120' WATERFRONT! Come see this quiet retreat situated on the canal and offering access to the bay along with room for up to a 25 ft. boat. Sale conveys with adjacent vacant lot which makes up the 120' of water frontage. The home is being sold ''AS IS''. Property is a Short Sale so all offers are subject to and contingent on court/lender approval. Room dimensions and sq. footage should be verified by the Buyer.
Single-familyProperty Type
1965Year Built
0.33 acresLot Size
$234Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jonelle Bell• Century 21 Hill Minger Agency
Bought with Angelia Junger• Century 21 Hill Minger Agency
120' WATERFRONT! Come see this quiet retreat situated on the canal and offering access to the bay along with room for up to a 25 ft. boat. Sale conveys with adjacent vacant lot which makes up the 120' of water frontage. The home is being sold ''AS IS''. Property is a Short Sale so all offers are subject to and contingent on court/lender approval. Room dimensions and sq. footage should be verified by the Buyer.
ECAR #382063
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$350,000
$304/sq ft
Aug 9, 2005
Sold
$350,000
$304/sq ft
Mar 9, 2005
Listed
$450,000
$391/sq ft
Mar 9, 2005
Listed
$450,000
$391/sq ft
Fixer Upper! 120' waterfront! Sale conveys with adjacent vacant lot. Canal opens to bay and allows for a 25 ft. boat. Seller is a licensed real estate agent in the state of Georgia.
Public Records
May 5, 2005
Sold
$270,000
$234/sq ft
NAMLS #366608
Feb 28, 2005
Sold
$270,000
$234/sq ft
Feb 28, 2005
Sold
$270,000
$234/sq ft
Jul 23, 2004
Listed
$350,000
$304/sq ft
Jul 23, 2004
Listed
$350,000
$304/sq ft
Public Records
Apr 9, 2004
Sold
$120,000
$104/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75
2024
$75
2023
$75
2022
$75
2021
$75 (−86.7%)
2020
$566 (+4.2%)
2019
$543 (−40.6%)
$46,200 + $46,573
$92,773
2018
$914 (+8.9%)
2017
$840 (−0.5%)
$37,675 + $44,897
$82,572
2016
$844 (−0.6%)
$37,675 + $44,582
$82,257
2015
$849 (−2.1%)
$37,675 + $43,754
$81,429
2014
$867
Tax history for 169 Ruth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$75
2024
$75
2023
$75
2022
$75
2021
$75 (−86.7%)
2020
$566 (+4.2%)
2019
$543 (−40.6%)
$46,200 + $46,573
$92,773
2018
$914 (+8.9%)
2017
$840 (−0.5%)
$37,675 + $44,897
$82,572
2016
$844 (−0.6%)
$37,675 + $44,582
$82,257
2015
$849 (−2.1%)
$37,675 + $43,754
$81,429
2014
$867
*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
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
12 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1980
Sq. Ft.
1,152
Year built
1965
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
131S20320100010070
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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
ER
Estate Residential District
This district allows limited nonresidential uses unrelated to agricultural uses and traditional types of subdivisions with less substantial open space requirements than is required in the General Agriculture and Large Scale Agriculture districts.
Construction/Siding: Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
Financial
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Septic Tank
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat - Wall/Window, Water Heater - Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 169
Street Name: Ruth
Street Suffix: Road
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: BAYSHORE RESORT UNREC
Directions: FROM MID BAY BRIDGE EAST ON HWY 20 TO ALAQUA DRIVE ON RIGHT (LOOK FOR IRON FENCE WITH GOLD TIPS). TURN LEFT ON THELMA THEN AT THE DEAD END SIGN TURN RIGHT AND THE HOUSE IS ON THE LEFT.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,152
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1965
Year Renovated: 1980
County: Walton County
APN: 131S20320100010070
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 179000.00
List Price/SqFt: 156.25
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1152.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Units Above Ground: 0.00
Waterview: Bay, Canal
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Schools
Freeport Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.2mi
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Freeport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Freeport Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.5mi
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 68-76% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 21 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$256,000 – $310,000
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