279 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Property Records

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

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,446 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.23 acres (10,025 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$499,500 (Feb 2021)
Tax Bill$4,596 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesDec 2021 Transfer
Nov 2021 Transfer
+ 1 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-589-7572-3

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-589-7572-3
Alternative APNs
  • 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0110
  • 22S2000980000C0110

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths2.5 Baths
Half Baths1 Half Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,446 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,608 sqft
1st Floor Area2,446 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialWood
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area10,025 sqft (0.23 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area504 sqft
DrivewayDriveway
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area330 sqft
Patio Area80 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address279 TEQUESTA DR
CityDESTIN
StateFL
Zip32541-4762
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 11 BLK C
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD LAKES
Legal Phase2
Legal BlockC
Legal Lot Number11
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionFORT WALTON BEACH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract23308

Owner

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

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 Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Dec 14, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ACCOMMODATION
Nov 15, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY
Feb 9, 2021Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
FINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleFeb 9, 2021 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleAug 9, 2016 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20213428784
Deed Book / Page3524 / 2923
Last Transfer DateDec 13, 2021
Transfer Doc0035924099
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

December 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateDec 14, 2021
Property Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
Document Number0035924099
Book / Page3592 / 4099
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 25-26
Instrument DateDec 13, 2021
Instrument3512523
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 7, 2023
Title CompanyACCOMMODATION

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipRevocable Trust
Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

November 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateNov 15, 2021
Property Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
Document Number0035870847
Book / Page3587 / 847
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 25&26
Instrument DateNov 12, 2021
Instrument3505359
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 3, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address279 TEQUESTA DR, 279, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762

February 2021: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateFeb 9, 2021
Property Address279 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762
Document Number0035242923
Book / Page3524 / 2923
Map ReferenceMB 17 PG 25&26
Instrument DateFeb 5, 2021
Instrument3428784
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 3, 2021
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,496.50
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address4903 ASHLEY CT, 4903, PHENIX CITY, AL 36867-1507

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address106 LAKESIDE BLVD, OAKLAND, NJ 07436-3921

Mortgage

Document Number35242924
DateFeb 9, 2021
Instrument3524/2924
Lender
NameFINANCE OF AMERICA MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term361 Months
DueMar 1, 2051

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 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$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.

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 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

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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