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Okeechobee · Okeechobee County
Zip code 34974 sits in Okeechobee, part of Okeechobee County, Florida. Locally it takes in the Lake Okeechobee area.
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About Zip Code 34974
Zip code 34974 sits in Okeechobee, part of Okeechobee County, Florida. Locally it takes in the Lake Okeechobee area. There are 274 homes for sale in 34974 right now, updated from the MLS. The median list price is $231,500.
Market Overview
There are 274 active listings for sale in zip code 34974 right now. The median list price is $231,500. Listings span $47,000 to $6,999,999, so there is inventory across most budgets. These figures update from the MLS as the market moves.
34974 Market Stats
Live MLSHomes & Architecture
Homes for sale in 34974 offer 1 to 4 bedrooms and 1 to 3 baths. Living areas run from about 509 to 1,983 square feet. The mix here includes single family and land homes. Current prices run from $50,000 to $425,000. The homes on the market were built between 1940 and 2023.
Prices & Value
The median asking price for homes in 34974 is $231,500. That runs about 17% below the Okeechobee County median of $278,999, which can make 34974 a relative value within the county. Active listings run from $47,000 at the entry level to $6,999,999 at the top, so there is inventory across a range of budgets. Across the homes on the market now, prices work out to roughly $185 per square foot. A typical listing here has 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with around 1,096 square feet of living space. These figures update from the MLS as homes come on and go under contract, so use them as a current snapshot rather than a fixed value.
The Okeechobee Area
Across Okeechobee as a whole there are 720 homes for sale, averaging 138 days on market.
More about Okeechobee →Location
The 34974 area is part of Okeechobee in Okeechobee County. Locally it covers Lake Okeechobee and the surrounding streets. Residents are close to the shopping, dining, schools, and parks of Okeechobee, with the wider job centers, beaches, and airports of the region within driving distance.
Buying in 34974
Buying in 34974 follows the same path as the rest of Okeechobee County. Getting a mortgage pre-approval first tells you your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right home comes up. Property taxes factor into the monthly payment: the median annual property tax in Okeechobee County is about $1,349. Florida's homestead exemption lowers the taxable value of a primary residence, and the Save Our Homes cap limits how fast that assessed value can rise from year to year. Budget for homeowners insurance as well. Rates in Florida reflect wind and flood exposure, so gather quotes early and check whether a specific address sits in a FEMA flood zone. Once you are under contract, plan for a home inspection and, if you are financing, a lender appraisal, both of which fall inside the inspection period. Most Florida purchases close within 30 to 45 days of an accepted offer. Working with an agent who knows Okeechobee means you see new listings in 34974 the day they reach the market.
Selling in 34974
A successful sale in 34974 comes down to pricing, presentation, and marketing. List prices in the 34974 area currently center around $231,500, which is a starting reference for where a comparable home might be positioned. Homes that are decluttered, professionally photographed, and priced to recent comparable sales tend to draw the most interest in the first two weeks, when a listing is newest and gets the most views. Florida sellers usually pay the documentary stamp tax on the deed, currently $0.70 per $100 of the sale price in most counties, along with prorated property taxes and, by local custom in many areas, the owner's title insurance policy. Agent commission is negotiable and is agreed to up front in the listing agreement. We provide a no-obligation home valuation for Okeechobee owners, so you can see what your property could sell for before you commit to listing.
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