SHORT SALE IN MARY ESTHER.LOVELY UPDATED HOME IN MARY ESTHER! THIS HOUSE IS MINUTES FROM HURLBURT FIELD AND HAS BEEN DELIGHTFULLY REMODELED. HOME FEATUERS A NEW KITCHEN WITH NEW DISHWASHER AND GRANITE COUNTER TOPS. THE BATHROOMS HAVE ALSO BEEN UPDATED. THE MASTER SUITE HAS A DOUBLE VANITY, SEPARATE SHOWER, AND WALK-IN CLOSET. A SPACIOUS 2 CAR GARAGE WITH AUTOMATIC OPENER COMPLETES THIS HOME. COME SEE THIS HOME!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
7,290 sq ftLot Size
$203Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Charles Speer• ERA American Real Estate
Listed by • ERA American Real Estate
Bought with Charles Speer• ERA American Real Estate
Perfection is the word to describe this remarkable home built in 2005. 2-car garage, split bedroom plan. Double vanity, separate shower and walk-in closet in 17x14 master bedroom/bath. Located just West of Hurlburt AFB and convenient to beaches as well as shopping. This lovely home has been maintained beautifully. Come see to appreciate.
ECAR #375144
Feb 16, 2005
Sold
$172,900
$111/sq ft
Feb 16, 2005
Sold
$172,900
$111/sq ft
Dec 6, 2004
Listed
$172,900
$111/sq ft
Dec 6, 2004
Listed
$172,900
$111/sq ft
Public Records
May 20, 1996
Sold
$50,000
$32/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,476 (−15.9%)
$63,522 + $183,601
$247,123
2024
$2,943 (+4.0%)
$63,522 + $183,601
$247,123
2023
$2,831 (+10.2%)
2022
$2,569 (+14.1%)
2021
$2,252 (+15.2%)
2020
$1,955 (+8.1%)
2019
$1,809 (+7.5%)
$41,803 + $121,848
$163,651
2018
$1,683 (+2.1%)
$38,653 + $107,340
$145,993
2017
$1,647 (+3.8%)
$38,653 + $101,512
$140,165
2016
$1,587 (+3.5%)
$38,653 + $101,512
$140,165
2015
$1,534 (+4.9%)
$35,396 + $92,023
$127,419
2014
$1,462
Tax history for 18 Cactus Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,476 (−15.9%)
$63,522 + $183,601
$247,123
2024
$2,943 (+4.0%)
$63,522 + $183,601
$247,123
2023
$2,831 (+10.2%)
2022
$2,569 (+14.1%)
2021
$2,252 (+15.2%)
2020
$1,955 (+8.1%)
2019
$1,809 (+7.5%)
$41,803 + $121,848
$163,651
2018
$1,683 (+2.1%)
$38,653 + $107,340
$145,993
2017
$1,647 (+3.8%)
$38,653 + $101,512
$140,165
2016
$1,587 (+3.5%)
$38,653 + $101,512
$140,165
2015
$1,534 (+4.9%)
$35,396 + $92,023
$127,419
2014
$1,462
*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
67 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
7,292 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,551
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
162S25000000080190
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 2026.
R-2
Residential-2 District
The purpose of the residential-2 R-2 and suburban residential SR districts is to provide areas for medium density residential housing, and to provide for certain non-residential uses that contribute to the comfort and convenience of the district.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Educational/school
Recreation
Golf related
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 2
Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump Air To Air
Has Cooling
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
Interior Features
Stories: 1
Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Fenced Lot-Part
Construction Information
Construction Materials: Roof Composite Shngl, Siding Brick Front, Vinyl Siding, Slab, Trim Vinyl
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Dimensions: 67.5X108
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Condition: Construction Complete
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Building Information
Year Built: 2005
Building Area Total: 1555.0
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 16-2S-25-0000-0008-0190
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional, FHA, RHS, VA
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Florosa
Middle Or Junior School: Bruner
High School: Fort Walton Beach
Location Information
County Or Parish: Okaloosa
MLS Area Major: 12 - Fort Walton Beach
MLS Area Minor: 1212 - Mary Esther/West of Hurlburt
Subdivision Name: METES & BOUNDS
Directions: From 98 driving west; turn north on Tommy, go to the stop and turn right on Siesta; drive to the end; take a left onto Cactus; Cactus is directly behind Kids Discovery.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,551
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,292 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Okaloosa County
APN: 162S25000000080190
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 10, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 0
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2011-02-14
Listing Contract Date: 2011-02-14
Days On Market: 159
Status Change Timestamp: 2012-07-06T16:42:46Z
Pending Timestamp: 2011-09-17T21:40:31Z
Close Date: 2012-07-06
Purchase Contract Date: 2011-07-23
Major Change Timestamp: 2012-07-06T05:00:00Z
Off Market Date: 2011-07-23
Contract Status Change Date: 2012-07-06
Cumulative Days On Market: 159
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right of Sale
Listing Service: Full Service
Special Listing Conditions: Short Sale
Photos Count: 24
Videos Count: 0
Listing Key: 20140124132929539346000000
Listing Id: 552446
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 149900.0
List Price: 134900.0
Close Price: 129900.0
Around this home
Schools
Florosa Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Max Bruner Junior Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.2mi
7/10
Fort Walton Beach High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 6.8mi
5/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 18-28% chance 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
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 24 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, 2 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$301,000 – $364,000
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