12733 Hwy 197, Jay, FL 32565 Property Records

Santa Rosa County property record for 12733 Hwy 197, Jay, FL 32565

Property Summary

Property TypeAgricultural Vacant Land
Details2 bd · 1 ba · 2,900 sqft · built 1911
Lot Size23.1 acres (1,009,285 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$111,800 (Jul 2026)
Tax Bill$513 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2026 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APN36-5N-30-0000-00800-0000

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN36-5N-30-0000-00800-0000
Alternative APN
  • N305360000008000000

Interior

Bedrooms2 Beds
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,900 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area2,228 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1911
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1911
Exterior MaterialWood Siding
Foundation TypeNo Foundation
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,009,285 sqft (23.1 acres)
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area672 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemWindow A/C
Heating SystemConvection

Location & Zoning

Street Address12733 HIGHWAY 197
CityJAY
StateFL
Zip32565
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeVacant Land > Agricultural
Local Zoning CodeAG-RR
Legal Description*NEW DESCRIPTION FOR 2025* 36-5N-30W: THAT PORT OF SW4 LYING N OF CHUMUCKLA HWY LESS THAT PORT OF OF LAND DES IN OR 4040 PG 960 (#10) & LESS THAT PORT OF LAND DES IN OR 2875 PG 1707 (#8.5) LESS THAT PORT OF EBENEZER CHURCH RD (40' COUNTY MAINT R/W) A
Legal Range30W
Legal Township5N
Legal Section36
JurisdictionSANTA ROSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionJAY
Census Block Group3
Census Block3010
Census Tract10200

Owner

Source: Santa Rosa County records, as of September 4, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address3916 THORNBERRY RD, JAY, FL 32565-4811
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJul 29, 2026 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleMay 11, 2000 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number202638260
Deed Book / Page4772 / 1552
Prior Transfer DateMay 12, 2000
Prior Transfer Doc0022830683
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionSANTA ROSA FL
Recording DateJul 29, 2026
Property Address12733 HIGHWAY 197, JAY, FL 32565
Document Number0000038260
Book / Page4772 / 1552
Instrument DateJul 19, 2026
Instrument202638260
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedSep 9, 2026
Title CompanyCLEAR TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$79,042.60
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address3916 THORNBERRY RD, JAY, FL 32565-4811

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Santa Rosa County assessment roll, as of December 8, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountySanta Rosa County
Unified School DistrictSanta Rosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$513.00 (+23.32%) Homeowner's exemption$38,242 (+25.92%)$121,050 (+23.87%) Land $84,595 Building $36,455
2024$416.00 (+1.96%) Homeowner's exemption$30,370 (+2.96%)$97,724 (+1.12%) Land $9,943 Building $87,781
2023$408.00 (+10.27%) Homeowner's exemption$29,497 (+26.01%)$96,637 (+17.45%) Land $9,943 Building $86,694
2022$370.00 Homeowner's exemption Additional exemption filed$23,408$82,281

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies4 in force
Nearby Flood Claims2 (2021)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 2
Most Recent ClaimJun 2021 · rainfall accumulation

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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 53% of the US · lower than 75% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% annual chance
ExposureIndirect
within ember reach
Adjoins Burnable LandYes

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMOORE CREEK MOUNT CARMEL UTILITIES
serves 4,875 people · EPA ID FL1570479
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionApr 2025
Lead2 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting2
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Conexon Connect
Fiber
2,000 / 2,000
Spectrum
Cable
1,000 / 35
Verizon
Fixed Wireless
300 / 20

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