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West Sebring offers a secluded yet accessible lifestyle in Central Florida
As one of Sebring's smallest, exclusively residential neighborhoods, West Sebring offers some of the lowest home prices in the area, along with a scenic location next to the well-known Highlands Hammock State Park and several nearby award-winning golf clubs. While it feels secluded and rural, residents are still a short drive from US Highway 27, Sebring International Raceway and Lake Jackson. According to John Shoop, Sebring's elected mayor since 2014, nearly 11,000 people live close to the city and Lake Jackson. As more transplants make their way to central Florida, that number continues to rise. West Sebring continues to expand and become more suburban rather than rural; however, the neighborhood is still planted around old citrus farms, small wineries, local shooting ranges and nature preserves. "We have a little slice of country living here," Shoop says. "I think no matter how much we grow, we'll still hold on to this part of us." Outside of its hometown appeal, larger urban epicenters like Tampa and Orlando are reachable for a day or weekend trip to the beach, shopping outlets or well-known amusement parks.
Highlands Hammock State Park Campground is directly adjacent to the West Sebring neighborhood.
West Sebring is made up of a series of streets named after birds.
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A choice between calm waterfront views or the foliage of Highlands Hammock State Park
The neighborhood's narrow streets are lined with cabbage palms, Florida's designated state tree featured on the state seal. Alongside them are single-family ranch homes painted in beachy blue, yellow, green and white hues. Residences almost always have an entryway shaded by an overhang or portico. Neighbors rarely, if ever, park on the street as driveways and one-car garages are commonplace. No matter the street, properties have scenic views of the neighborhood pond or the massive oak trees at Highlands Hammock State Park. Homes offer up to 1,500 square feet of living space and two bedrooms and bathrooms. Prices often fall between $225,000 and $260,000, lower than its stately neighbors, like Golf Hammock and The Country Club of Sebring.
A row of homes reflect in the pond in the center of West Sebring.
From the air over West Sebring you get a perfect view of the Highlands Hammock State Park.
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Outdoor recreation is a hop, skip and jump from West Sebring
Sebring's most popular park is Highlands Hammock State Park, which neighbors West Sebring. The 9,000-acre park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as it opened four years before the Florida state park system. 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 that are over a thousand years old and are considerably some of the largest in the state. Residents are within a 1-mile drive or walk to the Golf Hammock Golf Club. Its 18-hole Championship course was designed by the award-winning golf course architect Ron Garl. Here, golfers need an annual or seasonal membership to enjoy the lush fairways, golf shop and on-site restaurant. There are over 100 lakes throughout Sebring. The most popular option is Lake Jackson, often populated by boats, jet skis, kayaks and innertubes. Others enjoy resting on the lake's sandy white beaches. 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.
For those with a boat, finding a spot to bob around with friends while anchored is always fun.
Boating on Lake Jackson is a fun past time for West Sebring residents.
There are several golf courses close by to West Sebring.
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Sebring students enjoy an array of extracurriculars
Highlands County Schools include Cracker Trail Elementary School, which shares a B Niche score with Sebring High School. Students can also attend Sebring Middle School, which has a B-minus. Sebring High School has several extracurricular activities, such as band, choir and the Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps. Highlands County also offers a virtual school program for students interested in earning a diploma outside the classroom.
Cracker Trail Elementary School is a B-rated school.
Sebring Middle School gets high approval ratings from parents and students in the Sebring area.
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Racing to Sebring's thrilling annual events
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. Highlands Lakeside Theatre and Alan Jay Wildstein Center for Performing Arts provide live entertainment year-round.
The 12 Hours of Sebring race has made Sebring famous amongst racing fans.
Speed and endurance are the name of the game at the 12 hours of Sebring race.
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Getting around West Sebring
While car-dependent, West Sebring residents can walk, ride bikes and drive around on golf carts. 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. West Sebring is 99 miles from Tampa and 95 miles from Fort Myers. The Sebring Station, located in the Sebring Downtown Historic District, was built by the Seaboard Air Line in 1924 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is serviced by Amtrak, offering two routes: south to Miami or north to Orlando, Tampa and New York City. Sebring Regional Airport, almost 4 miles south, does not provide domestic or international flights; most travel 86 miles north to Orlando International Airport. The closest medical campus is Highlands Regional Medical Center, about 6 miles away.
US Highway 27 has lots of large box stores for shopping for home needs.
One thing Sebring neighborhoods have in common is people like to drive their golf carts.
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Sebring offers local spots rather than big department stores
While Sebring offers plenty of local shops and eateries, the area needs brand-name retail options. Lakeshore Mall is the closest shopping mecca, but many department stores have closed since COVID-19. Therefore, many residents drive to Eagle Ridge Mall in Lake Wales, 38 miles north, for stores like Dillard's. Sebring was founded in 1912 by George Sebring, who believed all roads should stem from a community center. It is currently the oldest circular city in the state, earning its official moniker, "The City on the Circle." In February 2024, HGTV's Hometown Makeover refreshed the facades of downtown shops, streets and fixtures, and more small businesses continue to pop up along streets branching out from Circle Park as a result of the publicity. Outside of downtown, chains like Chick-Fil-A are making waves with locals who consider this a sign of unavoidable growth. Local and chain restaurants – like Sonny's BBQ and Cowpoke's Watering Hole – can be found about 5 miles away along US Highway 27, as well as a Walmart, Publix and ALDI.
Sonny's BBQ is right down the road from West Sebring and has amazing smoked meats.
Sebring Soda is an old fashion Ice Cream soda fountain with all the charm of the old days.
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Important things to know
Sebring 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 hit as hard as coastal cities like Fort Myers. While Central Florida is not impacted as severely as coastal cities - especially those near the Gulf of Mexico - Sebring still prepares for the possibility of future natural disasters with recent grants for additional generators and structural improvements on public buildings. Shoop says continued renovations are underway and historic preservation and parks and recreation improvements are main focal points.
Sebrings many murals give you a glimpse into the towns diverse history.
The old historic buildings in Downtown Sebring have been restored.
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Parks in this Area
Highlands Hammock State Park
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
West Sebring
US
Homicide
1
4
Sexual Assault
1
4
Assault with Weapon
1
4
Robbery
1
4
Burglary
1
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
1
4
Larceny
1
4
Crime Score
1
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
West Sebring Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in West Sebring, Sebring sell after 90 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in West Sebring, Sebring over the last 12 months is $247,000, up 5% 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
262
Median Age
55
Population under 18
17.9%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
34.7%
Above the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$69,545
On par with the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$87,075
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
88.2%
College Graduates
29.6%
On par with the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
9.9%
% Population in Labor Force
50.7%
Below the national average
65.1%
Area Factors
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score®
28/ 100
Car-Dependent
Walk Score®
3/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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