Santa Rosa County property record for 2956 Hwy 178, Jay, FL 32565
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 3,148 sqft · built 1940 |
| Lot Size | 6.63 acres (288,803 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $153,000 (Oct 2000) |
| Tax Bill | $1,614 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 24-4N-30-0000-01701-0000 |
| Primary APN | 24-4N-30-0000-01701-0000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,148 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,660 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,148 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1940 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1970 |
| Exterior Material | Aluminum/Vinyl |
| Construction Type | Wood |
| Foundation Type | No Foundation |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle |
| Lot Area | 288,803 sqft (6.63 acres) |
| Porch | Slab |
|---|---|
| Porch Area | 512 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Shed Area | 1 sqft |
| Stable | 1 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 2956 HIGHWAY 178 |
|---|---|
| City | JAY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32565-2918 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-RR |
| Legal Description | COM SE COR TH N 90*W 360.20 FT TO POB TH CONT 383.80 FT TH N01*2638W 744 FT TH S 90* E 393.19 FT TH S 0*4315E 743.82 FT TO POB BEING PARCEL A AS DES IN OR 1857 PG 218 |
| Legal Range | 30W |
| Legal Township | 4N |
| Legal Section | 24 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA ROSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | JAY |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3027 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
2956 Hwy 178 is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in October 2000.
Source: Santa Rosa County records, as of April 28, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 2956 HIGHWAY 178, JAY, FL 32565-2918 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2000 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 1857 / 218 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Oct 30, 1997 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 1664001125 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 2956 Hwy 178 was $1,614 with a homeowner's exemption, up 6.3% from the year before.
Source: Santa Rosa County assessment roll, as of December 8, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Santa Rosa County |
| Unified School District | Santa Rosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,614.00 (+6.25%) Homeowner's exemption | $161,815 (+2.9%) | $287,465 (+3.43%) Land $90,168 Building $197,297 |
| 2024 | $1,519.00 (+2.08%) Homeowner's exemption | $157,255 (+3%) | $277,926 (+0.93%) Land $84,864 Building $193,062 |
| 2023 | $1,488.00 (+2.55%) Homeowner's exemption | $152,675 (+3%) | $275,366 (+0.39%) Land $84,864 Building $190,502 |
| 2022 | $1,451.00 Homeowner's exemption | $148,228 | $274,286 Land $84,864 Building $189,422 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 2956 Hwy 178 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2021.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 18, 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 | 4 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2021) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 2021 · rainfall accumulation |
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 2956 Hwy 178 is low, with a 0.03% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 64% of the US · lower than 90% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.03% 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 | MOORE CREEK MOUNT CARMEL UTILITIES serves 4,875 people · EPA ID FL1570479 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Apr 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 2 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 5 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Conexon Connect Fiber | 2,000 / 2,000 |
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