Highlands County property record for 500 NW Riverside Rd, Okeechobee, FL 34974
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,654 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 224 acres (9,775,735 sqft) |
| Owner | Owner Name on File |
| Last Sale | $1,100,000 (Apr 2011) |
| Tax Bill | $5,050 (2024) |
| Flood Zone | Zone A (high risk) |
| APN | C-14-37-33-A00-0010-0000 |
| Primary APN | C-14-37-33-A00-0010-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Plumbing Fixtures | 10 Plumbing Fixtures |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,654 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,240 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Slate |
| Lot Area | 9,775,735 sqft (224 acres) |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 1,193 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Street Address | 500 NW RIVERSIDE RD |
|---|---|
| City | OKEECHOBEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34974-8501 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AU |
| Legal Description | ALL WEST OF RIVER LESS A 91.44 ACRE TRACT TO C + S FLA FLOOD CONTROL DIST FULLY DESC IN OR BOOK 161- PG 304 14-37-33/1 |
| Legal Range | 33E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 14 |
| Legal Subdivision | WEST RIVER |
| Jurisdiction | HIGHLANDS FL |
| Township / Civil Division | LAKE PLACID |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1080 |
| Census Tract | 961500 |
The current owner of 500 NW Riverside Rd bought it in April 2011.
Source: Highlands County records, as of December 12, 2025
| Owner of Record | Owner Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 742, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34973-0742 |
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 | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 25, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 5, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1617464 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2280 / 0362 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Highlands County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Highlands County |
| Unified School District | Highlands County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $413,529 | $1,908,805 | |
| 2024 | $5,050.00 (+1.92%) | ||
| 2023 | $4,955.00 (+9.24%) | $427,995 (+17.21%) Land $21,866 Building $406,129 | $1,884,896 (+378.13%) |
| 2022 | $4,536.00 | $365,137 Land $24,874 Building $340,263 | $394,225 |
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 500 NW Riverside Rd in Zone A, a high-risk flood area; flood insurance is required for federally backed loans.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 17, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone A high risk |
|---|---|
| 100-Year Floodplain | Yes 1% annual chance |
| Floodway | No |
| Base Flood Elevation | Not determined for this zone |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Required federally backed loans |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 40 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 40 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1988–2017) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2017 · Hurricane Irma |
| Claims by Event |
|
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 500 NW Riverside Rd is high, ranking above 72% of the US, with a 0.5% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 72% of the US · above 55% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.5% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Search by:
By searching, you agree to: Terms • Privacy • Disclosures