797 Stephens Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 Property Records

Hardee County property record for 797 Stephens Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms4 Beds
Bathrooms2 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Square Footage1,956 sqft Living Area
Lot Size174,240 sqft (4 acres)
GarageCarport, 552 sqft
Last Sale$285,000 (2021)
Tax Bill$5,310.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN3533-26-0000-00620-0000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Building Area1,956 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,052 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,956 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1964
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1964
Architectural StyleBungalow Style
Exterior MaterialWood Exterior
Construction TypeMasonry/Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs) Construction
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialBuiltup (layered Asphalt) Roof
Lot Area174,240 sqft (4 acres)
Parking Spaces1 Parking Spaces
Garage TypeCarport Garage
Garage Area552 sqft Garage
CarportCarport
Carport Area552 sqft Carport
Porch Area96 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating

Location & Zoning

Street Address797 STEPHENS RD
CityWAUCHULA
StateFL
Zip33873-4452
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal Description4 AC COM SE COR OF W1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SW1/4 RUN N 980.60 FT TO POB W 420 FT N 420 FT E 420 FT S 420 FT TO POB 35 33S 26E 185P188 286P113 CA-F-83-87 325P293 408P404 CA-F-91-128 458P227 462P357 469P568 540P177 564P564 LP-633P1468 SFJ-637P686 638P1435 640
Legal Range26E
Legal Township33S
Legal Section35
JurisdictionHARDEE FL
Minor Civil DivisionZOLFO SPRINGS
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1048
Census Tract970101

Owner

Source: Hardee County records · APN 3533-26-0000-00620-0000

Assessment roll updated November 26, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address334 RAINEY BLVD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3702
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Mar 23, 2026Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
CREWS BANK & TRUST
Nov 04, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
WAUCHULA STATE BANK
Jan 28, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
GENEVA FIN'L
Sep 01, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
FIRST NAT'L BK/WAUCHULA

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleNov 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleNov 04, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleJan 28, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20216420
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

March 2026: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionHARDEE FL
Property Address797 STEPHENS RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4452
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 07, 2026

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address334 RAINEY BLVD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3702

Mortgage

Document Number0025001561
DateMar 23, 2026
Instrument202625001561
Lender
NameCREWS BANK & TRUST
TypeBank
AddressWAUCHULA, FL 33873
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueApr 01, 2056

November 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDEE FL
Recording DateNov 04, 2021
Property Address797 STEPHENS RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4452
Document Number0025006420
Instrument DateNov 01, 2021
Instrument202125006420
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 20, 2021
Title CompanyWAUCHULA ABSTRACT AND TITLE COMPANY, WAUCHULA ABSTRACT & TTL CO I

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,995.00
Amount AccuracyRounded Values by County
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address797 STEPHENS RD, 797, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4452

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address334 RAINEY BLVD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-3702

Mortgage

Document Number0025006421
DateNov 04, 2021
Instrument202125006421
Lender
NameWAUCHULA STATE BANK
TypeBank
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueNov 01, 2051

January 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDEE FL
Recording DateJan 28, 2019
Property Address797 STEPHENS RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4452
Document Number0025000507
Instrument DateJan 25, 2019
Instrument25000507
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 15, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$1,540.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address4084 LITTLE DOTHAN RD SNEADS FL 324603500, SNEADS, FL 32460-3500

Mortgage

Document Number25000508
DateJan 28, 2019
Instrument25000508
Lender
NameGENEVA FIN'L
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressCHANDLER, AZ 85248
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJan 27, 2049

September 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionHARDEE FL
Recording DateSep 01, 2017
Property Address797 STEPHENS RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4452
Document Number0025005402
Instrument DateAug 31, 2017
Instrument25005402
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 28, 2017

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$542.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipCompany
Address255 SOGGY BOTTOM LN WAUCHULA FL 338734483, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4483

Mortgage

Document Number25005403
DateSep 01, 2017
Instrument25005403
Lender
NameFIRST NAT'L BK/WAUCHULA
TypeBank
AddressWAUCHULA, FL 33873
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Hardee County records · Assessment roll updated November 26, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyHardee County
Unified School DistrictHardee County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$5,310.00 (+3.89%)$379,106 (+4.55%) Land $80,000 Building $299,106$379,106 (+4.55%) Land $80,000 Building $299,106
2024$5,111.00 (+8.95%)$362,596 (+18.3%) Land $76,000 Building $286,596$362,596 (+18.3%) Land $76,000 Building $286,596
2023$4,691.00 (+12.47%)$306,504 (+18.98%) Land $56,000 Building $250,504$306,504 (+18.98%) Land $56,000 Building $250,504
2022$4,171.00$257,599 Land $48,000 Building $209,599$257,599 Land $48,000 Building $209,599

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Hardee County (12049C), updated May 26, 2016 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
Flood HazardMinimal
500-Year FloodplainNo
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land in reach
Wildfire LikelihoodNegligible
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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