July 9, 2010
southofthesouth: Lehigh Acres - Florida’s Detroit. Sitting on the Gulf coast directly opposite overcrowded West Palm Beach on the Atlantic, Lehigh Acres boasts 90% vacant lots since the 1950s when it’s Chicago-based developer used the land as a tax shelter. The unincorporated city is now a declared blight, and a new 1,500 square foot 3/2/2 home can be purchased for under $50,000.

southofthesouth:

Lehigh Acres - Florida’s Detroit. Sitting on the Gulf coast directly opposite overcrowded West Palm Beach on the Atlantic, Lehigh Acres boasts 90% vacant lots since the 1950s when it’s Chicago-based developer used the land as a tax shelter. The unincorporated city is now a declared blight, and a new 1,500 square foot 3/2/2 home can be purchased for under $50,000.