Highlands County property record for 524 Lotus Ave, Sebring, FL 33872
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,540 sqft · built 1986 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (9,998 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $270,000 (Jun 2024) |
| Tax Bill | $1,356 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C224802004200020 |
| Primary APN | C224802004200020 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,540 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,892 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,252 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1986 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1986 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 9,998 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 420 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 344 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 524 LOTUS AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33872-3323 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1A |
| Legal Description | SEBRING COUNTRY EST SEC 2 PB 7-PG 34 LOT 2 BLK 42 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 22 |
| Legal Subdivision | SEBRING COUNTRY EST |
| Legal Block | 42 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1010 |
| Census Tract | 960601 |
524 Lotus Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in June 2024.
Source: Highlands County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 7832 SHALIMAR ST, MIRAMAR, FL 33023-2428 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 5, 2024 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Apr 13, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20242206426 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3047 / 1099 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 524 Lotus Ave was $1,356, up 9.3% from the year before.
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 | $1,356.00 (+9.27%) | $114,380 | $173,539 Land $19,000 Building $154,539 |
| 2024 | $1,241.00 (+3.76%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,196.00 (+2.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $102,675 (+3%) | $166,183 (+17.96%) Land $10,640 Building $155,543 |
| 2022 | $1,164.00 Homeowner's exemption | $99,684 | $140,883 Land $9,500 Building $131,383 |
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.
FEMA maps place 524 Lotus Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 6 flood claims 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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 6 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 6 |
| 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 524 Lotus Ave is low, with less than 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 99.8% of the US · lower than 99.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 266 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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