Okaloosa County property record for 281 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2 ba · 2,562 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.218 acres (9,502 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on Record |
| Tax Bill | $3,161 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2020 Transfer |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7573-1 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7573-1 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,562 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,372 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,562 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Concrete |
| Lot Area | 9,502 sqft (0.218 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 552 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Porch Area | 258 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 281 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 12 BLK C |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | C |
| Legal Lot Number | 12 |
| 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 October 2, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 281 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust, Family Trust |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Transfer Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Transfer Doc | 0034412015 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jan 30, 2020 |
| Property Address | 281 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
| Document Number | 0034412015 |
| Book / Page | 003441 / 002015 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 24, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3333967 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Feb 25, 2020 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Tax | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Personal Trust |
| Address | 281 TEQUESTA DR DESTIN FL 325414762, DESTIN, FL 32541-4762 |
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 | $3,161.00 (+5.47%) Homeowner's exemption | $338,185 (+5.99%) | $568,137 (-4.49%) Land $103,728 Building $464,409 |
| 2023 | $2,997.00 (+2.36%) Homeowner's exemption | $319,082 (+3%) | $594,855 (+20.13%) Land $94,118 Building $500,737 |
| 2022 | $2,928.00 Homeowner's exemption | $309,788 | $495,182 Land $81,488 Building $413,694 |
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 2000) 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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