Okeechobee County property record for 500 SW 5th Ave, Okeechobee, FL 34974
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,590 sqft · built 1993 |
| Lot Size | 0.487 acres (21,257 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $10,500 (May 1993) |
| Tax Bill | $2,224 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 3-15-37-35-0010-01930-0010 |
| Primary APN | 3-15-37-35-0010-01930-0010 |
|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,590 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,266 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1993 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 21,257 sqft (0.487 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 142 ft deep x 150 ft wide |
| Pool Area | 392 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 500 SW 5TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | OKEECHOBEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34974-4294 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | CITY OF OKEECHOBEE LOTS 1 2 3 BLOCK 193 |
| Legal Range | 35E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 15 |
| Legal Subdivision | OKEECHOBEE |
| Legal Block | 193 |
| Legal Lot Number | 1 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OKEECHOBEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | OKEECHOBEE |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4034 |
| Census Tract | 910601 |
500 SW 5th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in May 1993.
Source: Okeechobee County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 500 SW 5TH AVE, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-4294 |
| 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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 1993 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0003451054 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 500 SW 5th Ave was $2,224 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okeechobee County |
| Municipality | Okeechobee City |
| Unified School District | Okeechobee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,224.00 Homeowner's exemption | $156,748 | $299,572 Land $62,475 Building $237,097 |
| 2023 | $2,658.00 (+3.38%) Homeowner's exemption | $147,893 (+3%) | $284,746 (+22.49%) Land $47,775 Building $236,971 |
| 2022 | $2,571.00 Homeowner's exemption | $143,585 | $232,461 Land $36,015 Building $196,446 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 500 SW 5th Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 2012.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015 · 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 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (2012–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
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 SW 5th Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 67% of the US · lower than 92% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | OKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY serves 20,000 people · EPA ID FL4470257 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.
| Water Quality | Haloacetic acids resolved · Jan 2020 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 22 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 157 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 250 |
May also be available: Verizon.
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