Highlands County property record for 1535 Black Bear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 3,903 sqft · built 1984 |
| Lot Size | 0.82 acres (35,731 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $284 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-0250 |
| Primary APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-0250 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Total Rooms | 1 Room |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,903 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,278 sqft |
| Flooring | Ceramic Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1984 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 35,731 sqft (0.82 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 90 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 300 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 381 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1535 BLACK BEAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-5755 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN SHORES EST SEC D PB 7-PG 13 LOTS 25 + 26 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN SHORES EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 25-26 26 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 961500 |
1535 Black Bear Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in May 2024.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1535 BLACK BEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-5755 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 20, 2024 |
| Deed Sale | May 20, 2024 |
| Deed Document Number | 0003045393 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Property Address | 1535 BLACK BEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-5755 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0002186654 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 19, 2024 |
| Book Page | 3021/819 |
| Instrument | 2186654 |
| Name | MIDFLORIDA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAKELAND, FL 33802 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Feb 15, 2044 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $132,795 | $259,762 Land $36,254 Building $223,508 | |
| 2024 | $284.00 (-51.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $587.00 (-0.17%) Homeowner's exemption | $93,625 (+3%) | $196,968 (+14.52%) Land $29,664 Building $167,304 |
| 2022 | $588.00 Homeowner's exemption | $90,898 | $171,988 Land $19,776 Building $152,212 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1535 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 12 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 12 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 1535 Black Bear Ave is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 83% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | TOWN OF LAKE PLACID serves 2,671 people · EPA ID FL6280286 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 3 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 14 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 138 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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