BACK UP OFFERS ACCEPTED BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR! Relocate to the country in this lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 2 car garage on a HALF ACRE!! It has a fenced back yard, an 8x10 shed, new irrigation system pump on well water, new water softener, newer refrigerator, washer/dryer, A/C coil and compressor. Feature fireplace gives ambience to the living room along with a built-in dry bar in the family room (stools and keg fridge included!) There are walk-in closets in each bedroom. Extra-large eat-in kitchen, dining room and extra storage spaces offer loads of possibilities. You won't miss the big city as it's an easy day trip to either coast, Orlando or Miami. Quiet, friendly neighborhood on a cul-de-sac street, this property backs up to orange groves so it's extra peaceful. Great opportunity at a great price! SELLER MOTIVATED. NOTE: needs new roof
Single-familyProperty Type
1980Year Built
0.51 acresLot Size
$132Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Susan Geitner• ADVANTAGE REALTY 1
Bought with Non-Member Agent• STELLAR NON-MEMBER OFFICE
CHECK OUT THE VIRTUAL TOUR! Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 2 car garage on an oversized lot has a fenced yard for children and/or pets, an 8x10 shed, new irrigation system pump on well water, new water softener, newer refrigerator, washer, dryer, A/C coil & compressor. Although the carpet is older it is not worn or stained. Feature fireplace gives ambience to the living room along with a built-in dry bar in the family room (including keg fridge and bar stools!) There are walk-in closets in each bedroom. Extra-large eat-in kitchen, dining room and extra storage spaces offer lots of possibilities. Centrally located on a cul-de-sac street offers easy access to the Sebring Race Track, Lake Placid and Sebring. Close to several lakes famous for fishing and watersports, not to mention several golf courses. MOTIVATED SELLER! * NOTE: measurements are approximate. Needs new roof.
Stellar MLS as Distributed by MLS Grid #K4900912
Sep 10, 2020
Sold
$164,500
$76/sq ft
Jun 22, 2020
Listed
$182,000
$84/sq ft
HAOR as distributed by MLS GRID #244978
Dec 7, 2017
Sold
$147,000
$68/sq ft
Oct 27, 2017
Listed
$147,000
$68/sq ft
+18
WILL TAKE BACK UP OFFERS. .. This spacious 3BR, 2BA, home is located on a very peaceful, dead-end street. .. On half acre of Country setting. .. County Tax Card not accurate. .. There is a great large and all windowed Family Room in the back with built in dry bar looking out on farm land. .. great privacy. .. Nice big Country Kitchen with eat-in corner. .. Fireplace in Living Room. .. Formal Dining Room would make a great Office. .. You will find a shower stall in the garage next to Washer, Dryer & Washtub. .. This charming home needs some updating. .. Seller still in the process of removing some personal items. .. Some of the furniture shall be available for sale eventually. .. There is a well on the property but no sprinkler system. .. The A/C is a year old. ..
Public Records
Jul 23, 2002
Sold
$75,000
$35/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$825 (+2.1%)
2024
$809 (+4.3%)
2023
$776 (−69.0%)
2022
$2,502 (+7.7%)
2021
$2,323 (+51.4%)
$11,800 + $122,903
$134,703
2020
$1,534 (+2.4%)
2019
$1,498 (−7.5%)
$11,800 + $108,894
$120,694
2018
$1,619 (−1.0%)
$11,800 + $108,894
$120,694
2017
$1,636 (+1.8%)
$11,800 + $83,905
$95,705
2016
$1,607 (+19.0%)
$11,800 + $84,543
$96,343
2014
$1,350
$11,800 + $63,884
$75,684
Tax history for 130 Tortoise Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$825 (+2.1%)
2024
$809 (+4.3%)
2023
$776 (−69.0%)
2022
$2,502 (+7.7%)
2021
$2,323 (+51.4%)
$11,800 + $122,903
$134,703
2020
$1,534 (+2.4%)
2019
$1,498 (−7.5%)
$11,800 + $108,894
$120,694
2018
$1,619 (−1.0%)
$11,800 + $108,894
$120,694
2017
$1,636 (+1.8%)
$11,800 + $83,905
$95,705
2016
$1,607 (+19.0%)
$11,800 + $84,543
$96,343
2014
$1,350
$11,800 + $63,884
$75,684
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
147 ft.
Lot depth
150 ft.
Lot size
0.51 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
2,160
Year built
1980
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Highlands County
APN
C23352901000200050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 22, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Garage Dimensions: 22x26
Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
Garage Spaces: 2
Has Attached Garage
Has Garage
Interior
Virtual Tour
Bedroom Information
# of Bedrooms: 3
Bathroom Information
# of Full Baths (Total): 2
Laundry Room Information
Laundry Features: In Garage
Other Rooms Information
Additional Rooms: Family Room,Formal Dining Room Separate
Lot Features: In County, Oversized Lot, Street Dead-End, Paved
Lot Size Acres: 0.51
Lot Size Dimensions: 147x150
Road Surface Type: Paved
Lot Size Square Meters: 2049
Zoning Compatible YN: 1
Building Information
MFR_BuildingAreaTotalSrchSqM: 256.04
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $1,497.88
Tax Year: 2019
Lease / Rent Details
Lease Restrictions YN: 0
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Connected
Additional Water Information: There are over 90 lakes in Highlands County, the largest, Lake Istokpoga is world-renowned for its sports fishing. This property is just a few minutes from Lake Istokpoga and the public boat ramp.
Location
Multi-Unit Information
Unit Number YN: 0
Furnished: Unfurnished
HOA Information
Association Approval Required Y/N: 0
Location Information
Directions: From US 27 S and Hammock Road in Sebring, drive SOUTH on US 27 to LEFT on US 98 to RIGHT on SR 17 to LEFT on Tortoise Rd to house on RIGHT
Condo Information
Condo Land Included Y/N: 0
Community Information
Pets Allowed: Yes
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,160
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.51 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1980
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Highlands County
APN: C23352901000200050
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 22, 2026
Other
Miscellaneous Information
Third Party YN: 1
Listing Information
Previous Status: Pending
Backups Requested YN: 1
Home Warranty YN: Yes
Listing Date Information
Days to Contract: 31
Status Contractual Search Date: 2020-09-10
Listing Price Information
Calculated List Price By Calculated Sq Ft: 84.26
Green Information
Green Verification Count: 0
Direction Faces: North
Home Information
Living Area: 2160
Living Area Units: Square Feet
Living Area Source: Public Records
Living Area Meters: 200.67
Building Area Total: 2756
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Building Area Source: Public Records
Foundation Details: Slab
Stories Total: 1
Levels: One
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Cracker Trail Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.0mi
7/10
Sebring Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.6mi
5/10
Sebring High School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
3/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
6% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 108° expected this year, 26 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
$272,000 – $329,000
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