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Country living close to "The Caladium Capital of the World"
Resting against Grassy Lake is the unincorporated Sun Lakes neighborhood of Highlands County. Much of Lake Placid is still a rural landscape, with shooting ranges and hunting preserves just south of the city. Sun Lakes is surrounded by farms, orange groves, stables, nurseries, Grassy Lake and Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Refuge. According to Will Dibble, a Sebring resident and Broker at RE/MAX Realty Plus, groups of streets in many communities throughout Florida have a synchronous theme. Aptly named streets, such as Melody and Rhapsody Courts, private canals and beaches jut out in rectangular sections, like the keys of a piano. Around every turn is dreamy, starry-eyed roads with names such as Phantasy Avenue, Imagination and Rainbow Drives. Lake Placid is considered "The Caladium Capital of the World" as the city has almost 1,000 acres of family-owned Caladium farms, like nearby Hendry Caladiums. Although Sun Lakes offers homeowners a slower, country lifestyle compared to busier coastal towns, it isn't far from what Lake Placid offers. Downtown Lake Placid was named "America's Most Interesting Town" by Readers Digest Magazine, thanks partly to quirky clown cut-outs, a giant bronze bear and an assortment of murals and painted trash cans throughout.
Sun Lakes is a suburban community near Lake Placid, FL.
Sun Lakes has a canal system for homeowners wanting easy lake access.
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Sun Lakes has land and ranch-style homes for sale
Both paved and gravel roads are framed by a dense thicket of towering pines and native scrub plants. Most properties on the market are quarter-acre vacant lots priced between $7,000 and $25,000. Like many communities on the outskirts of town, Dibble says citrus farms and land from Lake Wales Ridge Wildlife and Environmental Area have gradually been bought and sold for residential use. Land is available throughout the entire neighborhood. Owners will need to install a well and septic system. Established residences, often ranch styles from the 1990s until 2023, are scattered throughout. Most have rustic, Spanish features like red tile roofs, stucco and an emphasis on arched shaded front entryways, windows and porches. Due to Florida's tropical climate, properties often have to extend living space outdoors with courtyards, patios and Florida rooms. Generally, the price range for homes is between $180,000 and $340,000. However, those tucked into the canals of Grassy Lake can cost between $380,000 and $360,000. Sun Lakes is a community organization and not affiliated with a homeowners association.
Generally, homes are priced between $180,000 and $340,000 in Sun Lakes.
Solar energy use has become a new trend in the Sun Lakes community.
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Highlands County Schools serves students
Students in Highlands County Schools can attend Lake Placid Elementary School, which earns a C on Niche and serves prekindergarten through fifth grade. Lake Placid Middle and Lake Placid High Schools earn a C-plus and B Niche score, respectively, and are closer to downtown Lake Placid. For a private school option, Lakeview Christian School serves kindergarten through eighth grade and is under 3 miles away. Highlands County also offers a virtual school program for students interested in earning a diploma outside the classroom.
Lake Placid High School has a central drop off area and outdoor swimming pool.
Lake Placid Middle School is conveniently located next to the high school.
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Golfing, boating and pickleball
Sun Lakes is a part of the Special Benefit District, which requires residents to pay a modest annual fee per property to support the community park and amenities. The park is strictly reserved for residents and guests and can only be accessed by an assigned gate card. It includes a sandy beach, boat ramp and lake docks. A playground, pickleball and shuffleboard courts and a soccer field are also available to Sun Lakes residents. Several scenic fairways at the sprawling Placid Lakes Golf Course are within 7 miles, and the Archbold Biological Station offers interactive experiences, like handling reptiles and guided educational walks. The Lake Placid Local Sugar Express Train offers two to six-hour rides from Lake Placid to the expansive Lake Okeechobee. These rides are especially popular during seasonal events and festivals in Lake Placid, Sebring and Clewiston.
Sun ‘N Lake Clubhouse is located at 440 S Sun N Lakes Blvd in Sun Lakes.
