1508 POPLAR STREET, LAKE PLACID, FL, 33852
Active294 days on marketListed Oct 24, 2025MLS #S5137308
About this home
1508 POPLAR STREET
**Take Advantage of an Outstanding Seller Incentive and Build the Home You've Always Dreamed Of!** Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to own a spacious **approximately 1/4-acre residential lot** in one of Florida's fastest-growing and most promising areas. **No HOA and no community restrictions!** Enjoy the freedom to design and build the home that perfectly fits your lifestyle, whether it's your primary residence, a vacation retreat, or a smart long-term investment. Surrounded by beautiful mature trees and a peaceful natural setting, this property offers privacy and tranquility while remaining conveniently close to major highways, shopping, dining, schools, and everyday conveniences. Outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate being just minutes from **Lake Istokpoga**, one of Florida's premier freshwater lakes, renowned for world-class bass fishing, boating, and year-round recreational activities. **The seller is offering an attractive buyer incentive** (subject to mutually agreed terms and conditions). **Financing is also available with negotiable terms**, making this an even more appealing opportunity. With continued growth, increasing demand, and strong appreciation potential in the area, this property presents an outstanding opportunity to build today while securing a valuable investment for the future. Buyers are encouraged to independently verify zoning, land use, building requirements, permits, utility availability, and all applicable county regulations. **Rare opportunities like this don't come along often. Secure your piece of Florida today and start building the future you've envisioned!**
Facts & features
The home at a glance
0.28 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.
$263 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
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
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Estimated payment
$263/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. 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 → $440K
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 13% below the LAKE PLACID 33852 median. See the full Lake Placid market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 1508 POPLAR STREET
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$200,000
222 HIGHLANDS LAKE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 957 sqft · $209/sqft · 84 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$200,000
144 HIGHLANDS LAKE DRIVE · same community
2 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,344 sqft · $149/sqft · 75 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$224,900
1427 CROSSVIEW STREET · same community
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,548 sqft · $145/sqft · 35 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
German Parra Tovar
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 1508 POPLAR STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 1508 POPLAR STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
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Straight answers
1508 POPLAR STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 1508 POPLAR STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $263/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 1508 POPLAR STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2024) was $178. 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 $13,990, this home is listed about 95% below the Lake Placid median of $288,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 1508 POPLAR STREET?+
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
01Under the LAKE PLACID 33852 market on paper
$13,990 is 13% below the LAKE PLACID 33852 median of $16,000.
02Time on market is leverage
294 days on market against a Lake Placid median of 54 — 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 $23,000, now $13,990 — a $9K cut. The full history is in the market section below.
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Listing courtesy of DELUX ROYAL REAL ESTATE, LLC · Romelia Pina De Pina. MLS #S5137308.
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