$800,000

Estimated payment $5,154/month

Total Views 3,549
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,596 Sq Ft
$501 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Florida Architecture
  • Van R. Butler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • 5-minute walk to Deer Lake

About This Home

WELCOME TO YOUR COTTAGE RETREAT!Just a short distance to the beach and the 3000 Sq Ft heated pool with spa and sun deck. Gated community with brick paver streets and driveways. Underground utilities, access to the clubhouse with exercise facilities and 310 feet of white sandy beach. This unique home with an open floor plan features 3 bedrooms each having it's own private bathroom, silestone countertops, legacy cabinets, stainless steel appliances and 9' & 10' ceilings. You will love the tile floor throughout and covered porches. Home has a metal roof and hardy plank siding. Rental ready! HVAC replaced 12/24, Hot water heater replaced 2/24. All information to be verified by the purchaser.

Listing Agent

Teri Davis

Scenic Real Estate License #3147018 Listed on: 03/07/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,072

Year Built

  • Built in 2005

Lot Details

  • 1,307 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 25 x 45
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Coastal Barrier Zone
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Zero Lot Line
  • Property is zoned Deed Restrictions, Resid Single Family

HOA Fees

  • $406 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Exterior Columns
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,596 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 30-2S-21-42796-000-0120

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, internet service, management, master, recreational faclty, security, cable TV, trash
  • Cottage Retreat Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Pool
  • Community Whirlpool Spa

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,072

Year Built

Built in 2005

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$406 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.03
  • Lot Size: 25 X 45
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Subdivision Name: COTTAGE RETREAT
  • Directions: Scenic 98 from outlet mall head West past Pompano Joes and Maravilla. Turn right into paved driveway between Maravilla and Beach Retreat Condominiums
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2005
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Energy:Heat High Efficiency: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • 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:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Zero Lot Line
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Frame, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Columns
  • 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
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Lot Features:Zero Lot Line: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Property Info:Garage2: No

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Dumpster, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Picnic Area, Pool, TV Cable, Whirlpool
  • Association #2 Fee: 1217.89
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Cable TV, Trash

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 1306.8
  • Parcel #: 30-2S-21-42796-000-0120
  • Zoning: Deed Restrictions, Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres
  • Lot Features Coastal Barrier Zone: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 5071.53
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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Source: Public Records

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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 $4,835 $583,100 $105,671 $477,429
2023 $4,835 $482,314 $0 $0
2022 $4,533 $545,626 $117,295 $428,331
2021 $3,960 $419,901 $102,592 $317,309
2020 $3,617 $362,369 $93,858 $268,511
2019 $3,539 $356,348 $90,249 $266,099
2018 $3,477 $348,686 $0 $0
2017 $3,230 $331,396 $84,250 $247,146
2016 $2,912 $291,054 $0 $0
2015 $2,833 $278,676 $0 $0
2014 $2,327 $262,384 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $800,000 -3.0% $501 / Sq Ft
04/11/2025 04/11/25 Price Changed $825,000 -2.9% $517 / Sq Ft
03/07/2025 03/07/25 For Sale $850,000 -- $533 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $450,000 Mcgill Escrow & Title Llc
Trustee Deed $478,100 None Available
Warranty Deed $349,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $288,800 New Conventional
Open $450,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $451,500 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $99,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $314,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 970443

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 30-2S-21-42796-000-0120