Homes zoned forLake Country Elementary School
Small-town lakes living in central Highlands County
22
Homes for sale
$217,200
Median list price
$185
Avg price / sqft
79
Median days on market
The Lake Country Elementary zone sits in Lake Placid, a quiet corner of Highlands County where the pace is slow and the lakes do a lot of the talking. This is a place for buyers who want space, water access, and a town where you recognize faces at the grocery store — not a master-planned sprawl. Families here are often within reach of Lake Placid Elementary School, Lake Placid Middle School, and Lake Placid High School, keeping the school years close to home.
For buyers today, this is one of the more approachable markets in the region: the median list price sits at $217,200 across 22 active Lake Placid homes for sale, with a wide range from $49,900 up to $639,000. Homes are taking their time — a median of 78.5 days on market — which gives you room to negotiate, and sellers are netting about 94% of asking. Browse the live map to see how the waterfront and in-town options stack up.
Lake Country Elementary School is an attendance zone in Lake Placid, Florida.
Quick facts
$49,900 – $639K price range
1,201 sqft median home
$135/mo median HOA
25 sold in 12 months
Living in the Lake Country Elementary zone
The Lake Country Elementary zone covers a slice of Lake Placid, a small town in central Highlands County known for its ring of lakes and unhurried pace. This isn't a place of subdivisions stacked end to end — it's a market where single-family homes, some on or near the water, define the landscape. Buyers who land here tend to be looking for breathing room, affordability, and a town small enough that daily life feels local.
The appeal is straightforward: you get lake access, modest prices, and a community anchored by Lake Placid's schools. Five of the current active listings sit on waterfront, which is a meaningful share for a market of just 22 homes. That mix means a buyer can shop everything from an in-town starter home to a lakeside property without leaving the zone.
Who does it suit? First-time buyers and downsizers appreciate the entry prices, while families value staying close to Lake Placid Elementary School and the town's other campuses. If your lifestyle leans toward fishing, boating, and quiet evenings over a dense commercial scene, this is the kind of place built for it.
Schools for homes in the Lake Country Elementary zone
Families buying in this area are generally served by Lake Placid's public schools. The elementary-level campus most associated with this zone is Lake Country Elementary School, and students typically continue on to Lake Placid Middle School and then Lake Placid High School as they move through the grades.
Because this is a compact town, the schools sit close to most homes, which keeps the school-year routine simple. Nearby Lake Placid Elementary School is another campus serving the broader community.
One important note: school attendance boundaries change from year to year. Before you commit to a home based on a specific school, confirm the exact zone for that address directly with the Highlands County school district. Doing that check up front saves surprises later.
Homes for sale in the Lake Country Elementary zone: prices and housing
The market here is affordable by regional standards. There are currently 22 active listings with a median list price of $217,200, and the range runs widely — from $49,900 at the entry end to $639,000 at the top. That spread lets buyers at very different budgets find something, which is unusual for a market this compact.
Homes tend to be modest in size. The median home is around 1,201 square feet, and pricing works out to roughly $185 per square foot. Segments are led by waterfront, with five active listings, followed by two with pools, two gated, and two new-construction homes — there are no golf, 55+, or $1M-plus listings in the current active set.
On the cost-of-ownership side, the median HOA is about $135 per month, though many homes carry no association fee at all. Median property taxes are low at roughly $1,276 per year. Over the past 12 months, 25 homes sold at a median price of $208,000, with sellers averaging 94% of their asking price — a sign of a market where buyers hold some leverage.
Getting around from the Lake Country Elementary zone
Lake Placid is a small town in central Highlands County, so most day-to-day driving is short and local. Trips to the schools, the grocery store, and the lakes are typically quick, and you won't spend your life sitting in traffic.
The trade-off of a small town is distance to larger hubs. Bigger employers, regional shopping, and more extensive services generally sit in neighboring towns, which means some errands require a longer drive. Buyers used to a metro area should plan for that rhythm.
If predictable commutes and a quiet road network matter to you, this zone delivers. Just budget your expectations around a rural pace rather than an urban one.
Is the Lake Country Elementary zone a good fit?
