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Okeechobee County real estate: closing costs, taxes and market data
What it costs to buy and sell a home in Okeechobee County, Florida, with the state's own formulas and the latest market figures.
Market snapshot
Okeechobee County is a rural inland county on the north shore of Lake Okeechobee, with about 42,608 residents as of the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimate. Redfin data show a median sale price of $264,208 across all home types in May 2026, down 7.3% from a year earlier. Most of the housing stock is single-family homes and land in and around the City of Okeechobee.
Main cities: Okeechobee, Taylor Creek, Cypress Quarters
Closing costs at common prices
| Sale price | Deed doc stamps | Owner's title policy | Note doc stamps + intangible tax (80% loan) |
|---|---|---|---|
| $250,000 | $1,750 | $1,325 | $1,100 |
| $265,000 | $1,855 | $1,400 | $1,166 |
| $500,000 | $3,500 | $2,575 | $2,200 |
| $750,000 | $5,250 | $3,825 | $3,300 |
Deed doc stamps are $0.70 per $100 of the price and are normally paid by the seller. In Okeechobee County the seller customarily pays the owner's title policy, at Florida's promulgated rate. Buyers with a loan also pay $0.35 per $100 on the note and 0.2% intangible tax. Property tax uses the county's typical millage less the $50,000 homestead exemption, so it's an estimate; check the property appraiser for any parcel.
Flood risk
Low-lying properties near Lake Okeechobee and its canals may sit in FEMA special flood hazard areas, so buyers should check the FEMA flood map and get flood insurance quotes before closing.
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Questions agents and buyers ask
- How much are doc stamps in Okeechobee County?
- On a $264,208 sale, deed doc stamps are about $1,850 ($0.70 per $100 of the price). The seller normally pays them.
- Who pays for title insurance in Okeechobee County?
- By custom the seller pays for the owner's title policy. At $264,208 it's about $1,400 at Florida's promulgated rate; the contract can say otherwise.
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Sources
- U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Okeechobee County, Florida
- Redfin: Okeechobee County, FL Homes for Sale & Real Estate
- Okeechobee County Property Appraiser - Web Links
Market figures researched November 3, 2026.