Calling All Fishermen & Women! Whether you are looking for a waterfront weekend get-a-way, winter retreat, or a year round residence this home is ready to go! NEW standing seam metal roofs on house - dock - garage & free standing screen room, NEW bathrooms (completely remodeled), NEW A/C, New covered back patio and more! Nestled on over a half acre of land and over 150 ft of frontage on the canal just a couple hundred feet from Lake Istokpoga. 4 Bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms (half bath in garage). The house is plumbed for another full bath. Quaint kitchen and big living spaces!! Huge living room, Huge family room and a huge enclosed porch. Make this the game room, man cave, or craft room - the possibilities are endless. Excellent home to entertain it. Wonderful outdoor living spaces too with a screen porch, two outdoor roofed patios, a detached screen room on the canal and the dock/boathouse with lift. Back yard is fenced for your pets. Conveniently located next to the boat ramp on a dead end road. Over sized detached 2.5 car garage.
REDUCED! Bring offer! This large, well maintained home and adjacent lot are located on a canal just 400 +/- feet from open water on world famousl Lake Istokpoga, with its world class fishing and hunting. Home has newer flooring and roof, and a big 2 1/2 car garage with front & back overhead doors. Lots of living spaces for family, friends and guests with the living area, huge family room and cedar-paneld bonus room with a full wet bar. The porch offers waterfront views of the canal and lake. A 12/16 screened CBS gazebo is a great place to relax and enjoy waterfront views, or b-b-q with friends and family after a day of world-class bass fishing! The big master bedroom is currently used as an office. The family, bonus room and porch were completely rebuilt from the studs out in 1993 per Seller. This is a great home for fishing enthusiasts, weekend get-aways, seasonal or year round. See it TODAY!
Public Records
Apr 1, 1986
Sold
$30,000
$10/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1984
Sold
$65,000
$23/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 1, 1979
Sold
$45,500
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,432 (+6.8%)
2024
$4,148 (+4.7%)
2023
$3,962 (+9.2%)
2022
$3,627 (+4.8%)
2021
$3,460 (+18.0%)
2020
$2,931 (+29.2%)
$57,760 + $115,982
$173,742
2019
$2,269 (+3.9%)
2018
$2,184 (+4.4%)
2017
$2,091 (+7.0%)
$57,760 + $103,442
$161,202
2016
$1,955 (+2.5%)
2014
$1,908
Tax history for 1624 Rutledge Ave
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,432 (+6.8%)
2024
$4,148 (+4.7%)
2023
$3,962 (+9.2%)
2022
$3,627 (+4.8%)
2021
$3,460 (+18.0%)
2020
$2,931 (+29.2%)
$57,760 + $115,982
$173,742
2019
$2,269 (+3.9%)
2018
$2,184 (+4.4%)
2017
$2,091 (+7.0%)
$57,760 + $103,442
$161,202
2016
$1,955 (+2.5%)
2014
$1,908
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
76 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.52 Acres
Year renovated
1990
Sq. Ft.
2,104
Year built
1978
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Highlands County
APN
C20363009001700010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
Has Garage
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Parking Features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
# of Half Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Cooling: Central Air, Electric
Has Heating
Heating: Central, Electric
Interior Features
Interior Features: Ceiling Fan(s)
Window Features: Blinds
Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer
Flooring: Laminate, Simulated Wood, Tile, Vinyl
Exterior
Exterior Features
Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Enclosed
Fencing: Fenced
Roof: Metal, Shingle
Pool Information
Pool Features: None
Building Information
Sq. Ft.: 3178
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame, Vinyl Siding
Property Features
On Waterfront
Waterfront Features: Canal Front
Has View
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: SingleFamilyResidence
Lot Information
Frontage Length: 76
Water Body Name: Istokpoga
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size : 0.52
Lot Size Area: 0.52
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.52
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,091
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Private, Well
Utilities: Cable Available, Sewer Not Available
Sewer: None, Septic Tank
Location
Schools Information
Elementary School: Lake Country Elementary
Middle Or Junior School: Lake Placid Middle
High School: Lake Placid High
Location Information
Directions: From US 27 head E on CR 621 to L on Highlands Lake Dr to R on Rutledge to property address on L.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,104
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.52 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1978
Year Renovated: 1990
County: Highlands County
APN: C20363009001700010
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Listing Information
List AOR: HeartlandAssociationOfRealtors
Around this home
Schools
Lake Country Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
Lake Placid Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.6mi
4/10
Lake Placid High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.6mi
4/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% 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
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$405,000 – $490,000
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