Unimproved Land in 16734 NW 242nd, Okeechobee, FL 34972 for sale with MLS# A12000532
Prime residential lot opportunity in Okeechobee, Okeechobee County.Situated near major highways, this property offers convenient access to highways (approximately 1.79 miles), M&S Trash Removal (1.84 miles), and Texarican (1.65 miles). The lot is located in Flood Zone X, indicating minimal flood risk outside the 100- and 500-year floodplains with no special elevation requirements or major permitting hurdles for construction. However, the property contains Wet Prairie Wetlands (Code 6430), classified as protected wetlands. This may restrict development, requiring environmental permits from agencies such as the USACE or local authorities, possible mitigation or avoidance plans, and could significantly limit the buildable area. Buyer must contact Okeechobee County Planning Department for official verification on allowed residential uses including single-family homes, manufactured homes, or other options, as well as all setbacks, utility availability, and development requirements. The property is available for a self-guided tour. This lot is not available for rent or lease.
16734 NW 242nd, Okeechobee, FL 34972
- Price:
- $130,000.00
- Original List Price:
- $150,000.00
- List Price per Sq Ft (Calculated, Approx.):
- $1.19
- List Price per Sq Ft (Calculated, Approx.):
- $1.19
- Listing Type:
- For Sale
- Status:
- Active
- Listing Category:
- Land & Docks
- Property Type:
- Unimproved Land
- Description of Last Important Update:
- Price Reduced
- Last Major Update on:
- June 26, 2026 9:21 am
- Lot Area:
- 108,900 Sqft
- Lot Size Dimensions and Info:
- 108,900
- Lot Size Acres:
- 2.5
- Number of Lots:
- 1
- Waterfront:
- No
- Current Use:
- Other, Single Family, Recreational, Unimproved, Residential
- Vegetation and Trees:
- Other, Mostly Pines
- Property Entrance Faces:
- North
- Tax Annual Amount:
- $728.00
- Tax Year:
- 2025
- Subdivision Name:
- SOUTHERN COLONIZATION
- Senior Community:
- No
- Development Status:
- Recorded Plat
- Listing Terms Considered by Seller:
- Cash
- Buyer Possession:
- Close Of Escrow
- Tax Legal Description:
- LOTS K & L OF TRACT 29 EAST 1/2 OF THE WEST 1/2 OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF THE SOUTH 1/2 OF TRACT 29, SECTION 35 AS TO THE SOUTHERN COLONIZATION CO
- Real Estate Folio Number (Parcel Number):
- 13534330A0000029K000
- Elementary School:
- Howard Drive
- High School:
- Okeechobee
- Middle Or Junior School:
- Yearling
- Active on the market since:
- April 13, 2026
- Listing Agreement executed on:
- April 13, 2026
- Price change occurred on:
- June 26, 2026 9:21 am
- Listing Status Last Changed On:
- April 13, 2026 4:00 am
- Photos updated on:
- August 1, 2026 10:51 pm
- Last Modified:
- August 1, 2026 10:52 pm
- Courtesy of:
- Sunland Real Estate, LLC.
- Attribution:
- Not provided
- Street Name:
- 242nd
- Street Number:
- 16734
- City:
- Okeechobee
- State:
- Florida
- Zip Code:
- 34972
- County:
- Okeechobee
- Latitude:
- N27° 27' 58.3''
- Longitude:
- W81° 0' 5.8''
- Street Direction Prefix:
- NW

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Neighborhood Stats
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