NOT LISTED FOR SALE

259 Tequesta Dr Destin, FL 32541

Estimated Value: $566,354 - $693,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
2,067 Sq Ft
$310/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold June 08, 2020

Last sale price $435,000 $210 Per Sq Ft

Est. 47% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,720/month

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Fishing
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling

About This Home

As of June 2020

Custom-built, lakefront home in Emerald Lakes is meticulously maintained and well equipped. Emerald Lakes is an idyllic, peaceful community interspersed with lush orange and lemon trees and deluxe amenities including a gated entrance, community pool, tennis, and basketball. This lot is especially private and serene with lake frontage on two sides of the home. This 3-bedroom, one-level home features a dedicated office, screened-in porch, ten-ft ceilings, bullnose corners, tile floors, fenced-in backyard, and up-to-date kitchen and baths. Views of the lake flow peacefully throughout the interior. The master suite includes a sitting area, outdoor access, jetted tub, and sizable walk-in closet. Emerald Lakes is located off of Hwy 98 across the street from the upscale, open air City Market.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Cindy Cole

Keller Williams Realty Destin License #no data Listed on: 05/07/2020

Keller Williams Realty Destin

Last Buyer's Agent

Spears Group

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2000

Lot Details

  • 9,148 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65 x 152
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

HOA Fees

  • $108 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 2,067 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Bay Window
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Schools

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

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0010

Community Details

Overview

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

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2000

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$108 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.21
  • Lot Size: 65 X 152
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: EMERALD LAKES PH 2
  • Directions: Emerald Lakes is located on the north side of EMERALD COAST PKWY between Calusa Bay & Emerald Bay next to Backyard Burger. Enter the gates on Tequesta and continue straight ahead. Home will be on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2000
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Custom-built, lakefront home in Emerald Lakes is meticulously maintained and well equipped. Emerald Lakes is an idyllic, peaceful community interspersed with lush orange and lemon trees and deluxe amenities including a gated entrance, community pool, tennis, and basketball. This lot is especially private and serene with lake frontage on two sides of the home. This 3-bedroom, one-level home features a dedicated office, screened-in porch, ten-ft ceilings, bullnose corners, tile floors, fenced-in backyard, and up-to-date kitchen and baths. Views of the lake flow peacefully throughout the interior. The master suite includes a sitting area, outdoor access, jetted tub, and sizable walk-in closet. Emerald Lakes is located off of Hwy 98 across the street from the upscale, open air City Market.
  • 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
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Waterview:Lake2: Yes
  • Rooms:Screened Porch: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Floor Tile, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed, Plantation Shutters, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Bay, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • 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 Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Interior:Window Bay: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Level, Storm Sewer, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Stucco, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Lawn Pump, Porch, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Storm Sewer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • 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: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis
  • Association #2 Fee: 325.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9147.6
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0010
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 3, 2025
Sold by
Ferreira Diane and Ferreira Luis
Bought by
Luis And Diane Ferreira Revocable Trust and Ferreira
Current Estimated Value
$640,589

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 7, 2020
Closed on
Jun 5, 2020
Sold by
Carpenter Barry K
Bought by
Ferreira Diane and Ferreira Luis
Seller's Agent
Cindy Cole
Keller Williams Realty Destin
Buyer's Agent
Spears Group
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$435,000
Sold Price
$435,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.14%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
3.2%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 16, 2017
Closed on
Jun 28, 2017
Sold by
Henkelman Charles M and Henkelman Gloria A
Bought by
Carpenter Barry K
Seller's Agent
Karen Martineau
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
Buyer's Agent
Mona Ponder
Keller Williams Realty Destin
List Price
$399,500
Sold Price
$399,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.93%
Original Mortgage
$339,500
Interest Rate
4.02%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 15, 2015
Sold by
Henkelman Charles M and Henkelman Gloria A
Bought by
Henkelman Charles A and Henkelman Gloria A

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 30, 2013
Sold by
Henkelman Charles M and Henkelman Gloria A
Bought by
Charles & Gloria Henkelman Revocable Tru

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 29, 2008
Sold by
Desalvo Mark A and Desalvo Dorsey
Bought by
Henkelman Charles M and Henkelman Gloria A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$280,000
Interest Rate
5.84%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 28, 2002
Sold by
Winstead Edgar W and Winstead Patricia Ann
Bought by
Desalvo Mark A and Desalvo Dorsey

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$189,600
Interest Rate
5.12%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 20, 2001
Sold by
Robert Donovan Construction Inc
Bought by
Winstead Edgar W and Winstead Patricia Ann

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$100,000
Interest Rate
7.16%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jan 31, 2000
Sold by
Cutsinger William H and Cutsinger Margaret
Bought by
Robert Donovan Construction Inc
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
Luis And Diane Ferreira Revocable Trust $100 None Listed On Document
Ferreira Diane $435,000 Aqua Title Services
Carpenter Barry K $399,500 Mcneese Title Llc
Henkelman Charles A -- Attorney
Charles & Gloria Henkelman Revocable Tru -- None Available
Henkelman Charles M $362,500 None Available
Desalvo Mark A $237,000 Southern Escrow & Title Llc
Winstead Edgar W $219,000 --
Robert Donovan Construction Inc $57,500 Benchmark Title & Abstract C
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Ferreira Diane $235,000
Previous Owner Carpenter Barry K $339,500
Previous Owner Henkelman Charles M $280,000
Previous Owner Desalvo Mark A $189,600
Previous Owner Winstead Edgar W $100,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
06/08/2020 06/08/20 Sold $435,000 0.0% $210 / Sq Ft
05/09/2020 05/09/20 Pending -- -- --
05/07/2020 05/07/20 For Sale $435,000 +8.9% $210 / Sq Ft
06/28/2017 06/28/17 Sold $399,500 0.0% $193 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/31/2017 05/31/17 Pending -- -- --
05/16/2017 05/16/17 For Sale $399,500 -- $193 / 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
2025 $3,152 $337,242 -- --
2024 $2,988 $327,738 -- --
2023 $2,988 $318,192 $0 $0
2022 $2,919 $308,924 $0 $0
2021 $2,923 $299,926 $70,624 $229,302
2020 $3,197 $285,514 $67,261 $218,253
2019 $3,196 $281,139 $67,261 $213,878
2018 $3,174 $275,454 $0 $0
2017 $2,245 $227,042 $0 $0
2016 $2,185 $222,372 $0 $0
2015 $2,240 $220,826 $0 $0
2014 $2,275 $221,087 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 844952

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0010