Highlands County property record for 551 Rose Ave, Sebring, FL 33870
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,419 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 0.172 acres (7,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $713 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | S294904006700040 |
| Primary APN | S294904006700040 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,419 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,089 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 330 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1940 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 7,500 sqft (0.172 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 150 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Driveway | Concrete Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 350 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 98 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 551 ROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33870-3762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R3P |
| Legal Description | PALMHURST SUB PER PB 1-PG 49 LOT 4 BLK 67 |
| Legal Range | 29E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 29 |
| Legal Subdivision | PALMHURST |
| Legal Block | 67 |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | SEBRING |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 960800 |
551 Rose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in March 2009.
Source: Highlands County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 551 ROSE AVE, SEBRING, FL 33870-3762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 15, 2009 |
| Transfer Doc | 0001537678 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 551 Rose Ave was $713 with a homeowner's exemption, up 9.5% from the year before.
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of December 10, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Municipality | Sebring City |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $713.00 (+9.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $39,275 | $128,721 Land $5,000 Building $123,721 |
| 2024 | $651.00 (+9.78%) | ||
| 2023 | $593.00 (+11.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $37,056 (+3%) | $129,843 (+27.76%) Land $3,750 Building $126,093 |
| 2022 | $531.00 Homeowner's exemption | $35,977 | $101,629 Land $3,750 Building $97,879 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 551 Rose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 551 Rose Ave is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 66% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% 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 | SOUTHEAST serves 2,828 people · EPA ID FL6531742 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 19 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 253 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, Verizon.
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