Highlands County property record for 5243 Cortez Blvd, Sebring, FL 33872
| Property Type | Vacant Land |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,110 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $273,000 (Sep 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $1,073 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2026 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2021 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-04-34-28-080-1110-0250 |
| Primary APN | C-04-34-28-080-1110-0250 |
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| Lot Area | 10,110 sqft (0.232 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 80 ft wide |
| Street Address | 5243 CORTEZ BLVD |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33872-1991 |
| Property Category | Vacant Land |
| Property Type | Vacant Land > Uncategorized |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | SUN N LAKE EST OF SEBRING UNIT 8 PB 9 PG 58 LOT 25 BLK 111 |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | SUN N LAKE EST |
| Legal Block | 111 |
| Legal Lot Number | 25 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | AVON PARK |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2108 |
| Census Tract | 960503 |
5243 Cortez Blvd, vacant land, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in September 2026.
Source: Highlands County records, as of October 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5243 CORTEZ BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872-1991 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
| Nov 8, 2021 | Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 2, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 8, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20262329065 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3215 / 1259 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0001759799 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 5243 CORTEZ BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872-1991 |
| Document Number | 0002329065 |
| Book / Page | 3215 / 1259 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20262329065 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $193,011.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5243 CORTEZ BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872-1991 |
| Document Number | 0002329065, |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3215/1261 |
| Instrument | 20262329065 |
| Name | FINANCIAL CORPORATION |
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| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2056 |
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Number | 3215001274, |
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| Date | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Book Page | 3215/1274 |
| Name | HOUSING FINANCE CORPORATION FLORIDA |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Max Rate | -1% |
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| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 8, 2021 |
| Property Address | 5243 CORTEZ BLVD, SEBRING, FL 33872 |
| Document Number | 0002063013 |
| Book / Page | 2864 / 47 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 58 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2063013 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | May 4, 2023 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $37.80 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 S COMMERCE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-3809 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 2084 VALLEYDALE RD, HOOVER, AL 35244-2084 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5243 Cortez Blvd was $1,073, up 506.2% 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 | $1,073.00 (+506.21%) | $22,000 (+51.72%) Land $22,000 | $22,000 (+51.72%) Land $22,000 |
| 2024 | $177.00 (+28.26%) | $14,500 (+20.83%) Land $14,500 | $14,500 (+20.83%) Land $14,500 |
| 2023 | $138.00 (+43.75%) | $12,000 (+14%) Land $12,000 | $12,000 (+14%) Land $12,000 |
| 2022 | $96.00 | $5,000 Land $5,000 | $5,000 Land $5,000 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5243 Cortez Blvd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2017.
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 File median of 67 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 67 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2017 · other causes |
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 5243 Cortez Blvd is moderate, ranking above 61% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 61% of the US · lower than 65% 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 | SUN N LAKES OF SEBRING WATER private · serves 7,710 people · EPA ID FL6280274 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 8 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 25 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
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