Why Live in Avon Park Lakes
It’s no surprise that Avon Park’s nickname is the “City of Charm.” This small landlocked city offers scenic views and a small downtown area highlighted by vibrant artwork spanning multiple art galleries, museums and murals. Centered around Lake Olivia, the neighborhood of Avon Park Lakes is less than 5 miles from the town center but offers a more rural feel. Avon Park Lakes provides ample outdoor recreation, from fishing and boating on one of many surrounding lakes to golfing on one of the Citrus Golf Trail’s courses to hiking and biking at one of the nature preserves that flank all of Highlands County. The Avon Park Air Force Range, one of the largest training complexes east of the Mississippi, and South Florida State College are major employers with conveniently short commutes. At the center of Avon Park Lakes is Lake Olivia, a small body of water encircled by sandy shores, a small clubhouse and a looping sidewalk. The paved streets around the lake eventually give way to dirt roads lined by a dense thicket. Small, quarter-acre parcels of land are abundant and often priced between $10,000 and $20,000. Two-story single-family ranch homes, predominantly built in the 1990s, are
Home Trends in Avon Park Lakes, FL
On average, homes in Avon Park Lakes, Avon Park sell after 85 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Avon Park Lakes, Avon Park over the last 12 months is $445,000, up 38% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$445,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$445,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$536,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$493,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$235,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$252
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Last 12 months Home Sales
53
Median List Price
$476,750
Median Change From 1st List Price
3%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
38%