Perfect Hideaway! Attractive 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath with large porch around approx. 2/3 of the home on pillars with open bottom floor that could be enclosed.
Single-familyProperty Type
1989Year Built
0.9 acresLot Size
$211Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Opal Hendricks• HENDRICKS REALTY SERVICE, INC
Bought with Opal Hendricks• HENDRICKS REALTY SERVICE, INC
NEAT COUNTRY HOME JUST OFF HWY 4 IN HEART OF JAY, FL. 3/1 ,LIVING RM./DINING RM. KITCHEN W/PANTRY. STORM DOOR/DOUBLE PANE WINDOWS/VINYL EAVES.ATTIC FAN UNIT. WORK AREA UNDER HOUSE/HOUSE BUILT OFF GRADE. WRAP AROUND WOOD DECK/// PROPERTY BEING SOLD AS IS ! OUTSIDE A/C COMPRESSOR MISSING. NOTE; PROPERTY IS SHAPED LIKE A FLAG AND STAFF; NEIGHBORS ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STAFF SHAPED PART OF PROPERTY MAY SELL SOME LAND TO ENHANCE SUBJECT PROPERTY.
Public Records
Aug 26, 1999
Sold
$300
$0/sq ft
Public Records
Oct 19, 1998
Sold
$69,900
$77/sq ft
Public Records
May 1, 1984
Sold
$7,000
$8/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$536 (+22.5%)
2024
$438 (+1.4%)
2023
$431 (−9.6%)
2022
$477 (−1.7%)
2021
$486 (+1.4%)
2020
$479 (+1.5%)
2019
$472
2018
$473 (−39.1%)
2017
$775 (+1.3%)
$3,600 + $50,698
$54,298
2016
$765 (+1.6%)
$3,600 + $50,698
$54,298
2015
$753 (+1.5%)
$3,600 + $46,518
$50,118
2014
$742
Tax history for 4251 Water Mill Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$536 (+22.5%)
2024
$438 (+1.4%)
2023
$431 (−9.6%)
2022
$477 (−1.7%)
2021
$486 (+1.4%)
2020
$479 (+1.5%)
2019
$472
2018
$473 (−39.1%)
2017
$775 (+1.3%)
$3,600 + $50,698
$54,298
2016
$765 (+1.6%)
$3,600 + $50,698
$54,298
2015
$753 (+1.5%)
$3,600 + $46,518
$50,118
2014
$742
*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
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.54 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
912
Year built
1989
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Rosa County
APN
23-5N-29-0000-01601-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
AG-RR
Rural Residential Agriculture District
To provide suitable areas for low density residential development. This district is characterized by single family detached structures and such other structures that are accessory to the residence. This district may also include conditional uses for community facilities and utilities that service specifically the residents of this district or which are benefited by and compatible with a rural residential and farming environment. The allowable density for Rural Residential Agriculture is 1 dwelling unit per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom 1 Information
Bedroom Level: Second
Bedroom Width: 10
Bedroom Length: 10.5
Bedroom Area: 105
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Room Bathroom Features: Not Updated
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Kitchen/Dining Combo
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: Second
Kitchen Width: 8
Kitchen Length: 17
Kitchen Area: 136
Kitchen Features: Not Updated
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Features
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Metal
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.9
Lot Size Area: 0.9
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Central Access
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
New Construction: No
Has Property Attached: No
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road
Building Information
Building Area Total: 912
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Pillar/Post/Pier
Levels: Two
Construction Materials: Frame
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: BEG SW COR OF SE4 OF NE4 TH N 408 FT TO POB TH E 186 FT TH N 105 FT TH E TO W R/W OF RD TH NWLY ALONG R/W 15 FT TH W 346 FT T0 W LINE OF SE4 OF NE4TH S TO POB AS DES IN OR 2169 PG 1083
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Details
Directions: Hwy 89 North to right on Escambia Ave to right on Watermill Rd property on right.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 912
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.54 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1989
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Rosa County
APN: 23-5N-29-0000-01601-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 13, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jay Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 1.1mi
8/10
Jay High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 1.1mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 106° expected this year, 18 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$183,000 – $222,000
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