Hardee County property record for 2215 Ralph Smith Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,080 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.48 acres (20,909 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $38,000 (Oct 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $758 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-34-25-0000-02640-0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-34-25-0000-02640-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,080 sqft Heated Area |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 20,909 sqft (0.48 acres) |
| Utility Building | 330 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 2215 RALPH SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-8654 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-R |
| Legal Description | .48 AC BEG AT NW COR OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 S 1055 FT TO POB S 130 FT S 89 DEG 48 MIN 15 SEC E 162.30 FT N 130 FT N 89 DEG 48 MIN |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 20 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
2215 Ralph Smith Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 1996.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2215 RALPH SMITH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-8654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 16, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000517146 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2215 Ralph Smith Rd was $758 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.8% from the year before.
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 | $758.00 (+3.84%) Homeowner's exemption | $44,169 (+2.9%) | $127,423 (+17.71%) Land $16,320 Building $111,103 |
| 2024 | $730.00 (+6.1%) Homeowner's exemption | $42,924 (+3%) | $108,253 (+13.03%) Land $13,920 Building $94,333 |
| 2023 | $688.00 (+5.68%) Homeowner's exemption | $41,674 (+3%) | $95,772 (+23.59%) Land $13,920 Building $81,852 |
| 2022 | $651.00 Homeowner's exemption | $40,460 | $77,491 Land $9,600 Building $67,891 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2215 Ralph Smith Rd 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 May 26, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
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 risk around 2215 Ralph Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 68% of the US, with a 0.3% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 68% of the US · above 48% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 27 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 100 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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