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Lake Placid, the 'Caladium Capital of the World,' offers lakefront living on Lake Istokpoga and affordable land in Highlands County's heart.
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Lake Placid Market at a Glance
Live MLS · Updated Oct 14, 2026
- Active Inventory
- 283
- New Listings (30d)
- 74
- Pending Sales
- 16
- Median List Price
- $359,500
- Closed Sales (September)
- 7-41.7% YoY
- Median Sale Price (September)
- $235,000-15.2% YoY
- Months of Inventory
- 48.5
- Avg Days on Market
- 158
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About Lake Placid Real Estate
Browse Lake Placid homes for sale across every neighborhood and price point in Highlands. Available homes span single-family, townhome, and condo segments throughout the city. Lake Placid includes gated golf communities, 55+ active adult neighborhoods, waterfront estates, and newer master-planned subdivisions. HOA fees vary by community type, from modest maintenance fees in non-gated subdivisions to higher dues in full-amenity country clubs. The city sits within Highlands, offering access to South Florida beaches, major employment centers, and healthcare hubs. For current Highlands market data, see Florida Realtors' monthly statistics. Browse the latest Lake Placid listings below. Then connect with a Pure Equity agent to schedule a private showing.
Lake Placid offers a range of housing options across Highlands County. Pure Equity lists homes in Lake Placid and represents buyers. Commission is negotiable, and what we are paid is agreed with you in writing before you commit to anything.
There are 282 active listings for sale in Lake Placid right now. The median list price is $359,500, or about $228 per square foot. Listings span $149,000 to $1,600,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 158 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
Lake Placid sits in the heart of Highlands County and trades at a fraction of coastal South Florida prices, which is its entire appeal. The market is built around lakes and land: single-family homes on or near the chain of lakes, a healthy supply of vacant residential and acreage parcels, manufactured and mobile homes that keep the entry point low, and a steady flow of seasonal and retiree buyers. The affordable end is a lot or a modest manufactured home, the middle is a conventional single-family house in town or in one of the lake communities, and the upper end is a lakefront home on Lake Istokpoga or one of the smaller named lakes with a dock and direct water access. This is not a condo or high-rise market; it is a small-town, low-density, water-and-land market.
The town is known as the Caladium Capital of the World, and the surrounding farms supply most of the country's caladium bulbs, which tells you a lot about the character: agricultural, quiet, and tied to the land. Lake Istokpoga, one of the largest lakes in the state, anchors the recreational fishing and boating draw, and clearer spring-fed waters like Lake June-in-Winter give buyers a range of distinct waterfront options at different price points. The historic downtown is famous for its painted murals, a long-running public art program that brings visitors through, and the Tower of Peace and nearby Highlands Hammock State Park near Sebring round out the outdoor appeal. Buyers tend to choose between in-town convenience near US-27 and the more rural lake and acreage settings a short drive out, and golf and 55-plus communities in the area add another path for retirees who want amenities rather than acreage.
For lifestyle, Lake Placid is built for retirees, anglers, snowbirds, and buyers who want space and an unhurried pace rather than nightlife or beaches. The Atlantic coast is roughly a ninety-minute to two-hour drive, so this is inland Florida, and buyers trade beach proximity for affordability, lower property taxes in absolute dollars, and room to spread out. Practical due diligence here centers on land and water: confirm well and septic systems on rural parcels, check flood-zone designation and elevation on lakefront and low-lying lots, and verify legal lake access and any dock permitting. Manufactured-home buyers should confirm the age and tie-down and foundation status for insurance and financing, since older units can be harder to insure. Land buyers should verify zoning, access, and utility availability before closing.
Lake Placid Market Stats
MLS data updated October 16, 2026- Active Listings
- 282
- Median List Price
- $359,500
- Median $/Sq Ft
- $228
- Avg Days on Market
- 158
- Price Range
- $149,000 to $1,600,000
Lake Placid at a Glance
- Population
- 2,652
- Growth Since 2020
- 1.8%
- Density
- 566/sq mi
- Land Area
- 4.69 sq mi
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many homes are for sale in Lake Placid?
- There are 282 active listings for sale in Lake Placid right now, and these counts update from the MLS as homes come on the market and go under contract. The top of the market here asks many times the entry level, so Lake Placid covers very different kinds of buyer under one name. Ask us to set up a search alert and you will see new Lake Placid listings the day they reach the market.
- What is the median home price in Lake Placid?
- The median list price in Lake Placid is $359,500, or roughly $228 per square foot. The median is the midpoint of what is currently listed, so about half of Lake Placid homes ask more and half ask less, within a broader range of $149,000 to $1,600,000. The median sits in the lower part of that range, so most Lake Placid homes are nearer the entry level and a few high-end listings pull the top up. We can pull recent comparable sales to price a specific home more precisely.
