281 James St, Crestview, FL 32536 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 281 James St, Crestview, FL 32536 · Last verified April 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Bedrooms3 Beds
Bathrooms1.5 Baths
Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Square Footage1,150 sqft Living Area
Lot Size44,332 sqft (1.01 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$139,000 (2019)
Tax Bill$1,772.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-593-2025-9
Alternative APNs
  • 08-3N-23-1381-0006-0150
  • 23N308138100060150

Interior

Bedrooms3 Beds
Full Baths1.5 Baths
Partial Baths1 Partial Baths
Building Area1,150 sqft Living Area
Gross Area2,319 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor1,150 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories
Primary FlooringTile Flooring
Interior StructureWallboard/Drywall Interior Structure

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1979
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1979
Exterior MaterialBrick Exterior
Roof ConstructionGable/Hip Roof Construction
Roof MaterialMetal Roof
Lot Area44,332 sqft (1.01 acres)
Lot Width245 ft Width
Garage TypeAttached Garage
Garage Area275 sqft Garage
Shed1 Shed
Porch Area444 sqft Porch

Utilities and HVAC

Cooling SystemCentral Cooling
Heating SystemForced Air with Air Conditioning Heating
Heating FuelGas Heating Fuel

Location & Zoning

Street Address281 JAMES ST
CityCRESTVIEW
StateFL
Zip32536-2117
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionJACK KENNEDY 1ST ADD LOTS 3, 14, 15 & N1/2 LOT 4 BLK 6 AS OR 1292-681 &
Legal Range23W
Legal Township03N
Legal Section08
Legal SubdivisionJACK KENNEDY 1ST ADD
Legal Block6
Legal Lot Number150
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Minor Civil DivisionCRESTVIEW
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1052
Census Tract20500

Owner

Source: Okaloosa County records · APN C56-000-593-2025-9

Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address281 JAMES ST, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jun 18, 2019Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
BANCORPSOUTH
Mar 14, 2019Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
ATTORNEY ONLY
Feb 01, 2018Warranty Deed, Transfer

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleJun 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 18, 2019 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number20193285471
Deed Book / Page3404 / 3363
Prior Transfer DateJul 05, 2018
Prior Transfer Doc0033890146
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

June 2019: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateJun 18, 2019
Property Address281 JAMES ST, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117
Document Number0034043363
Book / Page003404 / 003363
Instrument DateJun 17, 2019
Instrument3285471
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 04, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$973.00
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address82 MAYFAIR DR BELLA VISTA AR 727155390, BELLA VISTA, AR 72715-5390

Mortgage

Document Number34043365
DateJun 18, 2019
Book Page003404/003365
Instrument3285472
Lender
NameBANCORPSOUTH
TypeBank
AddressTUPELO, MS 38803-3356
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage with Private Mortgage Insurance (PMI)
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueJun 17, 2049

March 2019: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateMar 14, 2019
Property Address281 JAMES ST, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117
Document Number0033890146
Book / Page003389 / 000146
Instrument DateJul 05, 2018
Instrument3264416
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 01, 2019
Title CompanyATTORNEY ONLY

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$0.70
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address281 JAMES ST CRESTVIEW FL 325362117, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117

February 2018: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateFeb 01, 2018
Property Address281 JAMES ST, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117
Document Number0033353256
Book / Page003335 / 003256
Instrument DateMar 01, 1991
Instrument3186192
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 14, 2018

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband And Wife
Address281 JAMES ST CRESTVIEW FL 325362117, CRESTVIEW, FL 32536-2117

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okaloosa County records · Assessment roll updated December 31, 2025 · Last verified April 2026

Property Jurisdictions

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

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$1,772.00 (+5.92%) Homeowner's exemption$153,654 (+5.99%)$226,668 (+14.44%) Land $90,422 Building $136,246
2023$1,673.00 (+3.46%) Homeowner's exemption$144,975 (+3%)$198,072 (+6.59%) Land $52,130 Building $145,942
2022$1,617.00 Homeowner's exemption$140,752$185,819 Land $48,719 Building $137,100

Flood & Wildfire

281 James St is in FEMA Zone X, outside the Special Flood Hazard Area, with direct wildfire exposure (Low risk).

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · Okaloosa County (12091C), updated March 8, 2021

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal flood hazard · outside the 0.2% annual chance floodplain
Special Flood Hazard AreaNo

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities · 2nd edition (2024), fuels as of 2020

Wildfire Risk to HomesLow
37th percentile of exposed land nationally · 11th in Florida
Wildfire LikelihoodModerate — about 1 in 1,471 per year
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation at the parcel

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

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