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1553 Chobee Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974 (MLS# R11075801)

1553 Chobee Street, Okeechobee, FL 34974

$355,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 3,034 Status: Closed
Current Price: $355,000 List Date: 4/01/2025 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

If you've been searching for a well-maintained, relaxing waterfront property, look no further, this one's a true gem! From the moment you drive up the spacious paver driveway and step onto the charming walkway leading to the backyard, you'll know you've found something special. The covered, screened carport can easily accommodate two vehicles, or you can use this space as a tranquil outdoor haven, ideal for avoiding those pesky mosquitoes. Step inside, and you'll immediately notice the care and attention to detail throughout. The kitchen showcases beautiful 42'' cabinets and stainless steel appliances, while the home itself underwent a comprehensive renovation in 2020, including new 5/8'' drywall, enhanced insulation, and stylish 5'' baseboards.

Supplements: Designed with accessibility in mind, the doorways have been widened, and convenient pocket doors were installed throughout. The master bedroom boasts a private slider leading directly to the screened-in back porch, where you can relax and unwind. The master bath features a step-in tiled shower for easy access, and there's a convenient half-bath ne ...

Listing Details MLS# R11075801

General Property Information

Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
Bedrooms Total
2
Bathrooms Total
3
Bathrooms Full
Yes
Bathrooms Half
2
Building Area Main
3034
Building Area Source
Public Records
Living Area Main
1658
Year Built
1985
Carport YN
Yes
Attached Carport YN
Yes
Carport Spaces
2
Covered Spaces
2
Gated Community YN
No
Lot Size Area
6490
Lot Size Acres
0.15
Lot Size Dimensions
65.0 ft x 100.0 ft
Frontage Length
65
Senior Community YN
No
Waterfront YN
Yes
Outdoor Living Spaces YN
Yes
Stories Total
Yes
Stories
Yes
Direction Faces
South
Pool Private YN
No
Spa YN
Yes
Furnished
Unfurnished

Property Features

Accessibility Features: Accessible Doors Dining Area: Eat-In Kitchen Electric: Three Phase Flooring: Ceramic Tile; Vinyl Parking Features: Covered; Attached Carport Property Condition: Resale Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Oven; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Heater; Cooktop Water Heater Details: Electric Water Heater Architectural Style: Ranch Boat and Dock Features: Boathouse; Electric Available; Lift; Private Dock Construction Materials: CBS; Frame; Stucco Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air Heating: Central; Electric Interior Features: Bedroom Layout - Stacked Laundry Features: Inside Listing Terms: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Loan Pets Allowed YN: Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow; Negotiable Restrictions: No Restrictions Road Frontage Type: West of US-1 Road Surface Type: Paved Roof: Metal Security Features: None Sewer: Septic Tank Sprinkler Description: Lake/Canal Sprinkler Storm Protection Details: Generator Hookup Tax Information: City/County; Homestead Exemption Utilities: Water Available Water Source: Public Water View: Canal Waterfront Features: Canal Front; Navigable Water Showing Requirements: Appointment Only; Schedule Online Outdoor Living Spaces: Patio; Porch Patio Details: Patio - Covered; Patio - Screened Porch Details: Porch - Open Contingencies: Other Additional Buyer Details: 1st Time Home Buyer Concessions Detail: Closing Costs Room Types: Bedroom 2; Den; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot

Contract Information

Comp Sale YN
No
Original List Price
394900
Negotiable Seller Concessions YN
No

Location and Legal

Country
United States
County Or Parish
Glades
County Parish Name
Glades
Street Number
1553
Street Name
Chobee
Street Suffix
Street
City Name
Okeechobee
State Or Province
FL
Postal Code
34974
Postal Zip
34974
Subdivision Name
BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB
Area
5940 - Other Florida County
Geographic Area
Other
Special Assessment YN
No
Parcel Number
S36383401000000610
Zoning
SF
Directions
From 441, stayright on SR 78. About 6 miles down, make a left on Chobee Street.

