Cute, cozy, country cottage located close to the center of Jay. The spacious kitchen, with new stove and refrigerator, has tile floors. There is one tiled bathroom with shower/tub combo. The home has lovely hardwood floors. There are 2 original bedrooms and an additional bonus room (with included armoire) which could be used as a bedroom, office, or workout room. An outdoor concrete shed has laundry hook-ups. The home sits on a large lot and has a newer roof (2022), HVAC (2024), fresh paint and vinyl double-paned windows. Pretty pear trees in front yard and a fig tree in backyard. For modern convenience, the home is fully pre-wired for a backup generator and equipped with a EV charging circuit. The living room is wired for a premium overhead projector, and the home features a complete IP camera system with DVR.
House is centrally located in the town of Jay. Home has hardwood flooring and tile flooring. There is a third room that can be used as a bedroom. Nice size living room, dining room and can make the kitchen an eat in kitchen if desired. The lot is large and fenced. Has been a great rental property for many years and is a great starter home or retirement home. Home has double paned vinyl windows, heat pump and insulated doors. There is a concrete block storage shed, laundry is also in this shed.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$585 (+14.3%)
2024
$512 (+0.7%)
2023
$508 (+1.1%)
2022
$503 (+0.9%)
2021
$499 (+10.0%)
2020
$453 (+3.5%)
2019
$438 (+2.0%)
2018
$430 (−34.3%)
2017
$654 (+1.7%)
$3,600 + $35,077
$38,677
2016
$643 (+2.6%)
$3,600 + $35,077
$38,677
2015
$627 (−2.5%)
$3,600 + $31,793
$35,393
2014
$643
Tax history for 5199 Spring St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$585 (+14.3%)
2024
$512 (+0.7%)
2023
$508 (+1.1%)
2022
$503 (+0.9%)
2021
$499 (+10.0%)
2020
$453 (+3.5%)
2019
$438 (+2.0%)
2018
$430 (−34.3%)
2017
$654 (+1.7%)
$3,600 + $35,077
$38,677
2016
$643 (+2.6%)
$3,600 + $35,077
$38,677
2015
$627 (−2.5%)
$3,600 + $31,793
$35,393
2014
$643
*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
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
1 ft.
Lot depth
2 ft.
Lot size
0.46 Acres
Year renovated
1970
Sq. Ft.
1,088
Year built
1950
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Rosa County
APN
41-5N-29-0000-04500-0000
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Oct 9, 2026.
Oct 31, 2025 • Final
Residential
Re-roof a residential building.
Roofing
Apr 18, 2024 • Final
Residential
HVAC
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 / Garage Information
Has Open Parking
Parking Features: Driveway
Interior
Bedroom 1 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Width: 8
Bedroom Length: 9
Bedroom Area: 72
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 1
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Room Bathroom Features: Updated
Bathroom Update Timeline: 1 TO 5 YRS
Bathroom Update Remarks: new vanity and mirror
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Formal Dining Room
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Width: 11
Living Room Length: 17
Living Room Area: 187
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Level: First
Kitchen Width: 11
Kitchen Length: 14
Kitchen Area: 154
Kitchen Features: Updated
Kitchen Update Timeline: 1 TO 5 YRS
Kitchen Update Remarks: new refrigerator and stove
Interior Features
Flooring: Hardwood
Window Features: Double Pane Windows
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Full
Allows Horses: No
Roof: Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 0.459
Lot Size Area: 0.459
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Interior Lot
Land Information
Water Source: Public
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
New Construction: No
Has Property Attached: No
Homestead: Yes
Appliances: Electric Water Heater
Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,088
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Off Grade
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Block, Frame
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: COM AT NE CORN OF SEC 19 THN S ON E SEC LN 1211 FT TO POB THN S51*18'E 108 FT THN N38*15'E 100 FT THN N44*18'W 107 FT THN S38*56'W 100 FT TO POB ALSO: COM AT NE CORN OF SEC 19 THN S ON E SEC LN 1480 FT TO N LN OF SPRING ST THN N39*15'E 228.31 FT TO POB & CONT ON R/W 100 FT THN N50*45'W 100 FT THN S39*15 'W 100 FT THN S50*45'E 100 FT TO POB AS DES IN OR 3629 PG 367
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Copper Wiring
Sewer: Public Sewer
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Heating: Heat Pump
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
Location Details
Directions: Chumuckla Hwy to N to Spring St in Jay take a left on Spring St and go a couple of miles to house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,088
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.46 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1950
Year Renovated: 1970
County: Santa Rosa County
APN: 41-5N-29-0000-04500-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 9, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Jay Elementary School
Public PreK-6 • Assigned • 0.6mi
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Jay High School
Public 7-12 • Assigned • 0.7mi
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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
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$204,000 – $247,000
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