Mobile HomeResidential
Last sold for $36,500 on May 19, 1997
159 POLK ST
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852
3
Beds
2
Baths
924 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.27 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1986
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
1
ParkingThe number of parking spaces on the property, including the garage.
Valuation
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$36,500 · May 19, 1997
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,152 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$64,025 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$3,500
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$60,525
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$66,092
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$64,025
Climate Risk
Overall riskThe average of the five hazard scores below, on a 0 to 100 scale. Higher means greater projected risk over the coming decades.59
45
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
42
WildfireProjected wildfire risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how much land burns in a typical year. Higher is riskier.
99
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
67
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
42
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.11 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.30%
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Mobile Home
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Mobile/Manufactured
CountyHighlands
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.27
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Masonry/Concrete Masonry Units (Cmus)
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Slate
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Pool house
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
EHM
Lake Country Elementary SchoolB
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 3.1 mi
Lake Placid High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 6.1 mi
Lake Placid Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 6.2 mi
District: Highlands County School District
Neighborhood · ZIP 33852These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.
CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.103
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.159
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18
Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.
Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.77%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.13%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.24,366
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.68 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$56,693
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$71,907
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.73°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.68%
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How this home compares
159 Polk St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.
- Smaller than 88% of homes in Lake Placid 33852
- Has a bigger lot than 65% of homes in Sun N Lakes Estates
How it measures up in Lake Placid 33852
The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Lake Placid 33852.
Living area924 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,695 ft²Bigger
Bigger than 12% of homes nearby
Lot size0.27 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger
Bigger than 55% of homes nearby
Year built1986
OlderTypical 1987Newer
Newer than 48% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Sun N Lakes Estates | Lake Placid 33852 | Highlands County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Living areabigger than | 924 ft² | 19% of homes | 12% of homes | 13% of homes |
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.27 ac | 65% of homes | 55% of homes | 55% of homes |
| Year builtnewer than | 1986 | 52% of homes | 48% of homes | 52% of homes |
About 159 Polk St
When did 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL last sell?
159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL last sold on May 19, 1997 for $36,500, according to the county's recorded deed.
How big is 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL?
159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 924 square feet of living space and a 0.27-acre lot.
When was 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL built?
159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL was built in 1986, making it 40 years old. It is a mobile/manufactured home. The building has 1 story.
What schools serve 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL?
159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL is assigned to Lake Country Elementary School (elementary), rated B; Lake Placid High School (high), rated C; Lake Placid Middle School (middle), rated C-. All sit in Highlands County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
How does 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL compare to other homes in Lake Placid 33852?
Among the 11,897 homes in Lake Placid 33852, it is bigger than 12% of them (924 ft² against a typical 1,695 ft²), its lot is bigger than 55% of them (0.27 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (1986 against a typical 1987). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.
What are the property taxes on 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL?
The 2024 property tax bill for 159 Polk St, Lake Placid, FL was $1,152. The county assessed it at $64,025.
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