BACK ON MARKET! FINANCING CONTIGENCY FELL THROUGH! WILL NOT LAST LONG AT ALL...MARKET SURROUNDING THIS PROPERTY IS HOT! HOT! HOT! GREAT BAY VIEWS! AND POTENTIAL RENTAL/INVESTMENT INCOME....Home is located on a beautiful lot that borders a canal/at mouth of the bay....imagine lazy days...boating or fishing...or just relaxing and enjoying the view of the bay, shaded by blooming Magnolia's...home has been updated since Opal in 1996...everything new! ...NEW ROOF...new tile flooring....appliances...irrigation system....septic pump....heat pump...etc....Also, the square footage is a total of two seperate homes....so, live in one and rent the other....one is 2/2....the other is 2/1....this is a great opportunity to live on the bay at an affordable price....or just use for rental/investment property. Will not last long...don't let this one pass you by! Square footage to be verified by Buyer. SHOWN BY APPOINTMENT ONLY! BRING YOUR OFFER!
Single-familyProperty Type
1967Year Built
$225Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jason Story• Keller Williams Realty Destin
Bought with Jason Story• Keller Williams Realty Destin
BACK ON MARKET! FINANCING CONTIGENCY FELL THROUGH! WILL NOT LAST LONG AT ALL...MARKET SURROUNDING THIS PROPERTY IS HOT! HOT! HOT! GREAT BAY VIEWS! AND POTENTIAL RENTAL/INVESTMENT INCOME....Home is located on a beautiful lot that borders a canal/at mouth of the bay....imagine lazy days...boating or fishing...or just relaxing and enjoying the view of the bay, shaded by blooming Magnolia's...home has been updated since Opal in 1996...everything new! ...NEW ROOF...new tile flooring....appliances...irrigation system....septic pump....heat pump...etc....Also, the square footage is a total of two seperate homes....so, live in one and rent the other....one is 2/2....the other is 2/1....this is a great opportunity to live on the bay at an affordable price....or just use for rental/investment
NAMLS #340642
Oct 2, 2003
Listing Removed
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Mar 31, 2003
Listed
$250,000
$128/sq ft
Mar 31, 2003
Listed
$250,000
$128/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$38,000
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$486 (+2.7%)
2024
$473 (+5.0%)
2023
$450 (−59.5%)
2022
$1,112 (+16.1%)
2021
$959 (+8.1%)
2020
$887 (+2.3%)
$47,400 + $40,490
$87,890
2019
$867 (+1.1%)
$46,200 + $40,016
$86,216
2018
$857 (+9.6%)
2017
$782 (+74.1%)
$37,675 + $38,669
$76,344
2016
$449 (−2.0%)
$37,675 + $38,511
$76,186
2015
$458 (−19.9%)
$37,675 + $38,541
$76,216
2014
$572
Tax history for 185 Ruth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$486 (+2.7%)
2024
$473 (+5.0%)
2023
$450 (−59.5%)
2022
$1,112 (+16.1%)
2021
$959 (+8.1%)
2020
$887 (+2.3%)
$47,400 + $40,490
$87,890
2019
$867 (+1.1%)
$46,200 + $40,016
$86,216
2018
$857 (+9.6%)
2017
$782 (+74.1%)
$37,675 + $38,669
$76,344
2016
$449 (−2.0%)
$37,675 + $38,511
$76,186
2015
$458 (−19.9%)
$37,675 + $38,541
$76,216
2014
$572
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
12 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
0.37 Acres
Year renovated
1967
Sq. Ft.
1,000
Year built
1967
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
131S20320100010120
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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.
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Public service
Recreation
Park & open space
Jun 22, 2022 • Active
Service change over- residential
Electrical
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Detached, Guest, Other
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 3
Total Baths: 3.00
Full Bathroom: First
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Tile, MBed First Floor
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Carport, Dining Room, Florida Room, Full Bathroom, Living Room, Storage
Living Room: First
Room 1
Full Bathroom
Area: 28.00
Dimensions: 7 x 4
Dimensions: 4x7
Length: 7.00
Width: 4.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 2
Bedroom
Area: 128.76
Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.1
Dimensions: 11.6x11.1
Length: 11.60
Width: 11.10
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 3
Dining Room
Area: 212.28
Dimensions: 18.3 x 11.6
Dimensions: 11.6x18.3
Length: 18.30
Width: 11.60
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Remarks: Dining/Kitchen Combo
Room 4
Florida Room
Area: 118.08
Dimensions: 16.4 x 7.2
Dimensions: 16.4x7.2
Length: 16.40
Width: 7.20
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 5
Bedroom
Area: 134.56
Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.6
Dimensions: 11.6x11.6
Length: 11.60
Width: 11.60
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 163.17
Dimensions: 14.7 x 11.1
Dimensions: 11.10x14.7
Length: 14.70
Width: 11.10
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 7
Living Room
Area: 239.20
Dimensions: 20.8 x 11.5
Dimensions: 20.8x11.5
Length: 20.80
Width: 11.50
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 8
Carport
Area: 216.00
Dimensions: 18 x 12
Dimensions: 12x18
Length: 18.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 9
Bedroom
Area: 125.40
Dimensions: 13.2 x 9.5
Dimensions: 13.2x9.5
Length: 13.20
Width: 9.50
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 10
Dining Room
Area: 210.60
Dimensions: 19.5 x 10.8
Dimensions: 19.5x10.8
Length: 19.50
Width: 10.80
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Remarks: Dining/Kitchen Combo
Room 11
Storage
Area: 81.00
Dimensions: 9 x 9
Dimensions: 9x9
Length: 9.00
Width: 9.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 12
Full Bathroom
Area: 49.00
Dimensions: 7 x 7
Dimensions: 7x7
Length: 7.00
Width: 7.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 13
Full Bathroom
Area: 55.12
Dimensions: 10.6 x 5.2
Dimensions: 10.6x5.2
Length: 10.60
Width: 5.20
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 14
Living Room
Area: 241.68
Dimensions: 21.2 x 11.4
Dimensions: 11.4x21.2
Length: 21.20
Width: 11.40
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Electric
Utilities: Private Well, Public Water, Septic Tank, Tap Fee Paid
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Heat Pump A/A Two +, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Two +
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 185
Street Name: Ruth
Street Suffix: Road
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: BAYSHORE RESORT UNREC
Directions: From Hwy. 20 to Alaqua Road...runs south toward bay....follow to Thelma....makes sharp turn to right (Ruth Road)....almost to end...2 yellow homes on left(waterfront)...#185.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,000
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.37 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1967
Year Renovated: 1967
County: Walton County
APN: 131S20320100010120
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 250000.00
List Price/SqFt: 122.89
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1953.00
Design: Other
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Units Above Ground: 0.00
Waterview: Bay, Canal
Around this home
Schools
Freeport Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 3.2mi
6/10
Freeport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 3.2mi
7/10
Freeport Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 70-78% 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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Historical weather
Freeport, FL • 32439
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 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
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