Hardee County property record for 2288 Ralph Smith Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,025 sqft · built 1972 |
| Lot Size | 1 acres (43,560 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $836 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1934-25-0000-09890-0000 |
| Primary APN | 1934-25-0000-09890-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,025 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,128 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,025 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1972 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1972 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Built-Up Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 43,560 sqft (1 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 285 ft deep x 153 ft wide |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 48 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 280 sqft |
| Cooling System | Window A/C |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 2288 RALPH SMITH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-8653 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-R |
| Legal Description | 1 AC BEG AT SE COR OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 N 871 FT N 87 DEG 00 MIN 45 SEC W 40 FT TO POB N 87 DEG 00 MIN 45 SEC W 284.71 FT S 153 FT S 87 DEG 00 MIN 45 SEC E 284.71 FT N 153 FT TO POB TRACT 4 19 34S 25E 274P380P381 140P244 135P285 477P753 528P240 528P242 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 19 |
| Legal Tract | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1025 |
| Census Tract | 970402 |
2288 Ralph Smith Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals.
Source: Hardee County records, as of August 12, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2288 RALPH SMITH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-8653 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2288 Ralph Smith Rd was $836 with a homeowner's exemption, up 3.5% from the year before.
Source: Hardee County assessment roll, as of November 26, 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 | $836.00 (+3.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,940 (+2.9%) | $139,557 (+9.61%) Land $34,000 Building $105,557 |
| 2024 | $808.00 (+5.35%) Homeowner's exemption | $48,533 (+3%) | $127,326 (+11.16%) Land $29,000 Building $98,326 |
| 2023 | $767.00 (+5.5%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,119 (+3%) | $114,540 (+23.24%) Land $29,000 Building $85,540 |
| 2022 | $727.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,747 | $92,937 Land $20,000 Building $72,937 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2288 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 2288 Ralph Smith Rd is moderate, ranking above 62% 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 62% of the US · lower than 63% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.3% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 11 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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