$550,000
SOLD MAR 4, 2025

244 Okeechobee Cove Destin, FL 32541

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,757 Sq Ft
8,276 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$313 Per Sq Ft

8% Below List Price

9 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Gated Community
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of March 2025

Welcome to this beautifully upgraded 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offering a perfect blend of comfort & style. With its spacious open floor plan this home is accentuated by 12' ceilings, an electric fireplace and upgraded light fixtures. The kitchen features marble countertops, a glass backsplash, stainless steel appliances, custom cabinets & a pantry. The large primary bedroom is designed with a tray ceiling and a walk-in closet. The primary bath has marble countertops, double vanities and a tiled walk-in shower. The private screened-in Lanai offers a versatile space for entertaining or relaxing. Located in the gated community of Emerald Lakes with amenities that include a large swimming pool, basketball courts, tennis & pickleball courts & a playground. Roof was replaced in 2022

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Debra Fraser

RE/MAX by the Sea License #3454090 Listed on: 01/24/2025

RE/MAX by the Sea

Last Buyer's Agent

Debra Fraser

RE/MAX by the Sea License #3454090 Listed on: 01/24/2025

RE/MAX by the Sea

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,867

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 8,276 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60 x 120
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

HOA Fees

  • $115 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,757 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Track Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Tile Flooring

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Double Oven
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Destin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0310

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, management, recreational faclty
  • Emerald Lakes Ph 2 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Fishing

Additional Features

  • Picnic Area
  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,867

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$115 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.19
  • Lot Size: 60 x 120
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: EMERALD LAKES PH 2
  • Directions: Take Highway 98 east of Destin to the light (at Arby's) Follow the main road -Tequesta in the gated community of Emerald Lakes and then right onto Okeechobee Cove. The home is located at the end of the cul-de-sac
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Oven Double, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Fireplace, Floor Tile, Lighting Recessed, Lighting Track, Newly Painted, Pantry, Plantation Shutters, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Track: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Double: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Cul-De-Sac, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Construction Type: Roof Composite Shngl, Stucco, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fireplace, Lawn Pump, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: 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

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Tennis
  • Association #2 Fee: 345.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Management, Recreational Faclty

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 8276.4
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0310
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3867.12
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 24, 2025
Closed on
Mar 4, 2025
Sold by
Rieke Mary C
Bought by
Quartz Rd Llc
Seller's Agent
Debra Fraser
RE/MAX by the Sea
Buyer's Agent
Debra Fraser
RE/MAX by the Sea
List Price
$599,000
Sold Price
$550,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$49,000
-8.18%
Views
12
Current Estimated Value
$552,240

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$2,240
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.91%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 15, 2024
Sold by
Rieke Mary C
Bought by
Rieke Mary C and Barker Stewart Edward

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 14, 2022
Sold by
Brenda L Grant Revocable Trust
Bought by
Rieke Mary C

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2014
Closed on
Jul 30, 2014
Sold by
Miller Margaret J
Bought by
Grant Brenda L and The Brenda L Grant Revocable Trust
Seller's Agent
Laurie Hollowell
Keller Williams Realty Destin
Buyer's Agent
Jerry Bielawski
Newman Dailey Resort Properties
List Price
$312,000
Sold Price
$312,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.51%
Original Mortgage
$280,800
Interest Rate
3.94%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 15, 2012
Closed on
Oct 31, 2012
Sold by
Buckley John P
Bought by
Miller Margaret J
Seller's Agent
Tammy LaMarche
Crystal Waters Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Venita Brannon
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$227,000
Sold Price
$227,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.93%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 30, 2002
Sold by
Adams Homes Of Northwest Florida Inc
Bought by
Buckley John P

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$141,750
Interest Rate
5.93%
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $550,000 Aquark Title Services
Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $599,000 Nautilus Title & Escrow
Warranty Deed $312,000 Mcgill Escrow & Title Llc
Warranty Deed $227,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $190,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $280,800 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $141,750 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/04/2025 03/04/25 Sold $550,000 -8.2% $313 / Sq Ft
02/02/2025 02/02/25 Pending -- -- --
01/24/2025 01/24/25 For Sale $599,000 +163.9% $341 / Sq Ft
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Off Market $227,000 -- --
07/30/2014 07/30/14 Sold $312,000 0.0% $178 / Sq Ft
06/10/2014 06/10/14 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2014 05/16/14 For Sale $312,000 +37.4% $178 / Sq Ft
10/31/2012 10/31/12 Sold $227,000 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
10/02/2012 10/02/12 Pending -- -- --
08/15/2012 08/15/12 For Sale $227,000 -- $129 / 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 $3,865 $404,457 $84,133 $320,324
2023 $3,865 $400,739 $78,628 $322,111
2022 $2,019 $225,130 $0 $0
2021 $2,020 $218,573 $0 $0
2020 $2,004 $215,555 $0 $0
2019 $1,982 $210,709 $0 $0
2018 $1,966 $206,780 $0 $0
2017 $1,957 $202,527 $0 $0
2016 $1,905 $198,361 $0 $0
2015 $1,953 $196,982 $0 $0
2014 $1,592 $165,181 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 966968

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0310