Welcome home to this fantastic waterfront property located on the serene canal of Lake Earl in the heart of Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with easy access to Choctawhatchee Bay, Crab Island and the Gulf of Mexico from your backyard with 42' of waterfront. The dock is perfect for launching your stand-up paddle board, kayak or docking your boat. The brackish water attracts a variety of fish and is the perfect place to observe birds and other wildlife. Entertain friends on the large back deck, which overlooks the water and beautifully maintained yard with mature landscaping--a great place to relax and enjoy your quiet oasis. Three bedrooms and two baths, large living room with vaulted ceilings & two sliders to the back deck. New roof Oct 2021! OPEN HOUSE Sat 11am - 3pm Enjoy daytime views of the water from your living room and relax by the fireplace in the evening. The kitchen is open to the dining room with an additional room on the waterside--which is currently utilized as an office. The home already has gas heat which means adding a gas stove to the kitchen, converting the fireplace, or changing to a tankless gas water heater would be feasible upgrades for the buyer. This well maintained home has a lot to offer. Transferrable termite protection in place; updated sinks and faucets in the kitchen and bathrooms; new toilet in main bath; hurricane shutters; double gate access to the backyard/water access. Lawn pump/sprinkler system was replaced last year, is in good working order and conveys "as-is". Located in Fort Walton Beach across the street from Ferry Park--with tennis courts, playground, disc golf course, and walking trail. Convenient to schools, shopping, military bases, and about 2 miles from the white sandy beaches of Okaloosa Island. Affordable waterfront living with an excellent location--Don't miss out on this one! Call today!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.26 acresLot Size
$341Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Kaye Towner• Keller Williams Realty FWB
Bought with Kaye Towner• Keller Williams Realty FWB
Welcome home to this fantastic waterfront property located on the serene canal of Lake Earl in the heart of Fort Walton Beach. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle with easy access to Choctawhatchee Bay, Crab Island and the Gulf of Mexico from your backyard with 42' of waterfront. The dock is perfect for launching your stand-up paddle board, kayak or docking your boat. The brackish water attracts a variety of fish and is the perfect place to observe birds and other wildlife. Entertain friends on the large back deck, which overlooks the water and beautifully maintained yard with mature landscaping--a great place to relax and enjoy your quiet oasis. Three bedrooms and two baths, large living room with vaulted ceilings & two sliders to the back deck. New roof Oct 2021! OPEN HOUSE Sat 11am - 3pm
NAMLS #549023
May 27, 2011
Listing Removed
—
Dec 7, 2010
Listed
$169,900
$103/sq ft
Dec 7, 2010
Listed
$169,900
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 28, 2005
Sold
$417,900
$255/sq ft
ECAR #386600
May 18, 2005
Sold
$417,900
$255/sq ft
May 18, 2005
Sold
$417,900
$255/sq ft
Apr 19, 2005
Listed
$419,900
$256/sq ft
Apr 19, 2005
Listed
$419,900
$256/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 1, 1986
Sold
$89,500
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,901 (+3.1%)
2024
$3,783 (+1.1%)
2023
$3,743 (−2.2%)
2022
$3,828 (+159.7%)
2021
$1,474 (+1.6%)
2020
$1,451 (+6.1%)
2019
$1,368 (+0.9%)
2018
$1,356 (+1.4%)
2017
$1,337 (+3.0%)
2016
$1,298 (−1.7%)
2015
$1,320
2014
$1,319
Tax history for 61 NE Ferry Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,901 (+3.1%)
2024
$3,783 (+1.1%)
2023
$3,743 (−2.2%)
2022
$3,828 (+159.7%)
2021
$1,474 (+1.6%)
2020
$1,451 (+6.1%)
2019
$1,368 (+0.9%)
2018
$1,356 (+1.4%)
2017
$1,337 (+3.0%)
2016
$1,298 (−1.7%)
2015
$1,320
2014
$1,319
*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
35 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.26 Acres
Year renovated
1979
Sq. Ft.
1,642
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
072S23465000000070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-1E
Residential Single-family Estate District
The estate residential zoning district is established to provide for waterfront locations for single-family dwellings, accessory dwelling units, and accessory structures customarily associated with residential development. The maximum density is 3.0 dwelling units per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Fire house
Police station
Oct 8, 2021 • Final
Imported record
Perform a shingle reroof on a residential building.
Roofing
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: Boat Slip, Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Back Yard, Fireplace, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Porch, Sprinkler System
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.26
Lot Dimensions: 135 x 75 x 110 x 93 x 42
Waterfront: Canal, Lake
Waterfront Feet: 42
Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Flood Insurance Req, Interior, Irregular, Level, Sidewalk, Wetlands, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: City Road, Paved Road
Zoning: City, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2020
Last Taxes: 1451.07
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Gas, Ridge Vent
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Elliott Point
Middle School: Meigs
High School: Choctawhatchee
Location Information
Sub Area: 1202 - East Fort Walton Beach
Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach
Street #: 61
Street Direction: NE
Street Name: Ferry
Street Suffix: Road
City: Fort Walton Beach
County: Okaloosa
State: FL
Zip Code: 32548
Project Name/Subdivision: SUDDUTH ESTATES
Absolute Longitude: 86.595496
Longitude: -86.595496
Latitude: 30.418829
Directions: From Eglin Pkwy, turn east onto Hughes St; follow to the stop sign at Ferry Rd NE and the house is straight ahead; take a right on Ferry to turn into the driveway; 61 Ferry Rd NE is immediately on your left, located across the street from the stop sign and across from the tennis court area of Ferry Park.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,642
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.26 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1979
County: Okaloosa County
APN: 072S23465000000070
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 577700.00
List Price/SqFt: 351.83
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1642.00
Design: Contemporary
Is Homestead
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Canal
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Elliott Point Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 0.2mi
5/10
Clifford Meigs Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.1mi
7/10
Choctawhatchee Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.7mi
4/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
8/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$533,000 – $645,000
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