1709 SW 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 1709 SW 3rd Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft · built 1999
Lot Size0.325 acres (14,157 sqft)
OwnerIndividual on Record
Last Sale$237,500 (Aug 2023)
Tax Bill$3,607 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2023 Sale & Mortgage
May 2022 Second Mortgage
+ 5 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN3-28-37-35-0050-00330-0110

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3-28-37-35-0050-00330-0110
Alternative APN
  • R32837350050003300110

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area1,200 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area1,200 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1999
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1999
Architectural StyleModular
Exterior MaterialAluminum/Vinyl
Construction TypeWood
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialAsphalt
Lot Area14,157 sqft (0.325 acres)
Lot Dimensions142 ft deep x 100 ft wide

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address1709 SW 3RD AVE
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34974-6188
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionFIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBEE (PLAT BOOK 1 PAGE 17) LOTS 11 & 12 BLOCK 33
Legal Range35E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section28
Legal SubdivisionFIRST ADDITION TO SOUTH OKEECHOBE
Legal Block33
Legal Lot Number11,12
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionOKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group5
Census Block5020
Census Tract910601

Owner

Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts shown locked on this page are available instantly with a free trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual on Record
Mailing Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 16, 2023Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage
UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
May 18, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Second Mortgage
FREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
Nov 11, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
FREEDOM MTG
Nov 1, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE
Jan 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EMBRACE HM LOANS
Jan 26, 2018Deed of Trust, Mortgage · FHA Mortgage
EMBRACE HM LOANS
Jan 31, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
EMBRACE HM LOANS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleAug 16, 2023 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleApr 17, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20239668
Prior Transfer DateJun 30, 2010
Prior Transfer Doc0006880722
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

August 2023: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateAug 16, 2023
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0000009668
Map ReferenceMB 1 PG 17
Instrument DateAug 11, 2023
Instrument2023009668
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 15, 2023
Title CompanySTEWART TITLE COMPANY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,662.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
InvestorPossibly a Property Investor

Mortgage

Document Number0000009669
DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument2023009669
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeVA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueSep 1, 2053

Mortgage

Document Number0000009670
DateAug 16, 2023
Instrument2023009670
Lender
NameUNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

May 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJun 13, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188

Mortgage

Document Number0000006916
DateMay 18, 2022
Instrument20220006916
Lender
NameFREEDOM MORTGAGE CORP
TypeSubprime Lender
AddressDENVER, CO 80249
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone Second Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term359 Months
DueApr 1, 2052

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0000011514
Instrument DateNov 11, 2020
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 9, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address1709 SW 3RD AVE OKEECHOBEE FL 349746188, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188

Mortgage

Document Number0000011514
DateNov 23, 2020
Instrument11514
Lender
NameFREEDOM MTG
TypeMortgage Company
AddressMOUNT LAUREL, NJ 08054
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 22, 2050

November 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateNov 1, 2019
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0000011297
Instrument DateNov 1, 2019
Instrument11297
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 16, 2019
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$7.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address1803 SW 3RD AVE OKEECHOBEE FL 349746148, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6148

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Transfer

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0008051953
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 1, 2018
Title CompanyCLEAR TITLE

Transaction

Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2930 SE 23RD ST OKEECHOBEE FL 349746339, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6339

Mortgage

Document Number0008051953
DateApr 17, 2018
Book Page000805/001953
Instrument5192
Lender
NameEMBRACE HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 16, 2048
Interest
Rate5.37%

January 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0008060427
Instrument DateJan 26, 2018
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedDec 5, 2018
Title CompanyCLEAR TITLE, CLEAR TITLE & LEGAL SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2930 SE 23RD ST OKEECHOBEE FL 349746339, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6339

Mortgage

Document Number0008060427
DateApr 20, 2018
Book Page000806/000427
Instrument5397
Lender
NameEMBRACE HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 19, 2048

January 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateJan 31, 2018
Property Address1709 SW 3RD AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188
Document Number0008011444
Book / Page000801 / 001444
Instrument DateJan 23, 2018
Instrument1228
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMay 9, 2018
Title CompanyCLEAR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$840.00
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address2930 SE 23RD ST OKEECHOBEE FL 349746188, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6188

Mortgage

Document Number8011446
DateJan 31, 2018
Book Page000801/001446
Instrument1229
Lender
NameEMBRACE HM LOANS
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMIDDLETOWN, RI 02842
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 30, 2048

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of November 19, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyOkeechobee County
MunicipalityOkeechobee City
Unified School DistrictOkeechobee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,607.00 (+130.48%)$196,987 (+109.56%)$202,107 (+12.72%) Land $44,100 Building $158,007
2023$1,565.00 (+10.91%) Homeowner's exemption$93,999 (+6.75%)$179,305 (+30.5%) Land $31,360 Building $147,945
2022$1,411.00 Homeowner's exemption$88,056$137,403 Land $22,050 Building $115,353

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 29 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies29 in force
Nearby Flood Claims10 (2004–2012)
Claims Outside the SFHA9 of 10
Most Recent ClaimAug 2012 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Wilma, Oct 2005 · 5 claims
  • Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 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 RiskLow
lower than 65% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.04% 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 182 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: T-Mobile, Verizon.

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