Highlands County property record for 1540 Walnut Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 2,148 sqft · built 1982 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,937 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $778 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-1110 |
| Primary APN | C-29-36-30-040-0000-1110 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,148 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,264 sqft |
| 2nd Floor Area | 200 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 704 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1982 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1991 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum Siding |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 10,937 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 88 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 90 sqft |
| Patio Area | 150 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 1540 WALNUT AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-8632 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SYLVAN SHORES EST SEC D PB 7-PG 13 LOT 111 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | SYLVAN SHORES EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 111 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 961500 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1540 WALNUT AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-8632 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Feb 5, 2007 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001438153 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $65,900 (+5.99%) | $178,257 (+13.85%) Land $12,906 Building $165,351 | |
| 2024 | $778.00 (+3.73%) | ||
| 2023 | $750.00 (+1.49%) Homeowner's exemption | $62,178 (+2.27%) | $156,576 (+11.73%) Land $10,560 Building $146,016 |
| 2022 | $739.00 Homeowner's exemption | $60,796 | $140,136 Land $7,040 Building $133,096 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 Record 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 96% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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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