$720,000

285 Tequesta Dr Destin, FL 32541

Estimated payment $4,062/month

Total Views 2,967
3 Beds
2 Baths
1,823 Sq Ft
$395 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Upgraded Media Wing
  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Gated Community
  • Newly Painted Property

About This Home

Located in the popular gated community of Emerald Lakes. This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled, including all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, surround sound and is completely move in ready. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The master suite has a cathedral ceilings plus a sitting area with a view of the lake and access to the screened porch. The master suite bath area has a unique split walk-in close by closets by design, with custom built in storage and a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and separate walk in shower. Chefs dream kitchen with a gas stove opens to the great room. Large circular paver driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The Destin Commons, restaurants, and our stunning white-sand beaches are just minutes away.

Listing Agent

The Ketchersid Team

The Ketchersid Group LLC Listed on: 11/09/2025

The Ketchersid Group LLC

Co-Listing Agent

Jodi Ketchersid

The Ketchersid Group LLC License #3116313

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,201

Year Built

  • Built in 2002

Lot Details

  • 7,841 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 65x117x49x19x121
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Coastal Barrier Zone
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

HOA Fees

  • $118 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Contemporary Architecture
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Slab Foundation
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,823 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Partially Furnished
  • Crown Molding
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Great Room
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Upgraded Media Wing
  • Screened Porch
  • Lake Views
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Soaking Tub
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Patio

Location

  • Flood Insurance May Be Required

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0140

Community Details

Overview

  • Emerald Lakes Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,201

Year Built

Built in 2002

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$118 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.18
  • Lot Size: 65x117x49x19x121
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EKET
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-344-9848
  • Subdivision Name: Emerald Lakes
  • Directions: Turn north off of U. S. Highway 98 onto. Tequesta Drive (by the Destin ER).
  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2002
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Located in the popular gated community of Emerald Lakes. This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled, including all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, surround sound and is completely move in ready. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The master suite has a cathedral ceilings plus a sitting area with a view of the lake and access to the screened porch. The master suite bath area has a unique split walk-in close by closets by design, with custom built in storage and a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and separate walk in shower. Chefs dream kitchen with a gas stove opens to the great room. Large circular paver driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The Destin Commons, restaurants, and our stunning white-sand beaches are just minutes away.
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Lake2: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Gas: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - Some
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas, Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Laminate, Floor Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Upgraded Media Wing, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: 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:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Laminate: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Flood Insurance Req, Level, Restrictions, Storm Sewer, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Shower, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch Open, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Lot Features:Survey Available: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Lot Features:Flood Insurance Req: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Hurricane Shutters: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes
  • Lot Features:Storm Sewer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • 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: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 355.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7840.8
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0140
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • Lot Features Coastal Barrier Zone: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2201.03
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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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 $2,270 $253,384 -- --
2024 $2,769 $246,243 -- --
2023 $2,769 $297,596 $0 $0
2022 $2,704 $288,928 $0 $0
2021 $2,708 $280,513 $0 $0
2020 $2,688 $276,640 $0 $0
2019 $2,661 $270,420 $0 $0
2018 $2,641 $265,378 $0 $0
2017 $2,632 $259,920 $0 $0
2016 $2,561 $254,574 $0 $0
2015 $2,607 $251,332 $0 $0
2014 $2,239 $218,143 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/09/2025 11/09/25 For Sale $720,000 +20.0% $395 / Sq Ft
03/15/2023 03/15/23 Sold $600,000 +0.2% $329 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
02/11/2023 02/11/23 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2023 02/11/23 For Sale $599,000 0.0% $329 / Sq Ft
03/23/2014 03/23/14 Rented -- -- --
03/19/2014 03/19/14 Under Contract -- -- --
01/30/2014 01/30/14 For Rent -- -- --
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $600,000 Ketchersid Land & Title
Warranty Deed $307,000 Priority Title Of Nw Fl Inc
Warranty Deed $290,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Warranty Deed $440,000 Southern Escrow & Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $300,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $245,600 New Conventional
Previous Owner $282,648 FHA
Previous Owner $140,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 989202

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0140