1573 Lake Dr W, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Property Records

Glades County property record for 1573 Lake Dr W, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	2 bd · 1 ba · 880 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size	0.215 acres (9,365 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$30,900 (Apr 2018)
Tax Bill	$2,646 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Apr 2018 Sale
Flood Zone	Zone X (reduced by levee)
APN	`S36-38-34-012-0000-1680`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`S36-38-34-012-0000-1680`

Interior

Bedrooms	2 Beds
Full Baths	1 Bath
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	880 sqft Living Area
Gross Area	928 sqft
1st Floor Area	880 sqft
Flooring	Cork
Interior Walls	Wallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1974
Effective Year Built	Effective 1974
Exterior Material	Concrete Block
Construction Type	Masonry / Concrete Block
Roof Type	Gable/Hip
Roof Material	Composition Shingle
Lot Area	9,365 sqft (0.215 acres)
Lot Dimensions	125 ft deep x 75 ft wide
View / Lot	Canal

Exterior Amenities

Porch	Stoop
Porch Area	327 sqft
Deck Area	Deck Area
Boat Access	Boat Access

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Window A/C
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	1573 LAKE DR W
City	OKEECHOBEE
State	FL
Zip	34974-0505
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description	LOT 168 BUCKHEAD RIDGE-5TH ADD UNIT 3 GC PB 3 PGS 46 + 47
Legal Range	34
Legal Township	38
Legal Section	35
Legal Subdivision	BUCKHEAD RIDGE-5TH ADD
Legal Lot Number	168
Legal Unit	3
Jurisdiction	GLADES FL
Township / Civil Division	NORTHEAST GLADES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1022
Census Tract	100

Owner

1573 Lake Dr W is owned by two individuals who bought it in April 2018.

Source: Glades County records, as of November 17, 2025

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	102 RIVERSIDE DR, 201, COCOA, FL 32922-7856
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Tenants in Common

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

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Apr 20, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	201822001066
Deed Book / Page	341 / 997
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 21, 2014
Prior Transfer Doc	0022002838
Record Updated	Jun 8, 2026

April 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	GLADES FL
Recording Date	Apr 20, 2018
Property Address	1573 LAKE DR W, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-0505
Document Number	0022001066
Book / Page	000341 / 000997
Instrument Date	Apr 9, 2018
Instrument	22001066
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	May 8, 2018
Title Company	ATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Tax	$216.30
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Tenants in Common
Address	102 RIVERSIDE DR #201 COCOA FL 329227856, 201, COCOA, FL 32922-7856

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 1573 Lake Dr W was $2,646, up 26.2% from the year before.

Source: Glades County assessment roll, as of November 17, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Glades County
Unified School District	Glades County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$2,646.00 (+26.24%)	$201,889 (+57.48%) Land $60,000 Building $141,889	$201,889 (+57.48%) Land $60,000 Building $141,889
2024	$2,096.00 (-0.24%)	$128,202 (-5.97%)	$128,202 (-5.97%) Land $39,750 Building $88,452
2023	$2,101.00 (+1%)	$136,347 (+10.92%)	$136,347 (+10.92%) Land $42,532 Building $93,815
2022	$1,910.00	$122,923	$122,923 Land $40,526 Building $82,397

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 1573 Lake Dr W in Zone X, where a levee reduces flood risk, though there have been 10 flood claims nearby since 1998.

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

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X reduced by levee · depends on levee performance
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 15 policies
Community Rating System	Class 7 (15% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies	15 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	10 (1998–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	1 of 10
Most Recent Claim	Oct 2024 · Hurricane Milton
Claims by Event	Hurricane Wilma, Oct 2005 · 2 claims Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 5 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

Wildfire risk around 1573 Lake Dr W is moderate, ranking above 51% of the US, with a 0.09% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire Risk	Moderate above 51% of the US · lower than 79% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood	0.09% annual chance
Exposure	Indirect within ember reach

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 System	OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 20,000 people · EPA ID FL4470257
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Jun 2023
Lead	5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

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

Water Quality	Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and Procedure	None last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting	22 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 235 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

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