Okaloosa County property record for 297 Florida Ave, Valparaiso, FL 32580
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 2 ba · 1,380 sqft · built 1983 |
| Lot Size | 0.134 acres (5,852 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $50,000 (May 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $2,484 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-594-0097-8 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-594-0097-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Units | 2 Units |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,380 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,550 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,380 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1983 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1983 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 5,852 sqft (0.134 acres) |
| Lot Width | 38 ft Width |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 158 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 297 FLORIDA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | VALPARAISO |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32580-1507 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Legal Description | VALPARAISO PLAT #6 W1/2 LOT 2 BLK 7 AS OR |
| Legal Range | 23W |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 12 |
| Legal Subdivision | VALPARAISO |
| Legal Block | 7 |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | NICEVILLE-VALPARAISO |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2027 |
| Census Tract | 21200 |
297 Florida Ave, a duplex, is owned by two individuals who bought it in May 2013.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 267 S BAYSHORE DR, VALPARAISO, FL 32580-1551 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 31, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 19, 2012 |
| Deed Document Number | 20132858546 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3098 / 2794 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Florida Ave was $2,484.
Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Municipality | Valparaiso City |
| Unified School District | Okaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,484.00 | $186,981 Land $52,802 Building $134,179 | $186,981 Land $52,802 Building $134,179 |
| 2023 | $2,059.00 (+11.42%) | $167,415 (+15.38%) Land $50,751 Building $116,664 | $167,415 (+15.38%) Land $50,751 Building $116,664 |
| 2022 | $1,848.00 | $145,101 Land $42,030 Building $103,071 | $145,101 Land $42,030 Building $103,071 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 297 Florida Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 5 flood claims nearby since 1995.
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 10 (0% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 5 (1995–2004) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 5 of 5 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2004 · Hurricane Frances |
| 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 297 Florida Ave is low, with a 0.04% 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 | 0.04% 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 | CITY OF VALPARAISO serves 5,722 people · EPA ID FL1460149 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 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 45 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Fiber | 1,000 / 35 |
| City of Valparaiso Cable | 300 / 25 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Spectrum.
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