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$2,731 Closing Credit¹
#313712, Listing office: Home Town Realty Pros
$254,900 List price
228 Illinois Ave Wauchula, FL 33873
$3,027
Closing credit¹
3 beds
2 full
2,616 sqft
0.5 acres
$97 / sqft
House
Property details
About 228 Illinois Ave
**Investor Special!** Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own a **corner lot** property sitting on **almost half an acre**! With **2,616 sq ft of living space** and a total of **3,323 sq ft**, this home offers incredible potential for renovation, expansion, or redevelopment. Conveniently located **near schools** and major amenities, it's perfect for flipping, renting, or creating your dream home. Plenty of space, a great layout, and a prime location and here's the best part-** a brand-new roof will be installed before closing!**this one won’t last long!**
Highlights
Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral, Electric
StatusActive
CoolingCentral Air, Electric
Size2,616 sqft
Lot size0.48 Acres
Year built1954
ParkingGarage
MLS #313837
Garage2 spaces
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Flooring Type: Tile
- Total Bedroom Count: 3
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Parking: Garage
- Architectural Style: OneStory
- Heating: Central, Electric
- Cooling: Central Air, Electric
- List Price: $254,900
- Price/SqFt: $97
- Annual Tax Amount: $3,767
- Tax Year: 2023
- Directions: Hwy 17 North, Turn left W Main Street, Turn right Illinois Ave, home is on left corner of Harvey & Illinois.
- Year Built: 1954
- Living Area: 2,616 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.48 Acres
- MLS Number: 313837
- MLS Name: HeartlandFL
- Office Name: COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT
- Office Phone: (863) 773-2122
- Office Email: gary@amsouthrealty.com
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Price information
Property sales
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2011 | Home Sold | $100,000 |
Tax history
| Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,252 | $3,767 |
| 2022 | $168,227 | $3,355 |
| 2021 | $147,319 | $3,355 |
| 2020 | $126,691 | $2,811 |
| 2019 | $82,201 | $994 |
| 2017 | $79,160 | $948 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
4
Wauchula Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.5 mi
•400 S Florida Ave
4
North Wauchula Elementary School
Public District PK-5
0.8 mi
•1120 N Florida Ave
5
Hilltop Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.5 mi
•2401 US Highway 17 N
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 $46,141. Most Wauchula, FL residents have annual incomes between $35k-100k. Most families are single, no kids. The majority of residents in this area have high school diploma education.
How much money do the neighbors make?
28%
<35k
67%
35k-100k
5%
100k-200k
0%
200k+
What level of education do the neighbors have?
No High School
High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
What types of families live nearby?
37%
Single, No Kids
16%
Single, with Kids
21%
Married, No Kids
26%
Married, with Kids
Are the neighbors home owners or renters?
Home Owners
Renters
How old are people in this area?
20%
<11 yrs old
9%
12-17 yrs old
30%
18-34 yrs old
32%
35-64 yrs old
9%
65+ yrs old
What do the neighbors do for fun?
Extreme Sports
College Football
Figure Skating
Where do the neighbors shop?
Academy Sports & Outdoors
Express/Express For Men
Kmart
Where do the neighbors go to eat?
Little Caesars
Sonic
Bob Evans
What do the neighbors drive?
Chevrolet
Kia
Buick
What do the neighbors listen to?
Country
New Country
Oldies
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas
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Frequently asked questions
About 228 Illinois Ave
The listing price of 228 Illinois Ave property is $254,900.
The property 228 Illinois Ave is a house located in Wauchula, Florida, 33873.
Active Listing: 228 Illinois Ave is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 228 Illinois Ave are: Wauchula Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), North Wauchula Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hilltop Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Hardee Junior High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hill Gustat Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Avon Park Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hardee Virtual Franchise (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Hardee Senior High School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Ft Meade Middle/Sr High School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $3,767 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on October 12, 2011 for $100,000 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 228 Illinois Ave has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The property 228 Illinois Ave is 2,616 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 228 Illinois Ave is 1954.
This home is located at 228 Illinois Ave in Wauchula, FL and zip code 33873. This 2,616 square foot home, which was built in 1954, sits on a 0.48 acre lot. Features: 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since April 23, 2025 and is currently priced at $254,900.
Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in May 2025 in Wauchula, FL. In the same period over 2 listings were sold below the listed price and 1 listings were sold for the listed price. The inventory of homes for sale in Wauchula, FL between April and May 2025 increased by 22.2%. While the average time on the market in May 2025 was 12 days, the median list price was $268,000.
From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.