5001 SE 43rd St, Okeechobee, FL 34974 Property Records

Okeechobee County property record for 5001 SE 43rd St, Okeechobee, FL 34974

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 725 sqft · built 1985
Lot Size0.119 acres (5,227 sqft)
OwnerOwner Name on File
Last Sale$75,000 (Dec 2006)
Tax Bill$1,361 (2025)
Flood ZoneZone X (moderate risk)
APN1-31-37-36-0010-00040-0360

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN1-31-37-36-0010-00040-0360

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area725 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area1,100 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1985
Exterior MaterialWood
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialComposition Shingle
Lot Area5,227 sqft (0.119 acres)
PorchOpen Porch

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address5001 SE 43RD ST
CityOKEECHOBEE
StateFL
Zip34974-1162
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionKING'S BAY (PLAT BOOK 5 PAGES 91 THROUGH 94) LOT 36 BLOCK 4
Legal Range36E
Legal Township37S
Legal Section31
Legal SubdivisionKING'S
Legal Block4
Legal Lot Number36
JurisdictionOKEECHOBEE FL
Township / Civil DivisionOKEECHOBEE
Census Block Group3
Census Block3004
Census Tract910403

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Listed AreaWithin Okeechobee Battlefield
listed 1966 · 1 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1961) · NRIS 66000269

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

The current owner of 5001 SE 43rd St acquired it in March 2009.

Source: Okeechobee County records, as of December 5, 2025

Owner of RecordOwner Name on File
Mailing Address847 EMERSON DR NE, PALM BAY, FL 32907-1465

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleDec 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed SaleDec 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Prior SaleDec 28, 2006 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number0006191447
Last Transfer DateMar 4, 2009
Transfer Doc0006661514
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5001 SE 43rd St was $1,361.

Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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$1,361.00$115,227 Land $16,000 Building $99,227$115,227 Land $16,000 Building $99,227
2023$1,902.00 (+17.19%)$116,676 (+23.74%) Land $9,000 Building $107,676$116,676 (+23.74%) Land $9,000 Building $107,676
2022$1,623.00$94,292 Land $6,250 Building $88,042$94,292 Land $6,250 Building $88,042

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5001 SE 43rd St in Zone X, an area of moderate flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 16, 2015 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
moderate risk
500-Year FloodplainYes
0.2% annual chance
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 500 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on File
median of 39 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 8 (10% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies39 in force

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

Wildfire risk around 5001 SE 43rd St is moderate, ranking above 56% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 56% of the US · lower than 72% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemOKEECHOBEE UTILITY AUTHORITY
serves 20,000 people · EPA ID FL4470257
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionJun 2023
Lead5 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Listed by EPA as a serious violator for missed monitoring and reporting.

Water QualityHaloacetic acids
resolved · Jan 2020
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting22
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 141 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity
Cable
1,200 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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