$429,000
SOLD SEP 29, 2025

289 Whitman Way Freeport, FL 32439

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,721 Sq Ft
2016 Built

Recently Sold

$249 Per Sq Ft

6% Below List Price

112 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Fishing
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Freeport Middle School Rated A-
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Screened Porch

About This Home

As of September 2025

Don't miss out on this pristine home located in Passages neighborhood of Hammock Bay. From the front door of this three bedroom, two bath home with a flex space through out, you will see many updates. Enjoy the beautiful evenings in the rear screened in porch.
Hammock Bay has community pools, walking trails, pickle ball courts, dog parks and fitness center. Come feel the community atmosphere with a General Store, Pub , and new Middle School.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Clifford Carlson

RE/MAX by the Sea License #3343983 Listed on: 04/16/2025

RE/MAX by the Sea

Last Buyer's Agent

Gina Walker

Hammock Bay License #3138792

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,009

Year Built

  • Built in 2016

Lot Details

  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $180 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage

Home Design

  • Newly Painted Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,721 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 17-1S-19-23070-000-0270

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, insurance, management, recreational faclty, repairs/maintenance, security, cable TV
  • Hammock Bay Passages Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion
  • Game Room
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,009

Year Built

Built in 2016

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$180 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 9,162 SF
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Subdivision Name: HAMMOCK BAY PASSAGES
  • Directions: From Highway 331 go West on Highway 20 for 2 + miles to the Hammock Bay Entrance. Follow Great Hammock Bend to Passages the 3rd neighborhood on the right. Make immediate right at round about and follow to 289 Whitman Way.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2016
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Don't miss out on this pristine home located in Passages neighborhood of Hammock Bay. From the front door of this three bedroom, two bath home with a flex space through out, you will see many updates. Enjoy the beautiful evenings in the rear screened in porch. Hammock Bay has community pools, walking trails, pickle ball courts, dog parks and fitness center. Come feel the community atmosphere with a General Store, Pub , and new Middle School.
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Covered Porch: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Gas, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet New
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Newly Painted, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet New: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Curb & Gutter, Sidewalk, Storm Sewer
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Concrete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Lot Features:Curb Gutter: Yes
  • Lot Features:Storm Sewer: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickle Ball, BBQ Pit/Grill, Boat Launch, Community Room, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Game Room, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable
  • Association #2 Fee: 540.09
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Management, Recreational Faclty, Repairs/Maintenance, Security, Cable TV

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 17-1S-19-23070-000-0270
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4008.64
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 16, 2025
Closed on
Sep 29, 2025
Sold by
Hertweck William Chowning and Hertweck Jennifer Lyn
Bought by
Vanteyens Scott and Vanteyens Deborah Angelo
Seller's Agent
Clifford Carlson
RE/MAX by the Sea
Buyer's Agent
Gina Walker
Hammock Bay
List Price
$455,000
Sold Price
$429,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$26,000
-5.71%
Views
96
Current Estimated Value
$427,899

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$1,101
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-0.91%
Original Mortgage
$343,200
Outstanding Balance
$343,200
Interest Rate
6.58%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$84,699

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 9, 2018
Closed on
Jun 25, 2018
Sold by
Hodge Carl J and Hodge Dorothy J
Bought by
Hollinsworth Quinn Alan and Hollinsworthq Kelly Harumi
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Anthony Mims
Mims Real Estate Advisors Llc
Buyer's Agent
Lee Glaser
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
List Price
$248,800
Sold Price
$248,800

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.79%
Original Mortgage
$239,905
Interest Rate
4.6%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 29, 2016
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Hodge Carl J and Hodge Dorothy J
Source: Public Records
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Home Values in the Area

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Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $429,000 Emerald Coast Title
Warranty Deed $248,800 Attorney
Warranty Deed $212,650 Dhi Title Of Florida Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $343,200 New Conventional
Previous Owner $239,905 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/29/2025 09/29/25 Sold $429,000 -2.3% $249 / Sq Ft
08/06/2025 08/06/25 Pending -- -- --
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Price Changed $439,000 -1.3% $255 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 Price Changed $445,000 -2.2% $259 / Sq Ft
04/16/2025 04/16/25 For Sale $455,000 +11.0% $264 / Sq Ft
07/19/2023 07/19/23 Sold $409,900 0.0% $236 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
06/02/2023 06/02/23 Pending -- -- --
06/01/2023 06/01/23 For Sale $409,900 +64.8% $236 / Sq Ft
06/29/2018 06/29/18 Sold $248,800 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
05/16/2018 05/16/18 Pending -- -- --
05/09/2018 05/09/18 For Sale $248,800 0.0% $145 / Sq Ft
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Rented $1,800 0.0% --
04/27/2017 04/27/17 Under Contract -- -- --
04/11/2017 04/11/17 For Rent $1,800 -- --
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 $3,681 $329,711 $50,000 $279,711
2024 $2,505 $342,519 $40,535 $301,984
2023 $2,505 $233,868 $0 $0
2022 $2,372 $0 $0 $0
2021 $2,366 $232,278 $37,480 $194,798
2018 $2,401 $172,771 $0 $0
2017 $2,364 $169,604 $28,980 $140,624
2016 $323 $23,794 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 974007

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 17-1S-19-23070-000-0270