5655 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 5655 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 2 ba · 5,682 sqft · built 1974
Lot Size31.5 acres (1,372,140 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Tax Bill$3,853 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesApr 2026 Sale
Nov 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-592-1071-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-592-1071-6
Alternative APNs
  • 04-3N-24-0000-0016-0000
  • 24N304000000160000

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths2 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area5,682 sqft Living Area
Gross Area6,533 sqft
1st Floor Area5,682 sqft
FlooringCarpet
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1974
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1982
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area1,372,140 sqft (31.5 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area638 sqft

Exterior Amenities

PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area210 sqft
Shed1 Shed
Total Buildings2 Buildings

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5655 BUCK WARD RD
CityBAKER
StateFL
Zip32531-8429
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionE1/2 OF NE1/4 OF SE1/4 & BEG SE COR SEC N 420 FT TO BEG W420 FT N689.5 FT W629 FT NWLY ALG RD 214.4 FT E1079.2 FT TO SEC LINE S907 FT TO POB LESS PARTS SOLD
Legal Range24W
Legal Township03N
Legal Section04
Legal Block16
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionBAKER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2003
Census Tract20101

Owner

Source: Okaloosa County records, as of April 17, 2026

Owner names and exact recorded amounts are on file and can be viewed instantly on this page with a free 10-day trial.

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address5633 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8429
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingHusband and Wife

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Apr 9, 2026Warranty Deed, Transfer
NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT
Nov 17, 2020Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
NOT AVAILABLE

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last Transfer DateNov 17, 2020
Transfer Doc0035060813
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

April 2026: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateApr 9, 2026
Property Address5655 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8429
Document Number0003809608
Instrument DateApr 9, 2026
Instrument20263809608
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 27, 2026
Title CompanyNONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
Tax$70.70
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5633 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8429

November 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateNov 17, 2020
Property Address5655 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8429
Document Number0035060813
Book / Page003506 / 000813
Instrument DateNov 17, 2020
Instrument3408142
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedDec 2, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer
  • Multiple Parcels

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address5655 BUCK WARD RD BAKER FL 325318429, BAKER, FL 32531-8429

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of December 31, 2025

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyOkaloosa County
Unified School DistrictOkaloosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$3,853.00 (+3.97%)$391,917 (+8.16%) Land $112,058 Building $279,859$391,917 (+8.16%) Land $112,058 Building $279,859
2023$3,706.00 (+656.33%)$362,361 (+97.59%) Land $100,051 Building $262,310$362,361 (+7.06%) Land $100,051 Building $262,310
2022$490.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption$183,387$338,470 Land $95,287 Building $243,183

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 8, 2021 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Flood Insurance CostPremium on Record
median of 10 policies
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies10 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

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 59% of the US · lower than 67% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.2% annual chance
ExposureDirect
burnable vegetation

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemMILLIGAN WATER SYSTEM, INC.
private · serves 2,450 people · EPA ID FL1460472
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionJan 2026
Lead1 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting3
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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 26 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable
1,000 / 50
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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