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5551 Matanzas Dr, Sebring, FL 33872 Property Records

Highlands County property record for 5551 Matanzas Dr, Sebring, FL 33872

Property Summary

Property TypeTownhouse
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,354 sqft · built 1990
Lot Size0.031 acres (1,359 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$41,000 (Oct 2010)
Tax Bill$536 (2024)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2019 Sale
Jan 2019 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC-04-34-28-130-2810-0273

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC-04-34-28-130-2810-0273

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Plumbing Fixtures6 Plumbing Fixtures
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,354 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,039 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1990
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeConcrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area1,359 sqft (0.031 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 101 ft wide
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area335 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
Driveway Area341 sqft
Parking Spaces1 Parking Space
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area312 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air
Heating FuelElectric

Location & Zoning

Street Address5551 MATANZAS DR
CitySEBRING
StateFL
Zip33872-1504
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Condominium / Townhouse > Townhouse
Local Zoning CodeR3FUD
Legal DescriptionSUN N LAKE OF SEB UNIT 13 PB 9 PG 71 WLY UNIT OF TRIPLEX ON LOT 27 BLK 281 UNIT 13 PER OR 1104 PG 579 + 1/3 INT IN COMMON ARE
Legal Range28E
Legal Township34S
Legal Section04
Legal SubdivisionPATIO HOMES SNL SEBRING
Legal Block281
Legal Lot Number27
Legal Unit13
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Township / Civil DivisionAVON PARK
Census Block Group3
Census Block3011
Census Tract960503

Owner

5551 Matanzas Dr, a townhouse, is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in April 2019.

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

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address5551 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 23, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Jan 2, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleOct 20, 2010 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 20, 2010 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 2, 2019
Deed Document Number0001599707
Last Transfer DateApr 23, 2019
Transfer Doc0001937437
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Recording DateApr 23, 2019
Property Address5551 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504
Document Number0001937437
Book / Page002688 / 001697
Instrument DateApr 16, 2019
Instrument1937437
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 2, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address5551 MATANZAS DR SEBRING FL 338721504, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504

January 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionHIGHLANDS FL
Recording DateJan 2, 2019
Property Address5551 MATANZAS DR, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504
Document Number0001923549
Book / Page002671 / 001329
Instrument DateDec 26, 2018
Instrument1923549
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 11, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5551 MATANZAS DR SEBRING FL 338721504, SEBRING, FL 33872-1504

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$46,221$126,012 Land $10,000 Building $116,012
2024$536.00 (+7.2%)
2023$500.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption$43,610 (+3%)$103,250 (+12.84%) Land $4,290 Building $98,960
2022Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption$42,340$91,501 Land $2,640 Building $88,861

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5551 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies6 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

Wildfire risk around 5551 Matanzas Dr is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 RiskModerate
above 58% of the US · lower than 69% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemSUN N LAKES OF SEBRING WATER
private · serves 7,710 people · EPA ID FL6280274
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting8
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 87 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable		1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

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