Homes for sale in
Highlands County, Florida
Lakes, golf and small-town value in central Florida
368
Homes for sale
$289,000
Median list price
$192
Avg price / sqft
55
Median days on market
Highlands County sits in Florida's lake-dotted interior, anchored by Sebring, Lake Placid and Avon Park, with rural Lorida rounding out the map. This is a place where the pace is slower, the lakes are close, and life leans toward golf, fishing and time outdoors — the kind of central-Florida county that draws retirees, families and anyone priced out of the coasts. You'll find everything from waterfront homes to golf-community living without the crowds.
For a buyer today, the numbers are refreshingly reasonable: 366 active listings with a median list price of $289,900 and homes averaging $191 per square foot. The market moves at a steady clip — a median of 57 days on market and sellers landing about 97% of asking — so there's room to negotiate without a bidding-war frenzy. With 107 new-construction listings in the mix, you can also choose between resale character and something brand new.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
5 cities & towns
$10 – $4.8M price range
1,534 sqft median home
$1,900/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Highlands County
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$109,995
17202 Broadland Lane, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft
$299,900
3077 W Scoralick Road, Avon Park FL 33825, AVON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba
$299,000
1870 Lakeview Rd, Sebring FL 33870, SEBRING
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,560 sqft
$50,000
17401 BRYNWOOD Lane, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,116 sqft
$319,000
8248 SUN N LAKE BLVD, Sebring FL 33872, SEBRING
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft
$99,900
3519 MAINE AVENUE, SEBRING
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft
$115,000
100 Fairway CT # 0, Lake Placid FL 33852, LAKE PLACID
2 bd · 2 ba
$565,000
106 Wilmac Dr, Lake Placid FL 33852, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,834 sqft
$450,000
4123 MANDARIN ROAD, SEBRING
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft
$79,000
2904 LAS VEGAS BOULEVARD, SEBRING
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,152 sqft
$210,000
8002 POGA LN, Sebring FL 33476, SEBRING
3 bd · 2 ba
$445,900
7008 Kenwood Place, Sebring FL 33876, SEBRING
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,553 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Highlands County market
Leans buyer
8.7 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
559
Sold, last 12 months
$269,000
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
69 days
Median time to sell
Highlands County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 0.6% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 39.8% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Highlands County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Highlands County
Sebring
220 homes for sale
Lake Placid
69 homes for sale
Avon Park
65 homes for sale
Lorida
4 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Highlands County
Lakefront living, real value
With 29 waterfront listings across the county, lake access here costs a fraction of what it does on the coast.
Golf and gated options
There are 24 golf-community and 24 gated listings for buyers who want amenities and a little extra privacy.
Heavy new-construction pipeline
107 of the 366 active listings are new construction, giving buyers plenty of never-lived-in choices.
Retirement-friendly 55+ scene
With 23 active 55+ listings, the county caters to buyers looking for an active-adult community.
Single-family dominant market
314 of the active listings are single-family homes, so detached living is the norm rather than the exception.
Population
103,808
Median age
54.2
Median income
$55,581
Median home value
$177,900
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highlands County home
≈ $1,943/mo
$289,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
4%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$1,900/mo
Median rent
60 homes for rent right now
People who close here
Our Highlands County experts
Straight answers
Highlands County real estate FAQs
Is Highlands County a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want lake access, golf and a quieter pace in central Florida, with communities like Sebring and Lake Placid built around the water. The housing stock is overwhelmingly single-family — 314 of 366 active listings — which appeals to buyers who want space and a yard.
Is Highlands County expensive?+
Compared to coastal Florida, no. The median list price is $289,900 and homes average $191 per square foot, and you can browse by price to find options well below that median.
What do homes cost in Highlands County?+
Active listings range widely, from $10 up to $2,300,000, with a median list of $289,900. Over the last 12 months, 555 homes sold at a median of $269,888, and only 6 current listings sit above $1M — so the market is concentrated in the affordable middle.
How is the Highlands County housing market?+
It's balanced and steady: 555 homes sold in the past year, with a median of 57 days on market and sellers getting about 97% of asking. That leaves room to negotiate, and you can check the just reduced listings for the best openings.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs here are modest — the median HOA is just $70 a month and the median property tax runs $1,459 a year. If you'd rather skip fees entirely, plenty of the single-family homes sit outside HOA communities.
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