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Lakefront Community · Lake Placid, FL
Leisure Lakes is a single-family and acreage community northwest of Lake June-in-Winter in Lake Placid, surrounded by state preserve land. With a strong fishing-and-boating focus and larger lots, it suits buyers who want quiet, nature-rich Highlands County living.
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Market Overview
There are 16 active listings for sale in Leisure Lakes right now. The median list price is $229,000. Listings span $229,000 to $229,000, so there is inventory across most budgets. Homes are averaging 192 days on market. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
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About Leisure Lakes
Leisure Lakes is a single-family and acreage community northwest of Lake June-in-Winter in Lake Placid, surrounded by state preserve land. With a strong fishing-and-boating focus and larger lots, it suits buyers who want quiet, nature-rich Highlands County living.
Leisure Lakes is a lakefront-oriented community in Lake Placid, the small lake-country town in southern Highlands County, central Florida. Housing here is mainly single-family homes of differing ages and styles, set on a mix of lakefront, water-view, and interior lots, with the surrounding lakes central to the community's character. Like the rest of the county, pricing stays well under Florida's coastal waterfront markets, which makes lake living accessible to retirees, seasonal buyers, and those seeking value. Lakefront and water-view parcels generally carry a premium over interior homes within the same neighborhood.
The location is built around small-town Lake Placid and its lakes. The town sits south of Sebring on US 27, the main highway through Highlands County, in a region defined by its waterways and outdoor recreation rather than coastal amenities. A community here keeps owners close to Lake Placid's local shopping and services, with larger retail, county offices, and medical facilities a drive away in Sebring. The nearest ocean beaches are a long drive across the peninsula, so the appeal centers on lake life, fishing, boating, and a quiet pace far from the bustle of the coasts.
Buyers eyeing a lakefront community should do the usual waterfront diligence. Confirm shoreline and dock rights, inspect any seawall or dock, and check whether a lot falls within a FEMA flood zone, since that affects flood-insurance costs even inland. Standard Florida wind and homeowners coverage applies, and roof age and elevation influence premiums. Many area homes use well and septic systems worth inspecting, and any homeowners association fees and rules, especially those tied to shared water access, should be reviewed. Leisure Lakes tends to suit retirees, seasonal residents, and value-minded buyers who want affordable lakefront or water-view living in central Florida.
Homes & Architecture
Homes for sale in Leisure Lakes offer 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The mix here includes single family and land homes.
Amenities & Lifestyle
Leisure Lakes is a residential neighborhood, and its homeowners association maintains the shared areas and community standards.
Location
Leisure Lakes is located in Lake Placid, part of Highlands County, Florida. The Lake Placid area's shopping, dining, schools, and parks are all nearby, and the region's job centers, beaches, and airports are within driving distance.
Buying in Leisure Lakes
The buying process in Leisure Lakes is the one used across 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 in Leisure Lakes the day they reach the market.
Selling in Leisure Lakes
Selling a home in Leisure Lakes starts with pricing it correctly for current conditions. List prices in Leisure Lakes currently center around $229,000, 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 Leisure Lakes owners in Lake Placid, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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