16573 288TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE, FL, 34972
Active32 days on marketListed Aug 19, 2026MLS #TB8540588
About this home
16573 288TH STREET
Discover the opportunity to own 2.5 acres of vacant land in Okeechobee County. This spacious parcel is double the size of most lots in the Viking Prarie area. It offers plenty of room for a private homesite, recreation, gardening and horses. Whether you're looking to build your future home, establish a weekend retreat, or hold land as an investment, this lot provides a generous amount of land and flexibility.
Facts & features
The home at a glance
2.5 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.
$725 /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
$725/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 34972 — neighborhood snapshot
Population
19,185
Median age
38.7
Median income
$53,902
Median home value
$193,300
Avg household
2.76
Households w/ children
2,367
For the school run
Osceola County School District
School assignments and ratings via edgeAI — always verify with the district.
The numbers that matter
The Okeechobee market
$225K → $301K
Okeechobee median sold, yr/yr
94.3%
Sale-to-list ratio (12 mo)
Median sold price, Okeechobee, trailing 36 months (3-month rolling) · live MLS data.
This home is listed 69% above the OKEECHOBEE 34972 median. See the full Okeechobee market guide →
Paper trail
This home's history
Reality check
What actually sold near 16573 288TH STREET
Asking prices are opinions — closed sales are facts. The most comparable homes that actually changed hands nearby in the last twelve months.
Sold · Apr ’26$365,000
16469 NW 272ND STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,248 sqft · $292/sqft · 73 DOM
Sold · Mar ’26$369,900
16803 NW 288TH STREET
3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,291 sqft · $287/sqft · 24 DOM
Sold · Aug ’26$455,000
17255 NW 272ND STREET
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,296 sqft · $351/sqft · 93 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
Zack Zonker
President Tampa Division · CENTURY 21 Edge
Tours, negotiation, and every question about 16573 288TH STREET — start here.
Your lender
Andrew Acosta
Acosta Home Loans with PRMG · NMLS #1468866
Pre-approval, rates, and the real monthly number for 16573 288TH STREET — before you fall in love.
See it in person
Schedule a tour
Live availability from Zack's calendar — pick a time and it's booked. Confirmation lands in your inbox immediately.
Straight answers
16573 288TH STREET FAQs
What would the monthly payment be for 16573 288TH STREET?+
With 3.5% down on a 30-year FHA loan at 6%, the all-in payment lands around $725/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 16573 288TH STREET?+
The most recent tax bill on record (2025) was $712. 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 $79,900, this home is listed about 71% below the Okeechobee median of $279,900. The market section on this page shows how the area is trending.
Which schools are assigned to 16573 288TH STREET?+
Harmony High School (high), Harmony Community School (elementary), St. Cloud Middle School (middle) — Osceola County School District. Always verify school assignments with the district before relying on them.
The brief
Three things that matter here
01Positioned at the premium end
$79,900 runs 69% above the OKEECHOBEE 34972 median.
02Time on market is leverage
32 days on market against a Okeechobee median of 12 — sellers in this position are usually ready to negotiate.
03Strong assigned schools
Harmony High School, Harmony Community School, St. Cloud Middle School — Harmony Community School rates 4 of 5. Always verify assignments with the district.
Keep looking
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Listing courtesy of BY OWNER.COM · Greg Sullivan. MLS #TB8540588.
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