540 Lear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852 Property Records

Highlands County property record for 540 Lear Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.258 acres (11,250 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$1,006 (May 2017)
Tax Bill$164 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2022 Transfer
May 2017 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC-20-36-30-090-0070-0050

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC-20-36-30-090-0070-0050

Exterior

Lot Area11,250 sqft (0.258 acres)
Lot Dimensions150 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address540 LEAR AVE
CityLAKE PLACID
StateFL
Zip33852-7808
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Local Zoning CodeR1
Legal DescriptionHIGHLANDS PARK EST SEC J PB 5-PG 41 LOT 5 BLK 7
Legal Range30E
Legal Township36S
Legal Section20
Legal SubdivisionHIGHLANDS PARK EST
Legal Block7
Legal Lot Number5
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Township / Civil DivisionLAKE PLACID
Census Block Group4
Census Block4062
Census Tract961500

Owner

Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address4973 MARBELLA RD N, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417-1147
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 12, 2022Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
May 11, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
DOMINION TITLE CORPORATION, DOMINION TITLE CORP

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 11, 2017 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number0001852978
Deed Book / Page002580 / 001398
Last Transfer DateSep 12, 2022
Transfer Doc0002114615
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2022: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Recording DateSep 12, 2022
Property Address540 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808
Document Number0002114615
Book / Page2930 / 1146
Map ReferenceMB 5 PG 41
Instrument DateSep 12, 2022
Instrument2114615
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 6, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2535 CANTERBURY DR N, RIVIERA BEACH, FL 33407-1315

May 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Recording DateMay 11, 2017
Property Address540 LEAR AVE, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7808
Document Number0001852978
Book / Page002580 / 001398
Instrument DateMay 10, 2017
Instrument1852978
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 25, 2017
Title CompanyDOMINION TITLE CORPORATION, DOMINION TITLE CORP

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address343 HALLMARK AVE LAKE PLACID FL 338527695, LAKE PLACID, FL 33852-7695

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$10,000 (+42.86%) Land $10,000$10,000 (+42.86%) Land $10,000
2024$164.00 (+23.31%)
2023$133.00 (+34.34%)$7,000 (+27.27%) Land $7,000$7,000 (+27.27%) Land $7,000
2022$99.00$5,500 Land $5,500$5,500 Land $5,500

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

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 29 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies29 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (1999–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · other causes
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Irma, Sep 2017 · 2 claims

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 75% of the US · above 62% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 56 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conexon Connect
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

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