Okaloosa County property record for 5725 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 2.5 ba · 2,070 sqft · built 1997 |
| Lot Size | 2.88 acres (125,841 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $385,000 (Nov 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $2,260 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Nov 2022 Sale & Mortgage Nov 2019 Sale |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-592-1110-2 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-592-1110-2 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,070 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 2,794 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,070 sqft |
| Flooring | Wood |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1997 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1997 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 125,841 sqft (2.88 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 506 sqft |
| Porch | Finished/Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 218 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD |
|---|---|
| City | BAKER |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32531-8409 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | OLD SPANISH TRAIL EST LOT 13 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD SPANISH TRAIL EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 13 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
5725 Buck Ward Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in November 2022.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 31, 2025
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 Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Unmarried Man |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
| Nov 19, 2019 | Quit Claim Deed, Transfer ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Nov 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20223590135 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3650 / 3876 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0034292861 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Document Number | 0036503876 |
| Book / Page | 3650 / 3876 |
| Map Reference | MB 9 PG 43 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3590135 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 6, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD SOUTH LAND TITLE, OLD SOUTH LAND TITLE INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,695.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 1542 WRIGHTS LN, 1542, GALLATIN, TN 37066-7918 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Document Number | 0036503878 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 9, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3650/3878 |
| Name | PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2052 |
| Document Type | Quit Claim Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Nov 19, 2019 |
| Property Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Document Number | 0034292861 |
| Book / Page | 003429 / 002861 |
| Instrument Date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3319131 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 10, 2019 |
| Title Company | ATTORNEY ONLY |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $0.70 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 5725 BUCK WARD RD BAKER FL 325318409, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5725 Buck Ward Rd was $2,260 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $2,260.00 Homeowner's exemption | $261,303 | $268,202 Land $31,971 Building $236,231 |
| 2023 | $2,198.00 (+89.65%) Homeowner's exemption | $253,321 (+69.85%) Land $27,163 Building $226,158 | $253,321 (+8.4%) Land $27,163 Building $226,158 |
| 2022 | $1,159.00 Homeowner's exemption Disabled Person's exemption Veteran's exemption | $149,147 | $233,692 Land $25,386 Building $208,306 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 5725 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 |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 7 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 5725 Buck Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 67% 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 67% of the US · above 45% 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 26 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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