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.
New Construction!! Just 4 Minutes From The Front Gates Of Eglin Air Force Base, This Perfect Family Home Sits In One Of The Best School Districts In Okaloosa County. With 4 Bedrooms And 3 Bathrooms, This Brand New Home Has A Large Yard With A Wood...
The Community
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.
Raiders Landing Ph I, Now Available! 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 T...
106 Feet Of Waterfront! Over 1.2 Miles Of Millwork Throughout Home. Custom Built Home That Shows Like A Dream. Views Galore, Paver Driveway And Firepit Area, Private Beach, Gourmet Kitchen, Butlers Pantry, Brick Coved Temperature Controlled Win...
Rare Opportunity To Own A Practically Brand New Craftsman-style Home In A Neighborhood Easily Accessible To Schools, Bases, Bayous, & Beaches. The Kitchen Boasts Beautiful White Shaker Style Cabinets W/ Soft-close Drawers, Espresso Cabinets On Isl...
This Beautifully Updated Home Is Located On A Serene Street That Ends At The Choctawahatchee Bay! During The Fall And Winter Months, You Can Catch Glimpses Of The Bay Through The Kitchen Window. You Enter This Move-in Ready Home Through The Foyer ...
Reduced Price!this Beautiful Newer Home Has A Modern Farmhouse Vibe. Many Custom Additions And A Well Thought Out Floor Plan. Located In The Sought After Established Neighborhood Of Valparaiso Shores. Owners Purchased Empty Lot And Built This Home...
New Photos Added!!absolutely Great Value Waterfront!!! 3 Lots! Shelter Tom's Bay, Deep Water. Impressive 12.2 High By 20 Ft Wide By 30 Deep Car Garage, May Fit Sporty Rv And Building A Boat. Screened Porch Attached Between Car Garage And The House...
Charming Brick Home In The Very Desired Valparaiso Area. This Home Is An Entertainer's Dream W/4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, Enclosed In-ground Heated Pool, Hot Tub, Screened Porch W/built-in Grill, Open Deck, Gas Fireplace, & Multiple Open Living Areas. P...
Property Under Contract With A Contingency. Taking Backup Offers. 3d Virtual Tour Available. Completely Renovated And Gorgeous 4,656 Sf Estate On A 0.78 Acre Corner Lot With Extensive Landscaping! This Magnificent 5 Bedroom And 3.5 Bathroom Pool H...
Welcome Home To This Beautiful Brand New 4 Bedroom 2 Bath Located In Valparaiso, Fl . Easy Commute To Eglin Air Force Base And The White Sandy Beaches Of The Emerald Coast. As You Enter This Beautiful Home You Will Be Greeted To A Spacious Living...
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This Beautiful Home Is Located In The Desirable Indian Shores Neighborhood Of Valparaiso, Only A Mile From Eglin Afb. Upon Entry Into The Welcoming Foyer With 10' Ceilings, You'll Be Able To Make Your Way Into The Spacious Living Room With A Gas F...
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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Listing information last updated on March 5th, 2021 at 1:41am CST.