Tucked away in an inlet off of Choctawhatchee Bay, the small, friendly city of Valparaiso is a safe harbour to call home. Located across from Niceville, adjacent to Boggy Bayou in Okaloosa County, Valparaiso offers an array of available real estate to suit all life stages. Growing families to empty nesters all make their home here, but Valparaiso is especially popular with military families due to proximity to Eglin Air Force Base.
Liberator plan built by a premier builder in our area, just minutes from Eglin AFB, top rated schools and the beaches of Destin. Gorgeous interior features include an open concept floor plan, 8' doorways throughout, LVP and tile flooring, granite or quartz...
Beautiful Brick/Hardie Craftsman style home located 1.1 mile drive outside Eglin AFB East gate in the newer community of Portugal Cove. This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths plus a flex room. The flex room can be used as a study or additional dining area....
RAIDERS LANDING NEW BUILDS! Home will be completed 2/24/23 - 10 homes left to be built in neighborhood. Other Specs have been started for Spring Completion. Built by a premier builder, just minutes from Eglin AFB, top rated schools & beaches. Gorgeous...
This beautiful all brick 5-bedroom 3 bath homes with a 3 car garage. Loaded with upgrades and beautiful touches throughout! Use the 5th bedroom as an office, playroom, or guest room! Some great features of this home are LVP throughout (allergen friendly),...
At 3140 SQ FT with 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom plus dedicated office AND a 3-car garage this fantastic new home has been thoughtfully designed for quality living - simply. The floor plan has a relaxed flow which is highlighted by classic finishes, large windows...
Welcome home! When you pull up to this home you will notice the beautiful German smear, cedar wrapped pillars, a front porch and new landscaping. Upon entering the foyer you will see the formal dining room on the right. Continuing down the hall, you will...
This open concept floor plan maximizes space for entertaining friends and family over the weekend or weekdays. There are no words to describe the beauty of this home. It features all of the most desired options, including hot and cold outdoor shower, two...
Tthe newest home under construction in Valparaiso ready for you to call home summer 2023!!This beautiful all brick 5-bedroom 3 bath homes with a 3 car garage. Loaded with upgrades and beautiful touches throughout! Use the 5th bedroom as an office,...
Stunning Coastal Cottage minutes from Eglin AFB. Attention to detail is a specialty of this award winning builder. Gorgeous curb appeal on large corner lot. Covered Front and back porches feature herringbone brick pattern. Open living and kitchen space...
RAIDERS LANDING NEW BUILDS! 4 Bed - 3 full bath, one-level living. Back on the market due to prior Buyer's military orders changing. Gorgeous interior features include open concept floor plan, 8' doors, LVP and tile flooring, quartz counter tops,...
Need a place to store your boat/RV/4-wheelers/toys, etc? Want a backyard paradise with plenty of room to build a huge pool, pool house/mother-in-law's quarters? This property is for you! The .25 acre vacant lot behind this home is being sold with this...
Beautiful craftsman style home tucked away on a tranquil corner in Valparaiso. Located by schools, base, Turkey Creek nature trail, and more, this home is convenient for everything. Stepping inside the front door, you will be greeted with 9' ceilings and...
Whatever your choice, the world’s your oyster when you make Valparaiso your home. When it comes to housing, choose from building lots, commercial property, rentals, condos, townhouses, to single family homes such as level entry bungalows, ranchers, and large three-story models.
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Fisherman’s Dream
Waterfront settings abound in Valparaiso, choose a home backing onto the Bayou, park your boat at your private dock and just wait for the fish to start biting.
Recreation & Amenities
Fish, swim, boat, hike or bike, in this Florida playground. In fact, Valparaiso has 15 parks within its city’s limits including popular Lincoln Park where fireworks light up the waterfront sky every 4th of July.
In addition, Valparaiso has a Senior Citizen Centre, Public Library, Heritage Museum, a Garden Club, 5 Elementary Schools, 3 Middle Schools, 1 High School in Niceville and 1 Christian School.
Development & the Eglin Air Force Base
Adjacent to Valparaiso is the Eglin Air Force Base which is one of the world’s largest air force installations as well as the city’s largest employer.
Part of the Valparaiso city mission statement is to “provide pleasing surroundings with strong, diverse economic and business opportunities.” In keeping with this goal, the business community of Valparaiso offers a range of services from auto, finance, medical, pets, shops to restaurants and everything in between.
Background
One man’s dreams become another’s opportunity
1920s
Valparaiso, or “Vale of Paradise,” was founded in 1921 by Mr. Perrine and named after Valparaiso, Indiana. He intended the city to be a model community of 60,000, complete with an 18-hole golf course.
1930s
After Mr. Perrine’s death, Mr. Plew carried on with the city’s development and in the 1930s leased a large tract of land to the federal government for $1 dollar in the hopes of creating prosperity. That land became The Eglin Air Force Base.
1950s
In the 1950s, the golf course was sold to the federal government and is tended by the Air Force Base. The Florida Northwest Regional Airport is also situated at the base which makes flying, not to mention golf, easily accessible for those who chose to make their homes in Valparaiso.
The rest is history, and today Valparaiso remains a thriving community offering a good selection of affordably priced homes.
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