$4,700,000
SOLD JUN 6, 2014
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
5,231 Sq Ft
0.6 Acres

Recently Sold

$898 Per Sq Ft

6 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of March 2022

Highly exclusive luxury Gulf-front residence within the prestigious gated community of Paradise by the Sea, directly adjacent to Alys Beach & known for its high level of exclusivity and privacy. Offering 60 feet of gulf frontage & an exceptional lot depth of 425 feet. Custom built & recently remodeled, this 5,300 square foot, 5 bedroom residence features upgrades that include cathedral ceilings with exposed beams, fully equipped kitchen, plank tile floors, pecky cypress wood panel walls, an in-house guest suite with additional kitchen and living area, and a private elevator. As you enter the residence on the first level, you are greeted by an impressive staircase leading to the main living on the second level. Remaining on the first level, the garage sits to the west as well as the entrance to the private elevator which services all three levels. The lower first level functions as an attached guest house & includes a private entrance on the west side next to the guest bathroom & the main living area, which also accesses easily out to the beach. A fully equipped guest kitchen sits off of this secondary living area & includes an eating area. The guest bedroom is positioned directly off the main living area, across from the guest laundry closet with stackable washer/dryer. Continue up the staircase to a guest bedroom with private en suite bathroom on the north side of the home. The space opens up to a large &open living area, with kitchen, dining & living spaces all open & overlooking the Gulf, an exceptional Gulf-front space. The French doors extending the full south side of the home allow unobstructed views of the Gulf. The oversized Gulf-front decks are perfect for entertaining al fresco & are furnished with oversized, upholstered outdoor furniture, functionally serving as an outdoor living & dining area. The living room includes custom built-in cabinetry & beautiful gas fireplace &Cypress log mantel. The west side of the open second floor includes the dining area with seating for ten, state-of-the-art kitchen, custom bar & ample laundry room. The seamless entrance to the private boardwalk takes you directly to the beach which you additionally privately own to the water line. The third floor of this exquisite beach home houses two additional guest suites & the master suite commanding the full south side of the residence. The gulf-front master suite, allows for sweeping, unobstructed views across the pristine, natural habitat with rolling dunes & crystalline emerald waters. This suite allows a tranquil space to hide away and melt into pure, simplistic relaxation. The bedroom and bathroom includes two separate walk-in closets and three glass French doors opening up onto your own private Gulf-front balcony, extending the width of the residence & accessible from the bedroom as well as bath. The bathroom includes twin vanities, travertine stonework, a jetted tub & walk-in shower. The long drive is brick paved, ample for parking with a two car garage with work space as well. Paradise by The Sea offers a luxury coastal lifestyle that is unmatched and simply exceptional. Be sure to watch the community video to begin to discover the community and desirability of this beach residence.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

- Ecn.rets.e5328

ecn.rets.RETS_OFFICE Listed on: 04/03/2014

Last Buyer's Agent

Keith Flippo

Coastal Properties Of Nw Flori

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $26,405

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 0.6 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x457
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean

HOA Fees

  • $80 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Slate Roof
  • Wood Trim
  • Piling Construction
  • Cement Board or Planked
  • Stucco
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 5,231 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Dining Room
  • Library
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • <<doubleOvenToken>>
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Terrazzo

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Porch

Schools

  • Bay Elementary School
  • Seaside Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 35-3S-18-16020-00A-0180

Community Details

Overview

  • Paradise By The Sea Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$26,405

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$80 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.6
  • Lot Size: 60X457
  • Subdivision Name: Paradise by the Sea
  • Directions: From Destin: East on Scenic Hwy 30A past Watersound and Camp Creek Golf Course. Just past Alys Beach and before Rosemary Beach, turn Right into Paradise by the Sea Gated gulf-front subdivision.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Waterfront:Gulf: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Rooms:Library: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Terrazo, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - None, Guest Quarters, Lighting Recessed, Plantation Shutters
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Double: Yes
  • Interior:Built-In Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Beamed: Yes
  • Interior:Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Appliances:Central Vacuum: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Terrazo: Yes

