Okeechobee County property record for 5217 SE 43rd St, Okeechobee, FL 34974
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 725 sqft · built 1985 |
| Lot Size | 0.103 acres (4,487 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $178,000 (Feb 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,554 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1-31-37-36-0010-00040-0230 |
| Primary APN | 1-31-37-36-0010-00040-0230 |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 725 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 1,097 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1985 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 4,487 sqft (0.103 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Cooling System | Central |
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| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 5217 SE 43RD ST |
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| City | OKEECHOBEE |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 34974-1169 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | KING'S BAY (PLAT BOOK 5 PAGES 91 THROUGH 94) LOT 23 BLOCK 4 |
| Legal Range | 36E |
| Legal Township | 37S |
| Legal Section | 31 |
| Legal Subdivision | KING'S |
| Legal Block | 4 |
| Legal Lot Number | 23 |
| Jurisdiction | OKEECHOBEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | OKEECHOBEE |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3004 |
| Census Tract | 910403 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Listed Area | Within Okeechobee Battlefield listed 1966 · 1 contributing resources · National Historic Landmark (designated 1961) · NRIS 66000269 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
5217 SE 43rd St is owned by an individual who bought it in February 2022.
Source: Okeechobee County records, as of December 5, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 4916 SE 42ND ST, OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974-1156 |
| 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 | Feb 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Feb 8, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Feb 13, 2002 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 00521 / 00494 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 15, 2004 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0052100494 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5217 SE 43rd St was $1,554.
Source: Okeechobee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okeechobee County |
| Unified School District | Okeechobee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,554.00 | $113,365 Land $16,000 Building $97,365 | $113,365 Land $16,000 Building $97,365 |
| 2023 | $2,242.00 (+40.48%) | $114,652 (+23.76%) Land $9,000 Building $105,652 | $114,652 (+23.76%) Land $9,000 Building $105,652 |
| 2022 | $1,596.00 | $92,638 Land $6,250 Building $86,388 | $92,638 Land $6,250 Building $86,388 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5217 SE 43rd St in Zone X, an area of minimal 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 Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 39 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 8 (10% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 39 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 risk around 5217 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 Risk | Moderate above 56% of the US · lower than 72% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.1% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 141 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 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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