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5974 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 5974 Buck Ward Rd, Baker, FL 32531

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details5 bd · 3 ba · 3,055 sqft · built 2006
Lot Size0.353 acres (15,358 sqft)
OwnerIndividual Name on File
Last Sale$415,000 (May 2025)
Tax Bill$4,344 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesMay 2023 Transfer
Jul 2021 Transfer
+ 2 more
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-598-7982-5

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-598-7982-5
Alternative APNs
  • 06-3N-24-1000-0000-0020
  • 24N306100000000020

Interior

Bedrooms5 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories2 Stories
Building Area3,055 sqft Living Area
Gross Area4,478 sqft
1st Floor Area2,050 sqft
Upper Floors Area600 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2006
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2006
Exterior MaterialBrick
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialWood
Lot Area15,358 sqft (0.353 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area770 sqft
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area380 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address5974 BUCK WARD RD
CityBAKER
StateFL
Zip32531-8545
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionPINEY WOOD EST LOT 2
Legal Range24W
Legal Township03N
Legal Section06
Legal SubdivisionPINEY WOOD EST
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionBAKER
Census Block Group2
Census Block2040
Census Tract20102

Owner

5974 Buck Ward Rd is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2025.

Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 31, 2025

Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
May 26, 2023Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
Quitclaim
Jul 13, 2021Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer
Jun 26, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer
MOULTON LAND TITLE INC
Mar 9, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage
JG WENTWORTH HM LNDG

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 15, 2025 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 15, 2025 · Amount on File
Prior SaleAug 9, 2024 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20253754076
Prior Transfer DateMay 25, 2023
Prior Transfer Doc0036764602
Record UpdatedSep 20, 2026

May 2023: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateMay 26, 2023
Property Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545
Document Number0036764602
Book / Page3676 / 4602
Map ReferenceMB 22 PG 14
Instrument DateMay 25, 2023
Instrument3626328
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJun 9, 2023

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyNo Consideration Stated
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545

July 2021: Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer

Document TypeIntrafamily Transfer
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateJul 13, 2021
Property Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545
Document Number0035600470
Book / Page3560 / 470
Map ReferenceMB 22 PG 14
Instrument DateJul 8, 2021
Instrument3471395
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 3, 2021

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyTransfer Tax Exempt
Additional
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipJoint Tenants with Right of Survivorship
Address1056 LAKE WAY DR, NICEVILLE, FL 32578-1776

June 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateJun 26, 2020
Property Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545
Document Number0034713904
Book / Page003471 / 003904
Instrument DateJun 1, 2020
Instrument3368919
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedAug 13, 2020
Title CompanyMOULTON LAND TITLE INC

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,016.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5974 BUCK WARD RD BAKER FL 325318545, BAKER, FL 32531-8545

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Property Address5974 BUCK WARD RD, BAKER, FL 32531-8545
Document Number0032921858
Book / Page003292 / 001858
Instrument DateMar 9, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 18, 2017

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address5974 BUCK WARD RD BAKER FL 325318412, BAKER, FL 32531-8412

Mortgage

Document Number0032921858
DateMar 23, 2017
Book Page003292/001858
Instrument3124758
Lender
NameJG WENTWORTH HM LNDG
AddressWOODBRIDGE, VA 22192
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term240 Months
DueMar 22, 2037

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 5974 Buck Ward Rd was $4,344.

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$4,344.00$444,106 Land $22,450 Building $421,656$444,106 Land $22,450 Building $421,656
2023$3,651.00 (+2.1%) Homeowner's exemption$404,202 (+3%)$426,074 (+8.57%) Land $19,073 Building $407,001
2022$3,576.00 Homeowner's exemption$392,429 Land $17,825 Building $374,604$392,429 Land $17,825 Building $374,604

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

Flood

FEMA maps place 5974 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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies7 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

Wildfire risk around 5974 Buck Ward Rd is moderate, ranking above 54% of the US, with a 0.1% annual chance of wildfire.

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

Wildfire RiskModerate
above 54% of the US · lower than 74% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.1% 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 SystemBAKER WATER SYSTEM, INC.
serves 2,930 people · EPA ID FL1460043
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionMar 2024
LeadUnder 1 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 86 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Mediacom Xtream
Cable		1,000 / 50
Starlink
Satellite		280 / 30
CenturyLink
Fiber		100 / 100

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