Exterior Features

  • View: Gulf
  • Waterfront Features: Gulf
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Foundation On Piling, Roof Tile/Slate, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab, Stucco, Trim Wood
  • Exterior Features: Porch
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Foundation On Piling: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Wood: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof TileSlate: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Beach, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 960.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bay
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 26136.0
  • Parcel #: 35-3S-18-16020-00A-0180
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 26405.0
  • Tax Year: 2013

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 31, 2022
Closed on
Mar 30, 2022
Sold by
Llej Paradise Llc
Bought by
Mitchell Brothers Inc
Seller's Agent
Beau Blankenship
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Erin Oden
Coastal Luxury
List Price
$12,800,000
Sold Price
$12,800,000
Current Estimated Value
$8,941,651

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$3,858,349
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-10.36%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 3, 2021
Closed on
Apr 28, 2021
Sold by
Brown James Kevin
Bought by
Llej Paradise Llc
Seller's Agent
Beau Blankenship
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Beau Blankenship
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
List Price
$7,500,000
Sold Price
$7,500,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
78.79%
Original Mortgage
$9,800,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 3, 2014
Closed on
Jun 6, 2014
Sold by
Solitude Development Llc
Bought by
Brown James Kevin
Seller's Agent
- Ecn.rets.e5328
ecn.rets.RETS_OFFICE
Buyer's Agent
Keith Flippo
Coastal Properties Of Nw Flori
List Price
$4,700,000
Sold Price
$4,700,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.01%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 27, 2011
Sold by
Curry Calvin A and Curry Margaret M
Bought by
Solitude Development Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 4, 2011
Sold by
Capital City Trust Company
Bought by
Curry Calvin A and Curry Margaret M

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2010
Sold by
Bessemer Trust Company
Bought by
Capital City Trust Company and Calvin H Curry Jr Personal Residence Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 23, 1996
Sold by
Curry Calvin H
Bought by
Bessemer Trust Company and Calvin H Curry Jr Personal Residence Tru
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $12,800,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $7,500,000 Coastal Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $4,700,000 Blue Title Llc
Warranty Deed $2,500,000 None Available
Deed -- Attorney
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Quit Claim Deed -- None Available
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $9,800,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $9,600,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $250,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/31/2022 03/31/22 For Sale $12,800,000 0.0% $2,447 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Sold $12,800,000 +70.7% $2,447 / Sq Ft
03/30/2022 03/30/22 Pending -- -- --
05/03/2021 05/03/21 For Sale $7,500,000 0.0% $1,434 / Sq Ft
04/30/2021 04/30/21 Sold $7,500,000 +59.6% $1,434 / Sq Ft
04/28/2021 04/28/21 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Off Market $4,700,000 -- --
06/06/2014 06/06/14 Sold $4,700,000 0.0% $898 / Sq Ft
04/09/2014 04/09/14 Pending -- -- --
04/03/2014 04/03/14 For Sale $4,700,000 -- $898 / 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 $65,508 $7,174,488 $4,200,000 $2,974,488
2023 $65,508 $7,209,433 $4,200,000 $3,009,433
2022 $64,746 $6,986,399 $4,472,590 $2,513,809
2021 $56,560 $5,874,926 $3,895,398 $1,979,528
2020 $52,744 $5,283,694 $3,563,800 $1,719,894
2019 $51,288 $5,164,468 $3,460,000 $1,704,468
2018 $49,470 $4,961,361 $0 $0
2017 $46,480 $4,841,452 $3,190,883 $1,650,569
2016 $42,176 $4,305,359 $0 $0
2015 $38,045 $3,742,861 $0 $0
2014 $27,891 $2,705,455 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 702461

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 35-3S-18-16020-00A-0180