A REAL GEM! . .. situated on a quiet dead-end street, this lovely immaculate home is move in ready. Constructed of sturdy cement block with rustic brick exterior plus a 40 year metal roof, making this home practically maintenance free. Updated throughout including laminate oak and tile floors, vertical blinds, ceiling fans, and more. 1/4+ acre lot with private back yard that has fruit trees, palms, flowers and shrubs, and tall shady pines PLUS a covered patio. Conveniently located to Lake Ishtopoga boat launch and no fees. Come boat and fish to your heart's content here! If you desire to live a few miles from shopping yet in a peaceful, natural setting, then this house is for you!
Single-familyProperty Type
1982Year Built
0.52 acresLot Size
$187Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brenda Siegle• COMPTON REALTY
Bought with Peter Cusumano• RE/MAX REALTY PLUS
Source:HAOR as distributed by MLS GRID #228012
Redfin Estimate
$185,776
$179K since sold in July 2017$1,000 since October
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This home's estimate is 1.7% lower than the average sale price ($189K) of 6 comparable homes.
A REAL GEM! . .. situated on a quiet dead-end street, this lovely immaculate home is move in ready. Constructed of sturdy cement block with rustic brick exterior plus a 40 year metal roof, making this home practically maintenance free. Updated throughout including laminate oak and tile floors, vertical blinds, ceiling fans, and more. 1/4+ acre lot with private back yard that has fruit trees, palms, flowers and shrubs, and tall shady pines PLUS a covered patio. Conveniently located to Lake Ishtopoga boat launch and no fees. Come boat and fish to your heart's content here! If you desire to live a few miles from shopping yet in a peaceful, natural setting, then this house is for you!
Public Records
Mar 28, 2012
Sold
$38,500
$39/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 18, 2005
Sold
$14,500
$15/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,085 (−1.4%)
2023
$1,100 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,071 (+0.6%)
2021
$1,064 (+4.6%)
2020
$1,018 (−4.9%)
2019
$1,071 (+12.1%)
2018
$956 (+1,541.5%)
2017
$58 (−1.3%)
$3,000
2016
$59 (−1.7%)
$3,000
2014
$60
$3,000
Tax history for 1523 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,085 (−1.4%)
2023
$1,100 (+2.8%)
2022
$1,071 (+0.6%)
2021
$1,064 (+4.6%)
2020
$1,018 (−4.9%)
2019
$1,071 (+12.1%)
2018
$956 (+1,541.5%)
2017
$58 (−1.3%)
$3,000
2016
$59 (−1.7%)
$3,000
2014
$60
$3,000
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Bathroom Fixtures: 3
Heating & Cooling
Air Conditioning Type: Central
Heating Type: Forced Air
Exterior
Exterior Information
Floor Construction Type: Concrete
Construction Type: Masonry
Building Construction Quality: Average
Exterior Wall: Brick
Roof Covering Type: Metal
Roof Shape Type: Metal
Building Improvement Type: Single Family
Property Information
Subdivision Name: HIGHLANDS PARK ESTATE
Living Sq. Ft: 996
Adjusted Gross Sq. Ft: 1,061
Building Sq. Ft: 996
# of Units: 1
# of Stories: 1
Legal Description: HIGHLANDS PARK EST SEC J PB 5-PG 41 LOTS 18 + 19 BLK 12
Parking & Garage Information
Parking Type: Carport
Garage/Parking Sq. Ft: 240
Garage / Carport Type: Carport
Lot Information
# of Buildings: 1
Land Sq. Ft: 22,800
Legal Lot Number: 18
Legal Block Number: 12
Acres: 0.5234
Depth Footage: 150
Front Footage: 76
Zoning Code: R1
County Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
State Use Description: SINGLE FAMILY
Financial
Assessor Information
Assessment Year: 2025
Tax District County: COUNTY SW FLA WATER DIST
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 996
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1982
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Highlands County
APN: C20363009001200180
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
Lake Country Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.6mi
6/10
Lake Placid Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.3mi
6/10
Lake Placid High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.4mi
3/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 25 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 8.9 hours in
June and 6.8 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$177,000 – $214,000
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