$254,000

304 Barracuda Ave Unit 205 Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

Estimated payment $2,145/month

Total Views 9,023
2 Beds
1 Bath
750 Sq Ft
$339 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Gulf View
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom
  • Picnic Area
  • Fort Walton Beach High School Rated A
  • Living Room
  • Tile Flooring

About This Home

This is a charming 2nd-floor condo on Okaloosa Island with peek-a-boo views of the Gulf of America within a short proximity to the beach. This fully furnished unit is a highly rated and established vacation rental, offering a turn-key investment opportunity or personal getaway along the Emerald Coast.

Recent updates include a new AC unit, a beautifully remodeled bathroom with a walk-in shower, waterproof laminate flooring in the living spaces, and new windows and sliders for enhanced comfort and energy efficiency.

Enjoy this relaxed, coastal lifestyle with quick access to sugar-white sand beaches, local restaurants, attractions and a short drive to Destin Harbor where you will find boat and fishing charters, shopping, and more! An affordable opportunity in a high-demand vacation market- don't miss your opportunity to own a piece of paradise on the Emerald Coast.

Listing Agent

Beau Blankenship

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast Listed on: 03/08/2025

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Co-Listing Agent

The Locals Group

Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Property Details

Home Type

  • Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,242

Year Built

  • Built in 1982

Lot Details

  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Privacy Fence

HOA Fees

  • $577 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Pitched Roof
  • Vinyl Siding
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 750 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Gulf Views
  • Washer

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Schools

  • Elliott Point Elementary School
  • Bruner Middle School
  • Fort Walton Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-24-127E-0000-2050

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, insurance, legal, management, master, trash
  • 15 Buildings
  • 15 Units
  • Island Gardens Condo Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Property Details

Home Type

Condominium

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,242

Year Built

Built in 1982

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$577 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Co List Office Mls Id: ENVB
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-213-2800
  • Subdivision Name: ISLAND GARDENS CONDO
  • Directions: From Santa Rosa Blvd, turn onto Bluefish and make immediate right onto Barracuda. Condo is 3 story complex on right.
  • Architectural Style: N/A
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Year Built: 1982
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Special Features: None

Interior Features

  • Number Of Buildings: 15
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet New
  • Interior Amenities: Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Stories: 3
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet New: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Roof Pitched, Siding Vinyl, Stucco
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Pitched: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Property Info:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Dumpster, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area
  • Association #2 Fee: 577.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Legal, Management, Master Association, Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Elliott Point
  • High School: Fort Walton Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bruner

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 00-2S-24-127E-0000-2050

Multi Family

  • Number Of Units In Community: 15

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2242.47
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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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
2024 $2,242 $210,000 -- $210,000
2023 $2,242 $210,000 $0 $210,000
2022 $2,081 $195,000 $0 $195,000
2021 $1,590 $115,500 $0 $115,500
2020 $1,420 $110,500 $0 $110,500
2019 $1,289 $95,000 $0 $95,000
2018 $1,270 $91,000 $0 $0
2017 $768 $53,500 $0 $0
2016 $751 $53,500 $0 $0
2015 $747 $51,500 $0 $0
2014 $728 $50,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $254,000 -1.9% $339 / Sq Ft
04/21/2025 04/21/25 Price Changed $259,000 -3.7% $345 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 For Sale $269,000 +115.2% $359 / Sq Ft
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Off Market $125,000 -- --
11/17/2017 11/17/17 Sold $125,000 0.0% $167 / Sq Ft
10/04/2017 10/04/17 Pending -- -- --
08/26/2017 08/26/17 For Sale $125,000 -- $167 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Quit Claim Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $100,000 Commercial
Closed $120,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $150,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 970573

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-24-127E-0000-2050