Washington County property record for 1272 Wells Ave, Chipley, FL 32428
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 2,778 sqft · built 1941 |
| Lot Size | 0.331 acres (14,461 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $225,000 (May 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $5,593 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | May 2021 Sale & Mortgage Sep 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 000018710000 |
| Primary APN | 000018710000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Building Area | 2,778 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,278 sqft |
| Upper Floors Area | 1,589 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 2 Fireplaces |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1941 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2012 |
| Exterior Material | Shingles |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,461 sqft (0.331 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 588 sqft |
| Fence | Fence |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Account Number | 000018710000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 1272 WELLS AVE |
| City | CHIPLEY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32428-1923 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | 4 4 13 ORB 1205 P 519 W1/2 OF BLK 13, SE1/4 LESS THE FOLLOWING: BEG NEC OF W2 OF BLK 13, S03?51'19E 93.57' TO N R/W OF WELLS |
| Legal Range | 13W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | L W MORDT |
| Legal Block | 13 |
| Legal Lot Number | 0000 |
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | CHIPLEY |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2037 |
| Census Tract | 970103 |
1272 Wells Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2021.
Source: Washington County records, as of December 22, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| May 5, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage CRESCENT MORTGAGE CO |
| Sep 21, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
| Dec 31, 2018 | Warranty Deed, Transfer QUICKEN LNS |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 5, 2021 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 21, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202167003273 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1205 / 519 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON FL |
| Recording Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Property Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Document Number | 0067003273 |
| Book / Page | 1205 / 519 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Instrument | 202167003273 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2021 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, DEFENDER T&E AGCY LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1899 HIGHWAY 173, 1899, BONIFAY, FL 32425-5637 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Document Number | 0000000521 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 1205/521 |
| Name | CRESCENT MORTGAGE CO |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | FHA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2051 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Document Number | 0067006202 |
| Book / Page | 1186 / 243 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 18, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202067006202 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Title Company | NORTHWEST TITLE GROUP LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,575.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, 1272, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 248 ALBERTA DR, OZARK, AL 36360-3453 |
| Document Number | 0000000246 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Instrument | 1186/246 |
| Name | MORTGAGE RESEARCH CENTER LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WASHINGTON FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Property Address | 1272 WELLS AVE, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Document Number | 0067008792 |
| Book / Page | 001134 / 000207 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Instrument | 67008792 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,293.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 1272 WELLS AVE CHIPLEY FL 324281923, CHIPLEY, FL 32428-1923 |
| Document Number | 67008793 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 31, 2018 |
| Book Page | 001134/000208 |
| Instrument | 67008793 |
| Name | QUICKEN LNS |
|---|---|
| Type | Funding / Finance Company |
| Address | DETROIT, MI 48226-1906 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Dec 30, 2048 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1272 Wells Ave was $5,593 with a homeowner's exemption, up 0.2% from the year before.
Source: Washington County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| Municipality | Chipley City |
| County | Washington County |
| Unified School District | Washington County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,593.00 (+0.18%) Homeowner's exemption | $312,394 (+14.61%) Land $17,812 Building $294,582 | $312,394 (+14.61%) Land $17,812 Building $294,582 |
| 2024 | $5,583.00 (+9.75%) | $272,562 (+9%) Land $14,062 Building $258,500 | $272,562 (+9%) Land $14,062 Building $258,500 |
| 2023 | $5,087.00 (+9.99%) | $250,062 (+12.2%) Land $14,062 Building $236,000 | $250,062 (+12.2%) Land $14,062 Building $236,000 |
| 2022 | $4,625.00 | $222,872 Land $12,188 Building $210,684 | $222,872 Land $12,188 Building $210,684 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1272 Wells Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 7 flood claims nearby since 2002.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective July 4, 2011 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 7 (2002–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 6 of 7 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · Hurricane Sally |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 1272 Wells Ave is low, with a 0.02% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · lower than 93% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.02% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | CITY OF CHIPLEY serves 3,660 people · EPA ID FL1670135 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2025) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 5 last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wildstar Networks Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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