$492,500
SOLD AUG 17, 2023

197 Kel-Wen Cir Unit Kel-wen Destin, FL 32541

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,749 Sq Ft
1990 Built

Recently Sold

$282 Per Sq Ft

14% Below List Price

53 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Furnished
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of August 2023

Fantastic 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the highly desired community of Emerald Breeze Estates. Complemented with cathedral ceilings, formal living area with a wood burning fireplace, built in shelves, large kitchen with breakfast bar and formal dining area. Large master suite with walk in closet, dual sinks and walk in shower. Nice sized additional bedrooms with plenty of storage. Private back yard with screened in patio and additional outdoor patio, perfect for entertaining. Spacious driveway with additional parking area. This home is perfectly located just 2.5 blocks from our sugar sand beaches, Destin Commons, restaurants and golf. A/C system is 2 years old and hot water heater is new. Seller will consider selling some furnishings, not including personal items. NO HOA!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Ken Koger

Century 21 AllPoints Realty License #3173276 Listed on: 06/09/2023

Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sandy Early

Century 21 AllPoints Realty License #693234

Century 21 AllPoints Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,713

Year Built

  • Built in 1990

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 85x100x85x100
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Frame Construction
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Trim

Interior Spaces

  • 1,749 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Shelving
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Screened Porch
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Open Patio

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Destin High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Emerald Breeze Estates Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-1017-000A-0280

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,713

Year Built

Built in 1990

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 85x100x85x100
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: EMERALD BREEZE ESTATES
  • Directions: GOING EAST ON HWY 98 PAST DESTIN COMMONS - STAY IN THE RIGHT LANE, YOU WILL PASS HOME PLACE FURNITURE, YOU WILL SEE A WHITE AND BLUE OFFICE BUILDING ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD CALLED MID BAY E
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1990
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: 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
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Pump Air To Air: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Rooms:Screened Porch: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Cathedral, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - Some, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Cathedral: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Shelving: Yes
  • Interior:Built-In Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Construction Type: Brick, Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy, Fireplace, Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened, 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
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: 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
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Deed Access, Pets Allowed, TV Cable

Schools

  • Elementary School: Destin
  • High School: Destin
  • Middle Or Junior School: Destin

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-1017-000A-0280
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4712.77
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 9, 2023
Closed on
Aug 17, 2023
Sold by
Miller Janice M
Bought by
J & B Enterprises Of Kings Mtn Inc
Seller's Agent
Ken Koger
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sandy Early
Century 21 AllPoints Realty
List Price
$569,900
Sold Price
$492,500
Premium/Discount to List
-$77,400
-13.58%
Views
217

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
10.51%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 18, 2009
Sold by
Lowrey James B and Lowrey Joyce A
Bought by
Miller Janice M
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 $492,500 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $220,800 Mcneese Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $400,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $20,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $80,000 Credit Line Revolving
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/02/2025 07/02/25 Price Changed $624,000 -0.8% $357 / Sq Ft
06/13/2025 06/13/25 Price Changed $629,000 -1.6% $360 / Sq Ft
05/30/2025 05/30/25 Price Changed $639,000 -1.5% $365 / Sq Ft
05/06/2025 05/06/25 Price Changed $649,000 -0.1% $371 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 For Sale $649,900 +32.0% $372 / Sq Ft
08/17/2023 08/17/23 Sold $492,500 -10.4% $282 / Sq Ft
08/01/2023 08/01/23 Pending -- -- --
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Price Changed $549,900 -3.5% $314 / Sq Ft
06/09/2023 06/09/23 For Sale $569,900 -- $326 / 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 $5,256 $455,363 $201,590 $253,773
2023 $5,256 $499,420 $188,401 $311,019
2022 $4,713 $433,797 $171,274 $262,523
2021 $4,003 $322,743 $117,810 $204,933
2020 $3,663 $292,759 $112,200 $180,559
2019 $3,532 $280,584 $112,200 $168,384
2018 $3,226 $251,237 $0 $0
2017 $3,126 $239,214 $0 $0
2016 $2,914 $224,311 $0 $0
2015 $2,759 $208,516 $0 $0
2014 $2,555 $191,725 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 924916

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-1017-000A-0280