3948 US Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 3948 US Hwy 98 N, Okeechobee, FL 34972

Property Summary

Property TypeResidential Vacant Land
Lot Size0.189 acres (8,233 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$19,500 (Feb 2022)
Tax Bill$405 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2026 Sale
Feb 2022 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone A (high risk)
APN1-05-37-35-0060-00640-0530

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-05-37-35-0060-00640-0530
Alternative APN
  • R10537350060006400530

Exterior

Lot Area8,233 sqft (0.189 acres)
Lot Dimensions110 ft deep x 75 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Street Address3948 US HIGHWAY 98 N
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34972-8700
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeVacant Land > Residential
Legal DescriptionBASSWOOD, INC. UNIT NO 6 (PLAT BOOK 3 PAGE 50) LOT 53 BLOCK 64
Legal Range35E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section05
Legal SubdivisionBASSWOOD, INC. UNIT NO 6
Legal Block64
Legal Lot Number53
Legal Unit6
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionOKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group1
Census Block1047
Census Tract910201

Owner

Source: Okeechobee County records, as of June 5, 2026

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 Address3948 US HIGHWAY 98 N, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-8700
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingLife Estate

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 1, 2026Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Feb 23, 2022Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · Stand-Alone First Mortgage
BE A MAN BUY LAND LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleFeb 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 23, 2022 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 2, 2014 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20222478
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

May 2026: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateMay 1, 2026
Property Address3948 US HIGHWAY 98 N, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-8700
Document Number0000004890
Instrument DateAug 29, 2025
Instrument20264890
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 12, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address3948 US HIGHWAY 98 N, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-8700

February 2022: Special Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeSpecial Warranty Deed
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Recording DateFeb 23, 2022
Property Address3948 US HIGHWAY 98 N, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34972-8700
Document Number0000002478
Map ReferenceMB 3 PG 50
Instrument DateFeb 23, 2022
Instrument2022002478
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedMar 10, 2022
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$136.50
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4260 S E, 4260, STUART, FL 34997

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3304 GULFSTREAM RD, LAKE WORTH, FL 33461-2812

Mortgage

Document Number0000002479
DateFeb 23, 2022
Instrument2022002479
Lender
NameBE A MAN BUY LAND LLC
TypeNon-Lending Institution
Agreement
TypeStand-Alone First Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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$405.00 (+21.62%)$20,000 (+42.86%) Land $20,000$20,000 (+42.86%) Land $20,000
2023$333.00 (+35.92%)$14,000 (+16.67%) Land $14,000$14,000 (+16.67%) Land $14,000
2022$245.00$12,000 Land $12,000$12,000 Land $12,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

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 67% of the US · above 45% 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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 3 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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