Highlands County property record for 38 Bates Rd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 3,275 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 2.14 acres (93,218 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $1,727 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-32-36-30-A00-0031-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-32-36-30-A00-0031-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,275 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,741 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 93,218 sqft (2.14 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 525 ft deep x 25 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 1,356 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Pool Type | Pool with Hot Tub/Spa |
|---|---|
| Pool Area | 640 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 594 sqft |
| Patio Area | 21 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 38 BATES RD |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-9129 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | A 2.14 ACRE TR IN W 1/2 OF SW 1/4 SEC 32 S OF CR 621 32-36-30/3.1 2.14 ACRES |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Legal Tract | W |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 961701 |
38 Bates Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in January 2023.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 81 BATES RD, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-9129 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Deed Sale | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Deed Document Number | 0029511647 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 10, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1662780 |
| 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 | $143,481 | $324,994 Land $27,600 Building $297,394 | |
| 2024 | $1,727.00 (+3.97%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,661.00 (-1.6%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $135,376 (+3%) | $315,830 (+12.09%) Land $18,400 Building $297,430 |
| 2022 | $1,688.00 Homeowner's exemption | $131,433 | $281,772 Land $18,400 Building $263,372 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 38 Bates Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 38 Bates Rd 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 93% of the US · lower than 94% 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 188 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 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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