Hardee County property record for 1853 Smith Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 2 ba · 2,077 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.251 acres (10,977 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $8,500 (Jun 2010) |
| Tax Bill | $1,796 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 28-33-25-0820-00014-0005 |
| Primary APN | 28-33-25-0820-00014-0005 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,077 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,457 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 10,977 sqft (0.251 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 110 ft deep x 100 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Carport Area | 384 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 196 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 100 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 1853 SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-6727 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-2 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 5 & 6 BLK 14 WAUCHULA HILLS SUBD 28 33S 25E RMDR:593P694 596P305 201025003583/3584/3587-DC-LT |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 28 |
| Legal Subdivision | WAUCHULA HILLS SUBD |
| Legal Block | 14 |
| Legal Lot Number | 5,6 6 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3044 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
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| Owner of Record | Owner Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 702 S 6TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3104 |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 2, 2010 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 201025003584 |
| Last Transfer Date | Jun 4, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0025003584 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Hardee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hardee County |
| Unified School District | Hardee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,796.00 (+6.4%) | $125,607 (+11.52%) Land $16,500 Building $109,107 | $125,607 (+11.52%) Land $16,500 Building $109,107 |
| 2024 | $1,688.00 (+5.96%) | $112,633 (+8.29%) Land $8,250 Building $104,383 | $112,633 (+8.29%) Land $8,250 Building $104,383 |
| 2023 | $1,593.00 (+9.71%) | $104,008 (+15.78%) Land $8,250 Building $95,758 | $104,008 (+15.78%) Land $8,250 Building $95,758 |
| 2022 | $1,452.00 | $89,836 Land $8,250 Building $81,586 | $89,836 Land $8,250 Building $81,586 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 83% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | WAUCHULA HILLS WTP (HARDEE COUNTY) serves 3,038 people · EPA ID FL6254799 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | May 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2021) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 6 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 241 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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