Sylvan Shores
Homes for Sale in Lake Placid, FL
All 44 homes for sale in LAKE PLACID, FL · median $268,500 · Highlands County homes for sale
True comps, carrying-cost math, and listings before the portals.
Nearby homes for sale
No active listings inside SYLVAN SHORES right now. These are the 6 closest homes on the market, by straight-line distance from the community's center; some may sit just outside its boundary.
Listing data from the MLS feeds named on each listing page; deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Refreshed nightly.
The market around Sylvan Shores
Sylvan Shores is a small community — 4 recorded sales on file, most recently in 2012 — too few for its own price trend. Here is the market around it.
In ZIP 33852, 44 homes are on the market and 18% are under contract — a steady corner of Lake Placid.
Across Highlands County, 261 homes are active and 46 pending (15% under contract).
Homes here are single family residence.
ZIP and county figures describe the wider market, not Sylvan Shores specifically. Momentum Research analysis of MLS records.
SYLVAN SHORES by the numbers
From county property records and closed MLS sales for the SYLVAN SHORES subdivision: 10 homes on record; built 1962–2006; typical size about 1,340 heated sq ft; 3 bedrooms is the median. Housing mix: single-family 100%.
| Year | Recorded sales | Median price |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 | $39,500 |
| 2013 | 2 | $54,000 |
| 2023 | 4 | $235,000 |
| 2024 | 3 | $185,000 |
Newest recorded sale: $185,000 on 2024-10-18.
Recorded data as of 2026-09-12; counts cover addresses tagged to this subdivision in the public record, not every parcel. Not an appraisal.
The Sylvan Shores buying strategy.
If we were buying in Sylvan Shores today, this is the order of operations we would run for our clients.
Underwrite the condition first. Price the roof, HVAC, and systems honestly before judging any list price; condition swings value here more than square footage alone.
Match the home to real comps. Recent sales of similar condition and lot, not the asking price, tell you what a home is worth.
Move deliberately, not desperately. Neither side has a decisive edge, so a well-prepared, fairly-priced offer wins without overpaying.
Line up financing and inspection early. A pre-approval and an inspection plan let you act fast and negotiate from evidence.
Keep an agent in your corner. The listing agent works for the seller; we represent you and prepare a hand-built valuation before any offer in Sylvan Shores.
The location and the amenities are priced into every listing in Sylvan Shores. The deal is won or lost on condition, the comps, and the renovation math.
HOA, CDD & Fees
- HOA status not on record. Verify any dues before you offer
- Any club/amenity membership is billed separately
Confirm the current HOA dues, exactly what they cover, and any CDD bond or special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Tools for a Sylvan Shores buy.
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Selling here is won on condition and pricing to real comps, not an automated estimate. The right number comes from closed Sylvan Shores sales matched to your home.
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Data sources & freshness
| Under-contract shares | Stellar MLS records, as of 2026-08-01 |
| Historical depth | Closed-sale records back to 2013 (1 transactions analyzed) |
Verify the primary sources yourself: Florida DOR · U.S. Census · FEMA flood maps · Citizens Property Insurance.
Momentum Research figures are our own analysis of Stellar MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Methodology: how Momentum market scores are computed. Market metrics describe homes for sale and recent sales, not residents.
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Common questions about Sylvan Shores
Where is Sylvan Shores?
Sylvan Shores is a community in LAKE PLACID, Highlands County, Florida, ZIP 33852.
How many homes are in Sylvan Shores?
County property records list 10 homes in Sylvan Shores, built between 1962 and 2006; the typical home is about 1,340 heated square feet.
What do homes in Sylvan Shores sell for?
Sylvan Shores has no MLS sales in the last 12 months. The most recent year with recorded sales on file is 2024 (3 sales, median $185,000). For context, ZIP 33852 has 44 homes on the market with 18% under contract.
Are there homes for sale in Sylvan Shores right now?
No active listings inside Sylvan Shores at the last feed refresh. The nearest homes for sale, with distances from the community, are shown on this page and refreshed nightly.
Does Sylvan Shores have an HOA or CDD?
No HOA is on record for Sylvan Shores in our data. Verify dues, what they cover, and any special assessment for a specific address before you offer.
Answers are generated from county property records, MLS feeds and the figures on this page, as of the page date; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
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The real cost & risk here
Before the list price, the Florida math the portals skip. These are Highlands County typicals — your exact home, flood zone, and insurance quote will vary, so verify each before you offer.
Check it for your address: look up your flood zone (FEMA) · insurance by county · true-cost calculator · Highlands County scorecard.
County typicals from Momentum’s Florida housing data (Zillow & Realtor.com aggregates, Census, FRED), updated monthly; insurance modeled. Flood zone is property-specific — always confirm via FEMA.