Hardee County property record for 509 S 8th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,356 sqft · built 1930 |
| Lot Size | 0.408 acres (17,816 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $42,000 (Apr 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $699 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 09-34-25-0230-0000A-0003 |
| Primary APN | 09-34-25-0230-0000A-0003 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,356 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,740 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1930 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Foundation Type | Pier/Post & Beam |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 17,816 sqft (0.408 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 145 ft deep x 123 ft wide |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 420 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 394 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Utility Building | 192 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 509 S 8TH AVE |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-3119 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-1 |
| Legal Description | LOT 3 BLK A OF H K BENNETTS SUBD & COM NW COR NE1/4 OF NE1/4 RUN S 557 FT TO POB E 145 FT S 80 FT W 145 FT N 80 FT TO POB 265 |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 09 |
| Legal Subdivision | H K BENNETTS SUBD |
| Legal Block | A |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2024 |
| Census Tract | 970401 |
509 S 8th Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 1999.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 509 S 8TH AVE, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3119 |
| 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 | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000567231 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 509 S 8th Ave was $699 with a homeowner's exemption, up 5.9% 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 | $699.00 (+5.91%) Homeowner's exemption | $49,320 (+2.9%) | $170,245 (+3.9%) Land $22,740 Building $147,505 |
| 2024 | $660.00 (+5.6%) Homeowner's exemption | $47,930 (+3%) | $163,851 (+7.68%) Land $22,740 Building $141,111 |
| 2023 | $625.00 (+4.52%) Homeowner's exemption | $46,534 (+3%) | $152,171 (+16.77%) Land $22,740 Building $129,431 |
| 2022 | $598.00 Homeowner's exemption | $45,179 | $130,318 Land $22,740 Building $107,578 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 509 S 8th Ave 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 509 S 8th Ave 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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