$950,500
SOLD OCT 15, 2025

161 Caraway Dr Niceville, FL 32578

5 Beds
3.5 Baths
3,028 Sq Ft
0.26 Acres

Recently Sold

$314 Per Sq Ft

25 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Community Pool
  • James E. Plew Elementary School Rated A-
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of October 2025

Pending w/ a kick out clause. AMAZING Price improvement! Builder pays plus ,Doc Stamps, Title fees, Final Survey. Fence, Blinds (of buyers choice) french door refrigerator & screened in patio included! 5 bed. 3.5 bath, 3 CAR GARAGE home. With over 3,000 sf & backing up to the nature trail & boasts endless upgrades. Stainless steel appliances, Zline hood vest, tile backsplash, farmhouse sink & breakfast nook. Tucked between the kitchen & formal dining room is a custom built , walk, through, butlers pantry, equipped w/ cabinets, butcher block, beverage fridge & wine rack. Master bath is a spa-like retreat w/ huge walk-in Mshower, soaker tub & double vanities & lighted, make up vanity, w/ lighted make up mirror, The mudroom and laundry are a must see, offering endless storage possibilities! Deer Moss Creek has a lovely Community pool, clubhouse, small children's park and half, basketball court down the street, an natural walking trails..

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Valerie Waters- Auclair

Ruckel Properties Inc License #3327076 Listed on: 07/14/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kelly Shephard

Ruckel Properties Inc License #3116971

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2025

Lot Details

  • 0.26 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 68.89 x 133.8 x 102.8 x 135.4
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Property is zoned City, Resid Single Family

HOA Fees

  • $77 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Frame Construction
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,028 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Storm Doors
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Eco-Friendly Details

  • Energy-Efficient Doors

Schools

  • Plew Elementary School
  • Ruckel Middle School
  • Niceville High School

Utilities

  • Cooling Available
  • Underground Utilities
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-1S-4000-0000-0300

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include management, master, recreational faclty
  • Deer Moss Creek Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2025

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$77 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.26
  • Lot Size: 68.89 x 133.8 x 102.8 x 135.4
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: DEER MOSS CREEK
  • Directions: HWY 20 to North of Rocky Bayou Dr. Following all the way past the 3 way stop to the entrance of Deer Moss Creek. Follow Deer Moss Loop past the stop sign, to Ph 2. Turn left on Caraway Dr. Home will
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman Style
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Doors
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2025
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Pending w/ a kick out clause. AMAZING Price improvement! Builder pays plus ,Doc Stamps, Title fees, Final Survey. Fence, Blinds (of buyers choice) french door refrigerator & screened in patio included! 5 bed. 3.5 bath, 3 CAR GARAGE home. With over 3,000 sf & backing up to the nature trail & boasts endless upgrades. Stainless steel appliances, Zline hood vest, tile backsplash, farmhouse sink & breakfast nook. Tucked between the kitchen & formal dining room is a custom built , walk, through, butlers pantry, equipped w/ cabinets, butcher block, beverage fridge & wine rack. Master bath is a spa-like retreat w/ huge walk-in Mshower, soaker tub & double vanities & lighted, make up vanity, w/ lighted make up mirror, The mudroom and laundry are a must see, offering endless storage possibilities!
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Rooms:Screened Porch: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Special Features: NewHome
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Stove/Oven Gas, Wine Refrigerator, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Curb & Gutter, Restrictions, Survey Available
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Frame, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Enclosed, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Lot Features:Survey Available: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Curb Gutter: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pavillion/Gazebo, Playground, Pool
  • Association #2 Fee: 230.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty

Schools

  • Elementary School: Plew
  • High School: Niceville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ruckel

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 11325.6
  • Parcel #: 11-1S-4000-0000-0300
  • Zoning: City, Resid Single Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 14, 2025
Closed on
Oct 15, 2025
Sold by
Grand American Enterprises Inc
Bought by
Stec Ryan and Stec Elaine Marie
Seller's Agent
Valerie Waters- Auclair
Ruckel Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kelly Shephard
Ruckel Properties Inc
List Price
$949,900
Sold Price
$950,500
Premium/Discount to List
$600
0.06%
Views
27
Current Estimated Value
$948,152

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$2,348
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.82%
Original Mortgage
$710,775
Outstanding Balance
$710,775
Interest Rate
4%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$237,377

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 17, 2024
Closed on
Apr 25, 2024
Sold by
Ruckel Properties Inc
Bought by
Grand American Enterprises Inc
Seller's Agent
Jodie Snell
Ruckel Properties Inc
Buyer's Agent
Marion Ruckel
Ruckel Properties Inc
List Price
$125,000
Sold Price
$125,000
Views
20

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
297.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 3, 2023
Sold by
Fish Kelly J and Fish Anna M
Bought by
Ruckel Properties Inc
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $950,500 Mead Law & Title
Warranty Deed $125,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $117,000 None Listed On Document
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $710,775 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/15/2025 10/15/25 Sold $950,500 +0.1% $314 / Sq Ft
08/08/2025 08/08/25 Pending -- -- --
07/14/2025 07/14/25 For Sale $949,900 0.0% $314 / Sq Ft
07/10/2025 07/10/25 Pending -- -- --
06/02/2025 06/02/25 Price Changed $949,900 -4.0% $314 / Sq Ft
02/15/2025 02/15/25 For Sale $989,900 +691.9% $327 / Sq Ft
04/25/2024 04/25/24 Sold $125,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
03/04/2024 03/04/24 Pending -- -- --
02/17/2024 02/17/24 For Sale $125,000 +6.8% --
10/15/2021 10/15/21 Sold $117,000 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
09/01/2021 09/01/21 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2021 08/26/21 For Sale $117,000 -- --
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $1,741 $126,785 $126,785 --
2024 $1,674 $126,836 $126,836 --
2023 $1,674 $125,580 $125,580 $0
2022 $1,571 $119,600 $119,600 $0
2021 $98 $7,223 $7,223 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 968660

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-1S-22-4000-0000-0300