Okaloosa County property record for 279 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.23 acres (10,025 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $499,500 (Feb 2021) |
| Tax Bill | $4,596 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Transfer Nov 2021 Transfer + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7572-3 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7572-3 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
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| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,446 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,608 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,446 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,025 sqft (0.23 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 504 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 330 sqft |
| Patio Area | 80 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 279 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 11 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| 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 August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ACCOMMODATION |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Feb 9, 2021 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20213428784 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3524 / 2923 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0035924099 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Number | 0035924099 |
| Book / Page | 3592 / 4099 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 25-26 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 13, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3512523 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 7, 2023 |
| Title Company | ACCOMMODATION |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Number | 0035870847 |
| Book / Page | 3587 / 847 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3505359 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Amount Accuracy | No Consideration Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, 279, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Property Address | 279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Number | 0035242923 |
| Book / Page | 3524 / 2923 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 25&26 |
| Instrument Date | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3428784 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 3, 2021 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,496.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4903 ASHLEY CT, 4903, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867-1507 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 106 LAKESIDE BLVD, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3921 |
| Document Number | 35242924 |
|---|---|
| Date | Feb 9, 2021 |
| Instrument | 3524/2924 |
| Name | FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Mar 1, 2051 |
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 | $4,596.00 (+10.75%) Homeowner's exemption | $474,659 (+11.03%) | $599,403 (+0.43%) Land $114,101 Building $485,302 |
| 2023 | $4,150.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $427,522 (+3%) | $596,835 (+20.55%) Land $98,824 Building $498,011 |
| 2022 | $4,058.00 Homeowner's exemption | $415,070 | $495,088 Land $85,562 Building $409,526 |
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 |
| 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.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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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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