NOT LISTED FOR SALE

228 Illinois Ave Wauchula, FL 33873

Estimated Value: $182,000 - $303,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,616 Sq Ft
$95/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: December 2, 2025

Last sale price $200,280 $77 Per Sq Ft

Est. 24% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $1,724 / mo

114 Days on Market

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Front Porch
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA
  • Tile Flooring
  • 2 Car Garage

About This Home

As of December 2025

**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!**

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Maria Flores

COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT License #3378973 Listed on: 04/23/2025

COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT

Last Buyer's Agent

Maria Flores

COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT License #3378973 Listed on: 04/23/2025

COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,077

Year Built

  • Built in 1954

Lot Details

  • 20,909 Sq Ft Lot
  • Zoning described as R1

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Block Exterior

Interior Spaces

  • 2,616 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Tile Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Front Porch

Schools

  • Wauchula Elementary School
  • Hardee Junior High
  • Hardee Senior High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 0434-25-0300-0000C-0012

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,077

Year Built

Built in 1954

Lot Details

0.48 Acres

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.48
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Directions: Hwy 17 North, Turn left W Main Street, Turn right Illinois Ave, home is on left corner of Harvey & Illinois.
  • Architectural Style: One Story
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1954
  • Property Sub Type Additional: Single Family Residence
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Tile
  • Living Area: 2616.0

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: In Ground
  • Construction Type: Block, Concrete
  • Patio And Porch Features: Rear Porch, Front Porch, Open
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Roof: Shingle

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air, Electric
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central, Electric
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Sewer Available
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association: No

Schools

  • Elementary School: Wauchula Elementary
  • High School: Hardee Senior High
  • Middle Or Junior School: Hardee Junior High

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels Description: ,,
  • Parcel #: 0434-25-0300-0000C-0012
  • Zoning Description: R1

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4076.62
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2025
Closed on
Dec 2, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Maria Flores
COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT
Buyer's Agent
Maria Flores
COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT
List Price
$269,900
Sold Price
$200,280
Premium/Discount to List
-$69,620
-25.79%
Views
197
Current Estimated Value
$247,495

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$47,215
Avg. Annual Appreciation
46.94%
Original Mortgage
$190,266
Outstanding Balance
$190,266
Interest Rate
6.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$57,229

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2011
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$103,626
Interest Rate
4.26%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
$1,402 None Listed On Document
$100,000 Wauchula Abstract & Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $190,266
Previous Owner $103,626
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
12/02/2025 12/02/25 Sold $200,280 -14.7% $77 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 Pending -- -- --
06/27/2025 06/27/25 Price Changed $234,900 -7.8% $90 / Sq Ft
05/19/2025 05/19/25 Price Changed $254,900 -3.8% $97 / Sq Ft
05/12/2025 05/12/25 Price Changed $264,900 -1.9% $101 / Sq Ft
04/23/2025 04/23/25 For Sale $269,900 -- $103 / Sq Ft
Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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 $4,648 $301,428 $15,741 $285,687
2024 $4,077 $245,830 $15,741 $230,089
2023 $3,767 $216,252 $15,741 $200,511
2022 $3,355 $168,227 $15,741 $152,486
2021 $3,102 $147,319 $15,741 $131,578
2020 $2,811 $126,691 $12,592 $114,099
2019 $994 $82,201 $0 $0
2018 $960 $80,668 $0 $0
2017 $948 $79,160 $0 $0
2016 $925 $77,532 $0 $0
2015 $929 $74,875 $12,592 $62,283
2014 $894 $76,382 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2025

    Maria Flores

    COLDWELL BANKER AM-SOUTH REALT

    (863) 773-2122

    77 Total Sales

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Map

Source: Heartland Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 313837

Heartland Association of REALTORS®

APN: 0434-25-0300-0000C-0012

Florida Hardee County Wauchula 33873

228 Illinois Ave, Wauchula, FL

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