0.23 Acres for Sale in Lake Placid, FL

First time buyers and investors alike, now is the time to grab this property in Highlands County, FL. Lots in this area have been rising in value and now is a great time to jump in while the property here is still affordable. Leisure Lakes is a unique residential/recreational area to build your vacation, retirement, rental property or dream home next to many lakes!

This beautiful property is just a hop, skip and a jump away from Lake Placid (or a handful of other lakes). The lake itself is a sizable at 3,320 acres. Anglers take note, this spring fed lake holds a number of trophy sized bass. Go big at Lake Istokpoga (the fifth largest lake in Florida at just under 28,000 acres) located five miles northeast of Lake Placid. This lake has quality fishing for black crappie and one of the highest catch ratios for largemouth bass in the state. There are no less than 27 world class fishing lakes surrounding this property! Fishing not your thing? The clear waters of Lake Jackson and others are a great spot to find sandy beaches, relaxation, swimming, scuba diving and watersports of all types.

In 2013, Reader's Digest named Lake Placid America's Most Interesting Town. From the 47 murals painted on buildings throughout the town, the caladium bulb farms, the Sebring International Raceway, the 240 ft Lake Placid Tower or Highlands Hammock State Park there are many options for adventure right here in Highlands County, FL. The list of places to explore, activities to do, and adventures to begin, goes on and on in Highlands County.

Perfect your golf game at the more than a dozen golf courses in the area. This beautiful lot has easy access to Port St. Lucie, Sarasota, Orlando, Tampa, Ft. Myers and more! It's no wonder more and more people are calling it home!

SUBDIVISION: LEISURE LAKES SEC 1

STREET ADDRESS: 3039 MILLER AVE LAKE PLACID, FL 33852

STATE: FL

COUNTY: Highlands County, FL

ZIP: 33852

SIZE: 0.23 acres

LOT DIMENSIONS: 79 feet x 124 feet

APN: C-21-36-29-011-0090-0270

LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Lot 27, in Block 9, of LEISURE LAKES SECTION ONE, according to the plat thereof as recorded in Plat Book 6, Page 6 of the Public Records of Highlands County, Florida.

LAT/LONG COORDINATES:

NW Corner: 27.326098, -81.423506

NE Corner: 27.326097, -81.423260

SW Corner: 27.325754, -81.423506

SE Corner: 27.325753, -81.423260

ELEVATION: 89 ft

ANNUAL TAXES: Approx. $95 per year

ZONING: R1 - Camping is not a permitted use in this zoning district. Living in an RV, even temporarily, is not allowed. If you build a house, you are allowed to store your own personal RV behind your home. Even if you are in the process of building a home on your property, their regulation is not to allow you to stay in an RV. Couple of zoning districts – CG3 and RV FUD that does allow for staying in an RV. If the manufactured home is classified and regulated as a Modular Home through the Department of Business and Professional Regulations and is built and permitted in accordance with Florida Building Code, then yes, it would be allowed. This zoning district only allows for a site-built or modular home; mobile homes are prohibited. A modular with at least 750 square feet of living space would be permitted.Farming and keeping farm animals is only permitted in the Agricultural District, and in some cases, Estate District.The Highlands County Land Development regulations does not have any regulations regarding hunting. They do stress that hunting would be permitted on a parcel that is large enough not to injure anyone on the adjoining properties. But in this case, the property is in a residential area. Even though it's not yet developed, recreational activities are limited.

HOA/POA: Membership in the Leisure Lakes Home Owners Civic Association is strictly voluntary and home or property owners are not required to pay any fees.

IMPROVEMENTS: None

ACCESS: The property has easy access through Miller Avenue, a paved road.

WATER: Area is served by Southwest Florida Water Management District. Would be a well, water haul and holding tank or other similar option

SEWER: Would be by Septic

UTILITIES: There is a power post in front of the lot. Served by Duke Energy. Power by solar, wind or generator, Phone by cellular, satellite TV/Internet/Phone