17488 NW 278th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 17488 NW 278th St, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size1.5 acres (65,340 sqft)
OwnerTrust Name on File
Last Sale$5,200 (Jun 2018)
Tax Bill$592 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2023 Transfer
Jun 2018 Sale
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN1-23-34-33-0A00-00024-J000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-23-34-33-0A00-00024-J000
Alternative APN
  • R12334330A0000024J000

Exterior

Lot Area65,340 sqft (1.5 acres)

Location & Zoning

Street Address17488 NW 278TH ST
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34972
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionLOT J OF TRACT 24 WEST 1/2 OF THE EAST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 24, SECTION 23 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION COMPANY PLAT OF TOWNSHIP 34 SOUTH, RANGE 33 EAST, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED IN PLAT BOOK 4, PAGES 3-3E,
Legal Range33E
Legal Township34S
Legal Section23
Legal SubdivisionSOUTHERN COLINIZATION CO
Legal Tract24
Legal Lot NumberJ
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionNORTH OKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1155
Census Tract910102

Owner

17488 NW 278th St, residential vacant land, is held in a trust since June 2018.

Source: Okeechobee County records, as of November 19, 2025

Owner of RecordTrust Name on File
Mailing Address6854 SW 39TH ST, PALM CITY, FL 34990-5300
Owner TypeCompany
VestingTrust, Family Trust

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

DateDocument
Apr 3, 2023Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMMODATION
Jun 25, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
OKEE-TANTIE TITLE COMPANY INC
May 22, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer
SUNBELT TITLE (AGENCY)

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJun 25, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior SaleMay 22, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20188309
Deed Book / Page809 / 1066
Prior Transfer DateJun 21, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0008091066
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

April 2023: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateApr 3, 2023
Property Address17488 NW 278TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Document Number0000003983
Map ReferenceMB 4 PG 3&3A-3D
Instrument DateMar 24, 2023
Instrument2023003983
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address6854 SW 39TH ST, PALM CITY, FL 34990-5300

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipFamily Trust
Address6854 SW 39TH ST, PALM CITY, FL 34990-5300

June 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateJun 25, 2018
Property Address17488 NW 278TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Document Number0008091066
Book / Page000809 / 001066
Instrument DateJun 21, 2018
Instrument8309
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 2, 2018
Title CompanyOKEE-TANTIE TITLE COMPANY INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$36.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address6854 SW 39TH ST PALM CITY FL 349905300, PALM CITY, FL 34990-5300

May 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateMay 22, 2018
Property Address17488 NW 278TH ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972
Document Number0008071634
Book / Page000807 / 001634
Instrument DateMar 7, 2018
Instrument6731
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 6, 2018
Title CompanySUNBELT TITLE (AGENCY)

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$36.40
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address6854 SW 39TH ST PALM CITY FL 349905300, PALM CITY, FL 34990-5300

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 17488 NW 278th St was $592.

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

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$592.00$22,200 Land $22,200$22,200 Land $22,200
2023$462.00 (+9.48%)$19,200 (+18.52%) Land $19,200$19,200 (+18.52%) Land $19,200
2022$422.00$16,200 Land $16,200$16,200 Land $16,200

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 17488 NW 278th St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

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
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone A, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 112 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies112 in force
Nearby Flood Claims8 (2004–2022)
Claims Outside the SFHA1 of 8
Most Recent ClaimSep 2022 · Hurricane Ian
Claims by Event
  • Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 4 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 17488 NW 278th St is high, ranking above 80% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskHigh
above 80% of the US · above 70% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.7% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conexon Connect
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000

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