Financial Information

Association Deposit YN
No
Membership Fee Required YN
No
Tax Annual Amount
3405.13
Tax Year
2024
Tax Legal Description
LOT 61 BUCKHEAD RIDGE-5TH ADD UNIT 1 GC PB 3 PGS 40 + 41

Remarks and Miscellaneous

Public Historical Remarks
Boat Services:Private Dock Y

More Information

Status Change Information

Major Change Timestamp
2025-10-03T17:40:59Z
Major Change Type
Status Change
Price Change Timestamp
2025-07-15T14:27:27Z
Status Change Date
2025-10-03
Under Contract Date
2025-08-28
Close Date
2025-09-29
Close Price
355000
Buyer Financing
VA

Short Sale Details

Short Sale Addendum
No

Boat and Dock Information

Dock
Yes

Main Level Rooms

Main Level Bathrooms
3
Main Level Bedrooms
2

Storm Protection

Impact Glass
Complete

Showing Details

Pet(s) on Premises
No

Concessions

Seller Concessions
Yes
Seller Concessions Amount
10000

Contributions

Buyer Contributions
No

Room Types

Bedroom 2 Level
Main
Den Level
Main
Kitchen Level
Main
Living Room Level
Main
Master Bedroom Level
Main
Bedroom 2
Yes
Den
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Laundry
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes

Price Calculations

Current Price To SqFt
214.11
Original List Price To Close Price
1.11

Originating Details

Originating System Key
20250327212806543383000000
Originating System ID
M00000170

Office/Member Information

DXORIGMLSID
RML

Accessibility Features

Accessible Doors
Yes

Amenities

None
Yes

Dining Area

Eat-In Kitchen
Yes

Electric

Three Phase
Yes

Flooring

Ceramic Tile
Yes
Vinyl
Yes

Parking Features

Covered
Yes
Attached Carport
Yes

Property Condition

Resale
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
Negotiable
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Utilities

Water Available
Yes

Heating

Central
Yes
Electric
Yes

Sprinkler Description

Lake/Canal Sprinkler
Yes

Water View

Canal
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Oven
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Heater
Yes
Cooktop
Yes

Construction Materials

CBS
Yes
Frame
Yes
Stucco
Yes

Interior Features

Bedroom Layout - Stacked
Yes

Laundry Features

Inside
Yes

Listing Terms

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Road Frontage Type

West of US-1
Yes

Road Surface Type

Paved
Yes

Roof

Metal
Yes

Security Features

None
Yes

Water Source

Public
Yes

Waterfront Features

Canal Front
Yes
Navigable Water
Yes

Water Heater Details

Electric Water Heater
Yes

Architectural Style

Ranch
Yes

Boat and Dock Features

Boathouse
Yes
Electric Available
Yes
Lift
Yes
Private Dock
Yes

Cooling

Ceiling Fan(s)
Yes
Central Air
Yes
Electric
Yes

Showing Requirements

Appointment Only
Yes
Schedule Online
Yes

Master Bedroom/Bath

Master Bdrm - Ground
Yes
Separate Shower
Yes

Pets Allowed YN

Yes
Yes

Restrictions

No Restrictions
Yes

Storm Protection Details

Generator Hookup
Yes

Tax Information

City/County
Yes
Homestead Exemption
Yes

Outdoor Living Spaces

Patio
Yes
Porch
Yes

Patio Details

Patio - Covered
Yes
Patio - Screened
Yes

Porch Details

Porch - Open
Yes

Contingencies

Other
Yes

Additional Buyer Details

1st Time Home Buyer
Yes

Concessions Detail

Closing Costs
Yes

Acreage Description

Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot
Yes

Room Information

Room Name Length Width Level
Living Room 16.70 11.30 Main
Kitchen 15.00 11.30 Main
Master Bedroom 15.80 13.10 Main
Bedroom 2 13.60 11.50 Main
Den 12.70 9.50 Main
Laundry
Listing Office: Keller Williams Realty - Welli
IDX
Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026
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