Hardee County property record for 495 River Ln, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,048 sqft · built 1976 |
| Lot Size | 1.52 acres (66,473 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $73,600 (Nov 1985) |
| Tax Bill | $2,080 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 11-34-25-0844-00001-0001 |
| Primary APN | 11-34-25-0844-00001-0001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,048 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,989 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1976 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 66,473 sqft (1.52 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 266 ft deep x 168 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 529 sqft |
| Pool Area | 450 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 412 sqft |
| Utility Building | 100 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 495 RIVER LN |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-9676 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-R |
| Legal Description | 1.53 AC LOT 1 & S1/2 OF LOT 2 RIVER ACRES SUBD 225P617 290P749 315P624 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Legal Subdivision | RIVER ACRES SUBD |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,S1 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ZOLFO SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2020 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
495 River Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 1985.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 495 RIVER LN, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-9676 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 1, 1985 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000315624 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 495 River Ln was $2,080 with a homeowner's exemption, up 1% 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 | $2,080.00 (+1.02%) Homeowner's exemption | $158,703 (+2.9%) | $324,757 (+9.81%) Land $44,254 Building $280,503 |
| 2024 | $2,059.00 (+1.93%) Homeowner's exemption | $154,230 (+3%) | $295,745 (+12.41%) Land $34,580 Building $261,165 |
| 2023 | $2,020.00 (+3.59%) Homeowner's exemption | $149,738 (+3%) | $263,092 (+14.57%) Land $34,580 Building $228,512 |
| 2022 | $1,950.00 Homeowner's exemption | $145,377 | $229,633 Land $34,580 Building $195,053 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 495 River Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 495 River Ln is high, ranking above 79% of the US, with a 0.6% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 79% of the US · above 68% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.6% 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 24 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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