Okaloosa County property record for 876 Emerald Bay Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 3 ba · 2,553 sqft · built 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.264 acres (11,506 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $415,000 (Jul 2017) |
| Tax Bill | $4,174 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2020 Sale & Mortgage Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7924-6 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7924-6 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 2,553 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 3,399 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 2,553 sqft |
| Flooring | Tile |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2004 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2004 |
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Metal |
| Lot Area | 11,506 sqft (0.264 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Garage Area | 440 sqft |
| Pool Type | Spa / Hot Tub (No Pool) |
| Porch | Florida Room |
| Porch Area | 406 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Street Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR |
|---|---|
| City | DESTIN |
| State | FL |
| Zip | 32541-5802 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | EMERALD BAY PH 1-B LOT 2 BLK V |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD BAY PH 1-B |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | V |
| Legal Lot Number | 2 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WALTON BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 23308 |
876 Emerald Bay Dr is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in July 2017.
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of August 27, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage MORTGAGE ONE OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Jul 7, 2017 | Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI BRANCH BK&TR |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jul 7, 2017 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 25, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 20173146053 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3307 / 2345 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Jul 19, 2007 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0027973061 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Property Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Document Number | 0034863620 |
| Book / Page | 3486 / 3620 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Aug 20, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3385386 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 10, 2022 |
| Title Company | OLD SOUTH LAND TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $3,499.30 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 724 GLACIER PASS, 724, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-1296 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Document Number | 0034863622 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 3486/3622 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ONE OF THE SOUTH INC |
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| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Property Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Document Number | 0033072345 |
| Book / Page | 003307 / 002345 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 5, 2017 |
| Instrument | 3146053 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 20, 2017 |
| Title Company | AQUA TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $2,905.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 876 EMERALD BAY DR DESTIN FL 325415802, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Document Number | 33072347 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 7, 2017 |
| Book Page | 003307/002347 |
| Instrument | 3146054 |
| Name | BRANCH BK&TR |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | WILSON, NC 27893 |
| Type | Conventional with PMI |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jul 6, 2047 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 876 Emerald Bay Dr was $4,174 with a homeowner's exemption.
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 | $4,174.00 Homeowner's exemption | $434,533 | $714,326 Land $163,225 Building $551,101 |
| 2023 | $3,963.00 (+2.27%) Homeowner's exemption | $409,987 (+3%) | $695,856 (+7.21%) Land $135,004 Building $560,852 |
| 2022 | $3,875.00 Homeowner's exemption | $398,046 | $649,076 Land $122,731 Building $526,345 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 876 Emerald Bay Dr in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, within 100 ft of a high-risk flood zone.
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 |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone AE, within 100 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 5 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 3 (1995–2018) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 3 |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2018 · other causes |
Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024
| Coastal Barrier Resources System | Yes |
|---|---|
| Unit | P32 “Moreno Point” |
| Unit Type | System Unit |
| Designated | Oct 18, 1982 |
| NFIP Eligibility | Not eligible (built 2004) built after the Oct 1, 1983 cutoff · private flood insurance only |
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 876 Emerald Bay Dr is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | None beyond ember reach |
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 | SOUTH WALTON UTILITY COMPANY private · serves 26,668 people · EPA ID FL1660615 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Groundwater |
| Last State Inspection | Feb 2026 |
| Lead | 3 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| LiveOak Fiber Fiber | 5,000 / 5,000 |
| Cox Communications Cable | 2,000 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
May also be available: Wildstar Networks.
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