Welcome to this single-level brick home with a new roof and a private pool, perfectly situated in desirable Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates. The combination of single-level living and spaciousness makes it perfect for families or anyone looking to enjoy a serene lifestyle in a fantastic location. As you enter, there is a flex room that can be used as a living room or office. There is another room that can be used as a fourth bedroom. The kitchen opens to the family room to allow easy entertaining and gathering as you look out to the crystal blue pool. Step outside to discover your own private oasis: a spacious backyard featuring a sparkling pool that invites you to relax and unwind on warm days. The outdoor area is ideal for hosting barbecues or enjoying quiet evenings under the stars. There is a flex, covered, screened porch that is easily enclosed if preferred. The guest bedrooms share two baths, one of which opens out to the pool for convenience. The spacious primary bedroom overlooks the pool and back yard. The pool has a new pool liner and there are two new water heaters. You will enjoy this central, convenient location to Eglin AFB, highly rated schools, and the Mid Bay bridge to Destin. Buyer and Buyer's agent to verify all measurements and details.
Single-familyProperty Type
1986Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$244Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by Cindy Cole Fine Homes• Keller Williams Realty Destin
Bought with Thrasher Gulf Coast Team• Keller Williams Realty FWB
Affordable home located in the Rocky Bayou Estates area. Well organized floor plan with spacious rooms situated on a large lot. Formal living and dining rooms plus large family room with wood burning fireplace and built in bookcases. The kitchen opens to the family room area with a large breakfast bar great for entertaining family or friends. The kitchen has new countertops, tile back splash, new stove with double ovens,new dishwasher and new tile flooring in both kitchen and family room. New tile flooring in the foyer, dining room, formal living room (now being used as a family office), hallways and all three bathrooms. Hall bathroom has direct access to the back yard and pool area. It features double sinks with new countertop and new tiled back splash and wall. French doors lead out to the porch area which is heated and cooled and has easy access to the patio and pool area. The master suite is located in the back of the house and has a large bay window overlooking the back yard. The master bath has a timed hot water heater so hot water is always available at your convenience. 2nd bedroom has two closets. Bonus room with lots of potential for use as an office, playroom, craft room etc., has a large closet area is currently being used as an exercise room.
ECAR #351673
Feb 6, 2004
Sold
$270,000
$105/sq ft
Nov 14, 2003
Listed
$281,000
$109/sq ft
4 Bedroom-Well maintained home with pool in Rocky Bayou. Formal living room and dining room. Large family room with built-in book cases and brick fireplace. Master bedroom has bay window, large walk-in closet. 2nd hot water heater for master bath is on a timer and is located in the attic(in mbdrm closet). Hall bath has out side door to pool area. Built-in desk in kitchen. Long breakfast bar between kitchen and family room. Very open area. Extra 6x12 storage in garage with shelves. Central vacuum sysyem. A/C 2 years old. New roof in '95. Pool liner and Polaris pump new in May'03. Side-by-side refrigerator, microwave, washer and dryer all convey ''as is,'' (all are in working order).
Public Records
Dec 1, 1993
Sold
$142,000
$55/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,744 (+3.0%)
2024
$3,633 (+2.6%)
2023
$3,541 (+2.6%)
2022
$3,452 (+3.3%)
2021
$3,342 (+0.9%)
2020
$3,313 (+1.3%)
2019
$3,272 (+1.0%)
2018
$3,241 (+0.7%)
2017
$3,220 (+2.8%)
2016
$3,133 (+0.1%)
2015
$3,129 (+1.4%)
2014
$3,086
Tax history for 327 Ruckel Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$3,744 (+3.0%)
2024
$3,633 (+2.6%)
2023
$3,541 (+2.6%)
2022
$3,452 (+3.3%)
2021
$3,342 (+0.9%)
2020
$3,313 (+1.3%)
2019
$3,272 (+1.0%)
2018
$3,241 (+0.7%)
2017
$3,220 (+2.8%)
2016
$3,133 (+0.1%)
2015
$3,129 (+1.4%)
2014
$3,086
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
96 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
1986
Sq. Ft.
2,580
Year built
1986
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
031S22500400000290
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.
Rooms: Bedroom, Bonus Room, Dining Room, Family Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Living Room: First
Room 1
Living Room
Area: 195.00
Dimensions: 15 x 13
Length: 15.00
Width: 13.00
Level: 1
Room 2
Dining Room
Area: 192.00
Dimensions: 16 x 12
Length: 16.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room 3
Family Room
Area: 378.00
Dimensions: 21 x 18
Length: 21.00
Width: 18.00
Level: 1
Room 4
Master Bedroom
Area: 210.00
Dimensions: 15 x 14
Length: 15.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 1
Room 5
Bedroom
Area: 154.00
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 1
Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 143.00
Dimensions: 13 x 11
Length: 13.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 1
Room 7
Bonus Room
Area: 120.00
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Length: 12.00
Width: 10.00
Level: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven Double, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Fireplace, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - None, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Bay, Window Treatmnt Some, Woodwork Painted
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Private
Exterior: Fenced Back Yard, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Sprinkler System