400 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Enclosed Pool |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 380 sqft |
| Patio Area | 250 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 143 TORTOISE RD |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33876-9645 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | SUBURBIA SUB PB 12 PG 49 E 1/2 OF LOT 9 BLK 2 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 35S |
| Legal Section | 23 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUBURBIA |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3013 |
| Census Tract | 961202 |
Source: Highlands County records · APN C235901000200090
Assessment roll updated December 10, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Single Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage NEWREZ LLC |
| Mar 13, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Mar 08, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Verified Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 14, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 06, 2002 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20252268798 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3131 / 1084 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 03, 2023 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0002140102 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Property Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Document Number | 0002312761 |
| Book / Page | 3192 / 905 |
| Instrument Date | May 07, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262312761 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICE AND LIAISON COMPANIES, INDECOMM GLOBAL SERVICES |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Document Number | 0002312761, |
|---|---|
| Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3192/905 |
| Instrument | 20262312761 |
| Name | NEWREZ LLC |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 01, 2056 |
| Rate | 6.37% |
|---|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Property Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Document Number | 0002141058 |
| Book / Page | 2962 / 1023 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2141058 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Mar 08, 2023 |
| Property Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
| Document Number | 0002140102 |
| Book / Page | 2961 / 687 |
| Map Reference | MB 12 PG 49 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 02, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2140102 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 21, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 143 TORTOISE RD, SEBRING, FL 33876-9645 |
Source: Highlands County records · Assessment roll updated December 10, 2025 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $119,445 (+5.99%) | $208,255 (+8.49%) Land $15,205 Building $193,050 | |
| 2024 | $1,389.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,339.00 Homeowner's exemption | $112,698 (+3%) | $191,953 (+24.6%) Land $15,205 Building $176,748 |
| 2022 | Homeowner's exemption | $109,416 | $154,053 Land $8,109 Building $145,944 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Highlands County (12055C), updated November 17, 2015 · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 120559612023, refreshed September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X |
|---|---|
| Special Flood Hazard Area | No |
| Flood Hazard | Minimal |
| 500-Year Floodplain | No |
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 14 individual NFIP policies nearby |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 14 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | High above 77% of the US · above 64% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | About 1 in 238 per year |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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.
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