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261 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 261 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 3 ba · 2,176 sqft · built 2001
Lot Size0.186 acres (8,144 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on Record
Last Sale$751,400 (Mar 2025)
Tax Bill$6,702 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2021 Sale
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-589-7563-2

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-589-7563-2
Alternative APN
  • 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0020

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,176 sqft Heated Area
Gross Area3,198 sqft
1st Floor Area2,176 sqft
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2001
Exterior MaterialStucco
Construction TypeFrame
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area8,144 sqft (0.186 acres)
Garage TypeFinished
Garage Area506 sqft
PorchOpen Porch
Porch Area276 sqft
Patio Area240 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air

Location & Zoning

Street Address261 TEQUESTA DR
CityDESTIN
StateFL
Zip32541-4762
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 2 BLK C
Legal Range22
Legal Township02S
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD LAKES PH II
Legal Phase2
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionFORT WALTON BEACH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract23308

Owner

Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 8, 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 RecordIndividual Name on Record
Co-ownerCo-owner on Record
Mailing Address158 SANDY CAY DR, MIRAMAR BEACH, FL 32550-8268
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleMar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMar 17, 2025 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleSep 20, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number3742733
Record UpdatedJun 8, 2026

September 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateSep 20, 2021
Property Address261 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
Document Number0035750777
Book / Page3575 / 777
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 25&26
Instrument DateSep 16, 2021
Instrument3490089
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 8, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$4,894.40
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address2216 SOUTH RD, 2216, CINCINNATI, OH 45233-4267

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address240 HAMBRICK DR, NICHOLASVILLE, KY 40356-6061

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyOkaloosa County
Unified School DistrictOkaloosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$6,702.00 (+5.54%)$637,293 (+0.59%) Land $103,728 Building $533,565$637,293 (+0.59%) Land $103,728 Building $533,565
2023$6,350.00 (+16.41%)$633,540 (+24.66%) Land $94,118 Building $539,422$633,540 (+24.66%) Land $94,118 Building $539,422
2022$5,455.00$508,216 Land $81,488 Building $426,728$508,216 Land $81,488 Building $426,728

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 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 Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1995–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · other causes

Coastal Barrier Resources

Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024

Coastal Barrier Resources SystemYes
UnitP32 “Moreno Point”
Unit TypeSystem Unit
DesignatedOct 18, 1982
NFIP EligibilityNot eligible (built 2001)
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

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

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

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 SystemSOUTH WALTON UTILITY COMPANY
private · serves 26,668 people · EPA ID FL1660615
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead3 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 248 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
LiveOak Fiber
Fiber		5,000 / 5,000
Cox Communications
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		2,000 / 100
Verizon
Fixed Wireless		300 / 20

May also be available: T-Mobile, Wildstar Networks.

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