Homes for sale in
Hardee County, Florida
Old Florida cattle country at a livable price
26
Homes for sale
$301,950
Median list price
$208
Avg price / sqft
6
Median days on market
Hardee County sits in the heart of Florida's inland cattle and citrus belt, where the towns of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs still feel like the small-town South. This is a place of open acreage, working farms, and the Peace River, where you trade beach traffic for elbow room and a slower pace. Buyers who want space over polish tend to gravitate toward the single-family homes and the land & lots that define the area.
The market here is small and fast-moving: just 26 active listings, a median list price of $301,950, and homes going under contract in a median of 6 days. Over the past year 73 homes sold at a median of $250,000, with sellers collecting about 96% of asking. Inventory is thin, so if a listing fits your budget it pays to move quickly — you can browse by price to see what's realistic in the sub-$200K range.
Within a 30-minute drive of the county center
Quick facts
4 cities & towns
$95,000 – $1.3M price range
1,519 sqft median home
Leans seller right now
Fresh on the market
Newest homes in Hardee County
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$225,000
101 BEESON ROAD, WAUCHULA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 1,025 sqft
$380,000
1129 HOPKINS LANE, ZOLFO SPRINGS
2 bd · 1 ba · 920 sqft
$255,000
3456 ELM STREET, ZOLFO SPRINGS
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,450 sqft
$245,000
628 PETERSON STREET, WAUCHULA
7 bd · 3 ba · 3,105 sqft
$489,900
212 N FLORIDA AVENUE, WAUCHULA
0 sqft
$299,000
699 BAKER STREET, WAUCHULA
4 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,587 sqft
$394,900
5926 VAN SIMMONS ROAD, WAUCHULA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,166 sqft
$304,900
346 HIDDEN CREEK, WAUCHULA
3 bd · 2 ba · 1,341 sqft
$440,000
2910 FAIRWAY, BOWLING GREEN
4 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,803 sqft
$699,000
702 LAKE BRANCH, BOWLING GREEN
5 bd · 3 ba · 2,628 sqft
$469,000
1022 BRIARWOOD DRIVE, WAUCHULA
4 bd · 2 ba · 2,225 sqft
$415,000
1662 HARVILL ROAD, WAUCHULA
2 bd · 1.5 ba · 987 sqft
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The numbers that matter
The Hardee County market
Leans seller
4.9 months of inventory
Demand still outpaces supply, but buyers have a little more room.
73
Sold, last 12 months
$250,000
Median sold price
96%
Sale-to-list ratio
What sellers actually get vs asking
49 days
Median time to sell
Hardee County vs Florida
Median list price
Price per sqft
Days on market
Median sold price — 3-yr, 3-mo rolling
▼ 1.1% yr/yr
Homes on the market
Homes sold per month
Live Stellar MLS data — listings and closed sales in Hardee County, FL. Rolling medians smooth single-month swings.
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Beyond the listings
Living in Hardee County
Room to spread out
Single-family homes dominate the market with 24 of 26 active listings, and land is plentiful for buyers who want acreage.
Prices well below coastal Florida
The median list price of $301,950 and average of $208 per square foot make Hardee County one of the more affordable corners of Central Florida.
A genuinely fast market
With a median of just 6 days on market, well-priced homes here don't sit around waiting for buyers.
Low carrying costs
Median HOA dues run only $47 a month and median property taxes are $2,546 a year, keeping the cost of ownership modest.
Three distinct small towns
Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs each offer their own character within the county's rural setting.
Population
25,508
Median age
35.9
Median income
$54,231
Median home value
$129,400
What people here are into
Lifestyles
Farm Culture
Do you know where your food comes from? These people do, and they want to share their love for farming and simple living with the community.
Hobbies & Interests
Natural Beauty
This population marvels at the beauty of nature, and they want to capture every breath-taking scene.
Hobbies & Interests
Wanderlust
Always thinking about their next destination, this population loves exploring new places abroad or right in their own backyard. They hold onto past trips by sharing their favorite memories and pictures year round.
Entertainment
Lighthearted Fun
This population is all about keeping the mood light and good, clean fun. Common activities include spending time outdoors, catching up with friends, and dancing.
Hobbies & Interests
Engine Enthusiast
This population loves working on and showing off their cars, trucks and motorcycles. You can find them researching car shows and the hottest models on the lot.
Active
Outdoor Adventures
Appreciating the outdoors, this population wants to actively engage with nature. Whether it's finding a new hiking trail or looking for the perfect spot to catch the sunset, they seek to explore the world around them.
What it really costs
Owning here
Owning the median Hardee County home
≈ $2,060/mo
$301,950 median · 20% down · 30-yr fixed at 6.9% · taxes/HOA from live listing data · insurance is a Florida estimate.
8%
In a FEMA flood zone
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Straight answers
Hardee County real estate FAQs
Is Hardee County a good place to live?+
If you value space, a rural pace, and small-town Florida over crowds and beach traffic, Hardee County delivers. The towns of Wauchula, Bowling Green, and Zolfo Springs anchor a county built around cattle, citrus, and the Peace River. It suits buyers who want land and quiet more than nightlife and shopping.
Is Hardee County expensive?+
No — it's one of the more affordable areas in Central Florida. The median list price is $301,950 and the average is about $208 per square foot, with active listings ranging from $95,000 all the way up to $1,250,000. Buyers on a tighter budget can browse by price to find options under $200K.
What do homes cost in Hardee County?+
Active listings carry a median price of $301,950, while homes that actually sold over the past 12 months closed at a median of $250,000. The typical home is around 1,519 square feet, and most inventory is single-family, so pricing reflects real houses on real lots rather than condos.
How is the market right now?+
Fast and tight. There are only 26 active listings, homes are going under contract in a median of 6 days, and sellers are getting about 96% of their asking price. With 73 sales over the past year, demand is steady against limited supply, so watch just reduced listings and act promptly when something fits.
What about HOA fees and property taxes?+
Ownership costs here are low. The median HOA fee is just $47 a month — many rural properties have none at all — and median property taxes run $2,546 a year. That keeps monthly carrying costs manageable compared with Florida's coastal and master-planned communities.
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