- What price range do homes in Lake Placid cover?
- Homes for sale in Lake Placid currently range from about $149,000 at the entry level to $1,600,000 at the top of the market. That spread reflects the local mix, from smaller condos and townhomes up to larger single-family and luxury homes, with the median list price around $359,500. That is a wide spread, so Lake Placid genuinely holds homes at very different budgets rather than one price point. Tell us your budget and must-haves and we will send the Lake Placid listings that actually fit.
- How long do homes take to sell in Lake Placid?
- Homes in Lake Placid are averaging 158 days on market, measured from the day a listing goes live to the day it goes under contract. That is a slow pace, so sellers here should expect to price carefully and buyers often have time to compare before committing. Days on market in Lake Placid also shift with the season and with how a home is priced, so a sharply priced listing can still sell well ahead of the average.
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Public Records
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Anything on this page that affects what a home costs to own, assessed value, exemptions, flood zone, is published by a public agency. These are the official sources, not our summaries of them.
Highlands County Property Appraiser
Assessed value, homestead exemption status, and recorded sales history for any parcel.
FEMA Flood Map Service Center
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Florida Department of Revenue, property taxes
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Recent Sales
Recently sold homes in Lake Placid
These are the last 24 recorded closings in Lake Placid, with the price each home actually sold for rather than what it was listed at. They closed at a median of $195 per square foot. The most recent closed on September 25, 2026. Closed sales are what an appraiser and a buyer's agent will look at, so they are the starting point for pricing a home here.
Sold$15,000
Sold · September 25, 2026
613 Lynn Court
0 bed · 0 bath
$1,900 under the asking price
Sold$10,000
Sold · September 23, 2026
1508 Poplar Street
0 bed · 0 bath
$3,990 under the asking price
Sold$270,000
Sold · September 22, 2026
112 Bimini Street NE
3 bed · 0 bath · 1,449 sqft · $186/sqft
$5,000 under the asking price
Sold$84,000
Sold · September 14, 2026
125 PERSIMMON Trail
0 bed · 0 bath
$1,500 under the asking price
Sold$200,000
Sold · September 8, 2026
1515 Spring Lane
4 bed · 2 bath · 1,800 sqft · $111/sqft
$5,000 over the asking price
Sold$9,500
Sold · September 4, 2026
126 Blue Horizon
0 bed · 0 bath
$1,500 under the asking price
| Address | Closed | Sold for | Beds / baths | Sq ft | $/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1012 Wildflower Street | September 4, 2026 | $34,000 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
| 836 Lake June Road | August 31, 2026 | $640,000 | 4 / 2 | 1,448 | $442 |
| 106 Wilmac Drive | August 28, 2026 | $565,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,834 | $308 |
| 1017 Granger Street | August 25, 2026 | $14,500 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
| 1135 Greenfield Street | August 24, 2026 | $45,000 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
| 852 Kingfisher Avenue | August 14, 2026 | $320,000 | 3 / 2 | 2,181 | $147 |
| 564 Lake June Road | August 13, 2026 | $800,000 | 4 / 3 | 3,000 | $267 |
| 256 Cumquat Road NW | August 10, 2026 | $225,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,414 | $159 |
| 16 Meadowlake Circle S | August 3, 2026 | $440,000 | 3 / 2.5 | 2,256 | $195 |
| 126/128 Tangerine Road | July 30, 2026 | $290,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,776 | $163 |
| 3131 Kennedy Avenue | July 28, 2026 | $8,000 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
| 217 Palmetto Street | July 28, 2026 | $95,000 | 3 / 1 | - | - |
| 126 NE Citrus Road | July 2, 2026 | $310,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,414 | $219 |
| 3108 Buttercup Lane | June 25, 2026 | $300,000 | 3 / 2 | 1,500 | $200 |
| 49 Williams Road | June 24, 2026 | $370,000 | 2 / 2 | 1,105 | $335 |
| 141 Flagler Street | June 23, 2026 | $18,500 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
| 349 NE Anderson Street | June 22, 2026 | $740,000 | 6 / 3.5 | 3,812 | $194 |
| 232 Silver Avenue | June 19, 2026 | $13,000 | 0 / 0 | - | - |
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Selling in Lake Placid
Selling a home in Lake Placid
A successful sale in Lake Placid comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in Lake Placid currently center around $359,500, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Lake Placid owners, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
Buying in Lake Placid
Buying a home in Lake Placid
Buying in Lake Placid follows the same path as the rest of Highlands County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Highlands County is about $1,295. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Working with an agent who knows Lake Placid means you see new listings here the day they reach the market.
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What is your Lake Placid home worth?
Online estimates miss what makes a home different. Tell us about yours and a licensed listing agent will send you a pricing opinion based on what has actually closed near you in Lake Placid.
