279 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 279 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541

Property Summary

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 File
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`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`C56-000-589-7572-3`
Alternative APNs	`00-2S-22-0980-000C-0110` `22S2000980000C0110`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
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

Exterior

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

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	Central
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

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

Owner

279 Tequesta Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who acquired it in December 2021.

Source: Okaloosa County records, as of August 27, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

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

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Feb 9, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Aug 9, 2016 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	20213428784
Deed Book / Page	3524 / 2923
Last Transfer Date	Dec 13, 2021
Transfer Doc	0035924099
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

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

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Trust
Address	279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

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

Transaction

Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	No Consideration Stated
Additional	Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 TEQUESTA DR, 279, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

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

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$3,496.50
Amount Accuracy	Rounded by County
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	4903 ASHLEY CT, 4903, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867-1507

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	106 LAKESIDE BLVD, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3921

Mortgage

Document Number	35242924
Date	Feb 9, 2021
Instrument	3524/2924

Lender

Name	FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	361 Months
Due	Mar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 279 Tequesta Dr was $4,596 with a homeowner's exemption.

Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Florida
County	Okaloosa County
Unified School District	Okaloosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2025	$4,596.00 Homeowner's exemption	$474,659	$599,403 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.

Flood

FEMA maps place 279 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

Coastal Barrier Resources

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

The area around 279 Tequesta Dr has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

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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