8636 W Hwy 70, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34974
Active205 days on marketListed Jan 19, 2026MLS #A11948539
About this home
8636 W Hwy 70, Okeechobee FL 34974
5.5 acres of vacant land in Okeechobee, Florida! This spacious parcel offers paved frontage along Hwy 70 W and a great opportunity for a custom home with plenty of room for a shop, storage, or recreational space. Conveniently located near established residential areas with easy access to local shopping, dining, and main roads. Ideal for buyers seeking extra land, as well as builders or investors looking for acreage in a growing area. Potential for a future lot split may exist—buyer to verify zoning, minimum lot requirements, access, and any subdivision approval directly with Okeechobee County.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
5.5 ac
Lot size
Inside
Outside & construction
Community & fees
Utilities & systems
The numbers
What it really costs
Built from this home's actual numbers — the most recent property-tax bill on record — not generic estimates.
$3,553 /mo · 3.5% down FHA, 30-yr fixed at 6%
The assumptions
FHA is the default here because it gets you in the door with just 3.5% down. Switch to Conventional or VA below.
These numbers assume a generic buyer — your credit, down payment and loan program change them. Get the real quote in minutes:
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
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Estimated payment
$3,553/mo
Includes FHA mortgage insurance and the financed 1.75% upfront premium. Taxes reflect the most recent bill on record; insurance is a typical-Florida estimate. Your lender’s numbers will differ. CENTURY 21 Edge partners with Florida’s best lenders.
Where it sits
Inside Okeechobee
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OKEECHOBEE 34974 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
23,994
Median age
48.1
Median income
$50,671
Median home value
$162,900
Avg household
2.26
Households w/ children
2,418
The numbers that matter
The Okeechobee market
$225K → $244K
Okeechobee median sold, yr/yr
93.7%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Okeechobee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 148% above the OKEECHOBEE 34974 median. See the full Okeechobee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 8636 W Hwy 70
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Dec ’25$247,000
1074 EMPORIA ROAD · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 716 sqft · $345/sqft · 11 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$130,000
5640 SW 57TH AVENUE · same community
2 bd · 1 ba · 756 sqft · $172/sqft · 78 DOM
Sold · Dec ’25$168,500
12860 SW 174TH STREET · same community
3 bd · 1 ba · 816 sqft · $206/sqft · 83 DOM
Closed-sale data from the MLS, last 12 months, selected for similarity in size and location. No two homes are identical — ask us for a full comparative analysis.
Your home team
The pros in your corner
Buying a home is two conversations — the home and the money. Here’s who handles each, side by side, already working together.
Your agent
Julian Rivera
REALTOR® · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 8636 W Hwy 70 — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 8636 W Hwy 70 — before you fall in love.
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Schedule a tour
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Straight answers
8636 W Hwy 70 FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 8636 W Hwy 70, Okeechobee FL 34974?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $3,553/mo — principal and interest, the actual property-tax bill and typical Florida insurance. The payment calculator on this page lets you switch loan type (FHA, Conventional, VA) and adjust the down payment, rate and term.
What are the property taxes on 8636 W Hwy 70, Okeechobee FL 34974?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $1,224. A new owner's bill can differ once the sale price resets the assessed value — we can walk you through what to expect.
How does the price compare to other homes in Okeechobee?+
At $520,000, this home is listed about 89% above the Okeechobee median of $274,950. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
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Listing courtesy of Levets, LLC · Stevel Londono. MLS #A11948539.
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