This beautiful, single-family home has multiple renovations, a large enclosed patio with pool, a new air conditioning unit (2023), and more. The updated landscaping, new roof (2020), and refinished porches have completely transformed the exterior. On the 2nd floor are 3 bedrooms and 2 newly remodeled bathrooms. An additional private room on the main floor can be used as a 4th bedroom. A separate formal living room is also the perfect place for a home office. The home features an open floor plan fabulous for entertaining with an enormous great room, and an enclosed outdoor area. There is also paved parking space behind the privacy fence, which is excellent for boat or RV storage. Located in the desirable Rocky Bayou subdivision, it is just 15 minutes from Destin and Eglin AFB. Schedule a live or virtual tour today!
Welcome to this remodeled, pool home in the highly sought after Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates! Home has many updates and improvementswood floors, induction stove, granite counters, gas fireplace (2017), water heater (2018), shed w/ power on concrete slab just to name a few! Beautiful pavered driveway. Gorgeous front door as you enter where you'll find beautiful hardwood and tile floors and a 1st floor office w/ adjoining FULL BATH. Office could be used as a 4th bedroom. As you continue on the first floor you will enjoy the completed lanai and screened-in fiberglass pool w/ salt chlorinator. The large, fenced backyard is great for kids and/or pets. Tons of upgradesplush carpet in the Master Bedroom, light fixtures, ceiling fans, and loads more! Come see this property today!
ECAR #137322
Sep 10, 1999
Sold
$158,500
$60/sq ft
Jun 23, 1999
Listed
$164,500
$63/sq ft
E-Z SHOW! FORMAL LIVING & DINING ROOMS. 1ST FLOOR BR W/ ADJOINING FULL BATH. WALK IN CLOSETS. NEW UPGRADES SINCE 1997 INCLUDE LENNOX A/C AND GAS FURNACE, ADDED CABINETRY, KOHLER DESIGN SINK, COUNTERTOPS, DISHWASHER, OVEN W/SMOOTH COOKTOP, DISPOSAL, ATTIC FAN, BERBER CARPET, PERGO FLOORING IN ALL BATHROOMS, KITCHEN FLOOR AND FRESH PAINT. WRAP-A-ROUND PORCH, VINYL SIDING, PRIVACY FENCED REAR YARD AND INGROUND AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM.
Public Records
Aug 16, 1995
Sold
$149,500
$57/sq ft
ECAR #66298
Apr 23, 1995
Listed
$149,900
$57/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 1, 1991
Sold
$130,000
$50/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,432 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,275 (+31.1%)
2023
$4,025 (+2.5%)
$137,420 + $310,145
$447,565
2022
$3,926 (+3.3%)
2021
$3,801 (+0.8%)
2020
$3,770 (+20.2%)
2019
$3,136 (+3.1%)
$111,563 + $212,301
$323,864
2018
$3,041 (−1.5%)
2017
$3,088 (+2.8%)
2016
$3,005 (+0.1%)
2015
$3,001 (+1.4%)
2014
$2,959
Tax history for 311 Ruckel Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$5,432 (+3.0%)
2024
$5,275 (+31.1%)
2023
$4,025 (+2.5%)
$137,420 + $310,145
$447,565
2022
$3,926 (+3.3%)
2021
$3,801 (+0.8%)
2020
$3,770 (+20.2%)
2019
$3,136 (+3.1%)
$111,563 + $212,301
$323,864
2018
$3,041 (−1.5%)
2017
$3,088 (+2.8%)
2016
$3,005 (+0.1%)
2015
$3,001 (+1.4%)
2014
$2,959
*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
2
Lot width
96 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,576
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
031S22500400000370
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Oct 12, 2026.
R-1
Residential-1 District
The purpose of the residential-1 R-1 district is to provide areas for single-family detached residential dwellings, customary accessory uses, and limited non-residential uses.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Community / recreation center
Religious facility
Housing
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Infrastructure
Mixed use
Educational/school
Park & open space
Property details
Parking
Garage Information
Has Attached Garage
Garage Spaces: 2.0
Parking Information
Parking Features: See Remarks, Other
Interior
Bathroom Information
Bathrooms Full: 3
Bathrooms Half: 0
Bathrooms Total Integer: 3
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms Total: 3
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Interior Features
Stories: 2
Refrigerator
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Pool - Fiberglass
Construction Information
Construction Materials: Other N/A
Lot Information
Lot Size Area: 0.39
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Square Feet: 16988.4
Lot Size Acres: 0.39
Lot Size Dimensions: 96x175
Lot Features: Interior
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: 1986
Building Area Total: 2624.0
Building Area Source: Appraiser
Financial
Tax Information
Parcel Number: 03-1S-22-5004-0000-0370
Tax Annual Amount: 3925.62
Tax Year: 2022
Financial Information
Buyer Financing: Conventional, Other
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Public Water, TV Cable, Other
Location
HOA Information
Has HOA
Association Fee 2: 140.0
Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
School Information
Elementary School: Plew
Middle Or Junior School: Ruckel
High School: Niceville
Location Information
County Or Parish: Okaloosa
Latitude: 30.519505
Longitude: -86.442832
MLS Area Major: 13 - Niceville
MLS Area Minor: 1305 - Niceville North
Subdivision Name: ROCKY BAYOU COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 4
Directions: Merge onto FL-293 Turn right onto Forest Rd Turn right onto Ruckel Dr
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,576
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.39 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1986
Year Renovated: 1986
County: Okaloosa County
APN: 031S22500400000370
Home facts updated by county records on Oct 12, 2026
Other
Documents & Disclosures
Documents Count: 0
Listing Date Information
On Market Date: 2023-04-29
Listing Contract Date: 2023-04-29
Days On Market: 8
Status Change Timestamp: 2023-07-17T20:36:15Z
Pending Timestamp: 2023-05-07T19:09:43Z
Close Date: 2023-07-14
Purchase Contract Date: 2023-05-07
Major Change Timestamp: 2023-07-17T20:36:17Z
Off Market Date: 2023-05-07
Contract Status Change Date: 2023-07-17
Cumulative Days On Market: 8
Listing Information
Mls Status: Sold
Standard Status: Closed
Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right of Sale
Listing Service: Limited Service
Major Change Type: Status Change
Photos Count: 37
Videos Count: 0
Listing Key: 20230424214708193619000000
Listing Id: 922179
Listing Price Information
Original List Price: 669900.0
List Price: 669900.0
Close Price: 665000.0
Around this home
Schools
K - 12
Preschool & daycare
James E Plew Elementary School
Public PreK-5 • Assigned • 1.3mi
9/10
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 1.9mi
9/10
Niceville Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.0mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 103° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.2 hours in
June and 5.3 hours in December, which is comparable to the
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Estimated sale price
$618,000 – $748,000
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