Walton County property record for 70 Melody Ln, Freeport, FL 32439
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 3 ba · 2,346 sqft · built 2024 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 acres (14,828 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $268,500 (May 2026) |
| Tax Bill | $5,353 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Construction Loan Jun 2026 Sale + 2 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 16-1S-19-23020-000-0260 |
| Primary APN | 16-1S-19-23020-000-0260 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,346 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,249 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,346 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Year Built | Built 2024 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2024 |
| Exterior Material | Brick |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 14,828 sqft (0.34 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 612 sqft |
| Porch | Slab |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 70 MELODY LN |
|---|---|
| City | FREEPORT |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32439-2275 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | HAMBAY |
| Legal Description | LOT 26 SYMPHONY AT HAMMOCK BAY PB 17 PG 27 OR 2702-4566 OR 3255-3101 |
| Legal Range | 019 |
| Legal Township | 01S |
| Legal Section | 16 |
| Legal Subdivision | HAMMOCK BAY |
| Legal Block | 2 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FREEPORT |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2004 |
| Census Tract | 950502 |
70 Melody Ln is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in May 2026.
Source: Walton County records, as of July 13, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Life Estate |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2023 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Construction Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Jun 2, 2026 | Deed, Transfer NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| May 28, 2026 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · VA Mortgage NORTHPOINTE BANK |
| Jun 9, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SOLUTIONS INC, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SLN INC |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | May 28, 2026 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 9, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202621771 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3399 / 4267 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0033994267 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Property Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | AQUA TITLE |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 W CURLY CT, RINEYVILLE, KY 40162-9417 |
| Document Number | 0032783456 |
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| Date | Jan 23, 2023 |
| Book Page | 3278/3456 |
| Instrument | 20230002399 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49546 |
| Type | Construction Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 373 Months |
| Due | Feb 1, 2054 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 7.37% |
| Type Change Date | Feb 1, 2031 |
| Change Frequency | 6 Months |
| Min Rate At Change | 3% |
| Max Rate At Change | 12.3% |
| Index | Other |
| Margin | 3 |
| Max Rate | 12.3% |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Property Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Document Number | 0000022336 |
| Book / Page | 3400 / 1780 |
| Instrument Date | May 29, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202622336 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Title Company | NONE LISTED ON DOCUMENT |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $70.70 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Relationship | Life Estate |
| Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Recording Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Property Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Document Number | 0033994267 |
| Book / Page | 3399 / 4267 |
| Instrument Date | May 22, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621771 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Title Company | AQUA TITLE SERVICES, AQUARK TITLE SERVICES |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $189,829.50 |
| Amount Accuracy | Calculated from Transfer Tax |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Document Number | 0000021772, |
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| Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Instrument | 202621772 |
| Name | NORTHPOINTE BANK |
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| Type | VA Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 1, 2056 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 6.3% |
| Initial Type | Adjustable Rate |
| Adjustable | Adjustable Rate Rider |
| Max Rate | -1% |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | WALTON FL |
| Recording Date | Jun 9, 2022 |
| Property Address | 70 MELODY LN, FREEPORT, FL 32439-2275 |
| Document Number | 0032553101 |
| Book / Page | 3255 / 3101 |
| Map Reference | MB 17 PG 27-27D |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2022 |
| Instrument | 20220027089 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Title Company | KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SOLUTIONS INC, KNIGHT BARRY TITLE SLN INC |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $896.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 4066 INDIAN TRL, DESTIN, FL 32541-4322 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 30 W CURLY CT, RINEYVILLE, KY 40162-9417 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 70 Melody Ln was $5,353, up 265.4% from the year before.
Source: Walton County assessment roll, as of December 3, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Walton County |
| Municipality | Freeport City |
| Unified School District | Walton County School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,353.00 (+265.39%) | $456,128 Land $100,938 Building $355,190 | $456,128 Land $100,938 Building $355,190 |
| 2024 | $1,465.00 (+2.66%) | ||
| 2023 | $1,427.00 (+105.32%) | $100,938 (+57.46%) Land $100,938 | $100,938 (+57.46%) Land $100,938 |
| 2022 | $695.00 | $64,102 Land $64,102 | $64,102 Land $64,102 |
Assessed value is set for property tax purposes, not a market price estimate; it is a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA maps place 70 Melody Ln in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 500 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective June 18, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 296 policies |
| Community Rating System | Class 6 (20% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 296 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 56 (1989–2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 8 of 56 |
| 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 70 Melody Ln is low, with a 0.05% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 63% of the US · lower than 89% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.05% annual chance |
| Exposure | Indirect within ember reach |
| Adjoins Burnable Land | Yes |
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 | NORTH BAY WATER SYSTEM serves 3,171 people · EPA ID FL1664019 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Jan 2025 |
| Lead | 2 ppb (2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None 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 391 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| CenturyLink Fiber | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| Wildstar Networks Fixed Wireless | 200 / 50 |
5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE
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