Hardee County property record for 505 High St, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,300 sqft · built 1968 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,500 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $919 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-34-25-0330-0000A-0001 |
| Primary APN | 09-34-25-0330-0000A-0001 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,300 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,516 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1968 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,500 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 ft deep x 139 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 216 sqft |
| Utility Building | 160 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 505 HIGH ST |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-3035 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOTS 1 & 2 BLK A MELROSE PLACE 328P118 328P121 657P928 708P983(DC-CSF) |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 1,2 2 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2021 |
| Census Tract | 970401 |
The current owner of 505 High St acquired it in January 2004.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 507 HIGH ST, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3035 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Transfer Doc | 0006570928 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 505 High St was $919 with exemptions applied, up 3.7% from the year before.
Source: Hardee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hardee County |
| Municipality | Wauchula City |
| Unified School District | Hardee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $919.00 (+3.72%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $62,984 (+2.9%) | $117,205 (+4.4%) Land $14,710 Building $102,495 |
| 2024 | $886.00 (-14.4%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $61,209 (-11.52%) | $112,269 (+13.01%) Land $14,710 Building $97,559 |
| 2023 | $1,035.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $69,176 (+17.87%) | $99,348 (+24.11%) Land $14,710 Building $84,638 |
| 2022 | $1,009.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $58,690 | $80,048 Land $14,710 Building $65,338 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 505 High St in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2016
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 505 High St is low, with a 0.04% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 65% of the US · lower than 91% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.04% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | WAUCHULA CITY WATER DEPARTMENT serves 5,000 people · EPA ID FL6250329 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2023 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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. The service area is an EPA estimate; the actual supplier may differ.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 272 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 |
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