Highlands County property record for 538 Lear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,386 sqft · built 1961 |
| Lot Size | 0.258 acres (11,250 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $545 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2023 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-20-36-30-090-0070-0040 |
| Primary APN | C-20-36-30-090-0070-0040 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,386 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 840 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Plaster |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1961 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1968 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,250 sqft (0.258 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 75 ft wide |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 250 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 561 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 56 sqft |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 538 LEAR AVE |
|---|---|
| City | LAKE PLACID |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33852-7808 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R1 |
| Legal Description | HIGHLANDS PARK EST SEC J PB 5-PG 41 LOT 4 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 30E |
| Legal Township | 36S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Legal Subdivision | HIGHLANDS PARK EST |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4062 |
| Census Tract | 961500 |
538 Lear Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2023.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 10, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 538 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002181428 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 8, 2023 |
| Property Address | 538 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808 |
| Document Number | 0002181428 |
| Book / Page | 3014 / 1130 |
| Map Reference | MB 5 PG 41 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 8, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2181428 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 538 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | 538 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808 |
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 | $54,428 | $151,449 Land $10,000 Building $141,449 | |
| 2024 | $545.00 (+8.13%) | ||
| 2023 | $504.00 (-7.86%) Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption | $51,353 (+3%) | $133,691 (+19.37%) Land $7,000 Building $126,691 |
| 2022 | $547.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Widower's exemption | $49,857 | $111,994 Land $5,500 Building $106,494 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 538 Lear Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 8 flood claims nearby since 1999.
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 29 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 29 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 8 (1999–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 8 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · other causes |
| 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 538 Lear Ave is moderate, ranking above 63% 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 63% of the US · lower than 60% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
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