Total package! 4 bedrooms, saltwater pool with screen enclosure perfectly situated in the highly sought-after Rocky Bayou neighborhood! Discover an impressive array of features and enhancements designed to elevate your lifestyle with a perfect blend of convenience and comfort, beginning with the ultimate Florida backyard experience. Step into a luxurious 1200 sqft brick paver lanai surrounding a captivating saltwater gunite pool, offering an idyllic sanctuary for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment, free from bothersome insects. Exiting the lanai, you'll find yourself in a private oasis, enclosed by a thoughtfully crafted privacy fence. This expansive yard boasts ample room for your four-legged companions to frolic and your children to enjoy unrestricted playtime. Beyond the fence, you have 10 additional feet, shed to stay perfect to store your garden supplies. The primary suite is located on the backside of the house overlooking the pool with ensuite bathroom with luxurious tile shower, garden soaking tub and double vanity. Three additional bedrooms with ample space for family, guests and an office. Vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplace and stone accents bring character to the living area. The kitchen is well-equipped, making meal preparation easy plus breakfast nook with added cabinets and built ins. Laundry room. Oversized 2-car garage, which also features a pull-down attic and shelves for extra storage. The side yard is designed to store a boat, jet ski with gate. Conveniently located with easy access to Eglin AFB, 7th Group, and the Mid-Bay Bridge to Destin's beautiful beaches and shopping.
THIS EXCELLENT HOME IS LOCATED ON ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE AREAS OF NICEVILLE. IT FEATURES A VAULTED LIVING RM WITH A TONGUE-IN-GROVE WOOD CEILING, BERBER CARPET, TILE KITCHEN AND BATHS, SECURITY SYSTEM, LARGE FENCED YARD WITH DOUBLE GATE FOR BOAT STORAGE, WET BAR AND MANY MORE CUSTOM FEATURES. SQ FOOTAGE TAKEN FROM CURRENT APPRAISAL. TAKE A LOOK AND YOU WON'T BE DISAPPOINTED. BEST BUY IN ROCKY BAYOU.
ECAR #312081
Jul 5, 2001
Listed
$179,500
$80/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 6, 1999
Sold
$147,285
$66/sq ft
ECAR #142939
Oct 27, 1999
Listed
$147,400
$66/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 24, 1996
Sold
$139,900
$63/sq ft
Public Records
Feb 1, 1992
Sold
$117,000
$52/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,541 (+3.0%)
2024
$4,408 (+55.7%)
2023
$2,831 (+7.6%)
2022
$2,631 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,545 (+0.9%)
2020
$2,522 (+1.4%)
2019
$2,489 (+1.0%)
2018
$2,463 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,445 (+31.3%)
2016
$1,862
2015
$1,862 (+1.4%)
2014
$1,837
Tax history for 331 Ruckel Dr
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,541 (+3.0%)
2024
$4,408 (+55.7%)
2023
$2,831 (+7.6%)
2022
$2,631 (+3.4%)
2021
$2,545 (+0.9%)
2020
$2,522 (+1.4%)
2019
$2,489 (+1.0%)
2018
$2,463 (+0.7%)
2017
$2,445 (+31.3%)
2016
$1,862
2015
$1,862 (+1.4%)
2014
$1,837
*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
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
96 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.39 Acres
Year renovated
1985
Sq. Ft.
2,232
Year built
1985
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
031S22500400000270
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.