876 Emerald Bay Dr, Destin, FL 32541 Property Records

Okaloosa County property record for 876 Emerald Bay Dr, Destin, FL 32541

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details4 bd · 3 ba · 2,553 sqft · built 2004
Lot Size0.264 acres (11,506 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$415,000 (Jul 2017)
Tax Bill$4,174 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesAug 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Jul 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Flood ZoneZone X (minimal risk)
APNC56-000-589-7924-6

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APNC56-000-589-7924-6
Alternative APNs
  • 00-2S-22-102A-000V-0020
  • 22S200102A000V0020

Interior

Bedrooms4 Beds
Full Baths3 Baths
Stories1 Story
Building Area2,553 sqft Living Area
Gross Area3,399 sqft
1st Floor Area2,553 sqft
FlooringTile
Interior WallsCustom/Decorative
Fireplaces1 Fireplace
FireplaceFireplace

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 2004
Effective Year BuiltEffective 2004
Exterior MaterialStucco
Roof TypeCathedral/Clerestory
Roof MaterialMetal
Lot Area11,506 sqft (0.264 acres)
Garage TypeAttached
Garage Area440 sqft
Pool TypeSpa / Hot Tub (No Pool)
PorchFlorida Room
Porch Area406 sqft

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling SystemCentral
Heating SystemForced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address876 EMERALD BAY DR
CityDESTIN
StateFL
Zip32541-5802
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Legal DescriptionEMERALD BAY PH 1-B LOT 2 BLK V
Legal SubdivisionEMERALD BAY PH 1-B
Legal Phase1
Legal BlockV
Legal Lot Number2
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Township / Civil DivisionFORT WALTON BEACH
Census Block Group2
Census Block2001
Census Tract23308

Owner

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 Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Aug 26, 2020Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage
MORTGAGE ONE OF THE SOUTH INC
Jul 7, 2017Warranty Deed, Transfer · Conventional with PMI
BRANCH BK&TR

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleJul 7, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleJul 7, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleSep 25, 2013 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number20173146053
Deed Book / Page3307 / 2345
Prior Transfer DateJul 19, 2007
Prior Transfer Doc0027973061
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

August 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateAug 26, 2020
Property Address876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802
Document Number0034863620
Book / Page3486 / 3620
Map ReferenceMB 13 PG 8&9
Instrument DateAug 20, 2020
Instrument3385386
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJan 10, 2022
Title CompanyOLD SOUTH LAND TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$3,499.30
Amount AccuracyRounded by County
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address724 GLACIER PASS, 724, WESTERVILLE, OH 43081-1296

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802

Mortgage

Document Number0034863622
DateAug 26, 2020
Instrument3486/3622
Lender
NameMORTGAGE ONE OF THE SOUTH INC
TypeMortgage Company
Agreement
TypeConventional Mortgage
AmountAmount on Record
Term241 Months
DueSep 1, 2040

July 2017: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document TypeWarranty Deed
JurisdictionOKALOOSA FL
Recording DateJul 7, 2017
Property Address876 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802
Document Number0033072345
Book / Page003307 / 002345
Instrument DateJul 5, 2017
Instrument3146053
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedNov 20, 2017
Title CompanyAQUA TITLE

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,905.00
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address876 EMERALD BAY DR DESTIN FL 325415802, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802

Mortgage

Document Number33072347
DateJul 7, 2017
Book Page003307/002347
Instrument3146054
Lender
NameBRANCH BK&TR
TypeBank
AddressWILSON, NC 27893
Agreement
TypeConventional with PMI
AmountAmount on Record
Term360 Months
DueJul 6, 2047

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateFlorida
CountyOkaloosa County
Unified School DistrictOkaloosa County School District (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2025$4,174.00 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.

Flood

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 ZoneZone X
minimal risk
Nearest Special Flood Hazard AreaZone AE, within 100 ft
Flood Insurance RequirementNot required
lenders may require it
Community Rating SystemClass 5 (25% premium discount)
Nearby Flood Policies5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims3 (1995–2018)
Claims Outside the SFHA2 of 3
Most Recent ClaimSep 2018 · other causes

Coastal Barrier Resources

Source: USFWS Coastal Barrier Resources System, as of December 19, 2024

Coastal Barrier Resources SystemYes
UnitP32 “Moreno Point”
Unit TypeSystem Unit
DesignatedOct 18, 1982
NFIP EligibilityNot 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

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 RiskLow
lower than 98% of the US · lower than 97.6% of Florida
Wildfire Likelihood0.01% annual chance
ExposureNone
beyond ember reach

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 SystemSOUTH WALTON UTILITY COMPANY
private · serves 26,668 people · EPA ID FL1660615
Water SourceGroundwater
Last State InspectionFeb 2026
Lead3 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 221 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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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