NOT LISTED FOR SALE

2709 Scenic Highway 98 Destin, FL 32541

Estimated Value: $2,696,000 - $2,870,000

7 Beds
5.5 Baths
4,303 Sq Ft
$650/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 28, 2021

Last sale price $2,487,000 $578 Per Sq Ft

Est. 13% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $16,927/month

21 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • In Ground Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gulf View
  • Beach House

About This Home

As of October 2021

This property is currently under contract with a 3 business day kickout clause. Please inquire with listing agent for further details. 2709 Scenic Hwy 98 is a sprawling, seven bedroom home that is an impressive and established short term rental, prominently located on a large spacious corner lot, directly across the street from the Gulf of Mexico in the heart of Destin, FL in the coveted Crystal Beach area along Scenic Hwy 98 adjacent to the Henderson Resort & Spa. Gross annual rental projections exceed $250,000+. Notable features include turn-key coastal decor and furnishings, ample parking as well as a two car garage, spacious pool area and adjoining pool deck accessible from the covered outdoor living area, private commercial-style elevator offering easy access to all three stories as well as covered porches on each floor spanning the width of the home and each offering beautiful water views. This home recently got all new exterior siding and exterior paint. The first level offers two bedroom suites, each situated on the southern elevation to capture beach views and accompanied by full ensuite bathrooms as well as a large laundry & mud room. The second level offers an open floor pan with a spacious chef's kitchen complete with stainless appliances and granite countertops anchored by a center island that offers additional seating. The kitchen opens seamlessly into the living/dining area framed by floor to ceiling glass sliding doors and windows offering ample southern and westerly gulf views. The second level also features two additional bedrooms including a large secondary master suite complete with ensuite bathroom offering dual vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower. The third level offers a small living area as well as three full bedroom suites and wet bar including the oversized master bedroom which occupies the entire southern elevation and features it's own private wrap around porch with immediate south and southwestern views over the Gulf of Mexico and Henderson Beach State Park. Crystal Beach owners enjoy multiple beach access points steps from the home and centrally located near Whole Foods, Destin Harbor, Regatta Bay Golf Course, numerous coffee shops and ample opportunities for shopping and family activities.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Spears Group

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 06/21/2021

Last Buyer's Agent

Lee Barr

World Impact Real Estate License #3384683

World Impact Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $15,828

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 50x150
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Corner Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $54 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Exterior Columns
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,303 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Shelving
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Gulf Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 7 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0580-0013-0010

Community Details

Overview

  • Crystal Beach Subdivision

Recreation

  • Beach

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$15,828

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$54 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 50x150
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: CRYSTAL BEACH
  • Directions: South on Matthew Blvd from Highway 98; home is located at the corner of Matthew and Scenic 98.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2007
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 7
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Elevator, Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: 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:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Dressing Area: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Shelving: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Beamed: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Corner, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Frame, Roof Metal, Vinyl Siding, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Columns, Fenced Lot-Part, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Shower, Sprinkler System, Summer Kitchen
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Lot Features:Corner: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Summer Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Beach
  • Association #2 Fee: 650.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0580-0013-0010
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 15828.22
  • Tax Year: 2020

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 9, 2024
Sold by
Crawford Kathryn Gene
Bought by
Kathryn Crawford Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$2,798,229

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 21, 2021
Closed on
Oct 28, 2021
Sold by
2709 Scenic Hwy 98 Llc
Bought by
Crawford John F and Crawford Kathryn G
Seller's Agent
Spears Group
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Lee Barr
World Impact Real Estate
List Price
$2,487,000
Sold Price
$2,487,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.00%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 5, 2018
Closed on
Jan 11, 2019
Sold by
R & B Destin Properties Llc
Bought by
2709 Scenic Hwy 98 Llc
Seller's Agent
Spears Group
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
The BobbyJ Team
30A Local Real Estate
List Price
$1,525,000
Sold Price
$1,525,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.09%
Original Mortgage
$1,100,000
Interest Rate
4.8%
Mortgage Type
Commercial

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 21, 2014
Closed on
Jan 16, 2015
Sold by
Sielbeck Alan
Bought by
R & B Destin Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
Cindy Cole
Keller Williams Realty Destin
Buyer's Agent
Jonathan Spears
ecn.unknownoffice
List Price
$1,130,000
Sold Price
$1,130,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.80%

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 12, 2012
Closed on
Dec 27, 2012
Sold by
Mcgee Martha S and Mcgee Ronnie
Bought by
Sielbeck Alan
Seller's Agent
Marti McGee
McGee Properties
Buyer's Agent
Cindy Cole
Keller Williams Realty Destin
List Price
$725,000
Sold Price
$725,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
24.17%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 8, 2004
Sold by
Abita Brewing Co Inc
Bought by
Mcgee Ronnie and Mcgee Martha S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$787,500
Interest Rate
5.25%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 29, 2004
Sold by
Emerald Reef Enterprises Llc
Bought by
Abita Brewing Co Inc

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$637,000
Interest Rate
6.24%
Mortgage Type
Purchase Money Mortgage

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 31, 2001
Sold by
Profi Elliott Jr James C and Profi James C Elliott Jr Ddspa
Bought by
Burke John T and Burke Sharon A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$116,000
Interest Rate
7.5%
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Kathryn Crawford Living Trust -- None Listed On Document
Crawford John F $2,487,000 Aqua Title Services
2709 Scenic Hwy 98 Llc $1,525,000 Attorney
R & B Destin Properties Llc $1,130,000 Aqua Title Services
Sielbeck Alan $725,000 Attorney
Mcgee Ronnie $875,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Abita Brewing Co Inc $707,500 --
Emerald Reef Enterprises Llc $100,000 --
Burke John T -- Advance Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner 2709 Scenic Hwy 98 Llc $1,100,000
Previous Owner Mcgee Ronnie $787,500
Previous Owner Abita Brewing Co Inc $637,000
Previous Owner Burke John T $116,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
10/28/2021 10/28/21 Sold $2,487,000 0.0% $578 / Sq Ft
07/12/2021 07/12/21 Pending -- -- --
06/21/2021 06/21/21 For Sale $2,487,000 +120.1% $578 / Sq Ft
10/11/2020 10/11/20 Off Market $1,130,000 -- --
01/11/2019 01/11/19 Sold $1,525,000 0.0% $354 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
10/28/2018 10/28/18 Pending -- -- --
09/05/2018 09/05/18 For Sale $1,525,000 +35.0% $354 / Sq Ft
01/16/2015 01/16/15 Sold $1,130,000 0.0% $263 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/23/2014 12/23/14 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2014 05/21/14 For Sale $1,130,000 +55.9% $263 / Sq Ft
12/27/2012 12/27/12 Sold $725,000 0.0% $177 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
12/12/2012 12/12/12 Pending -- -- --
12/12/2012 12/12/12 For Sale $725,000 -- $177 / 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 $24,980 $2,291,760 $659,749 $1,632,011
2023 $24,980 $2,228,454 $616,587 $1,611,867
2022 $21,633 $1,795,116 $560,534 $1,234,582
2021 $16,734 $1,347,533 $385,560 $961,973
2020 $15,828 $1,265,054 $367,200 $897,854
2019 $14,455 $1,247,884 $367,200 $880,684
2018 $12,091 $941,600 $0 $0
2017 $11,925 $912,438 $0 $0
2016 $11,556 $889,633 $0 $0
2015 $11,184 $847,120 $0 $0
2014 $10,262 $770,172 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 874927

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0580-0013-0010