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Sebring's City of Charm
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.
Downtown Sebring Circle Park, 15 minutes South of in Avon Park Lakes is a great place to go.
Circle Park in Downtown Sebring has just undergone a complete makeover with an HGTV show.
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Rural roads lead to Lake Olivia
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 dotted between them. Generally, these older homes start at around $220,000 and $260,000. However, the housing inventory has seen an uptick in newly constructed residences since 2022. “The last couple of years, we’ve seen more growth than we have in a long time,” says John Shoop, Sebring’s mayor, of the greater Sebring area. “Compared to the cost of living of some of these coastal cities, we’re more affordable, and that’s attractive to homebuyers.” These new builds often have one-car garages, vaulted ceilings and open floor plans. Interested homebuyers can expect recent construction to sit between $260,000 and $450,000, depending on acreage.
Families like to get out and go fishing at the many lakes in the Avon Park Lakes area.
Homes in the River Green Golf Course community have fairway views in Avon Park Lakes.
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South Florida State College is 6 miles from Avon Park Lakes
Highlands County Schools serves Avon Park Lakes. Students can attend Avon Elementary and Avon Park Middle Schools, which earn a B-minus and C-plus grade on Niche, respectively. Avon Park High School holds a B-minus score. With its proximity to the Avon Park Air Force Range, it’s no wonder that the high school offers the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp. South Florida State College is 6 miles south alongside Lake Lelia and Lake Glenada for those intent on higher education.
South Florida State College is a community college with a campus in Avon Park Lakes.
Avon Park Middle School has 670 Students with an 18:1 student to teacher ratio.
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Avon Park Lakes is close to several nature preserves and one of Florida's largest lakes
Locals don’t have to drive far to practice their swing as the fairways of the River Greens Golf Course is located on the other side of US Highway 27, roughly 4 miles away. One of Sebring’s gems is Highlands Hammock State Park. The expansive green space opened four years before the Florida state park system, which placed it on the National Register of Historic Places. Various native wildlife, including alligators and white-tailed deer, reside here and can be spotted along any of the nine trails on horseback, bicycle or on foot. Highlands Hammock State Park is a part of the Great Florida Birding Trail, a popular destination for birding enthusiasts, and also come to the Florida Civilian Conservation Corps Museum. Hammock State Park is believed to have oak trees over a thousand years old, making it some of the largest in the state. At almost 30,000 acres, Lake Istokpoga is one of the largest lakes in Florida, accented by draping cypress trees and oat hammocks. Fishing is a popular pastime as the water is rife with trophy bass and bluegill.
River Greens Golf Course in Avon Park Lakes is a golfing community with lake front access.
There are many lakes in the Avon Park Lakes area where people can take watercraft.
There are many lakes in the Avon Park area where people can get out and run around.
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Shopping small around Sebring
Avon Park Lake’s charming countryside living extends to its local shops, diners and markets. For a quick snack, Market 27 is only 2 miles away. This authentic mom-and-pop diner greets hungry guests with red, vintage checkerboard tile flooring and rows of snacks and gourmet sodas. Pizza, Philly cheese steaks and ice cream are available for pickup. On the third Saturday of every month, the Avon Park Lakes Farmers Market is hosted at the small pastel-green-painted clubhouse next to Lake Olivia. The event highlights what the local makers and farmers offer, from handmade jewelry and soaps to flavored honey. Restaurants mainly sit along Main Street, like Little Italy and Taqueria Merlo, or US Highway 27, which includes classic country fixings at Olympic Restaurant or brunch at Avon Park Diner, next to Winn-Dixie and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet. Roughly 6 miles away and near Lake Verona is Maxwell Groves Country Store. At this family-owned shop, citrus comes in all forms. Shoppers can enjoy fresh-squeezed orange juice or an orange-flavored, key lime or lemonade soft serve from the comfort of the store’s front porch rocking chairs. While Sebring offers plenty of local shops and eateries, the area lacks brand-name retail options. Lakeshore Mall is the closest mall, but many of its department stores have closed since COVID-19. Therefore, many residents drive to Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, 25 miles north, for stores like Dillard’s.
