$625,000

Estimated payment $3,940/month

Total Views 3,400
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,740 Sq Ft
$228 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • James E. Plew Elementary School Rated A-
  • Den
  • Skylights

About This Home

Exceptional value---drastic price drop--won't last long! 282 Wava Ave... this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2.5-bath home is perfectly positioned on the 14th tee of the Rocky Bayou Golf Course, offering the best of golf course living. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Rocky Bayou neighborhood, this home delivers the ideal blend of comfort, updates, and location.

Inside, you'll find a spacious, well-designed layout loaded with updates. The fully remodeled kitchen shines with gorgeous quartz countertops and modern finishes. The primary suite is an oversized retreat, featuring a beautifully renovated bathroom with custom tile work and spa-like details. Just off the back, a climate-controlled hobby room offers the perfect space for a studio or home of Step outside to an ideal space for entertaining.The paver walkway leads to a cozy fire pit area, and the spacious backyard is perfect for Florida outdoor living. This lot offers golf course living and lots of space to create the perfect outdoor retreat. Come check it out today!

*Buyer to verify all measurements and items deemed important.

Listing Agent

Alison Sanders

Sanders Beach Realty LLC License #3407904 Listed on: 07/01/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $6,253

Year Built

  • Built in 1992

Lot Details

  • 0.52 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 157x127x190x145
  • On Golf Course
  • Cul-De-Sac
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Back Yard Fenced

HOA Fees

  • $13 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction

Interior Spaces

  • 2,740 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Crown Molding
  • Skylights
  • Dining Area
  • Den

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Patio

Schools

  • Plew Elementary School
  • Ruckel Middle School
  • Niceville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 03-1S-22-5003-0000-0270

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include master
  • Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates 3 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$6,253

Year Built

Built in 1992

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$13 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.52
  • Lot Size: 157x127x190x145
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: ROCKY BAYOU COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 3
  • Directions: From John Sims Parkway (Hwy 20), turn onto Rocky Bayou Drive. Turn left on Forrest Rd, then take a left on Ruckel Drive. First right onto Wava, and house is at the end of the street on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1992
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - None
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Kitchen Island, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Skylight(s): Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Cul-De-Sac, Dead End, Golf Course
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Lot Features:Dead End: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Lot Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Farm Info:Garage4: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Golf, Pets Allowed
  • Association #2 Fee: 150.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Master Association

Schools

  • Elementary School: Plew
  • High School: Niceville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ruckel

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 22651.2
  • Parcel #: 03-1S-22-5003-0000-0270
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 6252.94
  • Tax Year: 2024

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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 $6,309 $483,577 $143,191 $340,386
2023 $6,309 $484,184 $141,773 $342,411
2022 $3,317 $291,921 $0 $0
2021 $3,211 $283,418 $0 $0
2020 $2,660 $279,505 $0 $0
2019 $2,334 $273,221 $0 $0
2018 $3,188 $273,692 $0 $0
2017 $3,168 $268,063 $0 $0
2016 $3,083 $262,549 $0 $0
2015 $3,079 $260,724 $0 $0
2014 $3,027 $257,950 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/04/2025 08/04/25 Price Changed $625,000 -3.8% $228 / Sq Ft
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Price Changed $650,000 -7.1% $237 / Sq Ft
07/09/2025 07/09/25 Price Changed $699,900 -1.4% $255 / Sq Ft
07/01/2025 07/01/25 For Sale $710,000 +9.2% $259 / Sq Ft
06/11/2023 06/11/23 Off Market $650,000 -- --
06/06/2022 06/06/22 Sold $650,000 0.0% $237 / Sq Ft
05/15/2022 05/15/22 Pending -- -- --
05/05/2022 05/05/22 For Sale $650,000 +62.9% $237 / Sq Ft
04/29/2020 04/29/20 Off Market $399,000 -- --
10/26/2018 10/26/18 Sold $399,000 0.0% $146 / Sq Ft
09/23/2018 09/23/18 Pending -- -- --
07/16/2018 07/16/18 For Sale $399,000 -- $146 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $650,000 Mcneese Title
Warranty Deed $399,000 Emerald Coast Title Svcsf Ll
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $335,828 VA
Previous Owner $363,588 VA
Previous Owner $253,402 New Conventional
Previous Owner $295,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 979946

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 03-1S-22-5003-0000-0270