$650,000
SOLD FEB 5, 2025

144 Preston Path Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,834 Sq Ft
0.45 Acres

Recently Sold

$229 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Deck
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Van R. Butler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Covered Patio or Porch

About This Home

As of February 2025

Discover the best kept secret in Santa Rosa Beach, Tradewinds at Topsail, a quaint, gated, centrally located cul-de-sac enclave. This home features an open floor plan with a spacious living area complete with built-ins, formal dining, and beautiful kitchen. The kitchen boasts an 8-ft breakfast bar, granite counters, and an eat-in nook, perfect for casual dining. Elegant crown molding enhances the home's charm, while the master suite offers a walk-in closet, double vanity, and a bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub. Step outside to enjoy not 1 but 2 back porches, including a private retreat for the master suite. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage with ample storage, an outdoor shower, and a .45 acre yard perfect for adding a pool or additional outdoor living area. Conveniently located near the bay and just a short drive from the sandy white beaches of South Walton, this home truly has it all. With a little bit of TLC, you can make 144 Preston Path your dream home today!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kendall Hood

Compass License #3291130 Listed on: 12/11/2024

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kendall Hood

Compass License #3291130 Listed on: 12/11/2024

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,204

Year Built

  • Built in 2009

Lot Details

  • 0.45 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 140x140
  • Cul-De-Sac

HOA Fees

  • $40 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,834 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Wall to Wall Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air

Community Details

  • Association fees include insurance, licenses/permits, security
  • Tradewinds Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-2S-20-33600-000-0120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,204

Year Built

Built in 2009

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$40 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.45
  • Lot Size: 140X140
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: TRADEWINDS
  • Directions: From Hwy 98 go North on West Hewitt Road. Take a left onto Preston Path, enter through gate and home is down on right.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman Style
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2009
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Discover the best kept secret in Santa Rosa Beach, Tradewinds at Topsail, a quaint, gated, centrally located cul-de-sac enclave. This home features an open floor plan with a spacious living area complete with built-ins, formal dining, and beautiful kitchen. The kitchen boasts an 8-ft breakfast bar, granite counters, and an eat-in nook, perfect for casual dining. Elegant crown molding enhances the home's charm, while the master suite offers a walk-in closet, double vanity, and a bathroom with a separate shower and soaking tub. Step outside to enjoy not 1 but 2 back porches, including a private retreat for the master suite. Additional highlights include a 2-car garage with ample storage, an outdoor shower, and a .45 acre yard perfect for adding a pool or additional outdoor living area.
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms:Covered Porch: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Continue Clean, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor WW Carpet New, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatmnt Some
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet New: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Continue Clean: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Cul-De-Sac
  • Construction Type: Roof Metal
  • Exterior Features: Deck Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Open: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Utilities: Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association #2 Fee: 475.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Insurance, Licenses/Permits, Security

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 19602.0
  • Parcel #: 30-2S-20-33600-000-0120
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3204.2
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 11, 2024
Closed on
Feb 5, 2025
Sold by
Delmarter Robert Brookes and Delmarter Claire Carlin
Bought by
Norcross Robert Kyle and Norcross Christy
Seller's Agent
Kendall Hood
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kendall Hood
Compass
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$650,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$75,000
-10.34%
Views
74
Current Estimated Value
$680,894

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$30,894
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.05%
Original Mortgage
$487,500
Outstanding Balance
$484,569
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$196,325

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 21, 2016
Sold by
Diehl Joshua Christian and Yarbrough Alice Anne
Bought by
Delmarter Robert Brooks and Delmarter Claire Carlin

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$424,960
Interest Rate
3.44%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 22, 2010
Sold by
Vision Bank
Bought by
Diehl Joshua Christian and Yarbrough Alice Anne

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$225,000
Interest Rate
4.42%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 9, 2008
Sold by
Miles Phillip D and Denise Miles C
Bought by
Vision Bank

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 16, 2005
Sold by
Rp Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Miles Phillip D and Miles Denise

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$164,000
Interest Rate
5.6%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $650,000 850 Title
Warranty Deed $650,000 850 Title
Warranty Deed $415,000 None Available
Special Warranty Deed $350,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Trustee Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed $205,000 Destin Land & Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $487,500 New Conventional
Closed $487,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $424,960 VA
Previous Owner $225,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $164,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
02/05/2025 02/05/25 Sold $650,000 -10.3% $229 / Sq Ft
01/05/2025 01/05/25 Pending -- -- --
12/11/2024 12/11/24 For Sale $725,000 -- $256 / 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 $3,084 $389,052 -- --
2023 $3,084 $377,720 $0 $0
2022 $3,045 $366,718 $0 $0
2021 $3,082 $356,037 $0 $0
2020 $3,133 $377,180 $57,919 $319,261
2019 $3,038 $343,227 $0 $0
2018 $2,987 $336,827 $0 $0
2017 $2,902 $329,899 $33,280 $296,619
2016 $2,650 $301,821 $0 $0
2015 $2,672 $299,723 $0 $0
2014 -- $298,227 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 964579

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 30-2S-20-33600-000-0120