Walton County property record for 281 State Hwy 20 E, Freeport, FL 32439
| Property Type | Commercial |
|---|---|
| Details | 7 bd · 16 ba · 7,600 sqft · built 2005 |
| Lot Size | 2.47 acres (107,593 sqft) |
| Owner | Company Name on File |
| Tax Bill | $11,301 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 15-1S-19-23000-012-0000 |
| Primary APN | 15-1S-19-23000-012-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 7 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 16 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 7,600 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 7,216 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2005 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2005 |
| Exterior Material | Concrete |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Other |
| Lot Area | 107,593 sqft (2.47 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 200 ft deep x 538 ft wide |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 384 sqft |
| Total Buildings | 3 Buildings |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 STATE HIGHWAY 20 E |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32439-3929 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail |
| Legal Description | COM AT THE NW COR OF THE SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OF SEC 15, RUN S 00 DEG 0833W ALONG THE WEST LINE OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 300 FT, DEPART WEST LINE, RUN S 89 DEG 5127E 20 FT TO THE POB, CONT S 89 DEG 5127E 266.78 FT TO THE CENTERLINE OF HOUSEMAN BRANCH, THENCE RUN |
| Legal Block | 1200 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2040 |
| Census Tract | 950501 |
281 State Hwy 20 E, a commercial property, is owned by a company that acquired it in April 2012.
Source: Walton County records, as of December 3, 2025
| Owner of Record | Company Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 184 TWELVE OAKS LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2265 |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Company |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Apr 6, 2012 |
| Transfer Doc | 0028880015 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 281 State Hwy 20 E was $11,301, up 6.7% from the year before.
Source: Walton County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton County |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Walton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,301.00 (+6.74%) | $859,300 Land $338,918 Building $520,382 | $859,300 Land $338,918 Building $520,382 |
| 2024 | $10,587.00 (-5.62%) | ||
| 2023 | $11,218.00 (+4.16%) | $789,895 (-4.23%) Land $249,411 Building $540,484 | $789,895 (-4.23%) Land $249,411 Building $540,484 |
| 2022 | $10,770.00 | $824,765 Land $276,847 Building $547,918 | $824,765 Land $276,847 Building $547,918 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 281 State Hwy 20 E in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 38 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 38 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 68 (1990–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 15 of 68 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2020 · rainfall accumulation |
| Claims by Event |
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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 risk around 281 State Hwy 20 E is moderate, ranking above 46% of the US, with a 0.07% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 46% of the US · lower than 83% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.07% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
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 | NORTH BAY WATER SYSTEM serves 3,171 people · EPA ID FL1664019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 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 101 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Cox Communications Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
| Wildstar Networks Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
May also be available: AT&T, CenturyLink.
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