Grassy Lake is one of several large bodies of water in Sun Lakes.
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Retailers and restaurants in South Highlands Shopping Center
Household needs can be found at Winn-Dixie and Dollar General, conveniently within 3 miles. Sun N Lake Boulevard meshes with U.S. Highway 27, where almost all of the area's retail and restaurant scenes are located and major grocers at South Highlands Shopping Center, 6 miles away. The highway offers fast-food and chain restaurants such as GC Grill House by Golden Corral. Restaurants along the aptly named Lake June Road are Dock 633 and Jaxson's, home of the Hookiemelt: an interesting appetizer of gator or chicken covered in sour cream and wing sauce. Downtown Lake Placid, also 6 miles north, is home to boutique stores and locally owned restaurants. Over 50 vibrant murals decorate businesses on Interlake Boulevard and Main Avenue, including The Blueberry Patch and several locally owned restaurants like Morty & Edna's Craft Kitchen. Lake Placid Farmers Market is held every Saturday morning next door. While there are plenty of small businesses to support, the area needs brand-name retail options. Lakeshore Mall is the closest shopping center for department stores, but most of its retailers have closed since COVID-19. Therefore, residents might have to drive to Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, 51 miles north, for stores like Dillard's.
Downtown Lake Placid, in Sun Lakes, has plenty of dining options.
The fajitas at Casa Tequila are a favorite for Sun Lakes locals.
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Clubhouse events and festivals in Lake Placid
Sun N Lakes South Clubhouse hosts several activities and events, including weekly card games, a pancake breakfast and monthly dinners. The three-day Caladium Festival is arguably Lake Placid's most well-known event. When July rolls around, the streets of downtown are filled with art, vintage cars, floral arrangements and festival food. Lake Placid is also home to the American Clown Museum and School and the Lake Placid Historical Society & Depot Museum. Other major attractions close to Sylvan Shores include the Sebring International Raceway, which has hosted the annual 12 Hours of Sebring WeatherTech SportsCar Championship race since 1952. USA Today has voted it North America's Number 1 Motorsports event, and it attracts visitors from all over the globe.
U.S. Highway 27 is a major thoroughfare
Living in Sun Lakes means residents are farther south of downtown Lake Placid. The main road out of the neighborhood is Sun N Lakes Boulevard, which leads to U.S. Highway 27 and grants residents access to the rest of the state. Lake Placid's location in central Florida places it 140 miles to Orlando, 110 miles to Tampa or 76 miles to Fort Myers to access an airport. Immediate healthcare needs are within a 6-mile radius at AdventHealth Lake Placid. The closest Amtrak services run through the historic Sebring Station in the Sebring Downtown Historic District. Two routes are available: south to Miami or north to Orlando, Tampa and New York City.
Sun Lakes has beautiful backyard pools and waterfront views.
Sun Lakes is a suburban community near Lake Placid, FL.
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Important things to know
While Lake Placid is not immune from Florida's hurricane season, its location in the middle of the state might not be hit as hard as coastal cities like Tampa or Fort Myers. Additionally, the citrus industry has been severely impacted by Greening. This bacterial infection can kill a citrus tree within a few years. There is currently no cure. "Our citrus industry isn't what it once was," Dibble says.
Sun Lakes is part of the beautiful Lake Placid area.
Downtown Lake Placid, in Sun Lakes, has plenty of dining options.
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Sun Lakes Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Sun Lakes, Lake Placid sell after 100 days on the market compared to the national average of 70 days. The median sale price for homes in Sun Lakes, Lake Placid over the last 12 months is $552,000, up 35% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Owners
Demographics
Total Population
3,309
Median Age
51
Population under 18
19.3%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
32.8%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$46,263
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$59,017
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
77.3%
College Graduates
9.1%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
% Population in Labor Force
49.8%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
26/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
0/ 100
Source: Walk Score
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