$799,900

244 Tequesta Dr Destin, FL 32541

Destin Area

Estimated payment $4,752/month

Total Views 139
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,835 Sq Ft
$282 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Waterfront
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Lake View
  • Covered Deck

About This Home

Welcome to 244 Tequesta Drive, an exceptional lakefront home in the highly sought-after gated community of Emerald Lakes. Meticulously maintained and beautifully updated, this spacious residence offers peaceful water views, soaring 10 to 12-foot ceilings, crown molding, abundant natural light, and an open floor plan designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. Features include wood, tile, and carpet flooring, granite countertops, updated kitchen appliances, natural gas fireplace, a natural gas outdoor grill, and multiple living areas that provide exceptional flexibility, including the option for a formal living and dining room. The private office offers a quiet workspace, while the spacious primary suite features a sitting area overlooking the lake. Major updates include a new roof installed in 2020 and both HVAC systems replaced in 2025, providing added value and peace of mind. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining outdoors while taking in the tranquil lake views. Additional highlights include a central vacuum system, in-wall pest control system, and a spacious side-entry two car garage. Emerald Lakes offers a gated entrance, beautifully maintained grounds, community pool, tennis courts, and a prime central Destin location just minutes from white-sand beaches, shopping, dining, championship golf, boating, and top-rated schools. This exceptional home truly offers the perfect combination of luxury, comfort, and location.

Listing Agent

Jason Jones

Lead Realty License #3220358 Listed on: 07/27/2026

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,729

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 108x141x68x140
  • Waterfront
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Slab Foundation
  • Pitched Roof
  • Stone Siding
  • Wood Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,835 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Central Vacuum
  • Crown Molding
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Home Office
  • Sun or Florida Room
  • Lake Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom Suite

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Gazebo
  • Shed

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Fort Walton Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0979-000G-0050

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include ground maintenance, land recreation, legal, licenses/permits, management, recreational faclty, security
  • Emerald Lakes Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,729

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

10,019 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 108x141x68x140
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Emerald Lakes
  • Directions: From the Destin Commons head east and Emerald Lakes will be on your left at a Stop Light. Once you enter Emerald Lakes the home will be down on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer, Electric Water Heater
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Central Vacuum, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Fireplace, Fireplace 2+, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Newly Painted, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Interior Lot, Level, Restrictions, Sidewalk
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake Front
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Roof Pitched, Brick, Stone, Stucco, Trim Wood
  • Exterior Features: Outdoor Grill, Lawn Pump, Pavillion/Gazebo, Sprinkler System, Tennis Court(s), Yard Building
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Deck Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete, Renovated
  • Roof: Composite Shngl

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 6

Utilities

  • Security: Security System, Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Fishing, Gated, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Pets Allowed
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Maintenance Grounds, Land Recreation, Legal, Licenses/Permits, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Destin
  • High School: Fort Walton Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Destin

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0979-000G-0050
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4729.06
  • Tax Year: 2025

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Tax History

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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 $4,729 $487,250
2024 $4,492 $473,518
2023 $4,492 $459,726 $0 $0
2022 $4,394 $446,336 $0 $0
2021 $4,404 $433,336 $84,749 $348,587
2020 $4,454 $397,783 $80,713 $317,070
2019 $4,450 $391,460 $80,713 $310,747
2018 $4,442 $385,442 $0 $0
2017 $4,511 $383,780 $0 $0
2016 $4,381 $375,339 $0 $0
2015 $4,421 $368,414 $0 $0
2014 $4,050 $331,732 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
07/27/2026 07/27/26 For Sale $799,900 +39.4% $282 / Sq Ft
07/16/2020 07/16/20 Sold $574,000 0.0% $189 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/19/2020 03/19/20 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2020 02/11/20 For Sale $574,000 -- $189 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

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Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $574,000 Allure Title Company
Warranty Deed $690,000 Old South Land Title
Warranty Deed $386,000 --
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- First Natl Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $74,000 First Natl Land Title Co Inc
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $69,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $552,000 Negative Amortization
Previous Owner $85,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $30,100 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,000 Purchase Money Mortgage
Previous Owner $350,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 1008566

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0979-000G-0050

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