Highlands County property record for 403 Sassafras Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,208 sqft · built 1974 |
| Lot Size | 0.248 acres (10,800 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $200,000 (Apr 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,487 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-25-34-28-030-4250-0120 |
| Primary APN | C-25-34-28-030-4250-0120 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 5 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,208 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,474 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 888 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1974 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1974 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 10,800 sqft (0.248 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 135 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 266 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 330 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 392 sqft |
| Patio Area | 154 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 144 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 403 SASSAFRAS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33870-1817 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | HIGHLAND TOWERS REVISED PB 5-PG 29 LOT 12 BLK 425 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 25 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLAND TOWERS REV |
| Legal Block | 425 |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 960700 |
Source: Highlands County records, as of May 21, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 403 SASSAFRAS AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-1817 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | His Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 28, 2023 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20232148468 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2971 / 1418 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Property Address | 403 SASSAFRAS AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-1817 |
| Document Number | 0002148468 |
| Book / Page | 2971 / 1418 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 29 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 18, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2148468 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | DIGITAL TITLE SOLUTIONS, DIGITAL TITLE SOLUTIOINS |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,400.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1601 W SCHOOL ST # ST401, ST401, CHICAGO, IL 60657-2140 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 403 SASSAFRAS AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-1817 |
| Document Number | 0029711422 |
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| Date | Apr 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2971/1422 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2053 |
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 | $168,014 (+33.24%) Land $11,640 Building $156,374 | $168,014 (+33.24%) Land $11,640 Building $156,374 | |
| 2024 | $2,487.00 (+23.36%) | ||
| 2023 | $2,016.00 (+248.79%) | $126,095 (+113.87%) Land $11,640 Building $114,455 | $126,095 (+9.58%) Land $11,640 Building $114,455 |
| 2022 | $578.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption | $58,960 | $115,067 Land $11,640 Building $103,427 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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.
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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