$587,000
SOLD JAN 30, 2026

229 Hillside Dr Niceville, FL 32578

4 Beds
3.5 Baths
2,620 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft

Recently Sold

$224 Per Sq Ft

10% Below List Price

95 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Creek or Stream View
  • Covered Deck
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • James E. Plew Elementary School Rated A-
  • Wooded Lot
  • Traditional Architecture

About This Home

As of January 2026

VA Assumable Loan @ 2.25%! Discover this mountain-style creekside retreat in the heart of Niceville! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a versatile 5th room with private entrance—ideal as an office, guest suite, or mother-in-law quarters. The split-level layout includes a main-floor primary suite and 4 additional bedrooms downstairs. Built in 2006 to higher hurricane standards, the home qualifies for a $14,400 insurance rebate. Backing up to scenic Beaver Creek, enjoy peaceful wooded views ideal for wildlife lovers. Updates include a 2020 kitchen remodel w/ solid wood cabinets, gas appliances, tankless water heater (2020), 6'' gutters, attic insulation, and hurricane-rated windows (2025). Multi-level decks and a sunroom offer relaxing outdoor spaces in a quiet, closed-circle subdivision

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mark Simpson

Harrison Lilly Emerald Coast License #3491053 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Mark Simpson

Harrison Lilly Emerald Coast License #3491053 Listed on: 08/15/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,258

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x120
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Exterior Columns
  • Off Grade Structure
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 2,620 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Wainscoting
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Creek or Stream Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Schools

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

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating
  • High Efficiency Heating System
  • Tankless Water Heater
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Covered Deck

Community Details

  • Rockywood Ph 4 Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 10-1S-22-319D-0000-0560

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,258

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 80x120
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKYWOOD PH 4
  • Directions: Turn on Rocky Bayou Dr. from E John Sims Pkwy for .36 miles proceeding through the roundabout. Turn right onto Hillside Dr. continuing through the curve. The property will be on the left after the curve approximately .13 miles from entry to the subdivision.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Doors
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: VA Assumable Loan @ 2.25%! Discover this mountain-style creekside retreat in the heart of Niceville! This 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers a versatile 5th room with private entrance—ideal as an office, guest suite, or mother-in-law quarters. The split-level layout includes a main-floor primary suite and 4 additional bedrooms downstairs. Built in 2006 to higher hurricane standards, the home qualifies for a $14,400 insurance rebate. Backing up to scenic Beaver Creek, enjoy peaceful wooded views ideal for wildlife lovers. Updates include a 2020 kitchen remodel w/ solid wood cabinets, gas appliances, tankless water heater (2020), 6'' gutters, attic insulation, and hurricane-rated windows (2025). Multi-level decks and a sunroom offer relaxing outdoor spaces in a quiet, closed-circle subdivision
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Heat High Efficiency: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy:Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Waterview:Creek2: Yes
  • Rooms:Florida Room: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Fireplace, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Window Treatmnt Some, Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: 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:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Walls Wainscoting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Wooded
  • View: Creek
  • Construction Type: Foundation Off Grade, Siding Brick Some, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Columns, Sprinkler System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Enclosed, Deck Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Brick Some: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Foundation Off Grade: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Enclosed: 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 Fans
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Parcel #: 10-1S-22-319D-0000-0560
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4257.8
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2025
Closed on
Jan 30, 2026
Sold by
Jack Jarrett R and Jack Amy R
Bought by
Klock Jon and Aleman Megan
Seller's Agent
Mark Simpson
Harrison Lilly Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Mark Simpson
Harrison Lilly Emerald Coast
List Price
$650,000
Sold Price
$587,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$63,000
-9.69%
Views
983

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.24%
Original Mortgage
$362,636
Outstanding Balance
$362,636
Interest Rate
6.18%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$232,331

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 29, 2019
Closed on
Jul 30, 2019
Sold by
Sherwin Matthew James and Sherwin Shannon Lynn
Bought by
Jack Jarrett R and Jack Amy R
Seller's Agent
Emerald Coast Lifestyles Group
Keller Williams Realty Destin
Buyer's Agent
Christina Jennings
Real Broker LLC
List Price
$384,500
Sold Price
$384,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.71%
Original Mortgage
$370,754
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2014
Closed on
Jul 30, 2015
Sold by
Mcclanahan David Lowell and Northington Sandra Lynne
Bought by
Sherwin Matthew James and Sherwin Shannon Lynn
Seller's Agent
Jody Woodward
Century 21 Hill Minger Agency
Buyer's Agent
John Cook
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$352,500
Sold Price
$352,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.19%
Original Mortgage
$346,250
Interest Rate
4.04%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 3, 2010
Sold by
Slater Scott R and Slater Karen A
Bought by
Mcclanahan David Lowell and Mcclanahan Sandra N

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$347,156
Interest Rate
4.94%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 14, 2006
Sold by
Key Lime Homes Inc
Bought by
Slater Scott R and Slater Karen A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$292,000
Interest Rate
5.81%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records
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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $587,000 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $384,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $352,500 Attorney
Warranty Deed $339,900 Attorney
Warranty Deed $365,000 Fatco
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $362,636 VA
Previous Owner $370,754 VA
Previous Owner $346,250 VA
Previous Owner $347,156 VA
Previous Owner $292,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
01/30/2026 01/30/26 Sold $587,000 -2.2% $224 / Sq Ft
11/18/2025 11/18/25 Pending -- -- --
10/30/2025 10/30/25 Price Changed $600,000 -0.8% $229 / Sq Ft
10/26/2025 10/26/25 Price Changed $605,000 -0.8% $231 / Sq Ft
10/18/2025 10/18/25 Price Changed $610,000 -0.8% $233 / Sq Ft
10/11/2025 10/11/25 Price Changed $615,000 -0.8% $235 / Sq Ft
10/01/2025 10/01/25 Price Changed $620,000 -0.8% $237 / Sq Ft
09/22/2025 09/22/25 Price Changed $625,000 -0.6% $239 / Sq Ft
09/11/2025 09/11/25 Price Changed $629,000 -0.2% $240 / Sq Ft
08/29/2025 08/29/25 Price Changed $630,000 -1.4% $240 / Sq Ft
08/24/2025 08/24/25 Price Changed $639,000 -1.7% $244 / Sq Ft
08/15/2025 08/15/25 For Sale $650,000 +69.1% $248 / Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $384,500 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
07/01/2019 07/01/19 Pending -- -- --
06/29/2019 06/29/19 For Sale $384,500 +9.1% $161 / Sq Ft
07/30/2015 07/30/15 Sold $352,500 0.0% $148 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2014 11/23/14 For Sale $352,500 -- $148 / Sq Ft
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 $4,151 $372,114 -- --
2024 $4,151 $361,627 -- --
2023 $4,151 $351,094 $0 $0
2022 $3,725 $322,946 $0 $0
2021 $3,707 $313,540 $0 $0
2020 $3,675 $309,211 $80,621 $228,590
2019 $4,050 $294,154 $80,621 $213,533
2018 $3,895 $279,670 $0 $0
2017 $3,743 $264,464 $0 $0
2016 $3,652 $259,479 $0 $0
2015 $3,562 $246,564 $0 $0
2014 $3,517 $240,741 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 983242

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 10-1S-22-319D-0000-0560

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