WATERFRONT FIXER UPPER!! Have you dreamed of living waterfront but saw the prices and thought, ''it's never going to happen''. This is your chance to make it happen! This 3 bed 2 bath piling home sits in a bend on Alaqua Canal that provides 400 feet of canal front access. The house features a deck wrapping around the rear, along with two sliding glass doors for the perfect spot to sit and view the water flow by. The main entrance room boasts a wood burning, cast iron type fireplace and quick access to the galley kitchen. The bedrooms are all spacious, two of which share a hall bath and the master with its own private bath. Also enjoy your own dock on the canal with large piling boat slip to tie off to. With some work, this could be a great place to live out your waterfront dreams! A Boaters Waterfront Cabin! Fresh water deep canal is perfect for large boats. Its safe harbor when large storms come our way. The slip can fit up to a 55 foot boat comfortably and there is a possibility that another slip can be added. The freshwater is a major help to those keeping their boats docked in the water full time. Note that Alaqua Canal does have safe passage way into Choctawhatchee Bay, which then allows you access to any of our gulf waters! Leave your cabin and be on Crab Island in a short period of time, or out in the gulf fishing for snapper! Call today for a showing!
Single-familyProperty Type
1979Year Built
0.41 acresLot Size
$268Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Abbott Team• EXP Realty LLC
Bought with Non Member Agent (NABOR)• Non Member Office (NABOR)
WATERFRONT FIXER UPPER!! Have you dreamed of living waterfront but saw the prices and thought, ''it's never going to happen''. This is your chance to make it happen! This 3 bed 2 bath piling home sits in a bend on Alaqua Canal that provides 400 feet of canal front access. The house features a deck wrapping around the rear, along with two sliding glass doors for the perfect spot to sit and view the water flow by. The main entrance room boasts a wood burning, cast iron type fireplace and quick access to the galley kitchen. The bedrooms are all spacious, two of which share a hall bath and the master with its own private bath. Also enjoy your own dock on the canal with large piling boat slip to tie off to. With some work, this could be a great place to live out your waterfront dreams!
NAMLS #479356
Jan 10, 2008
Listing Removed
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Nov 6, 2007
Listed
$344,900
$342/sq ft
Nov 6, 2007
Listed
$344,900
$342/sq ft
NAMLS #444678
Nov 12, 2006
Listing Removed
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Oct 2, 2006
Listed
$499,000
$495/sq ft
Oct 2, 2006
Listed
$499,000
$495/sq ft
NAMLS #422215
Sep 11, 2006
Listing Removed
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Mar 11, 2006
Listed
$499,000
$495/sq ft
Mar 11, 2006
Listed
$499,000
$495/sq ft
ECAR #360835
Dec 21, 2004
Sold
$250,000
$248/sq ft
Dec 21, 2004
Sold
$250,000
$248/sq ft
May 6, 2004
Listed
$250,000
$248/sq ft
May 6, 2004
Listed
$250,000
$248/sq ft
NAMLS #358045
May 6, 2004
Listing Removed
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Mar 25, 2004
Listed
$250,000
$248/sq ft
Mar 25, 2004
Listed
$250,000
$248/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 1, 1978
Sold
$7,500
$7/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,219 (−2.3%)
$75,874 + $100,296
$176,170
2024
$1,247 (−0.4%)
$75,874 + $101,590
$177,464
2023
$1,252 (−5.0%)
$75,874 + $102,885
$178,759
2022
$1,319 (+13.8%)
$84,221 + $98,609
$182,830
2021
$1,159 (+9.4%)
2020
$1,060 (+0.2%)
$58,822 + $47,810
$106,632
2019
$1,057 (+2.2%)
$57,109 + $49,885
$106,994
2018
$1,035 (+3.7%)
$55,989 + $48,086
$104,075
2017
$998 (−0.6%)
$52,326 + $47,313
$99,639
2016
$1,004 (−0.7%)
$52,326 + $46,978
$99,304
2015
$1,011 (−1.9%)
$52,326 + $46,082
$98,408
2014
$1,031
Tax history for 280 Alaqua Cove Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,219 (−2.3%)
$75,874 + $100,296
$176,170
2024
$1,247 (−0.4%)
$75,874 + $101,590
$177,464
2023
$1,252 (−5.0%)
$75,874 + $102,885
$178,759
2022
$1,319 (+13.8%)
$84,221 + $98,609
$182,830
2021
$1,159 (+9.4%)
2020
$1,060 (+0.2%)
$58,822 + $47,810
$106,632
2019
$1,057 (+2.2%)
$57,109 + $49,885
$106,994
2018
$1,035 (+3.7%)
$55,989 + $48,086
$104,075
2017
$998 (−0.6%)
$52,326 + $47,313
$99,639
2016
$1,004 (−0.7%)
$52,326 + $46,978
$99,304
2015
$1,011 (−1.9%)
$52,326 + $46,082
$98,408
2014
$1,031
*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
2
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
15 ft.
Lot depth
12 ft.
Lot size
0.41 Acres
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,008
Year built
1979
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
071S192315000A0220
Parking Spaces
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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.
RV
Rural Village District
The Rural Village Future Zoning District is intended to support and encourage a mixture of residential and non-residential uses typical of small rural villages.
Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Roof Composite Shngl, Roof Pitched
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2020
Last Taxes: 1059.61
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: Owner Outside Licensee - Owner is a licensed real estate broker or salesperson.
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Water, Septic Tank
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 280
Street Name: Alaqua Cove
Street Suffix: Road
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: ALAQUA UNREC
Absolute Longitude: 86.187248
Longitude: -86.187248
Latitude: 30.510876
Directions: From Freeport drive West on Highway 20. About 1\8 of a mile before you reach the Alaqua Creek bridge, turn left onto Alaqua Cove Road. Drive to end of road, house will be last house on road to your right.
Project Facilities
Dock
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,008
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.41 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1979
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Walton County
APN: 071S192315000A0220
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 325000.00
List Price/SqFt: 322.42
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1008.00
Design: Beach House
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Canal, Creek
Listing Information
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Schools
Freeport Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 2.5mi
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Freeport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
7/10
Freeport Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.7mi
8/10
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Climate risks
10/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.46% 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
$257,000 – $311,000
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