$225,000
SOLD SEP 15, 2025

1209 5th St Okeechobee, FL 34974

2 Beds
1 Bath
865 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$260 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

64 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 180 Feet of Fresh Water Canal Waterfront
  • Canal View
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Assigned Boat Slip
  • No HOA
  • 1 Car Attached Garage

About This Home

As of September 2025

BUCKHEAD RIDGE – LAKE OKEECHOBEE ACCESS
Charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath home perfectly positioned between two canals—a rare and spectacular setting! Enjoy the convenience of a private boat slip and a spacious yard that extends to the second canal, offering serene water views in both directions.

This well-maintained home features:

Updated electrical

Durable metal roof

Finished attic space for extra storage or bonus living area

Lanai with stunning sunrise and sunset views

Located at the end of a quiet road in the desirable homes-only section of Buckhead Ridge, this is an ideal retreat for water lovers, nature enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a peaceful getaway.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Vicki Anderson

ANDERSON REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-634-4106 License #3184550 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Vicki Anderson

ANDERSON REALTY Brokerage Phone: 863-634-4106 License #3184550 Listed on: 06/10/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $409

Year Built

  • Built in 1970

Lot Details

  • 7,492 Sq Ft Lot
  • 180 Feet of Fresh Water Canal Waterfront
  • Southwest Facing Home
  • Property is zoned SF

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Block Exterior
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 865 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Canal Views
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Concrete
  • Ceramic Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry in Garage
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Access to Freshwater Canal
  • Assigned Boat Slip
  • Outdoor Storage

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Private Sewer
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • 3Rd Add To Buckhead Ridge Sub Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$409

Year Built

Built in 1970

Lot Details

7,492 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Construction Materials: Block, Vinyl Siding, Frame
  • Fireplace: No
  • Living Area: 865
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1970
  • Building Area Total: 1360
  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7492
  • Status: Sold
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Building Area Total Srch Sq M: 126.35
  • Escrow City: Okeechobee
  • Escrow State: FL
  • Escrow Street Name: NW 2nd Street
  • RATIO Current Price By Calculate: 260.12
  • Total Acreage: 0 to less than 1/4
  • Water Access YN: 1
  • MFR_InLawSuiteYN: 0
  • Attribution Contact: 863-634-4106
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Special Features: VirtualTour

Interior Features

  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Fans(s)
  • Appliances Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Levels: One
  • Living Area Meters: 80.36

Exterior Features

  • Direction Faces: Southwest
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Storage
  • Roof: Metal
  • Pool Private: No
  • Water Body Name: LAKE OKEECHOBEE
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Road Surface Type: Asphalt
  • Water Access: Canal - Freshwater
  • Water Extras: Assigned Boat Slip
  • Water View: Canal
  • Water View YN: 1
  • Waterfront Feet Total: 180
  • Flood Zone Panel: 12043C0070D
  • Water Frontage Feet Canal Fresh: 180

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1
  • Garage Yn: Yes

Utilities

  • Utilities: Cable Connected
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Heating: Central
  • Laundry Features: In Garage
  • Sewer: Private Sewer
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association 2 YN: 0

Fee Information

  • Total Annual Fees: 0.00
  • Total Monthly Fees: 0.00

Lot Info

  • Zoning: SF
  • Parcel Number: S36-38-34-002-000E-034A
  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Flood Zone Code: X500L

Rental Info

  • Furnished: Unfurnished

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 409
  • Tax Block: -
  • Tax Book Number: 3-25
  • Tax Lot: 34

Multi Family

  • Waterfront Features: Canal - Freshwater

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 10, 2025
Closed on
Sep 15, 2025
Sold by
Steiner Catherine Mary Frances and Lee Thomas A
Bought by
Aiello Stephen
Seller's Agent
Vicki Anderson
ANDERSON REALTY
Buyer's Agent
Vicki Anderson
ANDERSON REALTY
List Price
$235,000
Sold Price
$225,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$10,000
-4.26%
Views
126
Current Estimated Value
$224,329

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$671
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.63%
Original Mortgage
$175,000
Outstanding Balance
$174,846
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$49,483

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 10, 2018
Sold by
Lee Thomas A
Bought by
Lee Thomas A and Lee Frances Steiner

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 26, 2013
Sold by
Latimer Lee Thomas A and Latimer Lee Karen
Bought by
Lee Thomas A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 26, 2005
Sold by
Aiello Steve A and Aiello Katherine F
Bought by
Latimer Lee Thomas A and Latimer Lee Karen
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $225,000 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Clear Title & Legal Svcs
Warranty Deed $58,000 Clear Title & Legal Services
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $175,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
09/15/2025 09/15/25 Sold $225,000 -4.3% $260 / Sq Ft
08/13/2025 08/13/25 Pending -- -- --
06/10/2025 06/10/25 For Sale $235,000 -- $272 / Sq Ft
Source: Stellar MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2025 $394 $64,467 -- --
2024 $394 $62,650 -- --
2023 $405 $60,825 $0 $0
2022 $398 $59,053 $0 $0
2021 $405 $57,333 $0 $0
2020 $402 $56,541 $0 $0
2019 $383 $53,205 $0 $0
2018 $369 $52,213 $0 $0
2017 $378 $51,139 $0 $0
2016 $0 $50,087 $0 $0
2015 -- $49,739 $0 $0
2014 -- $48,806 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Stellar MLS

MLS Number: OK225289

Stellar MLS

APN: S36-38-34-002-000E-034A

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