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$224,900 Sale Pending

  • For Sale
  • Pending
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • Updated 5 days ago
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Located in the desirable Placid Lakes community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers a spacious layout and a large backyard, perfect for relaxing or entertaining. With just a few cosmetic updates, this property could be a great investment or your forever home. Whether you're looking to move in or add value, this one has all the right features and room to grow. Conveniently located 2 minutes away from beautiful Lake Placid, making it ideal for anyone who enjoys lakeside living.

Full Property Details for 553 Garfield Ave

General

  • Price: $224,900
  • Taxes: (2024)
  • Status: Pending
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Ft_Lauderdale
  • MLS ID: F10529097
  • Updated: 1/12/2026
  • Added to Site: 110 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 5
  • Rooms/Areas: Other
  • Interior Features: First Floor Entry
  • Appliances: Electric Range, Refrigerator
  • Flooring: Vinyl Floors

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Bedroom Features: Master Bedroom Ground Level
  • Bedroom 2: SecondBedroom, 12'11'' x 11'7''
  • Bedroom 3: ThirdBedroom, 13'2'' x 10'0''

Other Rooms

  • Kitchen: Kitchen, 14'9'' x 13'6''
  • Dining Room: Family/Dining Combination Sq. Ft.

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Screened Porch

Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Driveway, Street Parking
  • Garage Description: Attached

Location

  • Area: 5940
  • County: Highlands County
  • Subdivision: Placid Lakes Sec 02
  • Driving Directions: From Hammock and uS US-27 head S, Follow S to Lake Mirror Dr, Turn right onto Lake Mirror Dr, Turn left onto Placid View Dr, Turn right onto Washington Blvd NE, Turn left onto Lincoln Rd NE, Turn right onto Garfield Ave NE, property is on the left.
  • Direction Faces: North East

Heating & Cooling

  • Cooling Type: Central Cooling
  • Heating Type: Central Heat

Utilities

  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Water: Municipal Water

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: No Pool/No Water
  • Construction: Concrete Block Construction
  • Roof: Other Roof
  • Living Area: 1,388 Sq. Ft.
  • Year Built: 1994

Lot Features

  • Property View: None
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10,000
  • Zoning: R1A
  • Lot Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Terms: Cash, Conventional

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: PLACID LAKES SEC 2 PB 6-PG 21 LOT 7 BLK 16
  • Restrictions: No Restrictions
  • Property ID: C14372902001600070

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Schools serving 553 Garfield Ave

School District:Highlands County School District
NameGradesDistance
Lake Placid High School
202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852
9-122.9 mi
Lake Placid Elementary School
101 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852
PK-53.1 mi
Lake Placid Middle School
201 South Tangerine Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852
6-83.2 mi
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Price & Sales History for 553 Garfield Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
12/07/2025
Price Reduced
$224,900
-2.17%
MLS
10/07/2025
Price Reduced
$229,900
-23.34%
MLS
9/29/2025
Listed
$299,900
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Tax History for 553 Garfield Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$2,510
—
$177,353
—
2024
$2,510
4%
$177,667
2%
2023
$2,403
17%
$174,551
38%
2021
$2,055
-3%
$126,404
-7%
2022
$2,122
3%
$136,426
35%
2021
$2,055
17%
$100,970
5%
2019
$1,752
7%
$96,327
10%
2018
$1,639
8%
$87,570
-4%
2017
$1,515
10%
$91,338
21%
2016
$1,382
13%
$75,724
16%
2015
$1,223
5%
$65,189
6%
2014
$1,170
8%
$61,462
-1%
2013
$1,088
—
$61,893
—
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553 Garfield Ave, Lake Placid, FL 33852 (MLS# F10529097) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 553 Garfield Ave is currently listed for $224,900 and was received on September 29, 2025. Want to learn more about 553 Garfield Ave? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Lake Placid? You can browse all Lake Placid real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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