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$425,000

1501 8 Dr

Okeechobee, FL
Pending
3
Bedrooms
2.5
Bathrooms
3,786
Square Feet
1.05
Lot Size (acres)
1969
Year Built
93
Days On Market

CASH ONLY MUST CLOSE ASAP Rare opportunity to own one of the largest homesites in the neighborhood! Situated on approximately 1.25 acres across two parcels with road frontage on three sides, this custom 3BR/2.5BA home offers endless potential. Features include a formal living room, formal dining room, separate den, oversized primary suite, and a screened sunroom with tongue-and-groove wood ceilings and exposed beams overlooking the heated pool and spa inside a huge screened enclosure. The living room also features matching wood ceilings. Additional highlights include a newer metal roof, whole-house generator, city water & sewer, circular driveway, and majestic mature oak trees. While the interior could use updating, the home has great bones and an exceptional floor plan in a one-of-a-kind.

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Listing Information

Listing Updated
16 days ago
Listed By
John Michael Rickards, 8636971992 · Red Gator Real Estate, 8637630788
MLS#
B26053875
Source
Beaches MLS
Status
Pending

Facts & Features

Location

Community Information

Address
1501 SE 8 Dr, Okeechobee, FL 34974
City
Okeechobee
County
Okeechobee
Neighborhood
OKEECHOBEE ESTATES 2ND
Zip Code
34974

Architecture

Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2.5
Stories
1
Year Built
1969
Style
Ranch
Construction Materials
Stone, Block
Building Area
3,786 sq. ft.
Foundation
Slab
Roof
Metal
Levels
One
Garage
Yes
Garage Spaces
4
Parking Features
Driveway, Attached, Garage, Detached, Circular Driveway

Features & Amenities

Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Storage, High Ceilings, Built-in Features
Appliances
Dryer, Dishwasher, Electric Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Range
Flooring
Tile, Vinyl, Carpet, Terrazzo
Exterior Features
Storage
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating
Central

Property Features

Lot Size
1.05 Acres
Lot Features
Many Trees
Water
Public
Sewer
Public Sewer
Utilities
Sewer Connected, Water Connected

Square Footage

Total
2,646 sq. ft.

Tax & Financial Information

List Price
$425,000
Annual Taxes
$2,537

Schools

100/100
Central Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 1 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
602
Student body
50% Hispanic / Latino · 33% White · 12% Black
Free/reduced lunch
88%
Phone
(863) 462-5077
76/100
South Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 1 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
536
Parent reviews
5.0★ avg · 2 reviews
Student body
58% White · 30% Hispanic / Latino · 6% Black
Free/reduced lunch
48%
Phone
(863) 462-5087
55/100
Okeechobee High School
High · Grades 09–12 · 2.8 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
1,716
Student body
46% White · 40% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black
Free/reduced lunch
48%
Phone
(863) 462-5025
53/100
Okeechobee Achievement Academy
7th & Above · Grades PK–12 · 3.3 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
169
Student body
45% Hispanic / Latino · 43% White · 10% Black
Free/reduced lunch
37%
Phone
(863) 462-5125
53/100
Seminole Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05 · 4.1 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
502
Student body
58% Hispanic / Latino · 33% White · 5% Black
Free/reduced lunch
75%
Phone
(863) 462-5116
52/100
Okeechobee Freshman Campus
Grades 09–09 · 0.9 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
466
Student body
56% White · 31% Hispanic / Latino · 8% Black
Free/reduced lunch
66%
Phone
(863) 462-5288
52/100
Osceola Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08 · 1.2 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
681
Student body
52% White · 35% Hispanic / Latino · 7% Black
Free/reduced lunch
82%
Phone
(863) 462-5070
51/100
Everglades Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05 · 2 mi
City
Okeechobee
Students
656
Student body
52% White · 39% Hispanic / Latino · 4% Black
Free/reduced lunch
70%
Phone
(863) 462-5108

School ratings are provided for informational purposes only and are subject to change. Attendance boundaries are for reference only — contact the school or district directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Historical Data

Price History

DateEventPrice
09/13/2026Price change$425,000
07/18/2026Listed for sale$549,000

Listed by John Michael Rickards · Red Gator Real Estate · 8637630788

Listing information provided exclusively for consumers' personal, non-commercial use and may not be used for any purpose other than to identify prospective properties consumers may be interested in purchasing. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed by the MLS. Copyright 2026, Beaches MLS. All rights reserved.

Last Updated: October 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM | Source: Beaches MLS | MLS#: B26053875

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