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970 LAKE DR E

LAKE PLACID, FL 33852
1
Beds
1
Baths
2,309 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.
0.44 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1974
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$1,994 (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.$80,101 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$13,200
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$66,901
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$80,194
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$80,101

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.54
42
FloodProjected flooding risk from rivers, heavy rain, and storm surge, scored 0 to 100. Higher is riskier.
38
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.
Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.9 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.Apartments (Generic)
CountyHighlands
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.44
ConstructionThe main material the home's frame and walls are built from.Concrete Blocks
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Composition Shingle
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.None
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Carport (Unspecified)
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Shed · 72 ft²Porch · 732 ft²

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Lake Placid Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 1.0 mi
H
Lake Placid High SchoolC
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.1 mi
M
Lake Placid Middle SchoolC-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.2 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

970 Lake Dr E 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.

  • Bigger than 80% of homes in Highlands County
  • Has a bigger lot than 74% of homes in Highlands County
  • Older than 79% of homes in Lake Placid 33852

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 area2,309 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,682 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 76% of homes nearby

Lot size0.44 ac
SmallerTypical 0.26 acBigger

Bigger than 70% of homes nearby

Year built1974
OlderTypical 1987Newer

Newer than 21% of homes nearby

How 970 Lake Dr E ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeLake Placid 33852Highlands County
Living areabigger than2,309 ft²76% of homes80% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.44 ac70% of homes74% of homes
Year builtnewer than197421% of homes25% of homes

About 970 Lake Dr E

When did 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL last sell?

970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL last sold on Aug 10, 2021, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL?

970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL has 1 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 2,309 square feet of living space and a 0.44-acre lot.

When was 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL built?

970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL was built in 1974, making it 52 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL?

970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL is assigned to Lake Placid Elementary School (elementary), rated A; 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 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL compare to other homes in Lake Placid 33852?

Among the 11,878 homes in Lake Placid 33852, it is bigger than 76% of them (2,309 ft² against a typical 1,682 ft²), its lot is bigger than 70% of them (0.44 ac against a typical 0.26 ac) and it is newer than 21% of them (1974 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 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 970 Lake Dr E, Lake Placid, FL was $1,994. The county assessed it at $80,101.

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