Okaloosa County property record for 265 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,502 sqft · built 2001 |
| Lot Size | 0.189 acres (8,239 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $670,000 (Apr 2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7565-7 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7565-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,502 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,281 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,502 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2001 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2001 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 8,239 sqft (0.189 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 480 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 299 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 265 TEQUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32541-4762 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 4 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 4 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WALTON BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 23308 |
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 31, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1822 W HEARTHSTONE DR, ASHLAND, KY 41102-9444 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Husband and Wife |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Apr 21, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Apr 10, 2014 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20253748899 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Apr 28, 2014 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0031453434 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
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 | $342,071 (+5.99%) | $598,644 (-1.1%) Land $103,728 Building $494,916 | |
| 2023 | Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $322,749 | $605,304 Land $94,118 Building $511,186 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
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 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within 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 248 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 · 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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