Okaloosa County property record for 254 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,420 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.186 acres (8,079 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Last Sale | $520,000 (Jun 2006) |
| Tax Bill | $5,926 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2022 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7530-1 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7530-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,420 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,099 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,420 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,079 sqft (0.186 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 516 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 163 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 254 TEQUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32541-5716 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMERALD LAKES PH I LOT 10 BLK G |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | G |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WALTON BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 23308 |
254 Tequesta Dr is owned by a company that acquired it in December 2021.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of April 14, 2026
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 9440 OAK POINTE DR, GULFPORT, MS 39503-6123 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Limited Liability Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 1, 2006 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 17, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20062334432 |
| Deed Book / Page | 2712 / 916 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 11, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0036004096 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 26, 2022 |
| Property Address | 254 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5716 |
| Document Number | 0036004096 |
| Book / Page | 3600 / 4096 |
| Map Reference | MB 16 PG 38-40 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 11, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3522283 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 7, 2022 |
| Title Company | EMERALD COAST TITLE SERVICES INC, EMERALD COAST TITLE SERVICES |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9020 VICTORIA CIR, 9020, GULFPORT, MS 39503-6139 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 9440 OAK POINTE DR, GULFPORT, MS 39503-6123 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 254 Tequesta Dr was $5,926.
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 | $5,926.00 | $563,553 Land $103,728 Building $459,825 | $563,553 Land $103,728 Building $459,825 |
| 2023 | $5,923.00 (+15.48%) | $586,901 (+22.82%) Land $94,118 Building $492,783 | $586,901 (+22.82%) Land $94,118 Building $492,783 |
| 2022 | $5,129.00 | $477,873 Land $81,488 Building $396,385 | $477,873 Land $81,488 Building $396,385 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 254 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 2004) 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 254 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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