Okaloosa County property record for 5735 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3.5 ba · 3,160 sqft · built 2000 |
| Lot Size | 2.87 acres (124,994 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $82,400 (Mar 2016) |
| Tax Bill | $2,700 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2025 Mortgage Nov 2020 Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-592-1107-8 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-592-1107-8 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,160 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,864 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,160 sqft |
| Flooring | Carpet |
| Interior Walls | Paneling |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2000 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2000 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Wood |
| Lot Area | 124,994 sqft (2.87 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 528 sqft |
| Driveway | Driveway |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 910 sqft |
| Patio Area | 266 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 5735 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 10 |
| Legal Range | 24W |
| Legal Township | 03N |
| Legal Section | 04 |
| Legal Subdivision | OLD SPANISH TRAIL EST |
| Legal Lot Number | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2038 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
5735 Buck Ward Rd is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in March 2016.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of March 6, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 5735 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage EGLIN FCU |
| Nov 18, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · VA Mortgage AMERIS BANK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Mar 17, 2016 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 2, 2010 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20163054810 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3239 / 4369 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0032394369 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Property Address | 5735 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Title Company | MCTA, MCT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0003774774 |
|---|---|
| Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Instrument | 3774774 |
| Name | EGLIN FCU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | FORT WALTON BEACH, FL 32547 |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 181 Months |
| Due | Oct 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Property Address | 5735 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 5735 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8409 |
| Document Number | 0035062899 |
|---|---|
| Date | Nov 18, 2020 |
| Book Page | 3506/2899 |
| Instrument | 3408657 |
| Name | AMERIS BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | MARIETTA, GA 30067 |
| Type | VA Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 361 Months |
| Due | Dec 1, 2050 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 5735 Buck Ward Rd was $2,700.
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 | $2,700.00 | $312,580 | $498,397 Land $31,971 Building $466,426 |
| 2023 | $2,599.00 (+2.2%) Homeowner's exemption | $294,923 (+3%) | $476,949 (+8.17%) Land $27,163 Building $449,786 |
| 2022 | $2,543.00 Homeowner's exemption | $286,333 | $440,912 Land $25,386 Building $415,526 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 5735 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 5735 Buck Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 58% 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 58% of the US · lower than 69% 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 15 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 |
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