Santa Rosa County property record for 5653 Hwy 178, Jay, FL 32565
| Property Type | Other Improved |
|---|---|
| Lot Size | 10 acres (435,600 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Last Sale | $100,000 (Aug 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $1,216 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2023 Sale Jun 2020 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 30-4N-28-0000-00400-0000 |
| Primary APN | 30-4N-28-0000-00400-0000 |
|---|
| Lot Area | 435,600 sqft (10 acres) |
|---|---|
| Lot Dimensions | 588 ft deep x 742 ft wide |
| Account Number | 304N280000004000000 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 5653 HIGHWAY 178 |
| City | JAY |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32565 |
| Property Category | Other |
| Property Type | Other > Other Improved |
| Local Zoning Code | AG-RR |
| Legal Description | *DESC UPDATE FOR 2023* PARCEL A: COM AT NE COR 30-4N-28 W; THN N88?37'18 W 1316.31 FT; THN S01*59'32 W 133.22 FT FOR THE POB; |
| Legal Range | 28W |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 30 |
| Jurisdiction | SANTA ROSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | ALLENTOWN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1003 |
| Census Tract | 10400 |
5653 Hwy 178 is held in a trust since August 2023.
Source: Santa Rosa County records, as of October 27, 2025
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 5209 SOUNDSIDE DR, GULF BREEZE, FL 32563-9314 |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Jun 5, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer GUARANTEE TITLE |
| May 8, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage SANTA ROSA COUNTY FCU |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 30, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 5, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202339567 |
| Deed Book / Page | 4429 / 1247 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA ROSA FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 30, 2023 |
| Property Address | 5653 HIGHWAY 178, MILTON, FL 32570-8693 |
| Document Number | 0044291247 |
| Book / Page | 4429 / 1247 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 28, 2023 |
| Instrument | 202339567 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY, ATTORNEY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4892 JAMES HENDRICKS RD, JAY, FL 32565-3020 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Revocable Trust |
| Address | 5209 SOUNDSIDE DR, GULF BREEZE, FL 32563-9314 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA ROSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 5, 2020 |
| Property Address | HWY 178, JAY, FL 32565 |
| Document Number | 0039590967 |
| Book / Page | 003959 / 000967 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 4, 2020 |
| Instrument | 26936 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Title Company | GUARANTEE TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $315.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 3677 BRIGHTWOOD LN PACE FL 325718624, PACE, FL 32571-8624 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | SANTA ROSA FL |
| Recording Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Property Address | HWY 178, JAY, FL 32565 |
| Document Number | 0039481533 |
| Book / Page | 3948 / 1533 |
| Instrument Date | May 1, 2020 |
| Instrument | 202021879 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 2, 2022 |
| Title Company | GUARANTEE TTL OF NORTHWEST F |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $700.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5924 LAST CHANCE RD, 5924, MILTON, FL 32570-2918 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4892 JAMES HERDRICKS RD, JAY, FL 32565-3020 |
| Document Number | 0039481536 |
|---|---|
| Date | May 8, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3948/1536 |
| Name | SANTA ROSA COUNTY FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 180 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2035 |
Source: Santa Rosa County assessment roll, as of July 1, 2024
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,216.00 (+33.19%) | $105,750 (+12.8%) Land $93,750 Building $12,000 | $105,750 (+12.8%) Land $93,750 Building $12,000 |
| 2023 | $913.00 (+17.65%) | $93,750 (+27.55%) Land $93,750 | $93,750 (+27.55%) Land $93,750 |
| 2022 | $776.00 | $73,500 | $73,500 Land $73,500 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5653 Hwy 178 in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 4 flood claims nearby since 1998.
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 |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 16 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 16 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1998–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 4 of 4 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2020 · Hurricane Sally |
| 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 5653 Hwy 178 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: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 6 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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