Highlands County property record for 5542 Matanzas Dr, Sebring, FL 33872
| Property Type | Condominium |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 952 sqft · built 1981 |
| Lot Size | 0.022 acres (952 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $147,000 (Jul 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,924 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2023 Sale Jul 2023 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C-04-34-28-130-275I-2140 |
| Primary APN | C-04-34-28-130-275I-2140 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 6 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 952 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 952 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1981 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1981 |
| Architectural Style | Condo/Apartment |
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block/Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 952 sqft (0.022 acres) |
| View / Lot | Condo |
| Porch | Enclosed/Unfinished Porch |
| Porch Area | 130 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 5542 MATANZAS DR |
|---|---|
| City | SEBRING |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33872-2397 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Condominium / Townhouse > Condominium |
| Local Zoning Code | R3 |
| Legal Description | GOLF VILLAGE CONDO PER OR 664 PG 794 UNIT 214 BLDG 4 + 1/48 INT IN COMMON ELEMENTS |
| Legal Range | 28E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | GOLF VILLAGE CONDO |
| Legal Lot Number | 115 |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | AVON PARK |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1002 |
| Census Tract | 960503 |
5542 Matanzas Dr, a condominium, is owned by two individuals who acquired it in November 2023.
Source: Highlands County records, as of October 19, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 145, GORDON, WI 54838-0145 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Jul 31, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer SOUTH RIDGE ABSTRACT AND TITLE, SOUTH RIDGE ABSTRACT & TTL C |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 4, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20232162642 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2990 / 202 |
| Last Transfer Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Transfer Doc | 0002178915 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 21, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5542 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-2397 |
| Document Number | 0002178915 |
| Book / Page | 3011 / 565 |
| Map Reference | MB 664 PG 794 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2178915 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 30, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 145, WASCOTT, WI 54838-0145 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 145, WASCOTT, WI 54838-0145 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5542 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-2397 |
| Document Number | 0002162642 |
| Book / Page | 2990 / 202 |
| Map Reference | MB 664 PG 794 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2162642 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2023 |
| Title Company | SOUTH RIDGE ABSTRACT AND TITLE, SOUTH RIDGE ABSTRACT & TTL C |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $1,029.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5542 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-2397 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 145, GORDON, WI 54838-0145 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5542 Matanzas Dr was $2,924, up 55.3% from the year before.
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 | $2,924.00 (+55.28%) | $128,516 Land $12,500 Building $116,016 | $128,516 Land $12,500 Building $116,016 |
| 2024 | $1,883.00 (+237.46%) | ||
| 2023 | $558.00 (+3.14%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $50,760 (+3%) | $102,444 (+23.66%) Land $5,000 Building $97,444 |
| 2022 | $541.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $49,282 | $82,840 Land $5,000 Building $77,840 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5542 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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 11 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 11 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 5542 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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