Homes for sale in
Highlands County, Florida
Lakes, small towns, and room to breathe in central Florida
281
Homes for sale
$279,500
Median list price
$193
Avg price / sqft
59
Median days on market
Highlands County sits in the heart of central Florida's lake country, where towns like Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid trade traffic for citrus groves, chain-of-lakes fishing, and a slower daily rhythm. Sebring is best known nationally for its racetrack, but locally life revolves around the water — with 19 active waterfront homes on the market and plenty more with lake access. It's the kind of place where a boat matters more than a commute.
For buyers, the county is one of the more affordable corners of the state right now, with a median list price of $279,500 and prices running from $60,000 up to $2,300,000. Homes are averaging $193 a square foot and sitting a median of 58.5 days on market, so there's genuine room to negotiate — worth watching the just reduced listings. With 104 new-construction homes among the 281 active listings, both move-in-ready and brand-new options are on the table.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
5 cities & towns
$60,000 – $2.3M price range
1,500 sqft median home
$1,763/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Highlands County
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$210,000
8002 POGA LN, Sebring FL 33476, SEBRING
3 bd · 2 ba
$139,900
16 W PALM CIRCLE, LAKE PLACID
2 bd · 1 ba · 1,008 sqft
$109,995
17202 Broadland Lane, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,028 sqft
$319,000
8248 SUN N LAKE BLVD, Sebring FL 33872, SEBRING
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,586 sqft
$299,900
3077 W Scoralick Road, Avon Park FL 33825, AVON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba
$279,500
4224 Lake Vista, Sebring FL 33875, SEBRING
2 bd · 2 ba
$307,000
5618 Cortez Blvd., Sebring FL 33872, SEBRING
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,773 sqft
$450,000
4123 MANDARIN ROAD, SEBRING
2 bd · 2 ba · 2,240 sqft
$190,000
2106 AVALON ROAD, SEBRING
2 bd · 1 ba · 864 sqft
$329,900
1313 BLUE HERON DRIVE, SEBRING
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft
$195,000
201 E MAXANNA, SEBRING
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$299,900
3077 W SCORALICK ROAD, AVON PARK
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,865 sqft
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The Highlands County market
Leans buyer
8.2 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
577
Sold, last 12 months
$269,900
Median sold price
97%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
70 days
Median time to sell
Highlands County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▲ 5.4% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 3.3% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Highlands County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Highlands County
Sebring
173 homes for sale
Avon Park
58 homes for sale
Lake Placid
43 homes for sale
Lorida
3 homes for sale
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Beyond the listings
Living in Highlands County
Lake country living
With 19 waterfront listings plus more lake-access properties, boating and fishing are part of everyday life across Sebring, Avon Park, and Lake Placid.
Affordable for Florida
A median list price of $279,500 and averages near $193 a square foot make Highlands County one of the state's more attainable markets.
Heavy new-construction supply
Of 281 active listings, 104 are new construction, giving buyers a real shot at a never-lived-in home.
Single-family dominated
With 236 of the listings being single-family homes, this is a market built for space and yards rather than condos.
Options for every budget
Prices span from $60,000 to $2.3 million, with only four homes above the $1M mark — most inventory sits well within reach.
Population
103,808
Median age
54.2
Median income
$55,581
Median home value
$177,900
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Lifestyles
Wealth Signaling
Interested in the finer things life has to offer, this population wants to display their lifestyle by discussing luxury products. Often references jewelry, cars, and home features.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Active
Fitness Obsession
Passionate about strength training, this population relies heavily on the encouragement of the exercise community. While these people seek the latest fitness techniques, they're also interested in supplements and equipment.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Highlands County home
≈ $1,875/mo
$279,500 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
5%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$1,763/mo
Median rent
46 homes for rent right now
People who close here
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Straight answers
Highlands County real estate FAQs
Is Highlands County a good place to live?+
It's a strong fit if you want lake-country living without big-city pace, spread across Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Lorida. The draw is water and space — 19 waterfront listings and a housing mix dominated by 236 single-family homes. It suits boaters, retirees, and anyone wanting more yard for their dollar.
Is Highlands County expensive?+
No — it's one of central Florida's more affordable markets, with a median list price of $279,500 and an average of $193 per square foot. Listings start as low as $60,000, and only four homes are priced above $1 million. You can browse by price to find the entry-level end of the market.
What do homes cost in Highlands County?+
The median list price is $279,500, with a range from $60,000 to $2,300,000 across 281 active listings. Median home size is around 1,500 square feet at roughly $193 per square foot. There's also strong new-construction supply, with 104 single-family homes and other new builds available.
How is the Highlands County market right now?+
Homes are taking a median of 58.5 days to sell, which gives buyers time to think and negotiate rather than rush. With 281 active listings and 104 of them new construction, there's plenty of choice. Keep an eye on the just reduced list where sellers are adjusting to the pace.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are modest: the median HOA runs about $77 a month and median property tax is roughly $1,375 a year. Many single-family properties carry no HOA at all, though the 21 gated communities and 10 golf communities may add fees. Median rent sits around $1,763 a month for comparison.
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