3853 NW 38th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 3853 NW 38th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.355 acres (15,464 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$32,000 (Oct 2024)
Tax Bill$428 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN1-05-37-35-0030-00420-0040

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-05-37-35-0030-00420-0040
Alternative APN
  • R10537350030004200040

Exterior

Lot Area15,464 sqft (0.355 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 124 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address3853 NW 38TH AVE
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34972
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionBASSWOOD, INC. UNIT NO 3 (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 37) LOT 4 BLOCK 42
Legal Range35E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionBASSWOOD, INC. UNIT NO 3
Legal Block42
Legal Lot Number4
Legal Unit3
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionOKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1046
Census Tract910201

Owner

3853 NW 38th Ave, residential vacant land, is owned by an individual who acquired it in May 2025.

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

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address3632 NW 36TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-1167
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingMarried Man, Separate Property

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleOct 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed SaleOct 1, 2024 · Amount on File
Prior SaleJan 5, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number202410819
Last Transfer DateMay 16, 2025
Transfer Doc0000006234
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 3853 NW 38th Ave was $428.

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$428.00$19,875 Land $19,875$19,875 Land $19,875
2023$254.00 (+24.51%)$13,125 (+68.27%) Land $13,125$13,125 (+68.27%) Land $13,125
2022$204.00$7,800 Land $7,800$7,800 Land $7,800

Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA maps place 3853 NW 38th Ave in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone A
high risk
100-Year FloodplainYes
1% annual chance
FloodwayNo
Base Flood ElevationNot determined for this zone
Flood Insurance RequirementRequired
federally backed loans
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 137 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies137 in force
Nearby Flood Claims52 (2004–2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA3 of 52
Most Recent ClaimFeb 2021 · rainfall accumulation
Claims by Event
  • Tropical Storm Fay, Aug 2008 · 15 claims
  • Hurricane Wilma, Oct 2005 · 9 claims
  • Hurricane Frances, Sep 2004 · 11 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 3853 NW 38th Ave is moderate, ranking above 64% 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 RiskModerate
above 64% of the US · lower than 60% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.3% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

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

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY
serves 20,000 people · EPA ID FL4470257
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 65 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35

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