Avon Square Shopping Center In Avon Park Lakes has several large retail store for shopping.
Big Lots is conveniently located in Avon Park Lakes right off Hwy 27.
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Head to the races from Avon Park Lakes
Annual events span all of Sebring, the most popular being the Sebring Soda Festival every Spring and Lake Placid’s Caladium Festival. Local attractions include the Sebring International Raceway, which has hosted the annual 12 Hours of Sebring WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race since 1952. The event has been voted North America’s Number 1 Motorsports event by USA Today. It attracts visitors from all over the globe. “You can go to Europe and wear a Sebring shirt,” Shoop says. “Everyone will know what that is; it’s America’s Oldest Road race.” Live theatergoers can enjoy themselves at the Highlands Lakeside Theatre and the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for Performing Arts at South Florida State College. The latter hosts over 30 national touring headliners every year.
The famous Sebring International Raceway is in the next town over in Sebring.
Lake Placid has a huge Caladium Festival once a year in August.
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Transportation
Sebring residents are car-dependent; however, golf carts are also a common mode of transportation. Major roadways include US Highway 27, which grants access to the rest of the state. Secondary arteries include State Road 64 and State Road 66. Avon Park Lakes is 74 miles from Tampa and 95 miles from Fort Myers. “We’re seeing an increase in traffic, especially the last summer,” Shoop says. “We were in People magazine, so Sebring is getting recognized, and we plan to get ahead of the growth soon with future expansion of our infrastructure.” The Sebring Station, located in the Sebring Downtown Historic District, was built by the Seaboard Air Line Railway in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is serviced by Amtrak, offering two routes: either south to Miami or north to Orlando, Tampa and New York City. Avon Park Executive Airport is located almost 4 miles south on Main Street and facilitates private, local aviation for the community. However, Orlando International Airport, 86 miles to the north, provides the nearest domestic and international passenger services. The closest medical campus is AdventHealth Sebring, 9 miles south.
Highway 27 is the main road with box store shopping and other retail close by.
A classic old steam train offering rides is down the road from Avon Park Lakes in Lake Placid.
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Environmental factors in Sebring
Avon Park Lakes is not immune to the impact of Florida’s hurricane season; however, due to its location in the middle of the state, the area does not get it as hard as coastal cities like Fort Myers. “We’ve been through enough of them; we know what to do.” Shoop is confident in Sebring’s natural disaster plan, which includes an active EMS department, recent grants for additional generators and improvements to harden public buildings. “We make sure the hospitals get power first if it goes out,” Shoop adds. Additionally, the citrus industry has been severely impacted by an incurable bacterial infection, often called greening, that can kill a citrus tree within a few years. “It’s taken a toll on the economy over the last 10 years,” Shoop admits. “We’re down 80 percent in production because of it.” Despite this hurdle, Shoop says the Sebring will forge on, with multiple planned developments focused on rejuvenating it in the works. “We’re trying to keep the historic nature of our town as it is, so we’re trying to preserve our older buildings, and we hope to make the parks more accessible downtown.”
Avon Park Lakes is home to thousands of acres of Orange groves.
The swamps and wetlands in Highland Hammock State Park have great views and lots of wildlife.
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Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Avon Park Lakes
US
Homicide
2
4
Sexual Assault
3
4
Assault with Weapon
3
4
Robbery
2
4
Burglary
3
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
2
4
Larceny
2
4
Crime Score
3
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Avon Park Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
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.
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Welcome to your comfortable retreat! This semi-unfurnished 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers over 1,000 sq ft of bright and open living space in a quiet and family-friendly neighborhood. Whether you're visiting for a weekend or staying longer, this home is designed for comfort, flexibility, and convenience.A security deposit, cleaning fee, and other charges may apply.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
5,340
Median Age
46
Population under 18
21.6%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
26.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$45,477
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$57,842
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
82.5%
College Graduates
16.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.4%
% Population in Labor Force
52.9%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
25/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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