1,127 Sq. Ft.
$132 / Sq. Ft.
1,127
Sq. Ft.
$132
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Come enjoy peaceful waterfront living in this cozy canal front home with a dock for a small boat and access to Lake Okeechobee. Lots of character starting with the Spanish Tile flooring and knotty pine kitchen cabinetry. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in main living area with an additional full bath in the huge, attached garage. Plenty of room for extra storage in the garage as well. The large Florida room overlooks the canal and even boasts a garden window for your plants! Wrap around wooden...Come enjoy peaceful waterfront living in this cozy canal front home with a dock for a small boat and access to Lake Okeechobee. Lots of character starting with the Spanish Tile flooring and knotty pine kitchen cabinetry. Home has 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in main living area with an additional full bath in the huge, attached garage. Plenty of room for extra storage in the garage as well. The large Florida room overlooks the canal and even boasts a garden window for your plants! Wrap around wooden decks on both sides provide your own favorite fishing spot! Buckhead Ridge has a gas station, the Moose Club and is just a short drive to restaurants and grocery stores. Make this special property your full-time retirement retreat or be a snow bird and enjoy your winter escape from the cold.
  1. Listed by Robin Metz • Brokerage DRE #1008261 • Sharon J. Kelly Realty Inc.
    P: (772)-370-2788 C: (772)-370-2788 realtorrobinmetz@aol.com

Property Details for 1096 8th Street

Furnished
Unfurnished
View
Canal, Water
Waterfront Details
Other, Lake Access, Canal Front, Canal Width 81-120 Feet
Waterfront
Yes
Style
WF/No Ocean Access
Year Built Numeric
1968
Pets Allowed YN
Yes
Design
House
LISTING UPDATED: 05/07/2026 03:52 PM

Property Details for 1096 8th Street

StatusActive
MLS #B26025560
Days on Market3
Taxes$685 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built1968
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyGlades County

Location

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Building Information for 1096 8th Street

Stories1Year Built1968Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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$807 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$750

Property Taxes

$57

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1096 8th Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Area: 5940 - Other Florida County, 5940
  • Boat Access: Deeded Dock
  • Boat Services: Deeded Dock
  • Boat Services: Dock Available: Yes
  • City and Location Text: Okeechobee
  • County Land Code: Glades County
  • County Or Parish: Glades County
  • Front Exp: Northeast
  • Front Exposure: Northeast
  • Geo Lat: 27.137948
  • MLS Area: 5940 - Other Florida County, 5940
  • MLS Sub Area: Other, Other Geographic Area (Out Of Area Only)
  • Postal Code: 34974
  • Roads: Paved
  • State: FL
  • Street #: 1096
  • Subdivision Complex Bldg: ADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB
  • Complex Name: ADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB
  • Subdivision Number Numeric: 3.0
  • Water Access: Lake Access, Other
  • Water View: Canal
  • Waterfrontage: 65
  • Zoning: Residential
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee: $0
  • HOPA: No HOPA
  • Legal Desc: BLK H LOT 8 3RD ADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB GC PB 3 PG 25
  • Membership Fee Required: No
  • Parcel ID: S363834002000h0080
  • Tax Information: County Only
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Total Assessed Value: $85,098.00
Parking
  • Covered Spaces: 2
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Num Parking Spaces: 2
  • Parking: 2 Or More Spaces, 2+ Spaces, Attached, Attached Garage, Garage, Gravel
Property
Lot Information
  • Acreage Description: Less Than 1/4 Acre Lot, Less Than 1 Acre Lot
  • Acres: 0.15
  • Approx Sqft Total Area: 2671
  • Approximate Lot Size: 65 x 100
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 100
  • Property Condition: Resale
  • Sq Ft: 2671
  • Sq Ft Liv Area: 1127.0
  • Sq Ft Total: 2,671
  • Total Floors in Bldg: 1.00
  • Type of Building: House
  • Property Type: Residential, Single Family Residence
Property and Assessments
  • Construction Type: Single Family Residence, Slab, Metal, Resale, Frame
  • Document Count: 1
  • Legal Description: BLK H LOT 8 3RD ADD TO BUCKHEAD RIDGE SUB GC PB 3 PG 25
  • Management Co: No
  • Special Assessment: No
  • Type: Single Family Residence
  • Year Built Description: 1968
Utilities
  • On Site Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available, Propane
  • Sewer Description: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Electricity Available, Water Available, Propane
  • Laundry Features: Laundry Closet, Washer Hookup
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Balcony Porch/Patio: Yes
  • Construction: Frame
  • Gated Community YN: No
  • Guest Accommodations: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Roof: Metal
  • Roof Description: Metal
  • Structure Type: House
  • Surface Description: Paved
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch - Screened, Porch, Deck
  • Fencing: Chain Link
Interior Features
  • Baths Total: 1
  • Beds Total: 2
  • Column Description: Frame
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Wall/Window Unit(s)
  • Flooring: Mexican Tile, Tile
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Description: Central
  • Main Level Bathrooms: 1
  • Main Level Bedrooms: 2
  • Master Bath Features: Master Bdrm - Ground, None
  • Num Floors: 1
  • Num Interior Levels: One
  • Num of Baths: 1.0
  • Num of Full Baths: 1
  • Num Stories: 1
  • PatioFeatures: Deck, Porch
  • Room Count: 5
  • Rooms: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Kitchen, Florida Room
  • Spa: No
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Interior Features: None
  • Appliances: Gas Range, Water Heater, Water Heater Owned
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom 2
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
Room 5
  • Room Type: Florida Room
  • Room Level: Main
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number of Stories: 1.0
Income & Expenses
  • Exp Incl Pool Service: No
Rental
Rental Information
  • DXORIGMLNO: RML
  • Occupancy Information: Vacant
  • Pets Allowed: Pet Restrictions Possible, Yes
  • Pets on Premises: No
  • Pets On Premises YN: No
  • Possession Information: Other
  • Rental Price/SqFt: $132.21
  • Terms Considered: Min % Down Req By: Seller

Property History for 1096 8th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 7, 2026

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #B26025560

$149,000—
Apr 30, 2026

Withdrawn

Beaches MLS #B26017244

$149,000—
Apr 30, 2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #TB8499262

$149,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/07/2026

Listed (Active)

Beaches MLS #B26025560

$149,000
04/30/2026

Withdrawn

Beaches MLS #B26017244

$149,000
04/30/2026

Withdrawn

MFRMLS #TB8499262

$149,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1096 8th Street

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$685 ($57 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,569 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,569 SqFtStories1Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1968CountyGLADESAPNS36-38-34-002-000H-0080

Schools near 1096 8th Street

This home is within Glades.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 5
Public - 6 to 12
Charter - PK to 8
Public - 1 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Moore Haven Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Moore Haven Junior/Senior High School
Public6 to 12

Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
CharterPK to 8

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1096 8th Street is a single family home for sale in Okeechobee, FL 34974. This property was listed for sale on May 7, 2026 by Sharon J. Kelly Realty Inc., it's currently listed at $149,000. It has been on the market for a total of 3 days and was last sold on March 1, 2004. This listing's school district is Glades. Nearby schools include Moore Haven Elementary School, Moore Haven Junior/Senior High School and Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School. 1096 8th Street is a 2-bed, 1-bath, 1,127 sqft single family home built in 1968.

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