Highlands County property record for 330 Ernest E Sims St, Avon Park, FL 33825
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,441 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 0.109 acres (4,776 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,802 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | A263812000000014 |
| Primary APN | A263812000000014 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,441 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,434 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 4,776 sqft (0.109 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 60 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 85 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 24 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Old Parcel Number | A263812000000014 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 330 ERNEST E SIMS ST |
| City | AVON PARK |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33825-4706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | SKIPPER + LANIER SUB PB 1 PG 12 N 1/2 OF E 90 FT OF LOT 1 LESS E 10 FT RD R/W |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 26 |
| Legal Subdivision | LANIER SUB |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | AVON PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1100 |
| Census Tract | 960102 |
The current owner of 330 Ernest E Sims St acquired it in December 2002.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 330 ERNEST E SIMS ST, AVON PARK, FL 33825-4706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 6, 2002 |
| Transfer Doc | 0016421795 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Avon Park City |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $115,614 Land $2,610 Building $113,004 | $115,614 Land $2,610 Building $113,004 | |
| 2024 | $1,802.00 (+9.28%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,649.00 (+18.55%) | $114,263 (+44.53%) Land $1,827 Building $112,436 | $114,263 (+44.53%) Land $1,827 Building $112,436 |
| 2022 | $1,391.00 | $79,060 Land $1,827 Building $77,233 | $79,060 Land $1,827 Building $77,233 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 330 Ernest E Sims St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (1998) |
| Most Recent Claim | Mar 1998 · Severe Storms, High Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
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 330 Ernest E Sims St is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% 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 | CITY OF AVON PARK serves 19,361 people · EPA ID FL6280049 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 10 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 187 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 |
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