Okaloosa County property record for 1278 Washington Ave, Baker, FL 32531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 1,350 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.227 acres (9,881 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $215,000 (Jan 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $1,335 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2020 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-592-8772-2 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-592-8772-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,350 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,851 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,350 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 9,881 sqft (0.227 acres) |
| Lot Width | 100 ft Width |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 240 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 261 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE |
|---|---|
| City | BAKER |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32531-2706 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BAKER LAND CO ADD LOTS 9 & 10 BLK 8 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 06 |
| Legal Subdivision | BAKER LAND CO ADD |
| Legal Block | 8 |
| Legal Lot Number | 90 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3016 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
1278 Washington Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2022.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 31, 2025
Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Joint Tenants |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
| Nov 3, 2020 | Special Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Foreclosure NOT AVAILABLE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Nov 3, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223521947 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3600 / 2595 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Mar 17, 2008 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0028654878 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Document Number | 0036002595 |
| Book / Page | 3600 / 2595 |
| Map Reference | MB A-8 PG 56 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3521947 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 24, 2023 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE, FOUNDATION T&E SERIES LLC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,505.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Joint Tenants with Right of Survivorship |
| Address | PO BOX 142, ROME, NY 13442-0142 |
| Document Number | 0036002597 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3600/2597 |
| Name | UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Special Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Document Number | 0035030921 |
| Book / Page | 3503 / 921 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3404447 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | MAJESTY TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $1,182.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2086, LUTZ, FL 33548-2086 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1278 WASHINGTON ST, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Document Number | 0003503924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 3, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3503/924 |
| Name | WATERSTONE MORTGAGE CORP |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Nov 1, 2050 |
| Document Type | Foreclosure |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1278 WASHINGTON AVE, BAKER, FL 32531-2706 |
| Document Number | 0034842038 |
| Book / Page | 003484 / 002038 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 6, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3382933 |
| Transaction Type | Foreclosure |
| Record Updated | Oct 1, 2020 |
| Title Company | NOT AVAILABLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $519.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Confirmed |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Company |
| Address | PO BOX 2086 LUTZ FL 335482086, LUTZ, FL 33548-2086 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 1278 Washington Ave was $1,335 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Unified School District | Okaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,335.00 Homeowner's exemption | $164,080 Land $8,340 Building $155,740 | $164,080 Land $8,340 Building $155,740 |
| 2023 | $1,607.00 (+6.85%) | $156,179 (+8.52%) Land $7,086 Building $149,093 | $156,179 (+8.52%) Land $7,086 Building $149,093 |
| 2022 | $1,504.00 | $143,919 Land $6,622 Building $137,297 | $143,919 Land $6,622 Building $137,297 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 1278 Washington Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 9 in force |
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 1278 Washington Ave is moderate, ranking above 44% of the US, with a 0.08% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 44% of the US · lower than 85% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.08% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | BAKER WATER SYSTEM, INC. serves 2,930 people · EPA ID FL1460043 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Mar 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 61 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
May also be available: T-Mobile.
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