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$605,309$188 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 92How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Jul 14, 2026
Last sold for $495,000 on Jun 21, 2011

428 RUCKEL DR

NICEVILLE, FL 32578
3
Beds
4
Baths
3,216 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.
0.29 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2003
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$605K
$557K low$653K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$495,000 · Jun 21, 2011

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$5,705 (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.$481,703 (2025)
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$468,127
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$772,423

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.0.29
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.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Patio · 240 ft²Porch · 48 ft²

Transaction History(5)

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.

E
James E. Plew Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 0.8 mi
M
C.W. Ruckel Middle SchoolA
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 1.4 mi
H
Niceville High SchoolB+
High · Grades 9–12 · 1.4 mi

District: Okaloosa County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32578These 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.54
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.78
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.22

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.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.22%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.6.3%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.35,697
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.373 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$108,139
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$119,010
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

428 Ruckel Dr 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.

  • Worth more than 82% of homes in Okaloosa County
  • Costs less per square foot than 90% of homes in Rocky Bayou Estates
  • Bigger than 95% of homes in Okaloosa County
  • Has a smaller lot than 88% of homes in Rocky Bayou Estates
  • Newer than 87% of homes in Rocky Bayou Estates

What homes are worth in Niceville 32578

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$175K$1.1M

This home is worth more than 79% of homes in Niceville 32578.

How it measures up in Niceville 32578

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Niceville 32578.

Estimated value$605,309
CheaperTypical $425,898Pricier

Pricier than 79% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$188
CheaperTypical $224Pricier

Pricier than 18% of homes nearby

Living area3,216 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,918 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 92% of homes nearby

Lot size0.29 ac
SmallerTypical 0.29 acBigger

Bigger than 49% of homes nearby

Year built2003
OlderTypical 1991Newer

Newer than 76% of homes nearby

How 428 Ruckel Dr ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeRocky Bayou EstatesNiceville 32578Okaloosa County
Estimated valuepricier than$605,30956% of homes79% of homes82% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$18810% of homes18% of homes40% of homes
Living areabigger than3,216 ft²84% of homes92% of homes95% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.29 ac12% of homes49% of homes49% of homes
Year builtnewer than200387% of homes76% of homes72% of homes

About 428 Ruckel Dr

How much is 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL is $605,309 as of Jul 14, 2026. The likely range is $557,309 to $653,309. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL last sell?

428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL last sold on Jun 21, 2011 for $495,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 3 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL?

428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL has 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 3,216 square feet of living space and a 0.29-acre lot.

When was 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL built?

428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL was built in 2003, making it 23 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL?

428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL is assigned to James E. Plew Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; C.W. Ruckel Middle School (middle), rated A; Niceville 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 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL compare to other homes in Niceville 32578?

Among the 14,572 homes in Niceville 32578, it is worth more than 79% of them ($605,309 against a typical $425,898), its price per square foot is higher than 18% of them ($188 against a typical $224), it is bigger than 92% of them (3,216 ft² against a typical 1,918 ft²), its lot is bigger than 49% of them (0.29 ac against a typical 0.29 ac) and it is newer than 76% of them (2003 against a typical 1991). Measured against all of Okaloosa County, it is worth more than 82% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 428 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL was $5,705. The county assessed it at $481,703.

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