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Last sold for $1,620,000 on Oct 16, 2023

256 LANTERN LN

DESTIN, FL 32541
5
Beds
6
Baths
3,470 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2023
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
2
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,620,000 · Oct 16, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$16,347 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$1,554,405 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$227,847
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,326,558
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,427,040
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,554,405

Climate Risk

Projected Flood DepthHow deep a serious flood is expected to get here at some point in the next 30 years. Shown in inches.12 in
30-Year Flood ChanceThe chance of at least one serious flood here in the next 30 years, not in any single year.81%
FEMA Flood ZoneFEMA's flood zone for this address. Zones starting with A or V are high risk, and lenders usually require flood insurance there.minimal

Scores 0–100; higher = greater projected risk.

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyOkaloosa
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Wood
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 260 ft²

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Destin Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 5–8 · 1.2 mi
E
Destin Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades PK–4 · 5.1 mi
H
Fort Walton Beach High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 14.1 mi

District: Okaloosa County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32541These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.135
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.80
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.18

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.62%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.31%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.7.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.1%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.18,561
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.1,346 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$93,785
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$135,722
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.67°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.68 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

256 Lantern Ln measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 96% of homes in Okaloosa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 83% of homes in Okaloosa County
  • Among the newest homes in Destin 32541

How it measures up in Destin 32541

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Destin 32541.

Living area3,470 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,588 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.4 acBigger

Bigger than 23% of homes nearby

Year built2023
OlderTypical 1996Newer

Newer than almost all homes nearby

How 256 Lantern Ln ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeDestin 32541Okaloosa County
Living areabigger than3,470 ft²92% of homes96% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac23% of homes17% of homes
Year builtnewer than2023almost all homes97% of homes

About 256 Lantern Ln

When did 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL last sell?

256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL last sold on Oct 16, 2023 for $1,620,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL?

256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL has 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3,470 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL built?

256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL was built in 2023, making it 3 years old. The building has 2 stories.

What schools serve 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL?

256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL is assigned to Destin Middle School (middle), rated A; Destin Elementary School (elementary), rated A; Fort Walton Beach High School (high), rated B-. All sit in Okaloosa County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL compare to other homes in Destin 32541?

Among the 16,798 homes in Destin 32541, it is bigger than 92% of them (3,470 ft² against a typical 1,588 ft²), its lot is bigger than 23% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.4 ac) and it is newer than almost all of them (2023 against a typical 1996). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Lantern Ln, Destin, FL was $16,347. The county assessed it at $1,554,405.

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