This zone rewards a specific kind of buyer. If you want affordability, lake access, and a genuinely small-town feel, the numbers back it up: a $217,200 median list price, taxes around $1,276 a year, and five waterfront options among just 22 active listings. The pace is slow, and that's the point.
The honest trade-offs are real. Homes take a median of 78.5 days to sell, so inventory moves slowly and your options at any one moment are limited; you'll also drive farther for big-box retail and larger employers. New construction exists but is scarce — just two active listings — so most buyers will be shopping existing homes.
If that sounds like the life you're after, it's a market worth watching closely. Start with Lake Placid homes for sale and keep an eye on the live map, since the right home here tends to come to those who are ready to act when it appears.
On the market now
Homes for sale in this zone
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$299,000
112 CUMBERLAND STREET, LAKE PLACID
4 bd · 3 ba · 2,108 sqft
$130,000
6 HIDDEN HARBOR LANE, LAKE PLACID
1 bd · 2 ba · 911 sqft
$199,900
450 ROSE LN, LAKE PLACID
2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft
$49,900$59,900
1441 CROSSVIEW STREET, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,056 sqft
$234,500$239,900
1739 TAYLOE LANE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,231 sqft
$284,900$289,900
580 SUMMER HILL DRIVE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,184 sqft
$137,900$139,000
32 GRASSY LAKE CIRCLE, LAKE PLACID
1 bd · 1 ba · 511 sqft
$639,000
186 MANDOLIN DRIVE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 3 ba · 2,226 sqft
$262,000
253 HALLMARK AVENUE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,218 sqft
$440,000$444,000
619 LAKE BLUE DRIVE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,692 sqft
$449,900
188 HUNTLEY OAKS BOULEVARD, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,361 sqft
$279,900
130 HALLMARK AVENUE, LAKE PLACID
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,221 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Lake Country Elementary School market
25
Sold, last 12 months
$208,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
53 days
Median time to sell
Lake Country Elementary School vs Lake Placid
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 6.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — every listing and closed sale inside the Lake Country Elementary School boundary. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings in small communities.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Lake Country Elementary School home
≈ $1,595/mo
$217,200 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
$135/mo
Median HOA
From current listings inside the boundary
Population
10,511
Median age
55
Median income
$52,693
Median home value
$172,012
Beyond the listings
Living in Lake Country Elementary School
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
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.
Culture
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Beliefs
Politically Engaged
Politically aware, this population is interested in civic issues on both the local and national level. They often discuss candidates for office, taxes, and political ideologies.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
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Straight answers
Lake Country Elementary School FAQs
Is the Lake Country Elementary zone a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a quiet, lake-oriented small town over suburban density. The zone keeps you near Lake Placid's schools and gives you access to a market where five of the current listings are waterfront. If you value space and slower pace over nightlife and big retail, it's a strong fit.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — this is one of the more affordable corners of the region. The median list price is $217,200, and active Lake Placid homes for sale range from $49,900 all the way to $639,000, so there's room at several budget levels.
What do homes cost in the Lake Country Elementary zone?+
The median list price is $217,200 and the median sold price over the last year was $208,000. Prices work out to roughly $185 per square foot, with a median home size around 1,201 square feet.
How is the market right now?+
It's a measured market that favors patient buyers. Homes are taking a median of 78.5 days to sell, 25 homes closed over the past 12 months, and sellers are averaging about 94% of asking — meaning there's typically room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
The median HOA runs about $135 per month, though many homes here carry no association at all. Median property taxes are modest at roughly $1,276 per year — worth confirming per-address, since taxes vary with assessed value and exemptions.
What are the schools for this zone?+
Homes in this area are generally served by Lake Placid's public schools, including Lake Placid Elementary School, Lake Placid Middle School, and Lake Placid High School. Boundaries change, so confirm the exact zone for any specific address with the Highlands County school district before you buy.
What's the commute like?+
Lake Placid is a small town in central Highlands County, so most errands and school runs are short and local. There's no heavy traffic to plan around — the trade-off is that larger employers and big-box shopping sit in neighboring towns a drive away.
Is there any new construction?+
Yes, though it's limited. Two of the current active listings are new construction, which is notable for a market this size — most inventory here is existing homes, and you can compare both on the live map.
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