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Property Description
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
Full Property Details for 553 Garfield Ave
General
- Sold For: $224,900
- Taxes: $2,510 (2024)
- Status: Closed
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Regional
- MLS ID: F10529097
- Added to Site: 158 day(s) ago
Interior
- Interior Features: Family/Dining Room, Kitchen/Dining Combo, Main Level Primary, Other
- Fireplace: Yes
- Appliances: Electric Range, Gas Range, Oven, Refrigerator, Water Softener, Water Heater, Water Purifier
- Flooring: Vinyl
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Main Floor Baths: 2
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
- Bedrooms Main: 3
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Outdoor Living Area, Porch
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Porch, Screened, Balcony
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Attached garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Covered Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, On Street
Location
- County: Highlands
- 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: Northeast
Community
- Community Name: 5940 - Other Florida County
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating Type: Central
Utilities
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Block
- Roof: Other
- Entry Floor Number: 1
- Entry Location: First Floor Entry
- Stories/Levels: 1
- Square Feet: 1,388
- Living Area: 1,388 Sq. Ft.
- Year Built: 1994
- Property Condition: Resale
Lot Features
- Lot Features: Item14Acre
- Zoning: R1A
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $177,667
- Tax Amount: $2,510
- Tax Year: 2024
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: PLACID LAKES SEC 2 PB 6-PG 21 LOT 7 BLK 16
- Property ID: C14372902001600070
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Schools
Schools serving 553 Garfield Ave
School District:Highlands County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Lake Placid High School 202 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852 | 9-12 | 2.9 mi |
Lake Placid Elementary School 101 Green Dragon Drive, Lake Placid, FL 33852 | PK-5 | 3.1 mi |
Lake Placid Middle School 201 South Tangerine Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852 | 6-8 | 3.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 553 Garfield Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
2/24/2026
Sold
$224,900
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MLS
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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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
553 Garfield Avenue, Lake Placid, FL 33852 (MLS# F10529097) is a Single Family property that was sold at $224,900 on February 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 553 Garfield Avenue? 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.

