Homes for sale in
Okeechobee County, Florida
Big-lake living where land still comes affordable
263
Homes for sale
$275,000
Median list price
$227
Avg price / sqft
61
Median days on market
Okeechobee County wraps around the north end of Florida's largest lake, and life here runs at a slower, more open pace — bass boats, cattle land, and weekends spent on the water rather than in traffic. The county seat of Okeechobee anchors the area, and the housing mix reflects that rural character: a healthy share of manufactured and mobile homes alongside traditional single-family homes, often on generous parcels. If you want space, water access, and room to breathe, this is one of the more attainable corners of South-Central Florida.
For buyers, the numbers are refreshingly grounded. With 262 active listings and a median list price of $275,000, there's real range here — from starter parcels under $40,000 to $3.5 million estates — and 64 waterfront homes give you options on and near the lake. Homes sit about 62 days on market and sellers are netting around 94% of asking, so there's room to negotiate without a frenzy. It's worth watching the just reduced listings and checking open houses this week before you commit.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
1 cities & towns
$39,900 – $3.5M price range
1,456 sqft median home
$2,000/mo median rent
Leans buyer right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Okeechobee County
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$240,000
3496 NW 24th Avenue, Okeechobee FL 34972, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,081 sqft
$645,000
860 NW 141st Street, Okeechobee FL 34972, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,990 sqft
$238,000
1637 SW 35th Circle, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,512 sqft
$410,000
136 SW 85th Avenue, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,563 sqft
$324,900
3382 NW 19th Avenue, Okeechobee FL 34972, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,256 sqft
$224,900
2185 NW 3rd Street, Okeechobee FL 34972, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,100 sqft
$279,900
20263 NW 304TH STREET, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,580 sqft
$285,000
2717 SE 32nd Street, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,676 sqft
$279,900
3049 SE 38th Avenue, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,494 sqft
$205,000
3524 SW 17th St, Okeechobee FL 34974, OKEECHOBEE
3 bd · 1 ba · 1,152 sqft
$265,000
17090 NW 38th Avenue, Okeechobee FL 34972, OKEECHOBEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,478 sqft
$120,000
6702 NE 1ST STREET, OKEECHOBEE
4 bd · 2 ba · 1,782 sqft
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The Okeechobee County market
Leans buyer
11.1 months of inventory
Inventory is building — buyers have leverage and time.
414
Sold, last 12 months
$268,000
Median sold price
94%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
67 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
▲ 12.3% yr/yr
Homes on the market
▲ 118.2% 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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Beyond the listings
Living in Okeechobee County
Lake Okeechobee at your door
Sixty-four active waterfront listings put boating, bass fishing, and big-water sunsets within easy reach.
Attainable price range
A $275,000 median list price and options starting near $39,900 make this one of the region's more affordable markets.
Room to spread out
The housing mix includes 48 mobile and 16 manufactured homes, often on larger rural lots alongside 137 single-family homes.
Pool and 55+ options
With 67 homes offering a pool and 57 age-restricted listings, there's inventory for both families and downsizers.
New construction available
Forty-one new-construction listings mean you can buy fresh without leaving the county's easygoing pace.
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
≈ $2,005/mo
$275,000 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
3%
In a FEMA flood zone
Most homes here sit outside high-risk zones
$2,000/mo
Median rent
34 homes for rent right now
Straight answers
Okeechobee County real estate FAQs
Is Okeechobee County a good place to live?+
It suits buyers who value open space, water access, and a quieter rural lifestyle over urban convenience. Life centers on Lake Okeechobee and the county seat of Okeechobee, with boating and fishing at the heart of it. If you'd trade traffic for elbow room, it delivers.
Is it expensive to buy here?+
No — it's among the more affordable markets in South-Central Florida, with a median list price of $275,000 and homes selling at a median of $268,000 over the past year. Prices span widely, from around $39,900 to $3.5 million, so you can browse by price to find your range. The average works out to about $228 per square foot.
What do homes cost in Okeechobee County?+
The median list price is $275,000 for a typical home of about 1,456 square feet, and 414 homes sold over the last 12 months at a $268,000 median. Waterfront and specialty properties push the top of the range toward $3.5 million, while entry-level parcels and mobile homes come in far lower. Traditional single-family homes make up the largest share of inventory.
How is the market right now?+
It's a balanced-to-buyer market: 262 active listings, a median 62 days on market, and sellers averaging about 94% of asking price. That gap leaves room to negotiate, especially on listings that have been just reduced. It's not a frenzy, so you can take time to compare.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Costs here are modest — the median property tax runs about $1,677 a year and the median HOA is $208 a month, though many rural properties carry no HOA at all. If you want managed amenities, the county has 25 gated communities and a handful of golf options. For renters or investors, the median rent sits around $2,000 a month.
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