Highlands County property record for 255 Sunset Ter, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.439 acres (19,115 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $2,842 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C177001000000280 |
| Primary APN | C177001000000280 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,464 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,540 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 19,115 sqft (0.439 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 197 ft deep x 93 ft wide |
| View / Lot | Water |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 273 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 672 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 4 Parking Spaces |
| Porch | Screened Vinyl Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 1,191 sqft |
| Deck Area | 484 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Boat Access | Boat Access |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 255 SUNSET TER |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-5576 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | LAKE PLACID SHORES PB 4-PG 45 LOT 28 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 17 |
| Legal Subdivision | LAKE PLACID SHORES SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1090 |
| Census Tract | 961602 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 255 SUNSET TER, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-5576 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 23, 2019 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001930081 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of December 10, 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 | $232,671 (+5.99%) | $425,757 (-3.45%) Land $199,950 Building $225,807 | |
| 2024 | $2,842.00 (+1.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,787.00 (+1.31%) Homeowner's exemption | $219,528 (+3%) | $440,986 (+18.89%) Land $199,950 Building $241,036 |
| 2022 | $2,751.00 Homeowner's exemption | $213,134 | $370,923 Land $162,750 Building $208,173 |
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 25 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 25 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2001–2024) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 59% of the US · lower than 67% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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