NOT LISTED FOR SALE

1945 SW 53rd St Okeechobee, FL 34974

Estimated Value: $308,000 - $702,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,670 Sq Ft
$170/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: February 5, 2025

Last sale price $350,000 $131 Per Sq Ft

Est. 32% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,652 / mo

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Gated Community
  • Fruit Trees
  • No HOA
  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Garden View
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Enjoy Old Florida Charm in this CBS 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on 1.68 fenced acres located on quiet cul-de-sac. This 1950 sq.ft home features an open floor plan with a spacious living area, an oversized main bedroom with a large walk-in closet and spacious ensuite bath, 2 guest bedrooms, and a large all-weather porch. Updates include a tankless water heater, a smart home system, and a new privacy fence. The property also boasts a 24x30 storage building, stunning cypress and oak trees, butterfly gardens, and a variety of fruit trees including mango, avocado, papaya, and banana. Conveniently located less than a mile from Publix, Lake Okeechobee, and boat ramps. Enjoy peaceful country living just minutes from town.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Marianne Windridge

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty Brokerage Phone: 772-283-2800 License #629929 Listed on: 01/08/2025

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty

Co-Listed By

Joan Rogers

Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty Brokerage Phone: 772-283-2800 License #665096

Last Buyer's Agent

Tim Winfrey

Atlantic Shores ERA Powered License #3527049

Atlantic Shores ERA Powered

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,693

Year Built

  • Built in 1959

Lot Details

  • 1.68 Acre Lot
  • Fenced Yard
  • Manual Sprinklers System
  • Fruit Trees

Home Design

  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,670 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Shutters
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Ceramic Tile Flooring
  • Garden Views

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Security Lights
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • Attached Carport

Outdoor Features

  • Shed
  • Outbuilding

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Septic Tank
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,693

Year Built

Built in 1959

Lot Details

1.68 Acres

Listing Details

  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • Co List Office Phone: 772-283-2800
  • Directions: West on 78 to North on 53rd or on some GPS systems 16th way
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.68
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Property Sub Type: Detached
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Detached,Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Subdivision Name: SW Okeechobee
  • Year Built: 1959
  • Year Built Details: Resale
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Attribution Contact: 772-283-2800
  • OriginatingSystemListAgentMemberKey: 51429414
  • ListAgentNationalAssociationId: 278004373
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Living/Dining Room, Split Bedrooms, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2670.0
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Shutters
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Assessor

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete
  • Exterior Features: Fence, Fruit Trees, Sprinkler/Irrigation, Room For Pool, Shed, Storm/Security Shutters
  • Fencing: Yard Fenced
  • Lot Features: Sprinklers Manual
  • Other Structures: Outbuilding, Shed(s), Utility Building(s)
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Screened
  • Pool Private: No
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Metal
  • View: Garden
  • View: Yes
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Attached Carport
  • Total Parking Spaces: 1.0

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Security: Security System, Closed Circuit Camera(s), Fenced, Gated Community, Security Lights
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Available, Water Available, Water Connected
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No
  • Community Features: Non-Gated
  • Pets Allowed: Yes
  • Senior Community: No

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Lot Info

  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1693.0
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 8, 2025
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Kafka Benjamin D
Bought by
Cofer Corbett R
Seller's Agent
Marianne Windridge
Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty
Buyer's Agent
Tim Winfrey
Atlantic Shores ERA Powered
List Price
$365,000
Sold Price
$350,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.11%
Views
22
Current Estimated Value
$460,969

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$110,969
Avg. Annual Appreciation
22.18%
Original Mortgage
$332,500
Outstanding Balance
$328,117
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$126,901

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 30, 2017
Sold by
Kafka Benjamin D
Bought by
Kafka Anna Littlepage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 1, 2017
Bought by
Kafka Benjamin D

Purchase Details

Listed on
Oct 5, 2015
Closed on
Dec 4, 2015
Sold by
Lacroix Janet and Lacroix Lem Evan
Bought by
Kafka Benjamin D
Seller's Agent
Lori Mixon
MIXON REAL ESTATE GROUP
List Price
$152,000
Sold Price
$148,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$4,000
-2.63%

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
11.30%
Original Mortgage
$88,000
Interest Rate
3.25%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2002
Sold by
Lacroix Lem Evan and Lacroix Janet
Bought by
Lacroix Janet
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Cofer Corbett R $350,000 Accurate Title Company
Kafka Anna Littlepage -- None Available
Kafka Benjamin D $100 --
Kafka Benjamin D $148,000 Clear Title & Legal Services
Lacroix Janet -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Cofer Corbett R $332,500
Previous Owner Kafka Benjamin D $88,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Sold $350,000 -4.1% $131 / Sq Ft
01/26/2025 01/26/25 Pending -- -- --
01/08/2025 01/08/25 For Sale $365,000 +146.6% $137 / Sq Ft
12/04/2015 12/04/15 Sold $148,000 -2.6% $76 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/08/2015 10/08/15 Pending -- -- --
10/03/2015 10/03/15 For Sale $152,000 -- $78 / Sq Ft
Source: Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

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 $1,841 $122,708 -- --
2024 $1,767 $119,250 -- --
2023 $1,693 $115,777 -- --
2022 $1,544 $112,405 $0 $0
2021 $1,462 $109,131 $0 $0
2020 $1,444 $107,624 $0 $0
2019 $1,397 $105,204 $0 $0
2018 $1,392 $103,242 $0 $0
2017 $1,348 $101,119 $0 $0
2016 $1,347 $99,039 $0 $0
2015 $1,108 $81,818 $0 $0
2014 $1,089 $81,169 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Marianne Windridge

    Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty

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  • Joan Rogers

    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2025

    Joan Rogers

    Berkshire Hathaway Florida Realty

    (772) 485-3513

    5 in this area

    121 Total Sales

    Joan Rogers
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  • Tim Winfrey

    Buyer's Agent in 2025

    Tim Winfrey

    Atlantic Shores ERA Powered

    (772) 256-6669

    1 in this area

    11 Total Sales

    Tim Winfrey
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  • Lori Mixon

    Seller's Agent in 2015

    Lori Mixon

    MIXON REAL ESTATE GROUP

    (863) 634-1457

    274 in this area

    341 Total Sales

    Lori Mixon
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Map

Source: Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

MLS Number: M20048256

Martin County REALTORS® of the Treasure Coast

APN: R1-05-38-35-0A00-00016-0000

Florida Okeechobee County Okeechobee 34974

1945 SW 53rd St, Okeechobee, FL

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