8501 Thames Rd, Baker, FL 32531 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 8501 Thames Rd, Baker, FL 32531

Property Summary

Property TypeGeneral Agricultural/Rural
Details1 bd · 1 ba · 2,304 sqft · built 1976
Lot Size12.5 acres (546,678 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on Record
Last Sale$120,000 (Jun 2005)
Tax Bill$600 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Transfer
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-591-8108-1

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-591-8108-1
Alternative APNs
  • 03-5N-24-2770-0000-024H
  • 24N50327700000024H

Interior

Bedrooms1 Bed
Full Baths1 Bath
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,304 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,008 sqft
FlooringWood
Interior WallsWallboard/Drywall

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1976
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1976
Exterior MaterialMetal
Roof TypeGable/Hip
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area546,678 sqft (12.5 acres)
Garage TypeCarport
Garage Area768 sqft
CarportCarport
Carport Area768 sqft
PorchFinished/Open Porch
Porch Area528 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address8501 THAMES RD
CityBAKER
StateFL
Zip32531-7255
Property CategoryAgriculture or Farming
Property TypeAgriculture / Farming > General Agricultural/Rural
Legal DescriptionCOM SE COR 28-6N-24 N1320 FT W1175 FT TO POB W59 FT W1134 FT N8 DEG W146.97 FT N81 DEG E208 FT N8 DEG W158 FT N 85.67 FT N3 DEG W85 FT S84 DEG W 208 FT N 12 DEG W 144.2 FT N 20 DEG W 20.6 FT N 30 DEG W 102.7 FT N 87 DEG E 442.33 FT N 2 DEG W 253.83 F
Legal Range24W
Legal Township05N
Legal Section03
Legal SubdivisionESCAMBIA FARMS
Legal Lot Number24H
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionBAKER
Census Block Group1
Census Block1011
Census Tract20102

Owner

Source: Okaloosa County records, as of August 27, 2026

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on Record
Mailing Address8501 THAMES RD, BAKER, FL 32531-7255
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJun 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleJun 15, 2005 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number20052232750
Deed Book / Page2626 / 4175
Last Transfer DateAug 25, 2020
Transfer Doc0034874227
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateAug 28, 2020
Property Address8501 THAMES RD, BAKER, FL 32531-7255
Document Number0034874227
Book / Page003487 / 004227
Instrument DateAug 25, 2020
Instrument3386673
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 6, 2020
Title CompanyNOT AVAILABLE

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim
  • Intrafamily Transfer

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address8501 THAMES RD BAKER FL 325317255, BAKER, FL 32531-7255

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$600.00 (+33.63%) Homeowner's exemption$86,836 (+30.47%)$153,746 (+7.53%) Land $48,527 Building $105,219
2023$449.00 (-56.32%) Homeowner's exemption$66,558 (-33%) Land $10,830 Building $55,728$142,981 (+4.9%)
2022$1,028.00$99,341$136,301

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
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies2 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 61% of the US · lower than 63% 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 SystemOKALOOSA WATERWORKS (FORMERLY BLACKMAN)
private · serves 812 people · EPA ID FL1464068
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2025
Lead6 ppb (2023)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureNone
last 10 years
Monitoring and Reporting1
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 6 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Starlink
Satellite
280 / 30
CenturyLink
DSL
10 / 1

Cell Coverage

4G LTE only, no 5G reported

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