$2,595,000

280 Gulf Shore Dr Unit 243 Destin, FL 32541

Estimated payment $17,805/month

Total Views 313
3 Beds
3 Baths
2,660 Sq Ft
$976 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Popular Property
  • Beach Front
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Beach
  • Fishing

About This Home

Welcome to the Ultimate a sanctuary where the East Pass and the Gulf of America merge in breathtaking beauty. Just stepping off your private elevator transports you to a realm of unmatched elegance and serenity. As you cross the threshold of this remarkable west-end facing unit, your senses are immediately enveloped in the natural splendor unfurling before you. The panorama is nothing short of spectacular. The vistas of the pass and the shimmering Gulf stretch out like a living masterpiece. Walk outside to one of the two largest waterfront balconies in Destin Fl and watch the dolphins play or enjoy a front row seat to the fireworks show all summer long, every Monday and Thursday. The opposite side of your sanctuary offers a mesmerizing view of Destin Harbor, here both day and night are adorned with stunning views. Watch the sunrise and boats sail across the harbor, once the sun takes its bow, twinkling lights reflect against the gently rippling water, and you hear the music from across the harbor, making you feel even more alive.

This one of a kind completely renovated condominium is a showcase and comes entirely furnished with meticulously selected, top-tier designer furniture throughout. It features quartz countertops, new high-end Cafe' appliances, custom draperies, Lutron electric shades, fresh paint throughout, white marble flooring throughout, brand new hardware, advanced lighting systems, all included in the price.

The Ultimate is an intimate, 21-unit gated, owners only condominium, designed with privacy and luxury in mind, this unit also comes with a private enclosed garage, and a climate-controlled storage unit. The Ultimate features all the amenities' you'd ever need to unwind in style. Dive into the sun-kissed delights of the oversized pool or relax in the hot tub under a canopy of stars. For the active lifestyle, enjoy the newly renovated sports court or hop over to the gym. Unwind further into the sauna or take advantage of the marina right at your fingertips with maintenance staff available to ensure everything is in pristine condition. Secure your spot in paradise and let the magic of Destin come alive!

Listing Agent

George Valentine

EXP Realty LLC License #3307072 Listed on: 08/21/2025

EXP Realty LLC

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $12,355

Year Built

  • Built in 1996

Lot Details

  • Beach Front
  • Property fronts gulf or ocean
  • Property Fronts a Bay or Harbor
  • Property is Fully Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $2,636 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Property Views

  • Gulf
  • Harbor

Home Design

  • Wallpaper
  • Concrete Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 2,660 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Marble
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dressing Area
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Destin High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Water Tap Fee Is Paid
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Community Sewer or Septic
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-24-2803-0002-2430

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, gas, ground keeping, insurance, internet service, legal, management, master, recreational faclty, sewer, water, cable TV, trash
  • 21 Buildings
  • 21 Units
  • Ultimate Condo The Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Pavilion
  • Sauna
  • Recreation Room
  • Elevator

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Security

  • Gated Community

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,355

Year Built

Built in 1996

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$2,636 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: ULTIMATE CONDO THE
  • Directions: From Hwy. 98 (Harbor Blvd) turn onto Gulf Shore Drive onto Holiday Isle. Follow Gulf Shore Drive past Destin Pointe and continue on till you reach 280 Gulf Shore Drive on your left.
  • Architectural Style: N/A
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1996
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Waterfront:GulfPass: Yes
  • Waterfront:Harbor: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Waterview:Harbor2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Waterfront:Gulf: Yes
  • Utilities:Tap Fee Paid: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Utilities:Community Water: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Waterfront:Unit Waterfront: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Waterfront:Shore - Beach: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Buildings: 21
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Marble, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Elevator, Fireplace, Split Bedroom, Wallpaper, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Dressing Area: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Marble: Yes
  • Interior:Wallpaper: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-All
  • Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • View: Harbor, Gulf
  • Waterfront Features: Unit Waterfront, Gulf, Gulf/Pass, Harbor, Shore - Beach
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Hot Tub, Pavillion/Gazebo, Shower, Tennis Court
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Concrete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Heated: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:PavillionGazebo: Yes
  • Exterior:Tennis Court: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-All: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Community Sewer
  • Utilities: Community Water, Electric, Phone, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickle Ball, Beach, Community Room, Dumpster, Elevators, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, No Rental, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pool, Sauna/Steam Room, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 7908.11
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Gas, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Internet Service, Legal, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Sewer, Water, Cable TV, Trash

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 00-2S-24-2803-0002-2430

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 21

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12354.84
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $11,802 $1,105,000 -- $1,105,000
2023 $11,802 $1,005,000 $0 $1,005,000
2022 $10,665 $885,000 $0 $885,000
2021 $10,990 $885,000 $0 $885,000
2020 $11,886 $950,000 $0 $950,000
2019 $15,856 $1,250,000 $0 $1,250,000
2018 $15,650 $1,250,000 $0 $0
2017 $15,236 $1,250,000 $0 $0
2016 $12,756 $982,000 $0 $0
2015 $12,803 $982,000 $0 $0
2014 $12,105 $935,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/21/2025 08/21/25 For Sale $2,595,000 +191.6% $976 / Sq Ft
07/25/2022 07/25/22 Off Market $890,000 -- --
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $890,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
02/24/2021 02/24/21 Sold $890,000 0.0% $335 / Sq Ft
02/04/2021 02/04/21 Pending -- -- --
02/04/2021 02/04/21 Pending -- -- --
02/01/2021 02/01/21 For Sale $890,000 -11.0% $335 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 For Sale $1,000,000 -14.9% $376 / Sq Ft
01/09/2021 01/09/21 Pending -- -- --
08/05/2020 08/05/20 For Sale $1,175,000 -- $442 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Administrators Deed $890,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 983584

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-24-2803-0002-2430