Listing agents and seller representation in Lake Placid
Thinking about selling in Lake Placid? The agent you pick shapes two numbers: what your home closes for, and how long it takes. A listing agent, also called a seller's agent, prices the property against what has actually closed nearby. They also prepare and market it, screen the offers that arrive, and negotiate the terms rather than just the price.
Buyers currently hold leverage in Lake Placid, so pricing and presentation carry more weight than they would in a hot market. Homes that are prepared properly and priced against real closed sales still sell; the ones testing an optimistic number are the ones that sit. Homes here are averaging about 158 days from listing to accepted offer, so build that into your moving timeline.
Local knowledge shows up in the details. Which streets hold value, how the association or flood zone affects a given address, and which recent sales genuinely compare to yours.
Pure Equity is a licensed Florida brokerage serving Lake Placid. Onias Derilus is the broker of record, Florida Real Estate Broker license BK3276618. A broker holds a higher license than an agent working under one. In practice that means the person advising you on price is also the one legally responsible for the file. That matters most when a deal gets complicated.
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Realtors and real estate agents serving Lake Placid
People search for realtors, real estate agents, and real estate brokers more or less interchangeably. For most purposes the job title matters less than licensing and representation. Every licensed agent in Florida works under a broker. That broker carries final responsibility for the transaction.
What separates real estate professionals in Lake Placid is specificity. Can they answer questions about your street, not just your city? Ask what they have closed nearby and how they arrived at a price. A grounded answer cites particular recent sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. Vague reassurance is the warning sign.
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Buyer's agents in Lake Placid
A buyer's agent represents the purchaser rather than the owner. They identify properties that actually fit and research what comparable homes sold for, not what they asked. They also advise on offer strategy. Finally, they manage inspection and financing deadlines through to closing.
Where buyers have room to negotiate, as they do in Lake Placid, the leverage is only worth something if you know where it exists and what to ask for. If you are buying and selling at the same time, which is common for people moving within Highlands County, sequencing the two is its own skill: contingencies, timing, and what happens if one closing slips all need planning before either home goes on the market.
What representation costs
Real estate commissions are negotiable. No law, multiple listing service, or association sets them. If an agent tells you there is a standard rate, they are misinforming you. What you pay is agreed between you and the brokerage you hire. Get it in writing before the work begins.
Industry rules changed in 2024. Now a buyer and their agent must put compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes together. Sellers may still offer to contribute toward the buyer's side. However, that is negotiated rather than assumed. It is worth thinking through with your listing agent before you go live.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I find a listing agent in Lake Placid?
Ask any listing agent you interview two questions. Which homes have they closed near Lake Placid, and how did they arrive at their suggested price? A grounded answer names recent closed sales. It also explains why those homes compare to yours. With a median around $359,500 here, the gap between realistic pricing guidance and optimistic guidance is real money. Verify the license too. Florida licenses are public and searchable through the state's DBPR portal. Pure Equity is a licensed brokerage serving Highlands County. You can reach the broker directly at (561) 835-5400.
What does a seller's agent actually do?
A seller's agent prices the home against comparable closed sales. Before it goes live, they advise on repairs and presentation. Then they handle photography and marketing, and put the home in front of buyers and other agents. When offers arrive, they screen them and negotiate both price and terms. Terms matter as much as the number, because inspection windows, financing contingencies, and closing dates all affect whether an offer reaches the closing table.
How much does a real estate agent cost in Lake Placid?
Commissions are fully negotiable. No law or real estate board sets them. What you pay is whatever you and your brokerage agree to in writing before work begins. Since the 2024 rule changes, buyers and their agents must agree compensation in a written buyer agreement before touring homes. Any seller contribution toward the buyer's side is negotiated rather than automatic. Ask any agent you interview to put their fee in writing.
What is the difference between a realtor, a real estate agent, and a broker?
A real estate agent holds a state license to represent buyers and sellers. A broker holds a higher-level license and can operate a brokerage. That broker also carries final legal responsibility for the office's transactions. Realtor is a membership term for agents belonging to the National Association of Realtors. For someone buying or selling in Lake Placid, three practical questions matter. Is the person licensed, who do they represent in your transaction, and what can they actually tell you about your local market?
Do I need an agent to buy a home in Lake Placid?
You are not legally required to use one, but most buyers in Lake Placid do. A buyer's agent handles the parts that are easy to get wrong. That means identifying what comparable homes actually closed for, spotting condition or association issues early, and managing inspection and financing deadlines. Even in a slower market, negotiating room is only useful if you know where it exists.
Can one agent help me sell my current home and buy the next one?
Yes. For people moving within Highlands County it is often the more practical route, because one person coordinates both timelines. Sequencing is the hard part. Should your purchase be contingent on your sale? How would you cover a gap if the closings do not line up? What happens if one side is delayed? Plan all of that before either home is listed, rather than after an offer arrives.
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