Residential - Vacant LandResidential
542 COOK ST
LAKE PLACID, FL 33852
0
Baths
0.23 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
Tax & Assessment
Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$116 (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.$7,000 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$7,000
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$6,000
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$7,000
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.53
35
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.
98
HeatProjected heat risk, scored 0 to 100, based on how many extremely hot days a year are expected. Higher is riskier.
68
StormProjected risk from heavy rainstorms, scored 0 to 100, based on how often extreme rainfall is expected. Higher is riskier.
24
DroughtProjected water shortage risk, scored 0 to 100. Higher means more strain on the local water supply.
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.1 percent flood zone
Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.
Property Facts
Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Residential - Vacant Land
CountyHighlands
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.23
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.
MHE
Lake Placid Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 3.9 mi
Lake Placid High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.9 mi
Lake Placid Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 4.1 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%
Ownership
OccupancyWhether the owner appears to live here or somewhere else. It is inferred from the mailing address on record.Absentee owner
Company ownedWhether the owner is a company or trust rather than a person.No
Data by ATTOM. Valuations are automated estimates, not appraisals. Photos from Google Street View and may not depict the current property state.
How this home compares
542 Cook 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.
- Has a smaller lot than 93% of homes in Leisure Lakes
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.
Lot size0.23 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger
Bigger than 27% of homes nearby
| Measure | This home | Leisure Lakes | Lake Placid 33852 | Highlands County |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lot sizebigger than | 0.23 ac | 7% of homes | 27% of homes | 34% of homes |
About 542 Cook St
When did 542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL last sell?
542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL last sold on Dec 2, 1998, according to the county's recorded deed.
What schools serve 542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL?
542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL is assigned to Lake Placid Middle School (middle), rated C-; Lake Placid High School (high), rated C; Lake Placid Elementary School (elementary), rated A. All sit in Highlands County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.
What are the property taxes on 542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL?
The 2024 property tax bill for 542 Cook St, Lake Placid, FL was $116. The county assessed it at $7,000.
Closest homes
- 540 Cook St$378K80 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,172 ft² · Sold $85K · Feb 2011
- 544 Cook St$372K120 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,340 ft² · Sold Nov 2022
- 541 Cook St175 ft · 0.25 ac · Sold $4K · Aug 2021
- 538 Cook St$379K201 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,566 ft² · Sold Jan 2009
- 545 Cook St206 ft · 0.23 ac · Sold Dec 1994
- 539 Washington Pl208 ft · 0.25 ac · Sold Dec 1999
- 541 Washington Pl$324K205 ft · 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,453 ft² · Sold Dec 1999
- 548 Cook St240 ft · 0.23 ac · Sold $64K · Nov 2005
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