Like new, this all brick home is just what you've been hoping and praying would come on the market! With just under 1600sf and on nearly 1 acre, this 3 bedroom 2 bath/2 car gar, open concept, split floor plan has ALL the extras...! The kitchen features custom cabinets, granite, stainless appliances, pantry, & is open to the dining area & family room. The master suite is quite spacious, with large walk-in closet & raised double vanity with walk-in shower. The piece de resistance is the glorious 15x41 back porch (615sf!) with cathedral ceiling. This overlooks your peaceful fenced back yard, which include a fire pit for fun family & friends time. Also included is a heated & cooled outbuilding; perfect for an office, storage or craft/play room. Don't delay seeing this stellar new listing!
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
0.96 acresLot Size
$202Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kim Wennerberg• Kim & Company
Bought with Coldwell Banker Realty Hayes• Coldwell Banker Realty
Like new, this all brick home is just what you've been hoping and praying would come on the market! With just under 1600sf and on nearly 1 acre, this 3 bedroom 2 bath/2 car gar, open concept, split floor plan has ALL the extras...! The kitchen features custom cabinets, granite, stainless appliances, pantry, & is open to the dining area & family room. The master suite is quite spacious, with large walk-in closet & raised double vanity with walk-in shower. The piece de resistance is the glorious 15x41 back porch (615sf!) with cathedral ceiling. This overlooks your peaceful fenced back yard, which include a fire pit for fun family & friends time. Also included is a heated & cooled outbuilding; perfect for an office, storage or craft/play room. Don't delay seeing this stellar new listing!
NAMLS #752230
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$165,000
$104/sq ft
Nov 10, 2016
Sold
$165,000
$104/sq ft
May 6, 2016
Listed
$169,900
$107/sq ft
+32
GORGEOUS custom brick home in Lake Juniper Estates! Pride in home ownership shows! Front foyer opens up to spacious Living Room with cathedral ceiling and beautiful wood laminate flooring. Kitchen overlooks living area with 42 inch cherry cabinets, granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, tile flooring and large pantry! Master Bedroom offers lots of room for king size bed and large furniture, as walk-in closet has room and then some! Nicely sized additional bedrooms as well! Seller has added concrete pavers and bench on back patio that overlooks the beautiful level, sodded back yard! Home has a 32ft x 12ft workshop perfect for storage or outdoor projects! This property has lots of room to add on! Short distance of 1.5 miles to boat ramps and Juniper Lake Campground!
ECAR #604423
Feb 12, 2014
Sold
$150,100
$94/sq ft
Feb 12, 2014
Sold
$150,100
$94/sq ft
Sep 5, 2013
Listed
$150,100
$94/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 29, 1997
Sold
$3,700
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75
2024
$75 (−92.9%)
2023
$1,058 (+1.3%)
2022
$1,045 (−0.9%)
2021
$1,055 (+12.7%)
$14,028 + $137,180
$151,208
2020
$936 (+3.6%)
2019
$903 (+2.0%)
2018
$886 (+14.4%)
$11,527 + $112,664
$124,191
2017
$775 (+11.9%)
$11,527 + $100,261
$111,788
2016
$692 (−0.7%)
2015
$697
$11,527 + $94,879
$106,406
Tax history for 61 Ruckel Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75
2024
$75 (−92.9%)
2023
$1,058 (+1.3%)
2022
$1,045 (−0.9%)
2021
$1,055 (+12.7%)
$14,028 + $137,180
$151,208
2020
$936 (+3.6%)
2019
$903 (+2.0%)
2018
$886 (+14.4%)
$11,527 + $112,664
$124,191
2017
$775 (+11.9%)
$11,527 + $100,261
$111,788
2016
$692 (−0.7%)
2015
$697
$11,527 + $94,879
$106,406
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
29 ft.
Lot size
0.96 Acres
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,594
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
163N19197650110050
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
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Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
UR
Urban Residential District
This district includes areas that constitute reasonably compact additions to urbanized areas surrounding municipalities, which do not constitute significant habitat, wetland, or flood hazard areas, and which are either served by public water or sewer systems, or where such systems are scheduled to be extended within five years. This district allows higher density residential development in more traditional residential subdivisions and provides for a more intensive commercial component in mixed use areas.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Mar 7, 2022 • Final
Solar
Electrical
Solar
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Exterior: Fenced Back Yard, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System, Workshop, Yard Building
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.96
Lot Dimensions: 120x290x170x286
Lot Features: Interior, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: County, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Brick, Roof Composite Shngl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2019
Last Taxes: 903.45
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: VA
Financing: Conventional, FHA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Phone, Septic Tank
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Ridge Vent, Water Heater - Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Maude Saunders
Middle School: Walton
High School: Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 2310 - De Funiak Springs
Area: 23 - North Walton County
Street #: 61
Street Name: Ruckel
Street Suffix: Drive
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32433
Project Name/Subdivision: LAKE JUNIPER ESTATES UNIT 3
Absolute Longitude: 86.139246
Longitude: -86.139246
Latitude: 30.759129
Directions: At the intersection of Hwy 90 W and Hwy 331 N, head North for 1.7 miles. Then turn right onto Bob McCaskill Dr and follow for .7 miles. Turn right onto Ruckel Dr and the property will be on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,594
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.96 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2014
Year Renovated: 2014
County: Walton County
APN: 163N19197650110050
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 224900.00
List Price/SqFt: 141.09
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1594.00
Design: Ranch
Is Homestead
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.1mi
4/10
Walton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
7/10
Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 1.6mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.62% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
9/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 107° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Defuniak Springs, FL • 32433
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.3 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$307,000 – $371,000
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