5981 Old Bethel Rd
Description
Contract pending with '72 hour Kick-out Clause' - taking back up contract. Seller will pay $23,000 toward Buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer. Your own private retreat-five acres just minutes from town, where nature and comfort meet in perfect balance. Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (2014 updated) offers modern living surrounded by the charm of country life. Wood FPL. Master BR has 2 closets, one is a walk-in. New HVAC system 4/22/26. Property is a dream for hobbyists, adventurers,...Contract pending with '72 hour Kick-out Clause' - taking back up contract. Seller will pay $23,000 toward Buyer's closing costs with acceptable offer. Your own private retreat-five acres just minutes from town, where nature and comfort meet in perfect balance. Beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home (2014 updated) offers modern living surrounded by the charm of country life. Wood FPL. Master BR has 2 closets, one is a walk-in. New HVAC system 4/22/26. Property is a dream for hobbyists, adventurers, and anyone needing space: an attached 3-car carport, expansive 24x48 RV garage, detached 1-car garage, a shop, tool shed, and a greenhouse for your gardening passions. Wander through the land and discover flourishing blueberry bushes and a serene wooded backdrop with winding trails-perfect for morning walks, quiet reflection, or weekend exploration. R1 Zoning. See Features Sheet in the Document Section.
- Listed by Wilhelm Team • Brokerage DRE #262448 • ERA American Real EstateP: (850)-902-1280 C: (850)-902-1280 kathy@kathywilhelm.com
Property Details for 5981 Old Bethel Road
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural StyleRanch
Subdivision NameMETES & BOUNDS
LISTING UPDATED: 05/21/2026 08:44 PM
Property Details for 5981 Old Bethel Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 1000549 |
| Days on Market | 30 |
| Taxes | $1,910 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 1976 |
| Lot Size | 5.00 AC / 217,800 SF |
| County | Okaloosa County |
Location
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Building Information for 5981 Old Bethel Road
Stories1Year Built1976Building Size-Lot Size5.00 AC / 217,800 SF
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$3,024 per month
30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest
Principal and Interest
$2,865
Property Taxes
$159
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 5981 Old Bethel Road
Summary
Location and General Information
- Directions: From Hwy 90W, turn north on Old Bethel Road and follow for 3.2 miles to the home on the right -OR- From Hwy 85N, turn west on Old Bethel Road and follow for 1.7 miles to the home on the left, just past Oak Hill Road.
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 2503 - Crestview Northwest
- MLS Area Major: 25 - Crestview Area
- Latitude: 30.797868
- Longitude: -86.584679
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2503 - Crestview Northwest
- Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Bob Sikes
- Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Davidson
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: Crestview
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: Brief Legal Description: BEG SW COR SW1/4 OF SW1/4 E 950.61 FT N 298.58 FT TO BEG N 866.39 FT S 81 DEG E 259.71 FT S 831.5 FT W 2 57 FT TO BEG 1000-433. See the Existing Survey in the Documents Section for Complete Legal Description.
- Garage: true
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: Brief Legal Description: BEG SW COR SW1/4 OF SW1/4 E 950.61 FT N 298.58 FT TO BEG N 866.39 FT S 81 DEG E 259.71 FT S 831.5 FT W 2 57 FT TO BEG 1000-433. See the Existing Survey in the Documents Section for Complete Legal Description.
- Parcel Number: 31-4N-23-0000-0018-001A
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,910
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $1,910
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
- Elementary School: Bob Sikes
- Middle Or Junior School: Davidson
- High School: Crestview
Parking
- Carport YN: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Garage, Boat, Carport, Carport Attached, Detached, Garage Detached, Oversized, RV, See Remarks
- Carport Spaces: 3.0
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 3.0
- Parking Features: Boat, Carport3, Carport Attached, Detached, Garage3, Garage Detached, Oversized, RV, See Remarks4
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 260x832x257x870
- Lot Size Acres: 5.0
- Lot Size Area: 5.0
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Other Structures: Greenhouse, Workshop
- Lot Features: Cleared, Interior, Level, Survey Available, Wooded, See Remarks
- Building Area Total: 2384.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 217800.0
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: Cleared, Interior, Level, Survey Available, Wooded, See Remarks6
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2025.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1976.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Ranch
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Brick, Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
- Occupancy Status: Vacant
Green Features
- Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Public Water, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, AC - WindowWall, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Pump Air To Air, Insulated Doors, Ridge Vent, Storm Doors, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Shower, Yard Building
- Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Siding Vinyl, Trim Vinyl
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 1.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Fenced Lot-Part, Greenhouse, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open, Shower, Workshop, Yard Building
Interior Features
- Heating: Heat Pump Air To Air
- Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
- Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
- Window Features: Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
- Door Features: Storm Door(s)
- Room Type: Foyer, Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Breakfast Room, Office, Laundry, Full Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Carport, Garage, Workshop, Storage, Greenhouse
- Rooms Total: 19.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 3.0
- Bathrooms Full: 2.0
- Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Renovated2, Walls Wainscoting, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Double, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, StoveOven Electric, Warranty Provided, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 4.0
- Room Width: 3.2
- Room Dimensions: 4 x 3.2
Room 2
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 19.2
- Room Width: 14.2
- Room Dimensions: 19.2 x 14.2
Room 3
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 9.2
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 9.2
Room 4
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.7
- Room Width: 14.3
- Room Dimensions: 14.7 x 14.3
Room 5
- Room Type: Breakfast Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 13.0
- Room Width: 7.8
- Room Dimensions: 13 x 7.8
Room 6
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 14
Room 7
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 5.3
Room 8
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.4
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 8.4 x 5
Room 9
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.7
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13.7
Room 10
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.8
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 8.8 x 8
Room 11
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.2
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 11.2
Room 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 5981 Old Bethel Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #1000549 | $575,000 | — |
| May 27, 2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418113805 | $117,000 | — |
| May 27, 2014 | Sold ECAR #611360 | $117,000 | — |
| Apr 22, 2014 | Pending ECAR #611360 | — | |
| Apr 21, 2014 | Listed (Active) ECAR #611360 | $149,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 05/07/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #1000549 | $575,000 |
| 05/27/2014 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #418113805 | $117,000 |
| 05/27/2014 | Sold ECAR #611360 | $117,000 |
| 04/22/2014 | Pending ECAR #611360 | — |
| 04/21/2014 | Listed (Active) ECAR #611360 | $149,900 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 5981 Old Bethel Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,910 ($159 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,144 SqFtStories1Lot Size217,800 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1976Year Renovated2014CountyOKALOOSAAPN31-4N-23-0000-0018-001AFireplace TypeHas Fireplace
Schools near 5981 Old Bethel Road
This home is within Okaloosa County School District.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | PK to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bob Sikes Elementary School PublicPK to 5 | ||
Davidson Middle School Public6 to 8 | ||
Crestview High School Public9 to 12 | ||
Richbourg School PublicPK 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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