Hardee County property record for 940 Polk Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 4 ba · 4,544 sqft · built 2008 |
| Lot Size | 15 acres (653,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Owner Names on File |
| Last Sale | $75,000 (Mar 2004) |
| Tax Bill | $5,595 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 32-33-25-0000-09320-0000 |
| Primary APN | 32-33-25-0000-09320-0000 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4 Baths |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 4,544 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 6,206 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2008 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Foundation Type | Slab (Mat/Raft) |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 653,400 sqft (15 acres) |
| Garage Area | 675 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 936 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Screened Porch |
| Porch Area | 987 sqft |
| Pole Barn | 2,400 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 940 POLK RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-3249 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | F-R |
| Legal Description | 15 AC W1/2 OF SE1/4 OF SE1/4 N & E OF RD R/W 32 33S 25E 518P752 DC-522P240(FMR) 660P701P702 200825000906(RW/EASE) |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 33S |
| Legal Section | 32 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | WAUCHULA |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3058 |
| Census Tract | 970301 |
The current owner of 940 Polk Rd bought it in March 2004.
Source: Hardee County records, as of December 11, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Owner Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | PO BOX 1216, BOWLING GREEN, FL 33834-1216 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
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 | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Mar 11, 2004 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0000660702 |
| Deed Book / Page | 660 / 702 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 940 Polk Rd was $5,595 with exemptions applied, down 1.6% from the year before.
Source: Hardee County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Hardee County |
| Unified School District | Hardee County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,595.00 (-1.62%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $426,964 (+1.48%) Land $29,865 Building $397,099 | $902,289 (+5.94%) |
| 2024 | $5,687.00 (-1.22%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $420,750 (+2.85%) Land $33,265 Building $387,485 | $851,687 (+10.16%) |
| 2023 | $5,757.00 (+2.46%) Homeowner's exemption | $409,085 (+2.85%) Land $33,265 Building $375,820 | $773,167 (+20.15%) |
| 2022 | $5,619.00 Homeowner's exemption | $397,760 Land $30,265 Building $367,495 | $643,521 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 940 Polk Rd 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 May 26, 2016 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2017–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
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 940 Polk Rd is moderate, ranking above 65% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 65% of the US · above 43% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 22 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink, T-Mobile, Xfinity.
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