Highlands County property record for 5517 Matanzas Dr, Sebring, FL 33872
| Property Type | Townhouse |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,230 sqft · built 1989 |
| Lot Size | 0.031 acres (1,377 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $90,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $1,742 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2023 Transfer Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-04-34-28-130-2810-031B |
| Primary APN | C-04-34-28-130-2810-031B |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,230 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,150 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1989 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 1,377 sqft (0.031 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 125 ft deep x 101 ft wide |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 352 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 200 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5517 MATANZAS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33872-1504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | SOUTHERN SUN HOMES CENTER UNIT OF TRIPLEX + 1/3 INT IN COMMON AREA AKA UNIT B |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | PATIO HOMES SNL SEBRING |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | AVON PARK |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 960503 |
5517 Matanzas Dr, a townhouse, is held in a trust since October 2023.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 470 YELLOWSTONE DR, PLYMOUTH, IN 46563-1450 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2023 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Nov 19, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 19, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0002007451 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2785 / 409 |
| Last Transfer Date | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002172769 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 9, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5517 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504 |
| Document Number | 0002172769 |
| Book / Page | 3003 / 229 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 6, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2172769 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 470 YELLOWSTONE DR, PLYMOUTH, IN 46563-1450 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Living Trust |
| Address | 470 YELLOWSTONE DR, PLYMOUTH, IN 46563-1450 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Property Address | 5517 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504 |
| Document Number | 0002007451 |
| Book / Page | 2785 / 409 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 71 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 13, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2007451 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $630.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 304 BENSTONE DR NE, 304, CALHOUN, GA 30701-4869 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 16474 PRETTY VIEW DR, PLYMOUTH, IN 46563-9120 |
| Document Number | 0002785411 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 19, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2785/411 |
| Name | FAIRWAY INDEPENDENT MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $119,055 Land $10,000 Building $109,055 | $119,055 Land $10,000 Building $109,055 | |
| 2024 | $1,742.00 (+9.22%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,595.00 (+7.26%) | $97,611 (+12.85%) Land $4,290 Building $93,321 | $97,611 (+12.85%) Land $4,290 Building $93,321 |
| 2022 | $1,487.00 | $86,493 Land $2,640 Building $83,853 | $86,493 Land $2,640 Building $83,853 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5517 Matanzas Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 6 in force |
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 5517 Matanzas Dr is moderate, ranking above 45% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 45% of the US · lower than 84% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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