$1,400,000
SOLD JUN 10, 2025
4 Beds
2 Baths
2,632 Sq Ft
0.28 Acres

Recently Sold

$532 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

47 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gulf View
  • Beach House
  • Van R. Butler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deck
  • Bonus Room

About This Home

As of June 2025

**OFFERING $30,000 CREDIT TO BUYER TO USE HOW THEY CHOOSE! - GULF VIEWS - ONE BLOCK TO BEACH ACCESS** 121 Hilltop Drive is a charming beach cottage where you'll enjoy views of the Gulf from the roof top deck with a great beach access just a 2-minute walk down the street at the end of Hilltop Drive across from Stinky's Fish Camp. This property offers excellent privacy on a large lot with mature landscaping, palm trees, citrus trees and a private heated pool with hot tub! The first-floor features 3 bedrooms, a full bath, kitchen, dining/living area, bunk/media room, laundry and garage. The second floor is a HUGE master suite with a balcony and stairs to the roof top deck. Home has new interior furnishings as of Spring 2024 and it is sold fully furnished! If you are looking for true Old Florida Beach Vibes with a great location, check this one out!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Staggs Group

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast Listed on: 03/25/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Katelyn Wilcox

Barbee Realty Inc License #3584604

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,349

Year Built

  • Built in 1979

Lot Details

  • 0.28 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 75x200x120x105
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Lawn Pump

Parking

  • Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,632 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Bonus Room
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Gunite Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Deck
  • Patio
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Van R Butler Elementary School
  • Emerald Coast Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Beach Highlands Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 04-3S-20-34020-00B-0200

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,349

Year Built

Built in 1979

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.28
  • Lot Size: 75x200x120x105
  • Subdivision Name: BEACH HIGHLANDS
  • Directions: From West County Highway 30A turn on to Hilltop Drive just West of Stinky's Restaurant and the home is the 3rd home on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1979
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Privacy
  • Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Back Yard, Hot Tub, Lawn Pump, Pool - Gunite Concrt
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Open, Patio Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Heated: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Gunite Concrt: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Parking Features: See Remarks
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Parking Features:See Remarks4: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12196.8
  • Parcel #: 04-3S-20-34020-00B-0200
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Jul 1, 2025
Sold by
Weller Trent Raymond and Ashley Elizabeth
Bought by
Old Florida Roots Llc
Seller's Agent
Staggs Group
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Katelyn Wilcox
Barbee Realty Inc
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-11.11%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.76%
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$979,158
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$440,217

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 25, 2025
Closed on
Jun 10, 2025
Sold by
Cottrell Lauren G and Staggs Lauren Cottrell
Bought by
Weller Trent Raymond and Weller Ashley Elizabeth
Seller's Agent
Staggs Group
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Katelyn Wilcox
Barbee Realty Inc
List Price
$1,575,000
Sold Price
$1,400,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$175,000
-11.11%
Views
18

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$980,000
Outstanding Balance
$979,158
Interest Rate
6.76%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$440,217

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 25, 2018
Sold by
Rhea Randall Tanner and Rhea Alyssa C
Bought by
Staggs Joshua W and Cottrell Lauren

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$774,000
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 15, 2013
Sold by
Rice Marlyna E
Bought by
Cottrell Lauren G

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$370,500
Interest Rate
3.56%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 27, 2011
Sold by
Shamel Charles D and Shamel Vivian R
Bought by
Rice Marlyna E

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 10, 2001
Sold by
Braunstien Sidney A and Braunstien Patricia Z
Bought by
Shamel Charles D and Shamel Vivian R

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Interest Rate
6.37%
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $1,400,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $190,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $400,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $341,500 None Available
Warranty Deed $274,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $980,000 New Conventional
Closed $980,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $774,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $387,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $774,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $370,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $320,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $160,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $57,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $145,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/10/2025 06/10/25 Sold $1,400,000 -4.8% $532 / Sq Ft
05/11/2025 05/11/25 Pending -- -- --
04/30/2025 04/30/25 Price Changed $1,470,000 -0.3% $559 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $1,475,000 -6.3% $560 / Sq Ft
03/25/2025 03/25/25 For Sale $1,575,000 -- $598 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $3,349 $1,036,230 $535,600 $500,630
2023 $3,349 $406,908 $0 $0
2022 $3,307 $395,056 $0 $0
2021 $3,348 $383,550 $0 $0
2020 $3,404 $450,730 $229,976 $220,754
2019 $3,301 $369,750 $0 $0
2018 $3,246 $362,856 $0 $0
2017 $3,154 $355,393 $0 $0
2016 $3,113 $348,083 $0 $0
2015 $3,291 $323,737 $0 $0
2014 $3,240 $314,270 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 972048

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 04-3S-20-34020-00B-0200