Homes for sale in
Okeechobee County, Florida
Big-lake country where land still comes cheap
40
Homes for sale
$287,450
Median list price
$215
Avg price / sqft
77
Median days on market
Okeechobee County sits on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, Florida's inland sea, and it lives at a slower, more agricultural pace than the coasts an hour or two away. This is cattle-ranch and bass-fishing country, where waterfront homes along the rim canals and plenty of open land & lots draw buyers who want room to breathe without big-city prices. The county seat of Okeechobee anchors most of the housing and services.
For a buyer today, the numbers are refreshingly grounded: a median list price of $287,450 against a median sold price of $270,000, with homes taking a patient 76.5 days to sell and sellers netting about 95% of asking. The housing mix is unusually varied — site-built single-family homes sit alongside manufactured, mobile and modular homes — and with 20 of the 40 active listings tagged as new construction, there's fresh inventory to choose from. If your budget is tight, it's worth checking what's just reduced and what you can browse by price.
Quick facts
1 cities & towns
$58,000 – $646K price range
1,493 sqft median home
$2,000/mo median rent
Balanced right now
Living in Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County is big-lake, big-sky Florida. It wraps around the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, the largest freshwater lake in the state, and much of the land between the water and the county line is cattle ranch, citrus and open pasture. The pace is rural and unhurried, built around fishing, hunting, ranching and the everyday rhythm of a small county seat — a sharp contrast to the condo towers an hour or two east and west.
This is a place that rewards buyers who actively want space and quiet rather than nightlife and walkable urban blocks. Anglers come for some of the country's best bass fishing; others come for acreage, a workshop, a horse or two, and a low cost of living. The population is concentrated around the city of Okeechobee, with the rest of the county spread thin across farms and lakeside pockets.
If your idea of Florida is a boat ramp, a wide horizon and neighbors you actually get to know, this county fits. If you need a short commute to a corporate office or a dense restaurant scene, it will feel remote. Knowing which of those you are is the single most useful thing before you start touring homes here.
Towns in Okeechobee County
The county's housing and services center almost entirely on Okeechobee, the county seat and by far its largest community. This is where you'll find the bulk of the schools, shopping, medical care and the most concentrated inventory of homes, from older in-town neighborhoods to newer subdivisions on the edges.
Beyond the city, the county is largely unincorporated — ranch land, lakeside lots and scattered rural parcels rather than distinct named towns. That means the real choice for most buyers isn't which town, but how far out from Okeechobee you want to be and whether water access matters to you.
If being on or near the lake is the draw, focus your search on waterfront homes and canal-front lots; if land and privacy come first, the open land & lots further from the city center will stretch your budget furthest. Both lifestyles exist within a short drive of the same services.
Homes for sale in Okeechobee County: prices and housing
The market here is affordable and varied. The median list price is $287,450, with active listings ranging from $58,000 all the way up to $646,000, and the median sold price over the past year landed at $270,000. Homes average about $215 per square foot, and the typical home is a compact 1,493 square feet — so you're often buying for the land and location as much as the square footage.
The housing mix is what sets Okeechobee County apart: of the active inventory, 18 are single-family residences, 14 are manufactured homes, four are mobile homes and three are modular homes. That range matters for both price and financing, so it's worth understanding the difference before you shop — a site-built single-family home and a manufactured home can look similar but carry very different costs and loan terms. New inventory is unusually plentiful, with 20 of 40 active listings tagged as new construction.
Carrying costs are a genuine advantage. The median property tax is just $1,003 a year and the median HOA is $150 a month, with most homes carrying no HOA at all — only one active listing is gated. Waterfront is a defined segment with seven active listings, while there are currently no pool, golf or million-dollar listings and just one 55+ home, so your search strategy should lean on segments like homes with water views and anything just reduced.
Schools in Okeechobee County
Public schools in the county are operated by the School District of Okeechobee County, which serves the city and the surrounding rural areas. As a small, single-district county, zoning is more straightforward than in sprawling metro counties, but attendance boundaries still determine which specific school a given address feeds into.
Because school assignment can change and varies by neighborhood, always confirm the zone for any specific home directly with the district before you make an offer — don't rely on a listing's label. If schools are a priority, build your short list around confirmed zones rather than a general area.
For families moving from out of county, it's also worth asking your agent to check current enrollment and program offerings for the exact address, since those details shift year to year and aren't something to assume.
Getting around Okeechobee County
Okeechobee County is car country. The city of Okeechobee is the hub where most daily driving — groceries, work, school runs — begins and ends, and from there main state highways fan out around the lake and toward the coasts. There's no commuter rail or dense transit here, so plan on owning a vehicle.
The flip side of the rural setting is that local trips are usually quick and traffic is light compared to Florida's metro areas. Longer drives to the Atlantic coast or to Orlando are a real commitment, however, so weigh that distance carefully if you'll need to make them often for work or medical appointments.
When you're comparing homes, factor the drive from each property to the city and to the services you use most — in a county this spread out, two listings at the same price can mean very different daily commutes.
