Hardee County property record for 446 Metheny Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,774 sqft · built 1936 |
| Lot Size | 0.589 acres (25,700 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $289,900 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $2,219 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 33-33-25-0000-00630-0000 |
| Primary APN | 33-33-25-0000-00630-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,774 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,630 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1936 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 25,700 sqft (0.589 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 264 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 270 sqft |
| Utility Building | 120 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 446 METHENY RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-6778 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-R |
| Legal Description | .55 AC COM SW COR OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 OF NW1/4 OF SEC 33 RUN E 150 FT FOR POB THENCE E 120 FT THENCE N 212 FT THENCE W 120 FT T |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 33 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3041 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
446 Metheny Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in August 2023.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 446 METHENY RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-6778 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 31, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 4, 2005 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202325004997 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Property Address | 446 METHENY RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-6778 |
| Document Number | 0025004997 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202325004997 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Oct 11, 2023 |
| Title Company | WAUCHULA ABSTRACT & TTL CO I |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,029.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 702 S 6TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3104 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 201 MANLEY RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4451 |
| Document Number | 0025004998 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202325004998 |
| Name | LEADER ONE FINANCIAL CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2053 |
| Document Number | 0025004999 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 31, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202325004999 |
| Name | FLORIDA HOUSING FINANCE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Government Agency |
| Address | TALLAHASSEE, FL 32301 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Second Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 446 Metheny Rd was $2,219 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1.3% 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 | $2,219.00 (+1.28%) Homeowner's exemption | $169,151 (+3.34%) | $181,764 (+11.04%) Land $32,670 Building $149,094 |
| 2024 | $2,191.00 (+10.94%) Homeowner's exemption | $163,691 (+25.91%) Land $32,670 Building $131,021 | $163,691 (+25.91%) Land $32,670 Building $131,021 |
| 2023 | $1,975.00 (+9.42%) | $130,005 (+14.18%) Land $21,780 Building $108,225 | $130,005 (+14.18%) Land $21,780 Building $108,225 |
| 2022 | $1,805.00 | $113,864 Land $21,780 Building $92,084 | $113,864 Land $21,780 Building $92,084 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 446 Metheny Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2017.
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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 446 Metheny Rd is moderate, ranking above 66% 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 66% of the US · above 43% 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 17 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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