537 STATE RD 70 E, LAKE PLACID, FL, 33852
Active117 days on marketListed Apr 7, 2026MLS #L4960911
About this home
537 STATE RD 70 E
22.95 Acres of land on SR 70 just south of Lake Placid! (Abuts the High Ridge Golf Club property to the east.) This parcel is strategically located near the cross roads of US 27 and SR 70 giving easy access to East/West and North/South travels. NEED MORE? 38 Acre Parcel zoned RV/FUD next to it also for sale which would make a nice 60+ acre piece right on SR 70 just east of US 27 in Southern Lake Placid. (See MLS #L4950685)
Facts & features
The home at a glance
22.95 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.
$4,222 /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
$4,222/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 → $335K
Lake Placid median sold, yr/yr
94.8%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Lake Placid, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 4124% 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 537 STATE RD 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
Zack Zonker
President Tampa Division · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 537 STATE RD 70 E — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 537 STATE RD 70 E — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
537 STATE RD 70 E FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 537 STATE RD 70 E?+
With 10% down on a 30-year Conventional loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $4,222/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 537 STATE RD 70 E?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,932. 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 $675,900, this home is listed about 142% above the Lake Placid median of $279,000. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 537 STATE RD 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.
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Listing courtesy of ADVANTAGE REALTY 1 · Susan Geitner. MLS #L4960911.
IDX information is provided exclusively for consumers’ personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Data is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed accurate by Stellar MLS.
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