449 Ruckel Dr

Niceville, FL 32578

$640,000
Price
4
Beds
2,352 Sq. Ft.
$272 / Sq. Ft.
2,352
Sq. Ft.
$272
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Well-maintained, all-brick 4-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the heart of Rocky Bayou Country Club. This open-concept home offers a bright, light, and airy feel throughout and backs up to a serene nature preserve, providing privacy and peaceful views. The kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove, flowing effortlessly into the main living areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm to the interior. Enjoy relaxing...Well-maintained, all-brick 4-bedroom, 2-bath home located in the heart of Rocky Bayou Country Club. This open-concept home offers a bright, light, and airy feel throughout and backs up to a serene nature preserve, providing privacy and peaceful views. The kitchen features quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a gas stove, flowing effortlessly into the main living areas ideal for everyday living and entertaining. A cozy fireplace adds warmth and charm to the interior. Enjoy relaxing evenings or your morning coffee in the screened-in Florida room overlooking the large, fully fenced backyard. The home offers low-maintenance neutral flooring, new wood flooring installed in 2020, and new carpet in 2024, with tile throughout additional areas of the home. Equipped with an irrigation system, this spacious yard is perfect for families, outdoor projects, or gatherings. Major updates include a roof replaced in 2020 and HVAC updated in 2023. Conveniently located close to highly rated schools, shopping, and an exclusive golf course, this home blends comfort, style, and an exceptional location.
  1. Listed by Jeremy D Fretwell • Brokerage DRE #2026502 • Keller Williams Realty FWB
    P: (850)-830-3008 C: (850)-830-3008 jeremy@viewgrp.com

Property Details for 449 Ruckel Drive

Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Contemporary
Subdivision Name
ROCKY BAYOU COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 9
LISTING UPDATED: 12/24/2025 04:58 PM

Property Details for 449 Ruckel Drive

StatusActive
MLS #991678
Days on Market5
Taxes$4,389 / year
HOA Fees$150 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2000
Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF
CountyOkaloosa County

Location

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Building Information for 449 Ruckel Drive

Stories1Year Built2000Building Size-Lot Size0.43 AC / 18,730 SF

Payment Calculator

$3,541 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$3,162

Property Taxes

$366

HOA Dues

$13

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Property Information for 449 Ruckel Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Golf, Pool
  • Directions: If going East on Hwy 20, take a left on Rocky Bayou, left on Forest Rd, left on Ruckel Dr and your new home will be on your left.
  • MLS Area Minor: 1305 - Niceville North
  • MLS Area Major: 13 - Niceville
  • Latitude: 30.523127
  • Longitude: -86.45263
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1305 - Niceville North
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Plew
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Ruckel
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: Niceville
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: ROCKY BAYOU CC EST #9 LOT 17
  • Project Facilities: Golf, Pool2
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee2: $150
  • Tax Legal Description: ROCKY BAYOU CC EST #9 LOT 17
  • Parcel Number: 04-1S-22-5009-0000-0170
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,389
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $4,389
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Plew
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ruckel
  • High School: Niceville
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Features: Garage3
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 100 x 161 x 114 x 200
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.43
  • Lot Size Area: 0.43
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Covenants, Curb & Gutter, Interior, Restrictions, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2352.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 18730.8
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Features: Cleared, Covenants, Curb Gutter, Interior, Restrictions, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2024.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2000.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Contemporary
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Brick, Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Trim Vinyl
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Heat Cntrl Gas, Insulated Doors, Ridge Vent, Water Heater - Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Trim Vinyl
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Open, Patio Enclosed, Porch Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced Privacy
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Balcony, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Fireplace2, Patio Enclosed, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central, Natural Gas
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, WasherDryer Hookup
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, StoveOven Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 17
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 15
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Rental
Rent Information
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No

Property History for 449 Ruckel Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 22, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991678

$640,000—
Jul 22, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675590253

$445,000—
Jul 22, 2020

Sold

ECAR #847816

$445,000—
Jun 18, 2020

Pending

ECAR #847816

—
Jun 4, 2020

Listed (Active)

ECAR #847816

$435,000—
Apr 28, 2000

Sold

ECAR #145279

$208,250—
Mar 30, 2000

Pending

ECAR #145279

—
Jan 7, 2000

Listed (Active)

ECAR #145279

$208,250—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/22/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991678

$640,000
07/22/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #675590253

$445,000
07/22/2020

Sold

ECAR #847816

$445,000
06/18/2020

Pending

ECAR #847816

—
06/04/2020

Listed (Active)

ECAR #847816

$435,000
04/28/2000

Sold

ECAR #145279

$208,250
03/30/2000

Pending

ECAR #145279

—
01/07/2000

Listed (Active)

ECAR #145279

$208,250

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 449 Ruckel Drive

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$4,521 ($377 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,352 SqFtStories1Lot Size18,860 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2000CountyOKALOOSAAPN04-1S-22-5009-0000-0170Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 449 Ruckel Drive

This home is within Okaloosa County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
James E Plew Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
Niceville Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
James E Plew Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

C. W. Ruckel Middle School
Public6 to 8

Niceville Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Collegiate High School At Northwest Florida State College
Charter9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 449 Ruckel Drive, Niceville, FL 32578

449 Ruckel Drive is a single family home for sale in Niceville, FL 32578. This property was listed for sale on December 22, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty FWB, it's currently listed at $640,000. It has been on the market for a total of 5 days and was last sold on July 22, 2020. This listing's school district is Okaloosa County School District. Nearby schools include James E Plew Elementary School, C. W. Ruckel Middle School and Niceville Senior High School. 449 Ruckel Drive is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 2,352 sqft single family home built in 2000.

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