NOT LISTED FOR SALE

128 Tortoise Rd Sebring, FL 33876

Estimated Value: $355,675 - $400,000

2 Beds
2 Baths
2,071 Sq Ft
$185/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold February 28, 2020

Last sale price $228,000 $110 Per Sq Ft

Est. 68% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,301/month

153 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

As of February 2020

CLOSE TO THE RACE TRACK! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A SPRAWLING RANCH WITH A DETACHED GARAGE + WORKSHOP AREA; THIS BEAUTY OF A GARAGE MEASURES 28' X 36' (1008 SQ. FT.). GARAGE HAS VERY HIGH GARAGE DOORS AND HIGH CEILINGS AND CAN ACCOMODATE MOST RVS! NO HOAS AND OVER A 1/2 ACRE (0.51) LOT. SPRAWLING PRIVATE SETTING 2/2 RANCH POOL HOME WITH OPTIONS TO MAKE FAMILY ROOM INTO 3RD AND 4TH BEDROOMS EASILY/CLOSETS ALREADY THERE. THIS HOME HAS 2071 SQ. FT. OF LIVING AREA AND OVER 3,000 TOTAL SQUARE FEET. SEE PROPERTY RECORDS FOR ACCURATE SIZES. HEATED SMALLER POOL IS FIBERGLASS AND HAS A 27'x40' SCREEN ENCLOSURE WITH SEPARATE HOT TUB. HOUSE WAS REROOFED IN-2007 AND DETACHED GARAGE ROOF IN-2006. HOT WATER TANK REPLACED IN-2010, HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING WAS REPLACED IN 2007 & MAINTAINED YEARLY. TILE AND CARPET REPLACED IN 2009. New Faucets 2014, Kitchen Sink, Stove, and new Kitchen with Granite Countertops & Tile Backsplash in 2014. Built in Desk Area in Large Spacious Kitchen & Tons of Cabinets and Countertops! New Garbage Disposal in 2017. All Stainless Steel Appliances Included. New Microwave in 2019, Drain field new in 2005, Well pump for irrigation-2010, City Water in 2010, Pool 2006-Pool Screen 2014. Rear Enclosed Porch (13'3" x 27') with windows on all three sides was enclosed in 2004 plus Extra 15" insulation in attic over porch in 2014 feels like part of the home and serves as an extra room and is not air conditioned. Kitchen window opens out to porch with pass through window. New Storm Doors in 2015 w/keys, Exterior of House & Garage Painted in 2018. New Detached side locking door in 2018. Guest Bath remodeled in 2014 with Travertine Tile and Tiled large Shower. Septic Tank Cleaned in 2009. FORMER Oversized Attached Garage was made into a large Great Room (21'8" x 21') with one wall cabinetry/entertainment center plus 3 large closets and could be 3 and 4th BEDROOMS or make one bedroom and keep the rest for a family room-currently being used as a Great Room. The Private and beautiful lush landscaped backyard is completely chain link fenced and backs up to a field. There are a variety of plants and trees in front and back yard including fruit and bamboo trees. Come see the Butterflies and Birds and from the fully glass windowed porch it is a very tranquil place. Carpets and Tile Cleaned 8-2019. This one will not last long! Come Preview. Please see the Virtual Tour! 4 Miles from Racetrack, 5 Miles from one of the most popular Bass Fishing Lakes in FL. No Flood Insurance. This area is considered one of the highest points in Highlands County. 1.5 Hours from East or West Coast and Orlando. 88 Lakes in Highlands County. Very quiet Neighborhood. THE ONLY GARAGE IS THE DETACHED GARAGE HOWEVER THERE IS A VERY WIDE LONG DECORATIVELY PAINTED DRIVEWAY IN THE FRONT OF THE HOME WHICH MAY HOLD 6 CARS! VERY MOTIVATED SELLER BUT VERY LITTLE WIGGLE ROOM!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diane Reis, P.A.

BHHS Florida Properties Group License #488307 Listed on: 08/10/2019

BHHS Florida Properties Group

Last Buyer's Agent

Diane Reis, P.A.

BHHS Florida Properties Group License #488307 Listed on: 08/10/2019

BHHS Florida Properties Group

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $288

Year Built

  • Built in 1981

Lot Details

  • 0.51 Acre Lot
  • Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

Parking

  • 3 Car Detached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener
  • RV Access or Parking
  • Assigned Parking

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,071 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Single Hung Windows
  • Blinds

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Fence Around Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Water Source
  • Well
  • Septic Tank
  • Sewer Not Available
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number C-23-35-29-010-0020-0051

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$288

Year Built

Built in 1981

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.51
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: Highway 27 South to East on 98 to South on CR 17 to first left on Tortoise Road.
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1981
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Carpet, Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Cable TV
  • Living Area: 2071.0
  • Window Features: Single Hung, Blinds

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Fenced, Heated, In Ground, Pool
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Patio, Shed, Workshop
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Covered, Enclosed, Front Porch, Patio
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Assigned, Detached, Garage, RV Access/Parking, One Space, Two Spaces, Three or more Spaces, Garage Door Opener

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: None, Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, High Speed Internet Available, Sewer Not Available
  • Water Source: Public, Private, Well

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22050.0
  • Additional Parcels Description: ,,
  • Parcel #: C-23-35-29-010-0020-0051
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 288.0
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 10, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2020
Sold by
Williams Diane
Bought by
Volner Donald Lee and Volner Barbara S
Seller's Agent
Diane Reis, P.A.
BHHS Florida Properties Group
Buyer's Agent
Diane Reis, P.A.
BHHS Florida Properties Group
List Price
$262,900
Sold Price
$228,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$34,900
-13.28%
Current Estimated Value
$382,669

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$154,669
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.24%
Original Mortgage
$182,400
Outstanding Balance
$164,559
Interest Rate
3.6%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,798

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2014
Sold by
Hornis Diane L and Williams Diane L
Bought by
William John R and Williams Diane L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
4.19%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2002
Sold by
Shives Scott R and Shives Evelyn G
Bought by
Hornis Ludwig J and Hornis Diane L
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Volner Donald Lee $228,000 Capstone Title Llc
William John R -- None Available
Hornis Ludwig J $96,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Volner Donald Lee $182,400
Previous Owner Williams John R $200,000
Previous Owner Williams John R $145,000
Previous Owner Hornis Diane L $202,500
Previous Owner Shives Scott R $52,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
02/28/2020 02/28/20 Sold $228,000 -13.3% $110 / Sq Ft
01/11/2020 01/11/20 Pending -- -- --
08/10/2019 08/10/19 For Sale $262,900 -- $127 / Sq Ft
Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $2,588 $206,919 -- --
2023 $2,588 $200,892 $0 $0
2022 $2,549 $195,041 $0 $0
2021 $2,572 $189,360 $11,800 $177,560
2020 $331 $120,640 $0 $0
2019 $321 $117,928 $0 $0
2018 $288 $115,729 $0 $0
2017 $198 $113,349 $0 $0
2016 $198 $111,018 $0 $0
2015 $155 $110,246 $0 $0
2014 $1,290 $0 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 268129

Heartland Association of REALTORS®

APN: C-23-35-29-010-0020-0051