Lake Placid, FL, Real Estate

Lake Placid, Florida, is a charming small town in Highlands County, known as the "Caladium Capital of the World" for its vibrant caladium bulb production, which supplies over 95% of the world’s demand. Nestled amidst rolling hills and surrounded by nearly 30 lakes, the town offers a serene, nature-rich environment with opportunities for fishing, boating, and outdoor recreation. Its historic downtown features quaint shops, local eateries, and over 40 colorful murals depicting the area’s history and culture, earning it the title of "Florida’s Outstanding Rural Community" in 2000. With a population of around 2,400, Lake Placid maintains a tight-knit, welcoming atmosphere, blending agricultural heritage with scenic beauty and a relaxed, small-town lifestyle.

Lake Placid currently has 45 single family homes for sale with an average list price of $465,199.76, 2 condos for sale with an average list price of $141,000, and 527 lots for sale with an average list price of $46,801.88. The average annual property tax for Lake Placid is $2,068.33.

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Lake Placid Elementary School Highlands School District Elementary PK, KG-5

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Absorption Report

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Subdivisions

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Cape Coral

Cape Coral is a subdivision in Lake Placid, Florida. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Highlands County.
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Highland Estates

Highland Estates is a subdivision in Lake Placid, Florida. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Highlands County.
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Highland Estates Unrecorded Subdivision

Highland Estates Unrecorded Subdivision is a single-family home community in Lake Placid, Florida, built in 1987. It currently has no homes for sale. The homes have an average size of 1,295 ft2. The average annual property tax for Highland Estates Unrecorded Subdivision is $1,063. It is located in Highlands County. ... Read more
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Highlands Add To Alva

Highlands Add To Alva is a subdivision in Lake Placid, Florida. It currently has no homes for sale. It is located in Highlands County.
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Lake Placid Waterway

Lake Placid Waterway is a condo community in Lake Placid, Florida, built in 1982. It currently has 5 lots for sale with an average list price of $89,780. The homes have an average size of 1,153 ft2. The HOA fees range from $2,500 to $2,500 per month. The average annual property tax for Lake Placid Waterway is $1,762. It is located in Highlands County. ... Read more
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Nearby Golf Courses

Leisure Lakes

1057 Lake June Rd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Par 54 • 54 holes • 1301 yards

Placid Lakes Country Club

3601 Placid Lakes Blvd, Lake Placid, FL 33852
Par 72 • 72 holes • 7010 yards

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Real Estate News

Homes Just Sold in Lake Placid: October 14th to October 20th

Homes Just Sold in Lake Placid: October 14th to October 20th - October 21, 2025

Lake Placid had 3 sales during the week of Tuesday, October 14 to Monday, October 20, including including 1 single family home for sale with a list price of $210,000 ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Lake Placid: October 10th to October 16th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Lake Placid: October 10th to October 16th - October 17, 2025

Lake Placid had 7 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, October 10 to Thursday, October 16, including including 7 lots for sale with an average list price ... continue reading
New Homes For Sale This Week in Lake Placid: October 3rd to October 9th

New Homes For Sale This Week in Lake Placid: October 3rd to October 9th - October 10, 2025

Lake Placid had 6 new homes for sale during the week of Friday, October 3 to Thursday, October 9, including including 2 single family homes for sale with an average ... continue reading
Homes Just Sold in Lake Placid: September 30th to October 6th

Homes Just Sold in Lake Placid: September 30th to October 6th - October 7, 2025

Lake Placid had 2 sales during the week of Tuesday, September 30 to Monday, October 6, including including 2 lots for sale with an average list price of $22,449.50. $9,900 447 Apple ... continue reading
New Homes with In-ground Swimming Pools in Lake Placid: September 28th to October 4th

New Homes with In-ground Swimming Pools in Lake Placid: September 28th to October 4th - October 5, 2025

Lake Placid had only new homes for sale with an in-ground swimming pool during the month of Sunday, September 28 to Saturday, October 4, and it was a single ... continue reading
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