Okaloosa County property record for 296 Tequesta Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3.5 ba · 2,660 sqft · built 1999 |
| Lot Size | 0.232 acres (10,098 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $425,000 (Jul 2018) |
| Tax Bill | $6,111 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2018 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7613-5 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7613-5 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,660 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,586 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,660 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1999 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1999 |
| Exterior Material | Wood |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 10,098 sqft (0.232 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 484 sqft |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 442 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 296 TEQUESTA DR |
|---|---|
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32541-5717 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 9 BLK E |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD LAKES |
| Legal Phase | 2 |
| Legal Block | E |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| 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 August 27, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 296 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5717 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 12, 2018 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Sep 23, 2011 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 20183219362 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3358 / 4421 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Property Address | 296 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5717 |
| Document Number | 0033584421 |
| Book / Page | 3358 / 4421 |
| Map Reference | MB17 PG252&26 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 10, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3219362 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | MCNEESE TITLE LLC |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 307, DESTIN, FL 32540-0307 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 296 TEQUESTA DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5717 |
| Document Number | 0003219363 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 12, 2018 |
| Instrument | 3219363 |
| Name | BEACH COMMUNITY MORTGAGE SERVICES I |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Aug 1, 2048 |
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 | $6,111.00 (+1.78%) Homeowner's exemption | $618,701 (-4.96%) Land $103,728 Building $514,973 | $618,701 (-4.96%) Land $103,728 Building $514,973 |
| 2023 | $6,004.00 (+14.23%) | $650,995 (+19.55%) Land $94,118 Building $556,877 | $650,995 (+19.55%) Land $94,118 Building $556,877 |
| 2022 | $5,256.00 | $544,516 Land $81,488 Building $463,028 | $544,516 Land $81,488 Building $463,028 |
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 1999) 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 | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | Under 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 221 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 | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wildstar Networks.
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