Okaloosa County property record for 5555 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,050 sqft · built 1977 |
| Lot Size | 14.5 acres (634,234 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $218,000 (May 2015) |
| Tax Bill | $1,625 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Dec 2021 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-593-7460-3 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-593-7460-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,050 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 3,147 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,050 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1977 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 634,234 sqft (14.5 acres) |
| Lot Depth | 10 ft Depth |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 985 sqft |
| Shed | 1 Shed |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 5555 BUCK WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | BAKER |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32531-8427 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | BEG SW COR OF NW1/4 OF NW 1/4 N 660 FT E 990 FT S 660 FT W 990 FT TO BEG |
| Legal Range | 24 |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 20101 |
5555 Buck Ward Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2015.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 8, 2025
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5555 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8427 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 6, 2015 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 3, 2011 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2995075 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3196 / 2847 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Property Address | 5555 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8427 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5555 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8427 |
| Document Number | 0035924949 |
|---|---|
| Date | Dec 14, 2021 |
| Book Page | 3592/4949 |
| Instrument | 3512728 |
| Name | EGLIN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5555 Buck Ward Rd was $1,625 with a homeowner's exemption.
Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $1,625.00 Homeowner's exemption | $193,925 | $294,937 Land $79,106 Building $215,831 |
| 2023 | $1,525.00 (+2.56%) Homeowner's exemption | $182,971 (+3%) | $278,269 (+7.58%) Land $70,630 Building $207,639 |
| 2022 | $1,487.00 Homeowner's exemption | $177,642 | $258,651 Land $67,267 Building $191,384 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5555 Buck Ward Rd in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 10 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 10 in force |
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 5555 Buck Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 63% of the US, with a 0.2% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 63% of the US · lower than 60% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% 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 | MILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM, INC. private · serves 2,450 people · EPA ID FL1460472 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2026 |
| Lead | 1 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | 3 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 33 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Mediacom Xtream Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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