CANAL FRONT OPPORTUNITY! Block house situated on a canal with a dock only 1000 feet from the Choctawhatchee Bay! This would make an amazing waterfront getaway! This home welcomes you into the open floor plan with the kitchen, dining and living room set up spaciously for a cottage size home. Two bedrooms plus a 7x 25 bunk room situated for a third bedroom gives you plenty of sleeping space! New roof was installed in 2015 and the rest of the home is ready for your updates! Make this one your dream come true!
Single-familyProperty Type
1970Year Built
$180Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Brandy M Brown• Southern Choice Properties Llc
Listed by Steve Brown• Southern Choice Properties Llc
Bought with Elizabeth Belter• Vacasa Real Estate - Surfside Resort
CANAL FRONT OPPORTUNITY! Block house situated on a canal with a dock only 1000 feet from the Choctawhatchee Bay! This would make an amazing waterfront getaway! This home welcomes you into the open floor plan with the kitchen, dining and living room set up spaciously for a cottage size home. Two bedrooms plus a 7x 25 bunk room situated for a third bedroom gives you plenty of sleeping space! New roof was installed in 2015 and the rest of the home is ready for your updates! Make this one your dream come true!
NAMLS #539738
Oct 20, 2010
Listing Removed
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Jun 15, 2010
Listed
$149,900
$105/sq ft
Jun 15, 2010
Listed
$149,900
$105/sq ft
ECAR #488828
Mar 18, 2008
Listed
$154,900
$109/sq ft
ECAR #463552
May 1, 2007
Listed
$174,900
$123/sq ft
NAMLS #346724
May 12, 2004
Sold
$141,000
$99/sq ft
May 12, 2004
Sold
$141,000
$99/sq ft
Jul 30, 2003
Listed
$146,500
$103/sq ft
Jul 30, 2003
Listed
$146,500
$103/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 5, 1994
Sold
$46,500
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$788 (−16.5%)
2024
$944 (−0.8%)
$29,972 + $111,208
$141,180
2023
$951 (−12.1%)
$29,972 + $112,584
$142,556
2022
$1,083 (+31.6%)
2021
$823 (+8.6%)
$27,451 + $56,152
$83,603
2020
$758 (+3.1%)
$23,700 + $50,230
$73,930
2019
$735 (+1.8%)
$23,100 + $48,741
$71,841
2018
$722 (+5.5%)
$23,100 + $47,004
$70,104
2017
$684 (−0.4%)
$18,837 + $46,944
$65,781
2016
$687 (−0.3%)
$18,837 + $46,606
$65,443
2015
$689 (−2.1%)
$18,837 + $45,718
$64,555
2014
$704
Tax history for 63 Ruth Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$788 (−16.5%)
2024
$944 (−0.8%)
$29,972 + $111,208
$141,180
2023
$951 (−12.1%)
$29,972 + $112,584
$142,556
2022
$1,083 (+31.6%)
2021
$823 (+8.6%)
$27,451 + $56,152
$83,603
2020
$758 (+3.1%)
$23,700 + $50,230
$73,930
2019
$735 (+1.8%)
$23,100 + $48,741
$71,841
2018
$722 (+5.5%)
$23,100 + $47,004
$70,104
2017
$684 (−0.4%)
$18,837 + $46,944
$65,781
2016
$687 (−0.3%)
$18,837 + $46,606
$65,443
2015
$689 (−2.1%)
$18,837 + $45,718
$64,555
2014
$704
*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
2000
Sq. Ft.
1,248
Year built
1970
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
131S20320100060080
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Carport Attached
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: First
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2.00
Full Bathroom: First
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBed Carpeted, MBed First Floor
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Foyer, Full Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Utility Room, Workshop
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Private Well, Septic Tank, Tap Fee Paid
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Location
Unit 1 Information
Rent/Mo: 800.0000
Unit 2 Information
Lease Expiration Dt: 2020-08-31
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 63
Street Name: Ruth
Street Suffix: Road
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: ALAQUA
Absolute Longitude: 86.207435
Longitude: -86.207435
Latitude: 30.491837
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 331 S & Hwy 20- Head WEST on Hwy 20 for 5.8 miles, then turn left onto Alaqua Dr and then left onto Thelma Dr and Right onto Ruth Rd. The home will be the second on on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,248
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,058 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1970
Year Renovated: 2000
County: Walton County
APN: 131S20320100060080
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 179900.00
List Price/SqFt: 126.42
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1423.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Is Subject Leased
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Canal
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
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 • 7.5mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
3/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$244,000 – $295,000
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