Exceptional waterfront property that makes for the perfect fisherman's paradise! This 3 bed 2.5 bath cottage would be ideal for your primary home or your home away from home! Downstairs includes your living room, dining area, kitchen, family room, laundry room, master bedroom suite & access to your 16x13 heated & cooled Florida room. Upstairs are your 2 additional bedrooms & full bathroom. Outside has just as much if not more than inside, with multiple carports (including one for an RV with 30-amp service), heated & cooled detached garage & that is before we get to the waterfront features! Waterfront there is a boat house, dock & covered seat that is perfect for entertaining! All of this & it sits on almost half of an acre on Lake Juniper where you will find some of Florida's best fishing!
Single-familyProperty Type
2008Year Built
0.42 acresLot Size
$197Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Brandy M Brown• Southern Choice Properties Llc
Listed by Steve Brown• Southern Choice Properties Llc
Bought with Outside Selling Member• ECN - Unknown Office
Sparkling example of a perfect waterfront property. Clearly exceptionally maintained, this 3 bed, 2.5 bath would make an ideal getaway or primary home. Newly added 16x13 sunroom & deck with 180 degree water views - hot tub included. Downstairs master suite with new carpet, and convenient access to the laundry room. Two bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. Outside is immaculate and full of extras. From the screened front porch to the multiple carport covers, including one for an RV with 30amp service. The real star of the show is the 'party pad' down by the water, complete with boat house, dock and covered seating. There's even a detached garage that's heated & cooled. You won't find a neater, better cared for property. Come see for yourself to see all the details in person.
NAMLS #701208
Aug 21, 2014
Sold
$151,500
$83/sq ft
Aug 21, 2014
Sold
$151,500
$83/sq ft
Mar 17, 2014
Listed
$155,000
$84/sq ft
NAMLS #582247
Feb 14, 2013
Listing Removed
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Aug 14, 2012
Listed
$175,000
$95/sq ft
Aug 14, 2012
Listed
$175,000
$95/sq ft
NAMLS #567153
May 8, 2012
Listing Removed
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Nov 5, 2011
Listed
$184,000
$100/sq ft
Nov 5, 2011
Listed
$184,000
$100/sq ft
ECAR #428721
Mar 1, 2007
Sold
$100,000
$54/sq ft
Mar 1, 2007
Sold
$100,000
$54/sq ft
Apr 26, 2006
Listed
$120,000
$65/sq ft
Apr 26, 2006
Listed
$120,000
$65/sq ft
Public Records
May 13, 1988
Sold
$30,000
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,283 (+2.0%)
2024
$1,258 (−43.1%)
2023
$2,213 (+3.1%)
$52,268 + $201,751
$254,019
2022
$2,146 (+84.3%)
$58,018 + $181,583
$239,601
2021
$1,164 (−1.6%)
2020
$1,182 (+3.1%)
$40,127 + $113,359
$153,486
2019
$1,147 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,126 (+0.8%)
$39,340 + $108,170
$147,510
2017
$1,116 (+1.6%)
2016
$1,099 (−0.9%)
2015
$1,109 (+17.5%)
$39,340 + $102,668
$142,008
2014
$944
Tax history for 883 Squirrel Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,283 (+2.0%)
2024
$1,258 (−43.1%)
2023
$2,213 (+3.1%)
$52,268 + $201,751
$254,019
2022
$2,146 (+84.3%)
$58,018 + $181,583
$239,601
2021
$1,164 (−1.6%)
2020
$1,182 (+3.1%)
$40,127 + $113,359
$153,486
2019
$1,147 (+1.9%)
2018
$1,126 (+0.8%)
$39,340 + $108,170
$147,510
2017
$1,116 (+1.6%)
2016
$1,099 (−0.9%)
2015
$1,109 (+17.5%)
$39,340 + $102,668
$142,008
2014
$944
*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
3
Stories
2
Lot width
9 ft.
Lot depth
21 ft.
Lot size
0.42 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
1,628
Year built
2008
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
103N19197500080030
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 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
Jun 13, 2023 • Active
Foundation only
Grading
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.
Lot Features: Aerials/Topo Availbl, Bulkhead/Seawall, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Vinyl
Financial
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional, FHA, RHS, VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Seller
Seller
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Public Water, Septic Tank
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: West Defuniak
Middle School: Walton
High School: Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 2310 - De Funiak Springs
Area: 23 - North Walton County
Street #: 883
Street Name: Squirrel
Street Suffix: Road
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32433
Project Name/Subdivision: JUNIPER LAKE ESTATES
Absolute Longitude: 86.133317
Longitude: -86.133317
Latitude: 30.777409
Directions: From Hwy 90/ E. Nelson Avenue Turn left onto FL-83 N/N 9th St, Continue to follow FL-83 N for 4.0 mi Turn left onto Cat Island Rd for 1.2 mi Turn left onto Squirrel Rd Destination will be on
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,628
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.42 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2008
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Walton County
APN: 103N19197500080030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 385900.00
List Price/SqFt: 210.19
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1836.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Lake
Listing Information
As Is
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
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Schools
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.1mi
4/10
Walton Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.7mi
7/10
Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
7/10
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 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
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Estimated sale price
$344,000 – $417,000
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