1099 7th Street Okeechobee FL 34974 MLS #R11142587

A truly unique historic home with character and opportunity! Solidly built with 6” walls and much of the original hardwood floors ready to be restored. 1/3rd acre on the water and each side is fenced. Outbuildings with electricity, 2-50 amp hook ups, 1-30 amp hook up, cement pad on second lot. High ceilings, beadboard, crown molding and wide trim. Mother-in-law suite. Enjoy a big front porch and a covered porch over the water. Tie your boat up out back on the 130′ concrete seawall. This isn’t a cookie-cutter home and it’s not a mobile home. Owner financing may be considered with $200k down. Sellers are continuing to make improvements to home and are negotiable for buyers that wish to buy lower and complete the improvements themselves. Down may be considered. The large 1/3 acre lot is part of what makes this property so enjoyable and room for a pool. You’ll love the high ceilings, thick walls, bead board, crown and chair molding, plus a flexible layout perfect for multigenerational living or income-producing options. Two sheds that used to be used by a previous owner as lil fishing cabins, they could be restored to be so cute and you also have an enclosed carport for your car or a workshop. Double lot with 130 ft of concrete seawall, sidewalk for fishing, boat tie-up, and fruit-filled garden with hibiscus, papaya, aloe, and pineapples. Metal roof 2010, new water heater 2025. Seller is a Florida real estate agent. Unique property where you can fish, watch wildlife, or tie up your boat. The screened room is a peaceful retreat with shimmering water reflections, turtles gliding by, and the perfect spot for morning coffee. Each lot has its own public water and electric service, plus there is a concrete RV pad with 30-amp and 2-50-amp hookups, sheds, and an enclosed one-car carport/garage. The home is believed to have once served as a train station (unverified) and was originally built in 1940, with a complete renovation including plumbing and electrical in 2004. As stated above, Buckhead Ridge has a Keys-like atmosphere with laid-back charm, quaint porches, and boathouses along the canals. Enjoy quick access to world-class bass fishing on Lake Okeechobee through the lock or the nearby Kissimmee River boat ramp just a mile away. Golf cart to local lodges, the gas station, and the corner storeonly 7 miles to downtown Okeechobee shops and restaurants. Owner is licensed Florida real estate agent