125 Castle Rd, Mary Esther
Okaloosa County Real Estate - Hurlburt Field
Hurlburt Field is in North West Florida. Hurlburt Field is approximately 31 miles from Pensacola (population 51,923) and around 64 miles from Panama City (population 36,484).
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Okaloosa County
Okaloosa County is part of the Northwest Florida region, along with Bay, Santa Rosa, Escambia, Walton, Holmes, Jackson, Washington, Calhoun, Liberty, Gulf, Franklin, Gadsden, Leon, Jefferson, and Wakulla counties. Okaloosa has a population over 180,000. The county is part of one of the fastest growing regions in the nation. The county is located in the panhandle, with the southern portion bordering the Gulf of Mexico and the northern portion on the Georgia border.
Top industries in Okaloosa County are government, professional & business services, trade & transportation, leisure and hospitality, and education & health services. Several air force and army facilities are located in Okaloosa County, including Eglin Air Force Base, Hurlburt Field, and Duke Field. By size, Eglin is the largest Air Force base in the country and is responsible for the development, acquisition, testing, and deployment of all air-delivered weapons. Okaloosa county's white sand beaches also attract many tourists to the area. Top private sector employers are Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, L-3 Communications/Crestview Aerospace, DRS Training & Control Systems, InDyne Inc, and ResortQuest. Major public sector employers are US Department of Defense-Eglin AFB, Okaloosa School District, and County of Okaloosa-Sheriff's Department.
Defense is major business in Okaloosa. Of the ten largest defense contractors in the state, six have a presence in Okaloosa. 350 such companies provide 21,000 jobs and contribute over $6.5 billion to the economy.
Okaloosa is a major transportation hub. Indeed, its county seat, Crestview, is nicknamed the "Hub City". With two rivers, a CSX railroad line, and access to multiple highways including Interstate-10, the city is at the center of the region.
Northwest Florida State College has five campuses throughout the county, with its main campus in Niceville. Troy University also has campuses in the county, including one on Eglin AFB.
Neighboring Properties
| Address | Type | Sq Ft | Class | |
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| 123 Castle Rd | Single Family | 1,689 | C |
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| 124 Castle Rd | Mobile Home | 1,304 | C |
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| 117 Castle Rd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 122 Castle Rd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 115 Castle Rd | Mobile Home | 1,272 | C |
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| 225 Squirrel Haven Rd | Mobile Home | 684 | C |
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| 120 Castle Rd | Single Family | 1,298 | C |
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| 118 Castle Rd | Single Family | 2,164 | C |
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| 217 Squirrel Haven Rd | Single Family | 507 | C |
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| 113 Castle Rd | Mobile Home | 1,242 | C |
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| 224 Squirrel Haven Rd | Mobile Home | 1,112 | C |
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| 220 Squirrel Haven Rd | Single Family | 1,600 | C |
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| 114 Castle Rd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 215 Squirrel Haven Rd | Mobile Home | 986 | C |
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| 111 Castle Rd | Vacant Residential | 0 | L | |
| 323 Friar Tuck Rd | Mobile Home | 1,539 | C |
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| 319 Friar Tuck Rd | Single Family | 2,612 | C |
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Local Household Income
The median household income in this part of Florida is $68,549. The bottom 10% of the population earn less than $21,092 per year. The top 10% earn more than $162,114 per year. The top 1% earn more than $423,170 per year. Most renters earn between $33,396 (20th percentile) and $58,956 (80th percentile) per year. Someone earning the median household income in this area is likely to qualify for a mortgage between $137,098 and $171,373.
The tax assessed value of this property places it in percentile 39 of all properties in this area. This suggests it would appeal to someone earning around $55,575 per year who should qualify for a mortgage between $111,150 and $138,938.
Source: US Census American Community Survey - 2008-2012 ACS 5-year PUMS estimates
Local Rents
The median monthly rent in this part of Florida is $1,020. Most renters earn between $2,783 and $4,913 per month. They typically spend 30% of their monthly income on rent. Most rents fall in the $744 (20th percentile) to $1,362 (80th percentile) range. The residential vacancy rate is 12%.
This property falls in percentile 39 of all properties in this area. This corresponds to a rent of $917 per month and a monthly household income of $3,445 ($41,340 per year)