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
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
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Jul 13, 2026.
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 Jul 13, 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
$200,000 – $242,000
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