1178 5th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Property Records

Glades County property record for 1178 5th St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 2 ba · 1,344 sqft · built 1967
Lot Size0.148 acres (6,490 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$34,575 (Nov 2014)
Tax Bill$691 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2023 Second Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (reduced by levee)
APNS36-38-34-002-000E-0150

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNS36-38-34-002-000E-0150

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,344 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area2,367 sqft
Interior WallsPlywood

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1967
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area6,490 sqft (0.148 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 65 ft wide
Garage TypeCarport
CarportCarport
PorchPorch
Porch Area49 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address1178 5TH ST
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34974-0405
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBLK E LOT 15 3RD ADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB GC PB 3 PG 25
Legal Range34E
Legal Township38S
Legal Section25
Legal SubdivisionADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB
Legal BlockE
Legal Lot Number3,15
JurisdictionGLADES FL
Township / Civil DivisionNORTHEAST GLADES
Census Block Group2
Census Block2012
Census Tract100

Owner

Source: Glades County records, as of December 8, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address1178 5TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-0405
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleNov 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 4, 2014 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJul 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number201422005033
Deed Book / Page317 / 158
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

July 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionGLADES FL
Property Address1178 5TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-0405
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedSep 4, 2023

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0022001919
DateJul 11, 2023
Book Page395/78
Instrument202322001919
Lender
NameMIDFLORIDA CU
TypeCredit Union
AddressLAKELAND, FL 33802
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term120 Months
DueJul 15, 2033

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Glades County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyGlades County
Unified School DistrictGlades County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$691.00 (+6.31%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$85,446 (+2.9%)$170,037 (+5.98%) Land $55,526 Building $114,511
2024$650.00 (+29.22%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$83,038 (+12.26%)$160,436 (+7.24%) Land $48,068 Building $112,368
2023$503.00 (-13.13%) Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$73,967 (+3%)$149,603 (+12.36%) Land $40,885 Building $108,718
2022$579.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption$71,813$133,146 Land $38,961 Building $94,185

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective February 5, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 16 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies16 in force
Nearby Flood Claims17 (2004–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 17
Most Recent ClaimAug 2012 · Hurricane Isaac
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Isaac, Aug 2012 · 3 claims
  • Tropical Storm Fay, Aug 2008 · 3 claims
  • Hurricane Wilma, Oct 2005 · 3 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · lower than 69% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY
serves 20,000 people · EPA ID FL4470257
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 342 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

May also be available: T-Mobile.

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