475 STATE ROAD 70 E, LAKE PLACID, FL, 33852
Active538 days on marketListed Feb 11, 2025MLS #L4950685
About this home
475 STATE ROAD 70 E
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! Seller motivated on this rare 38.58 acre parcel approved and entitled for an RV Resort. ALREADY ZONED RVFUD, this spacious parcel in southern Highlands County allows for up to 280 /- units, the highest designation as High Density Residential. Located just a few thousand feet from the crossroads of Central Florida just east of US 27 on State Road 70 E in Lake Placid and neighboring the new High Grove private Golf Club. Perfect location for capturing north/south AND east/west travelers. Excellent opportunity for the right investor. Not too many vacant land parcels as nice as this one and already zoned! Best price on already zoned/qualified property! OWNER FINANCING AVAILABLE with 50% down.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
38.58 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$9,074 /mo · 10% down Conventional, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
Above the FHA loan limit for our service areas, so Conventional is the default. VA buyers: switch below — $0 down.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Run your own numbers
FHA isn’t available at this price — the loan would exceed the $541,287 FHA limit for our service areas.
Estimated payment
$9,074/mo
Includes estimated PMI — it drops off once you reach 20% equity. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Where it sits
Inside Lake Placid
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LAKE PLACID 33852 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
21,630
Median age
54.8
Median income
$54,841
Median home value
$205,800
Avg household
2.16
Households w/ children
1,979
For the school run
Highlands County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Lake Placid market
$315K → $555K
Lake Placid median sold, yr/yr
95.1%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Lake Placid, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 9274% above the LAKE PLACID 33852 median. See the full Lake Placid market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 475 STATE ROAD 70 E
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$40,000
12 MELROSE LANE
2 bd · 1 ba · 576 sqft · $69/sqft · 0 DOM
Sold · May ’26$59,000
18 GARY AVENUE
2 bd · 1 ba · 672 sqft · $88/sqft · 53 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Shawn Headley
Real Estate Agent · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 475 STATE ROAD 70 E — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 475 STATE ROAD 70 E — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
475 STATE ROAD 70 E FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 475 STATE ROAD 70 E?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $9,074/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 475 STATE ROAD 70 E?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $3,093. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Lake Placid?+
At $1,499,900, this home is listed about 413% above the Lake Placid median of $292,200. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 475 STATE ROAD 70 E?+
Lake Placid Middle School (middle), Lake Placid High School (high), Lake Placid Elementary School (elementary) — Highlands County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Four things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$1,499,900 runs 9274% above the LAKE PLACID 33852 median.
02Time on market is leverage
538 days on market against a Lake Placid median of 53 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Lake Placid Middle School, Lake Placid High School, Lake Placid Elementary School — Lake Placid Elementary School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
04The price has already moved
Listed at $1,900,000, now $1,499,900 — a $400K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of ADVANTAGE REALTY 1 · Susan Geitner. MLS #L4950685.
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