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1503 Black Bear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852 Property Records

Highlands County property record for 1503 Black Bear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 2,053 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.238 acres (10,377 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$259,900 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$3,110 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC-29-36-30-040-0000-0420

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC-29-36-30-040-0000-0420

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures7 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,053 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,656 sqft
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area10,377 sqft (0.238 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 80 ft wide
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area480 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area578 sqft
Parking Spaces2 Parking Spaces

Exterior Amenities

PorchFinished/Screened Porch
Porch Area272 sqft
Patio Area88 sqft
FenceFence

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address1503 BLACK BEAR AVE
CityLAKE PLACID
StateFL
Zip33852-5755
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionSYLVAN SHORES EST SEC D PB 7 PG 13 LOT 42
Legal Range30E
Legal Township36S
Legal Section29
Legal SubdivisionSYLVAN SHORES EST
Legal Lot Number42
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKE PLACID
Census Block Group3
Census Block3000
Census Tract961500

Owner

1503 Black Bear Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2022.

Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Co-owner2 Co-owners on File
Mailing Address1503 BLACK BEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-5755
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names4 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 14, 2022 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJun 22, 2011 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2099919
Deed Book / Page2912 / 790
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Recording DateJun 14, 2022
Property Address1503 BLACK BEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-5755
Document Number0002099919
Book / Page2912 / 790
Map ReferenceMB 7 PG 13
Instrument DateJun 13, 2022
Instrument2099919
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 30, 2022
Title CompanyLP TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,819.30
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1440 TRAILS END, 1440, MOBERLY, MO 65270-2941

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address258 PLUMOSA ST, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-6204

Mortgage

Document Number0002912792
DateJun 14, 2022
Instrument2912/792
Lender
NameMETROPLEX MORTGAGE SERVICES INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term361 Months
DueJul 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyHighlands County
Unified School DistrictHighlands County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$254,314$270,260 Land $11,733 Building $258,527
2024$3,110.00 (+1.77%)
2023$3,056.00 (-1%) Homeowner's exemption$239,949 (+11.37%) Land $9,600 Building $230,349$239,949 (+11.37%) Land $9,600 Building $230,349
2022$3,087.00$215,451 Land $6,400 Building $209,051$215,451 Land $6,400 Building $209,051

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

FEMA maps place 1503 Black Bear Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 12 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies12 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

Wildfire risk around 1503 Black Bear Ave is high, ranking above 74% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 74% of the US · above 60% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemTOWN OF LAKE PLACID
serves 2,671 people · EPA ID FL6280286
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead3 ppb (2025)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting14
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35

May also be available: Verizon.

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