
The Inn at Crystal Beach 2996 Scenic Highway 98 Unit 706 Destin, FL 32541
Estimated payment $28,599/month
Highlights
- Beach Front
- Beach
- Gulf View
- Destin Elementary School Rated A-
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Recreation Room
About This Home
Nestled in the pristine enclave of Crystal Beach, this 3-story penthouse features its own private elevator, 3 private balconies, a spiral staircase laid in bamboo flooring, and boasts over 5700 square feet of meticulously maintained luxury with 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.
What more could you ever dream of?
You'll find every room has been professionally designed with themes such as 'A day at the beach', Bahamian coastal inspiration, a nautical sitting area, and more. This masterpiece is being sold fully furnished (please review docs for exclusions). This penthouse offers an exclusive lifestyle with breathtaking views and unmatched amenities. Enjoy Gulf Coast views from your own private balcony, lounging as you sip champagne, all while reading your favorite novel, listening to the sounds of the waves breaking below. Watch families of dolphins flurry off on their own adventures, summoning you to join them in the emerald coast waters bordered by white sugary sands as far as your eye can see.
As the largest penthouse in the building, there are two gulf-front master suites, large open and spacious living areas with slate floors and solid mahogany doors. The kitchen is open concept leading right into, not one but two dining areas, with the living room and private balcony all but a few steps away. For those desiring large open spaces to entertain with an easy flow from kitchen to dining to living to private balcony, this has it all and its no wonder why this could be called the "True Jewel of the Emerald Coast".
There are so many ways in which to enjoy the grandeur of all this home has to offer. Take your elevator to the 3rd floor where you can have fun in your own game room with foosball and a pool table. Want to relax and pamper yourself? Enjoy the spacious tub in your master with ensuite bathroom, offering a relaxing getaway after a long day at the beach below. Additionally in your master suite you'll find a large walk-in closet, tons of ample room for storage, and let's not forget that private balcony. Step out and lounge on your private patio with the ocean below, views most only dream of, but for you an everyday occurrence. This is all part of the grandeur of this exquisite home.
Amenities include surround sound throughout the home, a custom control system that operates the lighting, climate, audio/video and shading systems, ample storage space as this home is full of large walk-in closets and storage throughout. The 3 ac units and 3 water heaters have been recently replaced.
This penthouse can be used as a primary residence, short term rental or investment property.
Situated right on the Gulf of Mexico, the Inn at Crystal Beach features exquisite and upscale condos, with #706 being the largest penthouse in the building, sitting at the top, in the middle, with the best views for the whole building.
The Inn at Crystal Beach is beautifully decorated and here you will enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness studio, business center, wireless high-speed Internet, meeting room facilities, a relaxing Gulf-front pool, hot tub, and a large, airy sundeck, complete with bbq grilling amenities. The Inn at Crystal Beach also features private beach access to one of the least crowded beaches in Destin. Complimentary beach service is provided.
The Inn at Crystal Beach features Gulf-front dining at the onsite casual dining restaurant, Staci's on the Beach. The Inn at Crystal Beach offers gated access and underground parking in the parking garage.
The Inn at Crystal Beach is centrally located in the Crystal Beach area of Destin near the Mid-Bay Bridge and is convenient to numerous shops and restaurants in the nearby Destin Commons and Shoppes at Paradise Isle shopping complexes.
Property Details
Home Type
- Condominium
Est. Annual Taxes
- $25,580
Year Built
- Built in 1997
Lot Details
- Beach Front
- Property fronts gulf or ocean
HOA Fees
- $4,567 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
Interior Spaces
- 5,752 Sq Ft Home
- Furnished
- Crown Molding
- Living Room
- Dining Room
- Recreation Room
- Gulf Views
- Home Security System
Kitchen
- Electric Oven or Range
- Cooktop with Range Hood
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- 5 Full Bathrooms
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Pool
- Heated In Ground Pool
- Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
Schools
- Destin Elementary And Middle School
- Destin High School
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-2379-0000-7060
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, insurance, management, recreational faclty, security, services, water, trash
- Inn At Crystal Beach Subdivision
- 8-Story Property
Amenities
- Community Barbecue Grill
- Elevator
Recreation
- Beach
Pet Policy
- Pets Allowed
Security
- Fire Sprinkler System
Map
About The Inn at Crystal Beach
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $24,593 | $2,275,000 | -- | $2,275,000 |
2023 | $24,593 | $2,275,000 | $0 | $2,275,000 |
2022 | $22,053 | $1,975,000 | $0 | $1,975,000 |
2021 | $19,248 | $1,550,000 | $0 | $1,550,000 |
2020 | $19,393 | $1,550,000 | $0 | $1,550,000 |
2019 | $19,027 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $1,500,000 |
2018 | $18,451 | $1,500,000 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $16,336 | $1,250,000 | $0 | $0 |
2016 | $19,029 | $1,465,000 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $19,408 | $1,465,000 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $19,647 | $1,465,000 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
02/13/2025 02/13/25 | Price Changed | $3,999,900 | -9.1% | $695 / Sq Ft |
10/01/2024 10/01/24 | For Sale | $4,400,000 | -- | $765 / Sq Ft |
About the Listing Agent

From corporate boardrooms to the sugar-white sands of the Emerald Coast, Shell Peterson’s journey into real estate is anything but ordinary — and that’s exactly what makes her so effective. A former top 1% sales executive in a Fortune 500 company, Shell built her career on strategic negotiation, world-class marketing, and always putting her clients first. She’s a two-time President’s Club winner, a natural-born dealmaker, and a woman who walked away from a high-paying corporate job to follow
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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
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APN: 00-2S-22-2379-0000-7060
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