$8,700,000
SOLD JUN 30, 2022
7 Beds
10 Baths
6,863 Sq Ft
10,454 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,268 Per Sq Ft

10 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • In Ground Pool
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Home Theater
  • Gulf View

About This Home

As of May 2025

Welcome to Paradise by the Sea, the most prestigious neighborhood on 30A. 136 Paradise is ideally located in this stunning community. This inviting beach retreat features sweeping living-dining spaces, and gorgeous views of the Gulf of Mexico. Natural light flows in through the floor-to-ceiling windows and illuminates the open concept living areas and high ceilings. 136 Paradise features seven bedrooms, ten bathrooms, 6,863 sq.ft., and balconies on every floor.

With lots of room to gather and relax, 136 Paradise is perfect for entertaining family and friends. The kitchen is perfect for preparing large meals, with ample storage space, high-end appliances, and a large island. Additional features include a wet bar, and a climate-controlled wine room. Gather with friends and family in the theatre room and media room, or head outside to the private pool and large porches- perfect place to watch the beautiful sunsets. The main residence features a private elevator- all three floors are easily accessible. The main residence also features four luxurious suites, while the carriage house contains three additional bedrooms. Don't hesitate to schedule your showing today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Beau Blankenship

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast Listed on: 05/13/2022

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Last Buyer's Agent

John D'amico Jr

Pelican Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $55,919

Year Built

  • Built in 2017

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 64x137x64x158
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $521 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Off Grade Structure
  • Slate Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stucco
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 6,863 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Home Theater Equipment
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Sitting Room
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Theater
  • Home Office
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Balcony
  • Built-In Barbecue
  • Porch

Schools

  • Dune Lakes Elementary School
  • Emerald Coast Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Tap Fee Is Paid
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 35-3S-18-16020-00B-0110

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, management, master, repairs/maintenance, security
  • Paradise By The Sea Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, exclusive easements

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$55,919

Year Built

Built in 2017

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$521 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 64x137X64X158
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Subdivision Name: PARADISE BY THE SEA
  • Directions: From Scenic Hwy 30A turn South at the entrance gate on to Paradise By the Sea Blvd. The House is on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2017
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Tap Fee Paid: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Rooms:Sitting Room: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Home Theater: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 7
  • Half Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Raised, Elevator, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - Some, Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Storm Window(s)
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Dressing Area: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Built-In Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Guest Quarters2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Easements, Interior, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Foundation Off Grade, Roof Tile/Slate, Slab, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Shower, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Easements: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Concrete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof TileSlate: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Foundation Off Grade: Yes
  • Exterior:Guest Quarters: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: 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, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Beach, Deed Access
  • Association #2 Fee: 6250.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Management, Master Association, Repairs/Maintenance, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 35-3S-18-16020-00B-0110
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 4, 2024
Closed on
May 14, 2025
Sold by
Orange Destin Properties Llc
Bought by
Dk Re Llc
Seller's Agent
Spears Group
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Mike McGrath
Rosemary Beach Realty LLC
List Price
$8,750,000
Sold Price
$8,500,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$250,000
-2.86%
Views
51

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.44%

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 13, 2022
Closed on
Jun 30, 2022
Sold by
136 Paradise Llc
Bought by
Orange Destin Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Beau Blankenship
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
John D'amico Jr
Pelican Real Estate
List Price
$8,700,000
Sold Price
$8,700,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.81%
Original Mortgage
$5,220,000
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2021
Closed on
May 25, 2021
Sold by
Putman Mark V and Putman Lisa E
Bought by
136 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
$6,025,000
Sold Price
$6,025,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
39.66%
Original Mortgage
$4,820,000
Interest Rate
2.37%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 19, 2017
Sold by
Putman Mark V and Putman Lisa E
Bought by
Putman Mark V and Putman Lisa E

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 31, 2013
Closed on
Oct 15, 2013
Sold by
Peavler David L and Peavler Donna C
Bought by
Putman Mark V
Seller's Agent
Miriam Dillon
Rosemary Beach Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Jim Dixon
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$900,000
Sold Price
$900,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 13, 2011
Sold by
Krumrey Douglas J and Krumrey Patricia M
Bought by
Peavler David L and Peavler Donna C

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$547,500
Interest Rate
4.25%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 30, 2009
Sold by
Thornburg Paul J and Thornburg Mariann H
Bought by
Krumrey Douglas J and Krumrey Patricia M

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
5.37%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 10, 2005
Sold by
Paradise Romantica Llc
Bought by
Thornburg Paul J and Thornburg Mariann H

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Interest Rate
5.75%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 15, 2002
Sold by
Mcneel Timothy Grant and Mcneel Bettina Hays
Bought by
Paradise Romantica Llc
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
Warranty Deed $8,500,000 Mcneese Title
Warranty Deed $8,500,000 Mcneese Title
Warranty Deed $8,700,000 Mcgill Escrow & Title
Warranty Deed $6,025,000 Coastal Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $900,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $730,000 Blue Title Llc
Warranty Deed $790,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Warranty Deed $1,820,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Warranty Deed -- --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $5,220,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $4,820,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $547,500 No Value Available
Previous Owner $417,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $250,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
05/14/2025 05/14/25 Sold $8,500,000 -2.9% $1,239 / Sq Ft
05/24/2024 05/24/24 Pending -- -- --
03/04/2024 03/04/24 For Sale $8,750,000 0.0% $1,275 / Sq Ft
11/03/2023 11/03/23 Off Market $8,750,000 -- --
06/20/2023 06/20/23 For Sale $8,750,000 +0.6% $1,275 / Sq Ft
06/30/2022 06/30/22 Sold $8,700,000 0.0% $1,268 / Sq Ft
05/23/2022 05/23/22 Pending -- -- --
05/13/2022 05/13/22 For Sale $8,700,000 +44.4% $1,268 / Sq Ft
05/26/2021 05/26/21 Sold $6,025,000 0.0% $878 / Sq Ft
03/05/2021 03/05/21 Pending -- -- --
03/05/2021 03/05/21 For Sale $6,025,000 +569.4% $878 / Sq Ft
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Off Market $900,000 -- --
10/15/2013 10/15/13 Sold $900,000 0.0% $744 / Sq Ft
09/04/2013 09/04/13 Pending -- -- --
08/31/2013 08/31/13 For Sale $900,000 -- $744 / 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 $55,919 $6,140,535 $2,100,000 $4,040,535
2023 $55,919 $6,154,115 $2,100,000 $4,054,115
2022 $41,313 $4,457,836 $1,489,848 $2,967,988
2021 $33,977 $3,651,899 $1,303,112 $2,348,787
2020 $31,166 $3,177,309 $1,192,183 $1,985,126
2019 $29,199 $3,090,545 $1,157,460 $1,933,085
2018 $27,557 $2,987,479 $0 $0
2017 $11,033 $1,347,365 $1,092,000 $255,365
2016 $10,551 $1,302,873 $0 $0
2015 $7,268 $714,998 $0 $0
2014 $6,704 $650,283 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 898280

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 35-3S-18-16020-00B-0110