LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!! BAY FRONT VIEW AND TWO BOAT SLIPS!!! Two separate lots being sold together for over a half an acre lot overlooking the bay with two separate canal access boat slips. Build your dream home on this beautiful piece of property and wake up to the amazing waterfront views. One parcel does currently have a house on it. The home is being sold, ''AS-IS'' and could be renovated and used as an investment property or your main living area. Extensive repairs would need to be made. Because of this, financing would be a challenge. Buyer responsible for verifying any and all measurements and survey.
Vacant landProperty Type
8,276 sq ftLot Size
$30Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Chad Wilkey• Back Stage Realty
Bought with Outside Selling Member• ECN - Unknown Office
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!!!! BAY FRONT VIEW AND TWO BOAT SLIPS!!! Two separate lots being sold together for over a half an acre lot overlooking the bay with two separate canal access boat slips. Build your dream home on this beautiful piece of property and wake up to the amazing waterfront views. One parcel does currently have a house on it. The home is being sold, ''AS-IS'' and could be renovated and used as an investment property or your main living area. Extensive repairs would need to be made. Because of this, financing would be a challenge. Buyer responsible for verifying any and all measurements and survey.
Public Records
Aug 27, 1997
Sold
$20,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,002 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $72,467
$112,467
2024
$930 (−3.3%)
$29,972 + $72,467
$102,439
2023
$962 (+5.3%)
$29,972 + $76,729
$106,701
2022
$914 (+9.2%)
2021
$838 (+6.6%)
2020
$785
$23,700 + $53,240
$76,940
2019
$785 (−2.4%)
$23,100 + $54,202
$77,302
2018
$804 (+2.9%)
$23,100 + $55,946
$79,046
2017
$782 (−2.2%)
$18,837 + $57,478
$76,315
2016
$799 (+0.3%)
$18,837 + $58,600
$77,437
2015
$797 (+13.4%)
$18,837 + $58,934
$77,771
2014
$703
Tax history for 266 Ruth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,002 (+7.7%)
$40,000 + $72,467
$112,467
2024
$930 (−3.3%)
$29,972 + $72,467
$102,439
2023
$962 (+5.3%)
$29,972 + $76,729
$106,701
2022
$914 (+9.2%)
2021
$838 (+6.6%)
2020
$785
$23,700 + $53,240
$76,940
2019
$785 (−2.4%)
$23,100 + $54,202
$77,302
2018
$804 (+2.9%)
$23,100 + $55,946
$79,046
2017
$782 (−2.2%)
$18,837 + $57,478
$76,315
2016
$799 (+0.3%)
$18,837 + $58,600
$77,437
2015
$797 (+13.4%)
$18,837 + $58,934
$77,771
2014
$703
*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
2
Stories
1
Lot width
6 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
8,058 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1960
Sq. Ft.
2,032
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
131S20320100020170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
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
Property details
Exterior
Land Information
Mineral Rights: No
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.19
Lot Dimensions: 60 X 135 X 60
Waterfront: Bay, Canal
Waterfront Feet: 135
Lot Access: Dirt/Clay Road, Paved Road
Lot Features: Build To Suit, Cleared, Dead End, Flood Insurance Req, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Residential Multi-Family, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction/Siding: Block, Roof Metal, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2021
Last Taxes: 837.59
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Buyer
Seller
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Septic Tank, Tap Fee Paid
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 266
Street Name: Ruth
Street Suffix: Road
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: BAYSHORE RESORT UNREC
Absolute Longitude: 86.208004
Longitude: -86.208004
Latitude: 30.488678
Directions: From Niceville, head east on Hwy 20 and turn right on Alaqua Road. Then take the third left on Thelma and the 1st right onto Ruth Road. Properties are at the very end of the road on the right.
Project Facilities
Waterfront
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,032
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,058 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1960
County: Walton County
APN: 131S20320100020170
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 425000.00
List Price/Acre: 2236842.11
Property Information
Sub-Type: Vacant Land
Waterview: Bay, Canal
Listing Information
As Is
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 59-73% 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
$239,000 – $290,000
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