Lake Placid Real Estate & Homes for Sale in Florida

Lake Placid is a quiet fishing community situated on the edge of the Everglades National Preserve. Residents enjoy spectacular natural beauty with 27 pristine fresh water lakes for fishing, boating and swimming. The city is known as the Caladium Capitol of the World for the brightly colored plant that is native to the area. There are numerous golf courses and tennis courts for exercise and fun. The "uptown" area features a variety of shops, restaurants and culture including more than 20 murals depicting the city’s history and heritage. The world-famous Lake Placid Tower rises some 270 feet and offers a 40-mile view of the area’s lakes and a million acres of the most beautiful country in all of Florida. More than one resident has decided to call the city his or her home on the spot as they viewed the area from atop the Tower. Lake Placid residents enjoy the small-town flavor and friendly families who live, work and play in this community of some 40,000. In 1995, Lake Placid received the "Florida's Rural Community of 1995" award. The city was honored for its Main Street Beautification project in which existing trees and plants were removed and replaced with oak trees, flower beds and antique street lamps. Homes prices are extremely affordable. Condominiums and townhouses can be found for as low as $50,000 for one-bedroom, one-bath homes. Larger properties run up to $350,000 or more depending on location. Single-family homes start at around $50,000 and range up to $1 million and more for estate properties and homes with lake frontage.