Okaloosa County property record for 853 Melton Rd, Baker, FL 32531
| Property Type | Rural Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 3 bd · 1 ba · 1,680 sqft · built 1964 |
| Lot Size | 84.6 acres (3,686,918 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $2,300 (Jun 1999) |
| Tax Bill | $327 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-598-1559-7 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-598-1559-7 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 3 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 1,680 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 2,340 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,680 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Wallboard/Drywall |
| Year Built | Built 1964 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Concrete Block |
| Construction Type | Concrete Block |
| Roof Type | Gable/Hip |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 3,686,918 sqft (84.6 acres) |
| Garage Type | Carport |
| Carport | Carport |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 324 sqft |
| Cooling System | None |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Convection |
| Street Address | 853 MELTON RD |
|---|---|
| City | BAKER |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32531-5373 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Rural Home |
| Legal Description | E1/2 OF NW1/4 OF SW1/4 & W25 ACRES OF SE1/4 OF SW1/4 & THE E15 FT OF SW1/4 OF SW1/4 |
| Legal Range | 25 |
| Legal Township | 04N |
| Legal Section | 35 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | BAKER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3011 |
| Census Tract | 20102 |
Source: Okaloosa County records · APN C56-000-598-1559-7
Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Verified Secondary Owner |
| Mailing Address | 853 MELTON RD, BAKER, FL 32531-5373 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 07, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jun 07, 1999 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Document Number | 0022121954 |
| Record Updated | Jun 08, 2026 |
Source: Okaloosa County records · Assessment roll updated July 1, 2025 · Last verified December 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Florida |
| County | Okaloosa County |
| Unified School District | Okaloosa County School District (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $327.00 (+7.21%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $53,509 (+4.98%) Land $23,107 Building $30,402 | $247,366 (+2.04%) |
| 2023 | $305.00 (-4.98%) Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $50,970 (+6.59%) Land $21,784 Building $29,186 | $242,415 (+2.82%) |
| 2022 | $321.00 Homeowner's exemption Widower's exemption | $47,819 Land $19,868 Building $27,951 | $235,762 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer as of March 8, 2021 · FEMA NFIP claims and policies as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 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 | 9 in force |
| Wildfire Risk | Moderate above 67% of the US · above 47% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.2% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation at the parcel |
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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Starlink Satellite | 280 / 30 |
| T-Mobile USA Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
Based on FCC filings for 4 locations within half a mile of this property.
5G and 4G LTE (outdoors only)
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