Highlands County property record for 1517 Melady Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,775 sqft · built 1954 |
| Lot Size | 0.324 acres (14,134 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $32,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,439 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S334902020700110 |
| Primary APN | S334902020700110 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,775 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,248 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1954 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1962 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,134 sqft (0.324 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 600 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 704 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 200 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | S334902020700110 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1517 MELADY AVE |
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33870-4532 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Description | ALTAMONT PLACE ADD PB 1-PG 72 LOTS 11 + 12 BLK 207 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Legal Subdivision | ALTAMONT PLACE ADD |
| Legal Block | 207 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11-12 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3026 |
| Census Tract | 961100 |
1517 Melady Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1517 MELADY AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-4532 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 21, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1773866 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2477 / 1588 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Municipality | Sebring City |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,419 | $138,999 Land $7,575 Building $131,424 | |
| 2024 | $1,439.00 (+8.85%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,322.00 (+13.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $88,814 (+11.16%) | $126,428 (+14.84%) Land $5,050 Building $121,378 |
| 2022 | $1,168.00 Homeowner's exemption | $79,900 | $110,092 Land $5,050 Building $105,042 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1517 Melady 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 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 1517 Melady Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | SOUTHEAST serves 2,828 people · EPA ID FL6531742 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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