Hardee County property record for 2227 Ralph Smith Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,368 sqft · built 1971 |
| Lot Size | 0.53 acres (23,087 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Feb 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $930 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 20-34-25-0000-02650-0000 |
| Primary APN | 20-34-25-0000-02650-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,368 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,560 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1971 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Precast Concrete Panel |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 23,087 sqft (0.53 acres) |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 2227 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 | .53 AC COM AT NW COR OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 S 1185 FT FOR POB S 145 FT TO SW CORNER OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 S 89 DEG 54M 00S E 162.30 FT |
| 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 |
2227 Ralph Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in February 2016.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 2227 RALPH SMITH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-8654 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 10, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jan 20, 2016 |
| Deed Document Number | 201625000720 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2227 Ralph Smith Rd was $930 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.9% 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 | $930.00 (+1.86%) Homeowner's exemption | $67,923 (+2.9%) | $162,989 (+8.38%) Land $18,020 Building $144,969 |
| 2024 | $913.00 (+3.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $66,009 (+3%) | $150,393 (+13.05%) Land $15,370 Building $135,023 |
| 2023 | $884.00 (+3.39%) Homeowner's exemption | $64,086 (+3.57%) | $133,038 (+23.32%) Land $15,370 Building $117,668 |
| 2022 | $855.00 Homeowner's exemption | $61,875 | $107,881 Land $10,600 Building $97,281 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2227 Ralph Smith Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 | 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 2227 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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