Is Okeechobee County a good place to live?
For the right buyer, Okeechobee County is a genuinely good value. You get lake access, open land and some of the lowest carrying costs in the region — a median property tax near $1,003 a year and a median sold price of $270,000 — in exchange for accepting a rural lifestyle and distance from big employers and coastal amenities. The patient market, with homes averaging 76.5 days to sell, also gives buyers room to negotiate.
The main trade-off is practical: this is remote, car-dependent country, and the housing mix leans heavily on manufactured and modular homes, which affects financing and resale. Understand what you're buying — a true single-family home versus a manufactured one — and the value proposition becomes clear rather than confusing.
If you want the lake, the land and the low cost of ownership, this county delivers in a way few places in Florida still do. Start with the segments that match your priorities — waterfront, new construction or simply what you can afford — and pair that with a few open houses this week to get a feel for the place in person.
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Okeechobee County
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$245,000
17025 NW 302ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,456 sqft
$599,000
13180 US HIGHWAY 441 SE, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 2,000 sqft
$279,900
21336 NW 268TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft
$350,000
6538 US HIGHWAY 441 SE, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,482 sqft
$299,000$302,000
1836 SE 32ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,865 sqft
$214,999
3502 NW 7TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,010 sqft
$369,900
17480 NW 256TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,504 sqft
$254,900
19046 NW 302ND STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,800 sqft
$369,900
17170 NW 288TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,421 sqft
$165,000$190,000
1220 NE 342ND TRAIL, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,200 sqft
$449,900$459,900
15306 NW 270TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
4 bd · 3 ba · 1,776 sqft
$269,900$369,900
19368 NW 248TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,493 sqft
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Property features
The numbers that matter
The Okeechobee County market
Balanced
6.5 months of inventory
Supply and demand are roughly even — negotiation cuts both ways.
95
Sold, last 12 months
$270,000
Median sold price
95%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
68 days
Median time to sell
Okeechobee County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
Homes on the market
▼ 60.1% yr/yr
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Okeechobee County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Cities in Okeechobee County
Beyond the listings
Living in Okeechobee County
Life on the big lake
Lake Okeechobee defines the county, and seven of the current active listings are waterfront along its rim canals and connected waterways.
Land you can actually afford
With prices starting at $58,000 and plenty of acreage in play, Okeechobee County is one of the more affordable corners of South-Central Florida.
Lots of new construction
Half of today's active inventory — 20 of 40 listings — is new construction, giving buyers a rare amount of fresh choice in a small market.
A varied housing mix
Single-family, manufactured, mobile and modular homes all trade here, so buyers can match their budget to the right style of ownership.
Low carrying costs
Median property tax runs just $1,003 a year and the typical HOA is $150 a month, keeping monthly ownership costs down.
Population
40,249
Median age
40.7
Median income
$52,288
Median home value
$179,000
What people here are into
Hobbies & Interests
Top 24% in the U.S.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.
Lifestyles
Top 24% in the U.S.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.
Culture
Sites to See
This population finds the most beautiful sites just by looking up. Sunrise, sunset or sometime in between, these people love to marvel at man-made and natural wonders.
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 Okeechobee County home
≈ $1,959/mo
$287,450 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
38%
In a FEMA flood zone
Ask about flood insurance early — it changes the payment
$2,000/mo
Median rent
6 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Okeechobee County real estate FAQs
Is Okeechobee County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who want a rural, lake-centered lifestyle over coastal crowds — think fishing, open land and a small-town pace centered on Okeechobee. The trade-off is distance from big-city jobs and shopping, but for many that quiet is the whole point.
Is Okeechobee County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable markets in the region, with a median list price of $287,450 and listings starting as low as $58,000. Low annual property taxes, with a median of just $1,003, keep ownership costs modest too.
What do homes cost in Okeechobee County?+
The median list price is $287,450 and the median home sold over the past year for $270,000, averaging about $215 per square foot on a typical 1,493-square-foot home. You can see the full spread and browse by price to find the segment that fits your budget.
How is the real estate market here?+
It's a patient, buyer-friendly market: homes sit a median of 76.5 days before selling and sellers collect about 95% of their asking price. With 95 sales over the past year against 40 active listings, there's steady turnover and room to negotiate.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Carrying costs are low by Florida standards, with a median HOA of $150 a month and a median annual property tax of just $1,003. Only one active listing is in a gated community, so most homes here carry little or no HOA at all.
What kinds of homes are available?+
The mix is broad: 18 single-family residences, 14 manufactured homes, four mobile homes and three modular homes are active right now. That range lets you weigh a site-built single-family home against a more affordable manufactured or modular option.
Is there new construction in Okeechobee County?+
Yes — a full 20 of the 40 active listings are new construction, which is a lot of fresh inventory for a market this size. That gives buyers a real chance to get a never-lived-in home without the premium you'd pay on the coast.
Can I find waterfront property here?+
Lake Okeechobee and its rim canals make water a defining feature, and seven active listings are currently waterfront. If direct frontage isn't in budget, it's also worth looking at homes with water views.
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