#RX-11082754, John Michael Rickards, Listing office: Red Gator Real Estate

1520 SE 8th Ave Okeechobee, FL 34974
Property details
About 1520 SE 8th Ave
Waterfront 3-bedroom, 2-bath single-family home with direct access to Lake Okeechobee. The interior includes a converted garage, spacious living areas, and modern upgrades such as a newer A/C (2022), generator, alarm system, and camera system. Outside, the property features a new roof and gutters (2025), two private docks on the river, a motorhome hook-up with concrete pad, a screened front porch, large circular drive, and a fully fenced backyard. The .2319-acre lot offers room for a pool or garden, with large shade trees providing a cool, relaxing outdoor setting. Located near Blue Heron Golf Club, this home is in a no-HOA community with no restrictions--ideal for those seeking privacy and flexibility in a peaceful, waterfront setting.
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(Active Under Contract)
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Appliances: Dryer, Whole Home Generator, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Washer/Dryer Connection, Electric Water Heater
- Flooring Type: Carpet, Tile
- Interior: Entry Lvl Lvng Area
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Private Pool: No
- Parking: 2+ Spaces, Driveway, RV/Boat
- Waterfront: Creek, River
- View: River
- Exterior: Covered Patio, Extra Building, Fence, Room for Pool, Screened Patio, Shed
- Architectural Style: Traditional
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $349,000
- Price/SqFt: $209
- Annual Tax Amount: $2,079
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Interior Lot, Paved
- Year Built: 1999
- Stories: 1
- Living Area: 1,664 SqFt
- MLS Number: RX-11096477
- Office Name: Redfin Corporation
- Office Phone: (561) 708-4105
- Listing Agent: Jonathan Buch
- Agent Phone: (954) 326-4245
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
Feb 08, 2008 | Home Sold | $139,600 |
May 14, 2004 | Home Sold | $175,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $143,557 | $2,079 |
2022 | $139,376 | $1,921 |
2021 | $135,037 | $1,921 |
2019 | $130,179 | $1,764 |
2018 | $127,752 | $1,712 |
2017 | $125,124 | $1,702 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
3
Central Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•610 SW 5th Ave
6
South Elementary School
Public District KG-5
0.9 mi
•2468 SW 7th Ave
4
Everglades Elementary School
Public District KG-5
2.1 mi
•3725 SE 8th St
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $38,583. The most common annual income of people living in Okeechobee, FL is less than $<35k. The majority of families are married, no kids. The most common level of education of people living in this area is high school diploma.
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About 1520 SE 8th Ave
The listing price of 1520 SE 8th Ave property is $349,000.
The property 1520 SE 8th Ave is a house located in Okeechobee, Florida, 34974.
Accepting Backup Offers: 1520 SE 8th Ave is Accepting Backup Offers (Active Under Contract), there is still a chance to have your real estate agent submit an offer.
The nearby schools for 1520 SE 8th Ave are: Central Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), South Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Everglades Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Osceola Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Yearling Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Okeechobee Virtual Franchise (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Osceola High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Okeechobee Achievement Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $2,079 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on February 8, 2008 for $139,600 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1520 SE 8th Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 1520 SE 8th Ave is 1,664 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1520 SE 8th Ave is 1999.
This home is located at 1520 SE 8th Ave in Okeechobee, FL and zip code 34974. This 1,664 square foot home was built in 1999. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 4, 2025 and is currently priced at $349,000.
While more than 2 listings in Okeechobee, FL in May 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 5 listings sold at asking price, and more than 11 were sold below. In May 2025 in Okeechobee, FL there were 4% more homes for sale than in April. Listings spent 85 days on the market in May 2025, and had a median list price of $295,666 during the same period.