River Oak Acres Homes for Sale

River Oak Acres is a residential community in Okeechobee, Florida.

Pure Equity Realty covers River Oak Acres and the Okeechobee area. We list for 1%, which includes photography, MLS syndication, and negotiation support. Buyers pay nothing for representation. For current market data, see Florida Realtors' market statistics.

Our MLS feed shows 4 River Oak Acres Okeechobee homes for sale as of October 2026. The median asking price is $595,000.

That is 113% above the Okeechobee median of $279,000. On a per-foot basis, homes here ask about $332 per square foot, compared with $200 across Okeechobee. So the median price buys roughly 1,800 square feet of living area.

Listings here have averaged 212 days on the market. That is slower than the Okeechobee average of 169 days. Because of that, buyers often have more room to negotiate on price, repairs or closing costs.

Homes listed in River Oak Acres date from 1981 to 1996. That puts them between 30 and 45 years old.

All of these homes predate Florida's 2002 statewide building code. So roof age, window protection and the wind mitigation report matter a great deal for insurance.

In addition, most Florida insurers ask for a four-point inspection on homes 30 years or older. It covers the roof, electrical, plumbing and HVAC. Updated systems usually make coverage easier to place.

Here is what the median River Oak Acres price means in Florida closing terms. At $595,000, a 20% down payment comes to about $119,000, leaving a loan near $476,000.

Florida then taxes that loan twice. First, documentary stamp tax on the note runs 35 cents per $100, or about $1,666. Next, the intangible tax of 0.2% adds about $952. Buyers normally pay both at closing.

On the seller side, Florida deed stamps cost 70 cents per $100 of price. At the River Oak Acres median, that is about $4,165.

Finally, owner-occupants should file for the Florida homestead exemption by March 1. It removes up to $50,000 of assessed value. After that, Save Our Homes caps yearly assessment increases at 3% or inflation, whichever is lower. To see what these numbers mean for your budget, get pre-approved before you tour.

Recent River Oak Acres listings show assignments to Seminole (Okeechobee) (elementary), Osceola (middle) and Okeechobee (high). However, boundaries can change each year, so confirm the assignment for a specific address with the county school district.