Okaloosa County property record for 244 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,835 sqft · built 2003 |
| Lot Size | 0.286 acres (12,445 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $750,000 (Aug 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $4,729 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2026 Sale Jul 2020 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7526-9 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7526-9 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,835 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,698 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,835 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2003 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2003 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 12,445 sqft (0.286 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 523 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 340 sqft |
| Gazebo | Gazebo |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 244 TEQUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32541-4759 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMERALD LAKES PH I LOT 5 AND S1/2 OF LOT 6 BLK G |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 50 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WALTON BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 23308 |
244 Tequesta Dr is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2026.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of September 17, 2026
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 | 13368 CHRISFIELD LN, FISHERS, IN 46055-9644 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer TITLE SERVICES, BEACH LAND AND TITLE SERVICES |
| Jul 17, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE ONE/SOUTH |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 25, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jul 17, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20263835108 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0003733327 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Property Address | 244 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4759 |
| Document Number | 0003835108 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Instrument | 20263835108 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Title Company | TITLE SERVICES, BEACH LAND AND TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $530,250.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 13368 CHRISFIELD LN, FISHERS, IN 46055-9644 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Property Address | 244 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4759 |
| Document Number | 0034761678 |
| Book / Page | 003476 / 001678 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 16, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3374154 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ALLURE TITLE COMPANY, ALLURE TITLE CO |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $4,018.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 244 TEQUESTA DR DESTIN FL 325414759, DESTIN, FL 32541-4759 |
| Document Number | 34761680 |
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| Date | Jul 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 003476/001680 |
| Instrument | 3374155 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ONE/SOUTH |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Address | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32548 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 16, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 244 Tequesta Dr was $4,729.
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 | $4,729.00 | $487,250 | $686,305 Land $124,474 Building $561,831 |
| 2023 | $4,492.00 (+2.23%) Homeowner's exemption | $459,726 (+3%) | $716,145 (+19.33%) Land $112,942 Building $603,203 |
| 2022 | $4,394.00 Homeowner's exemption | $446,336 | $600,114 Land $97,785 Building $502,329 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 244 Tequesta Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 3 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1995–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | P32 “Moreno Point” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Oct 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 2003) built after the Oct 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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 244 Tequesta Dr is low, with less than a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 99.1% of the US · lower than 98.7% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% 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 | SOUTH WALTON UTILITY COMPANY private · serves 26,668 people · EPA ID FL1660615 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 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 225 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
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