151 Prof Sims St, Avon Park, FL 33825 Property Records

Highlands County property record for 151 Prof Sims St, Avon Park, FL 33825

Property Summary

Property Type	Residential Vacant Land
Lot Size	0.146 acres (6,370 sqft)
Owner	Owner Name on File
Tax Bill	$51 (2024)
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`A2738A0010200150`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`A2738A0010200150`
Alternative APN	`A-27-33-28-A00-1020-0150`

Exterior

Lot Area	6,370 sqft (0.146 acres)
Lot Dimensions	65 ft deep x 98 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Old Parcel Number	A2738A0010200150
Street Address	151 PROF SIMS ST
City	AVON PARK
State	FL
Zip	33825
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Vacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning Code	R1A
Legal Description	S 65 FT OF N 95 FT OF E 98 FT OF W 394.1 FT OF NE 1/4 OF SE 1/4 OF SEC 27 27-33-28/102-15
Legal Range	28E
Legal Township	33S
Legal Section	27
Jurisdiction	HIGHLANDS FL
Township / Civil Division	AVON PARK
Census Block Group	2
Census Block	2003
Census Tract	960105

Owner

The current owner of 151 Prof Sims St acquired it in November 2014.

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

Owner of Record	Owner Name on File
Mailing Address	17001 NW 18TH AVE, MIAMI GARDENS, FL 33056-4932

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 Names	Name on Deed
Last Transfer Date	Nov 19, 2014
Transfer Doc	0001754095
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
Municipality	Avon Park City
County	Highlands County
Unified School District	Highlands County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025		$4,067 Land $4,067	$4,067 Land $4,067
2024	$51.00 (+2%)
2023	$50.00 (-1.96%)	$2,847 (-) Land $2,847	$2,847 (-) Land $2,847
2022	$51.00	$2,847 Land $2,847	$2,847 Land $2,847

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 151 Prof Sims St 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 Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Community Rating System	Class 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	3 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 151 Prof Sims St is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.05% annual chance
Exposure	Direct 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 System	CITY OF AVON PARK serves 19,361 people · EPA ID FL6280049
Water Source	Groundwater
Last State Inspection	May 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	10 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 210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	2,000 / 250
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
Starlink Satellite	280 / 30