Okaloosa County property record for 894 Emerald Bay Dr, Destin, FL 32541
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 3 ba · 3,318 sqft · built 2018 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 acres (10,896 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Company Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,340,000 (Sep 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $10,783 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Sep 2023 Sale Oct 2022 Sale + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | C56-000-589-7925-3 |
| Primary APN | C56-000-589-7925-3 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 3 Baths |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 3,318 sqft Heated Area |
| Gross Area | 4,412 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 3,318 sqft |
| Interior Walls | Custom/Decorative |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2018 |
|---|---|
| Exterior Material | Stucco |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Cathedral/Clerestory |
| Roof Material | Masonite/Cement Shake |
| Lot Area | 10,896 sqft (0.25 acres) |
| Garage Type | Finished |
| Garage Area | 718 sqft |
| Porch | Open Porch |
| Porch Area | 376 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air |
| Street Address | 894 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 3 BLK V |
| Legal Range | 22 |
| Legal Township | 02S |
| Legal Subdivision | EMERALD BAY PH I-B |
| Legal Phase | 1 |
| Legal Block | V |
| Legal Lot Number | 3 |
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Township / Civil Division | FORT WALTON BEACH |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2001 |
| Census Tract | 23308 |
Source: Okaloosa County records, as of December 8, 2025
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| Owner of Record | 2 Company Names on File |
|---|---|
| Co-owner | Co-owner on File |
| Mailing Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541-5802 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company, Secondary Individual |
| Vesting | Trust |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Sep 12, 2023 | Warranty Deed, Transfer PRIORITY TITLE |
| Oct 27, 2022 | Warranty Deed, Transfer RODGERS-KIEFER TITLE, RODGERS KIEFER TITLE |
| May 20, 2019 | Warranty Deed, Subdivision Related Transfer MEAD LAW AND TITLE, MEAD LAW & TITLE |
| Deed Names | 3 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Sep 12, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 0036911898 |
| Deed Book / Page | 3691 / 1898 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2024 |
| Transfer Doc | 0003727809 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Sep 12, 2023 |
| Property Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Document Number | 0036911898 |
| Book / Page | 3691 / 1898 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 11, 2023 |
| Instrument | 3646663 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Sep 26, 2023 |
| Title Company | PRIORITY TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $9,380.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Property Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Document Number | 0036484486 |
| Book / Page | 3648 / 4486 |
| Map Reference | MB 13 PG 8&9 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 27, 2022 |
| Instrument | 3587602 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Nov 21, 2022 |
| Title Company | RODGERS-KIEFER TITLE, RODGERS KIEFER TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $8,743.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Rounded by County |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 622 CHOCTAW DR, 622, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Document Type | Warranty Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | OKALOOSA FL |
| Recording Date | May 20, 2019 |
| Property Address | 894 EMERALD BAY DR, DESTIN, FL 32541 |
| Document Number | 0033994149 |
| Book / Page | 003399 / 004149 |
| Instrument Date | May 17, 2019 |
| Instrument | 3278734 |
| Transaction Type | Subdivision Related Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jun 6, 2019 |
| Title Company | MEAD LAW AND TITLE, MEAD LAW & TITLE |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Tax | $5,495.00 |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Address | 10480 THICKET TRL DOYLESTOWN OH 442309627, DOYLESTOWN, OH 44230-9627 |
Source: Okaloosa County assessment roll, as of July 1, 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 | $10,783.00 (+3.13%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,062,997 (+4.14%) Land $163,225 Building $899,772 | $1,062,997 (-3.65%) Land $163,225 Building $899,772 |
| 2023 | $10,456.00 (+8.83%) Homeowner's exemption | $1,020,780 (+9.52%) | $1,103,303 (+18.37%) Land $135,004 Building $968,299 |
| 2022 | $9,608.00 Homeowner's exemption | $932,069 Land $122,731 Building $809,338 | $932,069 Land $122,731 Building $809,338 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
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 2018) 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.
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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