$430,000
SOLD FEB 22, 2023

318 Jamaica Way Niceville, FL 32578

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,737 Sq Ft
0.31 Acres

Recently Sold

$248 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

12 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Community Boat Launch
  • Bluewater Elementary School Rated A-
  • Golf Course Community
  • Fishing

About This Home

As of February 2023

This 3br/2ba home is located in the desirable Blue water Bay subdivision with no HOA. Located on a large mature lot with lots of outdoor living space including a fire pit area in the fenced in back yard. Open floor plan concept, with vaulted ceilings in the living room, stainless appliances, roof is less than10 years old, and HVAC less than five. Large master bedroom with walk in closest and updated bathroom. In addition to the 2 car garage, the owners installed an abundance of pavers to accommodate additional parking for a Boats and Rv's in the back yard away from the view of street.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

John Holahan

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast License #3162351 Listed on: 01/09/2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast

Last Buyer's Agent

John Holahan

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast License #3162351 Listed on: 01/09/2023

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,689

Year Built

  • Built in 1980

Lot Details

  • 0.31 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 117x140x82x138
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Property is zoned County, Resid Single

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Home Design

  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Wood Trim
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,737 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Cathedral Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Insulated Doors
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Great Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • Induction Cooktop
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Schools

  • Bluewater Elementary School
  • Choice-Destin/Ruckel Middle School
  • Niceville High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Open Patio

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 23-1S-22-4760-000B-0210

Community Details

Overview

  • Caribbean Village 1C Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, exclusive easements

Recreation

  • Community Boat Launch
  • Marina
  • Waterfront Community
  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,689

Year Built

Built in 1980

Lot Details

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Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.31
  • Lot Size: 117X140X82X138
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road, Easement
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: CARIBBEAN VILLAGE 1C
  • Directions: From Highway 20, turn into Bluewater Blvd. Turn right on Antigua Cove and then left on Jamaica Way. Homes is on the right aprox three lots from turn.
  • Architectural Style: Ranch
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Doors
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1980
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Energy:Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Screened Porch: Yes
  • Rooms:Great Room: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Cathedral, Fireplace, Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Cathedral: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Laminate: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Easements, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available
  • Construction Type: Roof Composite Shngl, Siding Brick Some, Wood Siding, Slab, Trim Wood
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Fireplace, Patio Open, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Lot Features:Easements: Yes
  • Lot Features:Survey Available: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Wood: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Brick Some: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Wood: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Boat, RV, See Remarks
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:See Remarks4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Boat: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Boat Launch, Fishing, Golf, Marina, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bluewater
  • High School: Niceville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Choice-Destin/Ruckel

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 13503.6
  • Parcel #: 23-1S-22-4760-000B-0210
  • Zoning: County, Resid Single
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2688.54
  • Tax Year: 2021

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 9, 2023
Closed on
Feb 22, 2023
Sold by
Smith James D and Smith Lisa Marie
Bought by
Mcswain Alexander Douglas and Mcswain Heather Faith
Seller's Agent
John Holahan
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
John Holahan
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast
List Price
$450,000
Sold Price
$430,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$20,000
-4.44%
Views
52

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.94%
Original Mortgage
$250,000
Outstanding Balance
$243,509
Interest Rate
6.33%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$166,788

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 24, 2018
Closed on
Jul 10, 2018
Sold by
Carson Paul Alan
Bought by
Smith James D and Smith Lisa Marie
Seller's Agent
Mark Hiller
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
The Grayson Group (West)
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY WEST BRANCH
List Price
$280,000
Sold Price
$280,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.73%
Original Mortgage
$270,655
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 27, 2013
Closed on
Jun 6, 2013
Sold by
Crossman Gregory S and Morton Kelly
Bought by
Carson Paul Alan
Seller's Agent
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Buyer's Agent
Linda Holoviak
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$218,000
Sold Price
$218,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
5.03%
Original Mortgage
$187,616
Interest Rate
3.59%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 20, 2009
Sold by
Rhodes Linnie D and Rhodes Paige S
Bought by
Crossman Gregory S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$187,956
Interest Rate
4.92%
Mortgage Type
VA

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 21, 2006
Sold by
Elliott Heather
Bought by
Rhodes Linnie D

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 29, 2005
Sold by
Elliott Nigel Paul
Bought by
Elliott Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$135,000
Interest Rate
7.12%
Mortgage Type
Fannie Mae Freddie Mac

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 7, 2002
Sold by
Strickland Duane C and Strickland Michelle
Bought by
Elliott Nigel Paul and Elliott Heather

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$112,000
Interest Rate
6.85%
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $430,000 Aqua Title Services
Warranty Deed $280,000 Bradley Title Llc
Warranty Deed $218,000 Panhandle Title Inc
Warranty Deed $184,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $215,000 Panhandle Title Inc
Warranty Deed -- First Natl Land Title Co Inc
Warranty Deed $140,000 Old South Land Title Co Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $250,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $270,655 New Conventional
Previous Owner $187,616 VA
Previous Owner $187,956 VA
Previous Owner $135,000 Fannie Mae Freddie Mac
Previous Owner $111,513 Unknown
Previous Owner $112,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $89,051 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/19/2025 07/19/25 Pending -- -- --
07/09/2025 07/09/25 For Sale $420,000 0.0% $242 / Sq Ft
05/29/2025 05/29/25 Pending -- -- --
05/21/2025 05/21/25 For Sale $420,000 -2.3% $242 / Sq Ft
02/22/2023 02/22/23 Sold $430,000 -4.4% $248 / Sq Ft
01/21/2023 01/21/23 Pending -- -- --
01/09/2023 01/09/23 For Sale $450,000 +60.7% $259 / Sq Ft
03/31/2020 03/31/20 Off Market $280,000 -- --
07/10/2018 07/10/18 Sold $280,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
06/07/2018 06/07/18 Pending -- -- --
05/24/2018 05/24/18 For Sale $280,000 0.0% $161 / Sq Ft
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
04/25/2017 04/25/17 Under Contract -- -- --
10/06/2016 10/06/16 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
03/29/2016 03/29/16 Under Contract -- -- --
03/01/2016 03/01/16 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Rented $1,850 0.0% --
06/30/2015 06/30/15 Under Contract -- -- --
05/06/2015 05/06/15 For Rent $1,850 0.0% --
06/06/2013 06/06/13 Sold $218,000 0.0% $126 / Sq Ft
04/17/2013 04/17/13 Pending -- -- --
03/27/2013 03/27/13 For Sale $218,000 -- $126 / Sq Ft
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
2024 $3,476 $315,906 $89,146 $226,760
2023 $3,476 $316,488 $88,263 $228,225
2022 $3,016 $258,898 $84,060 $174,838
2021 $2,689 $210,622 $73,096 $137,526
2020 $2,558 $197,650 $72,372 $125,278
2019 $2,483 $189,292 $72,372 $116,920
2018 $2,385 $179,652 $0 $0
2017 $2,335 $172,962 $0 $0
2016 $2,281 $170,075 $0 $0
2015 $1,711 $159,459 $0 $0
2014 $1,716 $158,193 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 914598

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 23-1S-22-4760-000B-0210