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.
For sale
$640,000
449 Ruckel Dr, Niceville, FL 32578
4beds
2,352sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.43 Acres Lot
$627,300 Zestimate®
$272/sqft
$13/mo HOA
What's special
Gas stovePrivacy and peaceful viewsOpen-concept homeLarge fully fenced backyardLow-maintenance neutral flooringKitchen features quartz countertopsStainless steel appliances
- 50 days |
- 1,400 |
- 35 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: December 24, 2025 at 08:57am
Listed by:
Jeremy D Fretwell 850-830-3008,
Keller Williams Realty FWB
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 991678
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Originating MLS: Emerald CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Electric, Ceiling Fan(s), Ridge Vent
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Self Cleaning Oven, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Gas Range, Gas Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Recessed Lighting, Newly Painted, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Doors: Insulated Doors
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace, Outside
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,352
- Total interior livable area: 2,352 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage, Garage Door Opener
- Has garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Deck Open, Patio Enclosed, Porch Screened
- Exterior features: Balcony, Sprinkler System
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.43 Acres
- Dimensions: 100 x 161 x 114 x 200
- Features: Cleared, Covenants, Curb & Gutter, Interior Lot, Restrictions, Wooded, Golf
Details
- Parcel number: 041S22500900000170
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick, Trim Vinyl
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Roof Dimensional Shg
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pool
- Subdivision: Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates 9
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $150 annually
Location
- Region: Niceville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $272/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $492,410
- Annual tax amount: $4,389
- Date on market: 12/22/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 50 days
- Listing terms: Conventional,FHA,Other,VA Loan
- Electric utility on property: Yes
Estimated market value
$627,300
$596,000 - $659,000
$3,029/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 12/22/2025 | Listed for sale | $640,000+43.8%$272/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #991678 Report a problem | ||
| 7/22/2020 | Sold | $445,000+113.6%$189/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #847816 Report a problem | ||
| 5/1/2000 | Sold | $208,300$89/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,389 +2.5% | $379,052 +3% |
| 2023 | $4,281 +2.5% | $368,012 +3% |
| 2022 | $4,176 +3.3% | $357,293 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,958/mo
Principal & interest
$3065
Property taxes
$656
Other costs
$237
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32578
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10James E Plew Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 0.9 mi
- 9/10C. W. Ruckel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.4 mi
- 7/10Niceville Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plew
- Middle: Ruckel
- High: Niceville
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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