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Unlimited possibilities can make all your dreams come true on the Bayou at 5 Poquito. Poquito Bayou, known for its unique homes, larger lots, no HOA, community boat ramp & playground, is conveniently located near Eglin AFB, schools, shopping, dining, parks & area beaches. This property offers modern updates & added flexibility in one of the most beautiful & established communities. Spectacular sunrises & stunning sunsets are the perfect setting for life here. From the moment you arrive, you'll find something for everyone & every lifestyle. Extra living space can be found in the charming 2-bedroom, 1-bath guest cottage with small kitchen--perfect for guests, a mother-in-law suite or office. The cottage has easy access to the main house with 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. The recently updated kitchen features an exceptional island seating up to 8. The open living area includes a cozy gas fireplace, pecky cypress accent wall & expansive floor-to-ceiling windows & glass door framing your first views of the Bayou below. This home's design will not disappoint, with outdoor spaces on different levels--from the wooden deck to the stone patio & finally to the deep-water boat dock with ample decking for fishing, swimming or relaxing. Looking back up at the house showcases an elevation unequalled in most coastal homes. This property was made to be enjoyed & celebrated by you, your family & friends. Updates: Kitchen/layout (2021/2022) | HVAC (2024) | Roof (2015) | Water heater (2015)
Single-familyProperty Type
1952Year Built
0.53 acresLot Size
$373Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Whitney Cramer• Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Bayou Poquito, located between Choctawhatchee Bay and Eglin Air Force Base, is a waterfront and wooded Eglin AFB neighborhood with a bayou shoreline and pine-flatwoods scenery. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Eglin Main Gate area on FL-85, where commuter traffic, base services, and a utilitarian streetscape set the daily rhythm. Housing reads as low-slung Florida ranches and compact military-era builds, with deep lots and mature trees shaping the streets. The landscape leans outdoors-first, with water views and quiet roads that suit walking and cycling. Daily errands and meetups tend to orbit on-base facilities rather than a traditional main street. The setting feels defined by marshy edges, long horizons, and the cadence of aircraft overhead.
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Offer insights
5 Poquito Rd · $1,250,000
$1.22M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $1.22M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
77 days
The average home goes pending in 68 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
98.1%
Most homes are selling 2% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Interior features
Living room on the first floor
Dining area on the first floor
Family room on the first floor
Kitchen on the first floor
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms total
Primary bedroom on the first floor
Additional bedrooms on the first floor
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Kitchen with standard appliances
Electric water heater
Laundry & utility
Electric water heater (appliance)
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Exterior features
Bayou view
Waterfront property with bayou frontage (81 feet)
Lot dimensions approximately 81 x 305 x 91 x 305
County road frontage
Lot approximately 0.53 acre
Community amenities include BBQ pit/grill, beach, boat launch, fishing, picnic area, waterfront access, and pet-friendly policies
Home design
Ranch-style home
Single-story (1 story)
Built in 1952
Construction
Building area about 3,349 total (source: county records)
Utilities
Public water
Electric service
Phone service available
TV cable available
HOA & community
Short-term rentals allowed in the community
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
New roof and five skylights replace in February 2015. Seller's are moving to Westwood Retirement Center. Cozy Waterfront home welcomes you with an open floor plan. You will love the beautiful views down Poquito Bayou from the large doors and windows. The multi-level decking overlooking the bayou will offer plenty of entertaining room. This one story home consist of two bedroom, two bath down by the water and a mother-in-law or guest cottage up closer to the road that also features 2 bedrooms and 1 bath. The tax rolls have the age of the home at 1954 but it was upgraded and additional square footage was added to the home in 1982 including plumbing and wiring. The Master suite has an entire wall of mirror closet, a dressing room and a view of Poquito Bayou.
Public Records
Jul 1, 1983
Sold
$110,000
$33/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,662 (+4.1%)
$345,065 + $198,081
$543,146
2024
$6,402 (+4.2%)
$345,065 + $198,081
$543,146
2023
$6,144 (+8.9%)
2022
$5,642 (+14.5%)
2021
$4,928 (+4.0%)
2020
$4,739 (+6.9%)
$232,988 + $150,466
$383,454
2019
$4,434 (+5.7%)
$228,420 + $137,615
$366,035
2018
$4,194 (+0.8%)
$200,474 + $115,484
$315,958
2017
$4,159 (+2.9%)
$200,474 + $111,452
$311,926
2016
$4,041 (+362.9%)
$200,474 + $111,452
$311,926
2015
$873 (+0.7%)
2014
$867
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
65 ft.
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.53 Acres
Year renovated
1954
Finished Sq. Ft.
754
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
754
Year built
1954
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Okaloosa County
APN
321S23000000010000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 10, 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
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 104° expected this year, 22 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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Historical weather
Shalimar, FL • 32579
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Sun exposure
97/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
9.5 hrs
6.8 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 5 Poquito Rd
$1,161,437
$89K under list price of $1.25M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $439K to $1.3M.