Highlands County property record for 227 Sassafras Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,891 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.238 acres (10,374 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $63,500 (Dec 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $1,067 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C254803042500080 |
| Primary APN | C254803042500080 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,891 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,155 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1982 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,374 sqft (0.238 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 128 ft deep x 86 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 867 sqft |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 756 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 30 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | C254803042500080 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 227 SASSAFRAS AVE |
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33870-1813 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND TOWERS REVISED PB 5-PG 29 LOT 8 BLK 425 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND TOWERS REV |
| Legal Block | 425 |
| Legal Lot Number | 8 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
227 Sassafras Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in December 2011.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 227 SASSAFRAS AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-1813 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Dec 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Dec 21, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 20, 2009 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1641328 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2308 / 0590 |
| 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 | $95,342 | $214,474 Land $12,480 Building $201,994 | |
| 2024 | $1,067.00 (+4.51%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,021.00 (+3.34%) Homeowner's exemption | $89,956 (+3%) | $173,381 (+9.69%) Land $12,480 Building $160,901 |
| 2022 | $988.00 Homeowner's exemption | $87,336 | $158,059 Land $12,480 Building $145,579 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 227 Sassafras Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 22 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 22 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 227 Sassafras Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 97% of the US · lower than 96% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% 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 | EAGLE'S NEST ESTATES public/private · serves 50 people · EPA ID FL5284114 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Aug 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 1 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 104 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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