3897 NW 17th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 3897 NW 17th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft · built 1979
Lot Size0.355 acres (15,464 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$180,000 (Jun 2022)
Tax Bill$1,396 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJun 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN1-05-37-35-0010-00050-0030

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-05-37-35-0010-00050-0030

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Building Area1,152 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,488 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Exterior MaterialConcrete Block
Construction TypeMasonry / Concrete Block
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area15,464 sqft (0.355 acres)
Lot Dimensions125 ft deep x 124 ft wide
PorchOpen Porch
Patio Area232 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address3897 NW 17TH AVE
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34972-1613
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionBASSWOOD INCORPORATED (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 22) LOT 3 BLOCK 5
Legal Range35E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionBASSWOOD INCORPORATED
Legal Block5
Legal Lot Number3
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionOKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1025
Census Tract910201

Owner

Source: Okeechobee County records, as of December 5, 2025

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on Record
Mailing Address3897 NW 17TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-1613
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleFeb 7, 1997 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2022008267
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

June 2022: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateJun 15, 2022
Property Address3897 NW 17TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-1613
Document Number0000008267
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 22
Instrument DateMay 26, 2022
Instrument2022008267
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2022
Title CompanyLIBERTY TITLE COMPANY/AMERICA INC, LIBERTY TTL CO OF AMERICA IN

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,260.00
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2913 SE 19TH CT, 2913, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-6317

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3897 NW 17TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-1613

Mortgage

Document Number0000008268
DateJun 15, 2022
Instrument2022008268
Lender
NameCROSSCOUNTRY MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 1, 2052

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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$1,396.00 (-64.69%) Homeowner's exemption$142,437 (+5.79%)$143,923 (+6.89%) Land $26,500 Building $117,423
2023$3,953.00 (+418.77%)$134,645 (+225.87%) Land $17,500 Building $117,145$134,645 (+19.38%) Land $17,500 Building $117,145
2022$762.00 Homeowner's exemption$41,319$112,783 Land $12,000 Building $100,783

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

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 Record
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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 57% of the US · lower than 71% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

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 118 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
2,000 / 250

May also be available: Verizon.

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