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5259 Lafayette Ave, Sebring, FL 33875 Property Records

Highlands County property record for 5259 Lafayette Ave, Sebring, FL 33875 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Square Footage1,400 sqft Living Area
Lot Size10,018 sqft (0.23 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$78,000 (2002)
Tax Bill$703.00 (2024)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC015803002100260
Alternative APN
  • C-01-35-28-030-0210-0260

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Building Area1,400 sqft Living Area
Gross Area1,712 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,196 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringCarpet Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1987
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1987
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialOther (not Classified) Roof
Lot Area10,018 sqft (0.23 acres)
Depth X Width123 ft x 82 ft Depth x Width
DrivewayDriveway Concrete
Driveway Area600 sqft Driveway
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area312 sqft Garage
Porch Area204 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelElectric Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE
CitySEBRING
StateFL
Zip33875-5659
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionLAKE HAVEN ESTATES SEC 2 PB 7-PG 61 LOT 26 BLK 21
Legal Range28E
Legal Township35S
Legal Section01
Legal SubdivisionLAKE HAVEN ESTATES
Legal Block21
Legal Lot Number26
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Minor Civil DivisionSEBRING
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1057
Census Tract961301

Owner

Source: Highlands County records · APN C015803002100260

Assessment roll updated December 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33875-5659
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 16, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Jun 21, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
DITECH FINANCIAL LLC
Jan 12, 2021Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
NEWREZ LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 06, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 06, 2002 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20021146991
Deed Book / Page1609 / 1420
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

December 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Property Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33875-5659
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 29, 2021
Title CompanyHEARTLAND TITLE INSURANCE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0002068725
DateDec 16, 2021
Book Page2871/1585
Instrument2068725
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressDETROIT, MI 48226
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJan 01, 2052

June 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Property Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33875-5659
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0001900989
DateJun 21, 2018
Book Page2641/1529
Instrument1900989
Lender
NameDITECH FINANCIAL LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueJul 01, 2048

January 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Property Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33875-5659
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5259 LAFAYETTE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33875-5659

Mortgage

Document Number0002014678
DateJan 12, 2021
Book Page2795/1618
Instrument2014678
Lender
NameNEWREZ LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
AddressFORT WASHINGTON, PA 19034
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term358 Months
DueNov 01, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Highlands County records · Assessment roll updated December 10, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyHighlands County
Unified School DistrictHighlands County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$75,957 (+5.99%)$161,028 (+0.77%) Land $19,988 Building $141,040
2024$703.00 (+3.99%)
2023$676.00 (+2.42%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$71,666 (+3%)$159,791 (+16.9%) Land $16,400 Building $143,391
2022$660.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption$69,579$136,688 Land $12,300 Building $124,388

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Highlands County (12055C), updated November 17, 2015 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 67% of the US · above 46% of Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodAbout 1 in 398 per year
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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