NOT LISTED FOR SALE

253 Windchime Way Freeport, FL 32439

Estimated Value: $663,000 - $801,000

6 Beds
3.5 Baths
4,348 Sq Ft
$175/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 29, 2017

Last sale price $389,500 $90 Per Sq Ft

Est. 95% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $4,848/month

14 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Dock
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Freeport Middle School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of June 2017

Gorgeous LIKE NEW lake front home in the Whispers subdivision in Hammock Bay. This home overlooks a small lake in the rear from the covered porch and is only 3 years old!! There is wood flooring and tile in the main living areas and good quality carpet in the bedrooms. 9 foot ceilings in all rooms with two story ceiling height in foyer and living room. The living room features beautiful built in bookshelves and storage areas flanking the fireplace with custom mantle. Formal dining room off of the kitchen which has granite counter tops throughout, island work station, large breakfast bar and matching stainless steel appliances. In between the dining room and kitchen is the half bath and small wet bar area, both with granite tops. Large master suite spans the entire length of the left side of the home and has his and hers closets in between the master bathroom which features his and hers sinks with granite counter tops, oversized tile shower and separate tub. Upstairs you will find 5 more bedrooms and a large media room as well as 2 full bathrooms. Media room features a raised platform for theater seating on the back wall and a large closet for storage. Fabric Shield hurricane protection for windows & doors. See photos attached to this listing of all the amenities this growing Development has to offer including several large pools, playground, exercise room and clubhouse for your private parties! Also, Hammock bay is in the process of adding another private amenity on the Choctawhatchee Bay that will be available for use by you as a new owner!! This, along with the numerous other amenities Hammock Bay has to offer as well as a quick 15 minute drive to the South Walton beach make this a very desirable location.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Andrew Tidwell

Sound Choice Real Estate LLC License #3056933 Listed on: 05/14/2017

Co-Listed By

Micah Mallory

Sound Choice Real Estate LLC License #3300756

Last Buyer's Agent

Stephanie Hawkins

ERA American Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,520

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 0.29 Acre Lot
  • Lake Front
  • Interior Lot
  • Lawn Pump

HOA Fees

  • $152 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 4,348 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Bay Window
  • Family Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Bonus Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Shed

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • Water Tap Fee Is Paid
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-1S-19-23080-000-0960

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, master, recreational faclty, cable TV
  • Hammock Bay Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,520

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$152 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.29
  • Lot Size: IRREG
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ESND
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-389-8533
  • Subdivision Name: HAMMOCK BAY
  • Directions: Head east on Hwy 20 from Niceville to entrance of Hammock Bay. Travel approximately .8 miles and turn right on Windchime Way.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2014
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Gorgeous LIKE NEW lake front home in the Whispers subdivision in Hammock Bay. This home overlooks a small lake in the rear from the covered porch and is only 3 years old!! There is wood flooring and tile in the main living areas and good quality carpet in the bedrooms. 9 foot ceilings in all rooms with two story ceiling height in foyer and living room. The living room features beautiful built in bookshelves and storage areas flanking the fireplace with custom mantle. Formal dining room off of the kitchen which has granite counter tops throughout, island work station, large breakfast bar and matching stainless steel appliances. In between the dining room and kitchen is the half bath and small wet bar area, both with granite tops. Large master suite spans the entire length of the left
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Tap Fee Paid: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - None, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Bay, Window Treatmnt Some
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: 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:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Interior:Window Bay: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Interior
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Brick, Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Yard Building
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Hurricane Shutters: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Community Room, Dock, Exercise Room, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool
  • Association #2 Fee: 152.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Cable TV

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 12632.4
  • Parcel #: 17-1S-19-23080-000-0960
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4519.57
  • Tax Year: 2016

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 15, 2022
Sold by
Weisbruch Michael A
Bought by
Johnson Shawn and Johnson Kylie
Current Estimated Value
$760,885

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$532,000
Outstanding Balance
$504,754
Interest Rate
5.27%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$256,131

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2017
Closed on
Jun 29, 2017
Sold by
Mueller Mark and Mueller Karen
Bought by
Weisbruch Michael A
Seller's Agent
Andrew Tidwell
Sound Choice Real Estate LLC
Buyer's Agent
Stephanie Hawkins
ERA American Real Estate
List Price
$389,500
Sold Price
$389,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.18%
Original Mortgage
$397,874
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2014
Closed on
Jun 23, 2015
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Mueller Mark and Meuller Karen
Seller's Agent
Alanna Welch
DR Horton Realty of Northwest Florida LLC
Buyer's Agent
Micah Mallory
Sound Choice Real Estate LLC
List Price
$367,900
Sold Price
$367,900

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.86%
Original Mortgage
$367,900
Interest Rate
3.92%
Mortgage Type
VA
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Johnson Shawn $740,000 None Listed On Document
Weisbruch Michael A $389,500 None Available
Mueller Mark $367,900 Dhi Title Of Florida Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Johnson Shawn $532,000
Previous Owner Weisbruch Michael A $397,874
Previous Owner Mueller Mark $367,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/29/2017 06/29/17 Sold $389,500 0.0% $90 / Sq Ft
05/28/2017 05/28/17 Pending -- -- --
05/14/2017 05/14/17 For Sale $389,500 +5.9% $90 / Sq Ft
06/23/2015 06/23/15 Sold $367,900 0.0% $86 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/21/2015 05/21/15 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2014 07/11/14 For Sale $367,900 +1467.5% $86 / Sq Ft
02/16/2012 02/16/12 Sold $23,471 0.0% -- View Prior Sale
02/15/2012 02/15/12 Pending -- -- --
02/15/2012 02/15/12 For Sale $23,471 -- --
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
2025 $8,615 $723,525 $63,378 $660,147
2024 $8,074 $723,525 $63,378 $660,147
2023 $8,074 $654,948 $48,642 $606,306
2022 $6,554 $572,903 $53,993 $518,910
2021 $5,719 $428,205 $44,976 $383,229
2020 $5,503 $402,927 $38,068 $364,859
2019 $5,286 $390,799 $36,960 $353,839
2018 $4,808 $351,634 $0 $0
2017 $4,199 $345,487 $34,776 $310,711
2016 $4,520 $332,465 $0 $0
2015 $4,399 $319,845 $0 $0
2014 $363 $26,136 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 775548

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17-1S-19-23080-000-0960