Hardee County property record for 985 Popash Rd, Wauchula, FL 33873
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,829 sqft · built 2023 |
| Lot Size | 3.26 acres (142,005 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $30,000 (Jul 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $3,366 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Mortgage Jul 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 1134-25-0000-09180-0000 |
| Primary APN | 1134-25-0000-09180-0000 |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,829 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,759 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,829 sqft |
| Flooring | Vinyl/Resilient |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Year Built | Built 2023 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2023 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Construction Type | Masonry / Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 142,005 sqft (3.26 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 460 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Driveway Area | 2,216 sqft |
| Pool Area | 294 sqft |
|---|---|
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 140 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 300 sqft |
| Utility Building | 240 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 985 POPASH RD |
|---|---|
| City | WAUCHULA |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 33873-4353 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | A-1 |
| Legal Description | 3.26 AC BEG AT NW COR OF SE1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 & RUN E ALONG N BDRY LINE 229.42 FT TO POB THEN SW/LY 627 FT TO N R/W LINE OF WAUCHULA POPASH RD THEN S 51 DEG 31M E 70.68 FT THEN E 214.48 FT N 661.49 FT & W 149.48 FT TO POB 11 34S 25E 201025004897-P |
| Legal Range | 25E |
| Legal Township | 34S |
| Legal Section | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ZOLFO SPRINGS |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2019 |
| Census Tract | 970101 |
985 Popash Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in March 2022.
Source: Hardee County records, as of November 26, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 985 POPASH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4353 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage MIDFLORIDA CU |
| Jul 26, 2022 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 26, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20134192 |
| Last Transfer Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000004345 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Property Address | 985 POPASH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4353 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 985 POPASH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4353 |
| Document Number | 0025005193 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 15, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202325005193 |
| Name | MIDFLORIDA CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | LAKELAND, FL 33802 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2053 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.87% |
| Type Change Date | Oct 1, 2033 |
| Min Rate At Change | 4.87% |
| Max Rate At Change | 8.87% |
| Index | 1-Year T-Bill |
| Max Rate | 10.8% |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | HARDEE FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 985 POPASH RD, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4353 |
| Document Number | 0025004345 |
| Instrument Date | Mar 28, 2022 |
| Instrument | 202225004345 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 15, 2024 |
| Title Company | ACCOMODATION, ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 574 GREEN ASH LN, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4474 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 574 GREEN ASH LN, WAUCHULA, FL 33873-4474 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 985 Popash Rd was $3,366 with exemptions applied.
Source: Hardee County assessment roll, as of November 26, 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 | $3,366.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $297,654 | $457,437 Land $83,130 Building $374,307 |
| 2023 | $958.00 | $66,517 Land $65,200 Building $1,317 | $66,517 Land $65,200 Building $1,317 |
| 2021 | $660.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 985 Popash Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 14 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 15 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 15 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 14 (1998–2022) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 3 of 14 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2022 · Hurricane Ian |
| Claims by Event |
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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 985 Popash Rd is high, ranking above 78% of the US, with a 0.7% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | High above 78% of the US · above 67% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.7% 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 10 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| Rapid Systems Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| CenturyLink DSL | 10 / 1 |
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