Okaloosa County property record for 178 Chicago Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 1,083 sqft · built 1951 |
| Lot Size | 0.256 acres (11,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $96,500 (Jun 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $835 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-593-9716-6 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-593-9716-6 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,083 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,195 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,083 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1951 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1961 |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 11,148 sqft (0.256 acres) |
| Lot Width | 75 ft Width |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 178 CHICAGO AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32580-1392 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | VALPARAISO PLAT 1 LOT 17 BLK 7 |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALPARAISO |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | NICEVILLE-VALPARAISO |
| Census Block Group | 5 |
| Census Block | 5023 |
| Census Tract | 21200 |
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 178 CHICAGO AVE, VALPARAISO, FL 32580-1392 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 16, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20163072170 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3252 / 4100 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jan 22, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031351728 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Okaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $835.00 (+12.69%) Homeowner's exemption | $97,607 (+5.99%) | $149,916 (+6.79%) Land $72,060 Building $77,856 |
| 2023 | $741.00 (+4.51%) Homeowner's exemption | $92,093 (+3%) | $140,378 (+12.13%) Land $60,823 Building $79,555 |
| 2022 | $709.00 Homeowner's exemption | $89,411 | $125,196 Land $50,371 Building $74,825 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on Record median of 103 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 103 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 67 (1990–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 67 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · Hurricane Sally |
| Claims by Event |
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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.
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 VALPARAISO serves 5,722 people · EPA ID FL1460149 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 3 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 323 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 35 |
| City of Valparaiso Cable | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless · Fiber in parts of the area | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: CenturyLink.
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