Homes for sale in
Hardee County, Florida
Old Florida ranch country at a real-world price
24
Homes for sale
$301,950
Median list price
$204
Avg price / sqft
12
Median days on market
Hardee County sits in the heart of Florida's cattle-and-citrus interior, where the Peace River winds past small towns like Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, and Bowling Green. This is agricultural country with room to breathe — a place where single-family homes on generous lots and open land & lots still define the landscape rather than dense subdivisions.
For buyers, the math here is refreshingly grounded: the median list price is $301,950 and homes are moving fast, with a median of just 11.5 days on market. Over the past year 72 homes sold at a median of $250,000, and sellers collected about 96% of asking — a sign of a steady, competitive market without coastal-Florida price shock. If your budget runs lean, it's worth choosing to browse by price, since active listings start as low as $90,000.
Quick facts
4 cities & towns
$90,000 – $1.3M price range
1,519 sqft median home
Leans seller right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Hardee County
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$79,000
7739 BLUFF BOULEVARD UNIT 121, ZOLFO SPRINGS
3 bd · 1.5 ba · 675 sqft
$440,000
2910 FAIRWAY, BOWLING GREEN
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,803 sqft
$245,000
628 PETERSON STREET, WAUCHULA
7 bd · 3 ba · 3,105 sqft
$485,000
1015 MAKOWSKI ROAD, WAUCHULA
1 bd · 1 ba · 732 sqft
$415,000
1662 HARVILL ROAD, WAUCHULA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 987 sqft
$255,000
3456 ELM STREET, ZOLFO SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft
$399,000
951 STATE ROAD 64 E, WAUCHULA
1 bd · 2 ba · 832 sqft
$1,650,000
610 N HOLLANDTOWN ROAD, WAUCHULA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,640 sqft
$299,000
699 BAKER STREET, WAUCHULA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,587 sqft
$219,000
762 SALLY PLACE, WAUCHULA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,280 sqft
$304,900
346 HIDDEN CREEK, WAUCHULA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,341 sqft
$369,000
8235 STATE ROAD 64 W, ONA
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,984 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Hardee County market
Leans seller
4.5 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
72
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
50 days
Median time to sell
Hardee County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.1% yr/yr
Homes on the market
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hardee County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Beyond the listings
Living in Hardee County
Small-town Peace River living
Wauchula, Zolfo Springs, and Bowling Green anchor the county with a genuine rural-Florida pace along the Peace River.
Attainable entry prices
Active listings run from $90,000 up to $1.25 million, so there's real range for first-time and move-up buyers alike.
Fast-moving inventory
With a median 11.5 days on market, well-priced homes here don't sit long.
Room to spread out
The market is dominated by single-family homes on land, plus available lots for building or acreage.
Low carrying costs
Median HOA runs just $47 a month and median property tax is about $2,546 a year.
Population
25,508
Median age
35.9
Median income
$54,231
Median home value
$129,400
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hardee County home
≈ $2,060/mo
$301,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
8%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
Straight answers
Hardee County real estate FAQs
Is Hardee County a good place to live?+
If you want an unhurried, rural Florida lifestyle centered on towns like Wauchula and the Peace River, it's a strong fit. The county is agricultural at its core — cattle, citrus, and open land rather than crowds — which appeals to buyers who value space and quiet over resort amenities.
Is Hardee County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $301,950 and a median sold price of $250,000 over the past year. Listings start as low as $90,000, so you can browse by price and find real entry-level options.
What do homes cost in Hardee County?+
Expect to pay around $204 per square foot, with a median home size of about 1,519 square feet. The active range spans $90,000 to $1.25 million, so there's everything from starter homes to a rare $1M-plus property.
How is the Hardee County market right now?+
It's brisk. Homes are selling in a median of 11.5 days and sellers are getting about 96% of asking, with 72 homes closing over the last 12 months — a healthy, competitive pace for a small rural county.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here stay low: the median HOA is just $47 per month and median property tax is roughly $2,546 per year. Many single-family and rural properties carry no HOA at all, which keeps monthly ownership costs down.
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