NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3551 Scenic Highway 98 Unit 1 Destin, FL 32541

Estimated Value: $771,761 - $1,129,000

2 Beds
3 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$643/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 31, 2019

Last sale price $635,000 $441 Per Sq Ft

Est. 46% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $5,929/month

45 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • In Ground Pool
  • Gulf View

About This Home

As of July 2019

''All About the View'' is the perfect name for this unique home located in the Destiny Beach Villas. This home is ideally located between the Gulf of Mexico and a large coastal dune lake named Four Prong Lake. Two master bedrooms on the first level, one with great views of the Lake and the other with great views of the Gulf. The living, dining and kitchen area is very open with numerous windows that offer spectacular views of the Gulf and Four Prong Lake. Both the front and the back of this property have a porch and a balcony for relaxing and enjoying the views. The many features include hardwood floors, paddle fans, stainless steel appliances and a spacious hardwood bar on the kitchen island. Destiny Beach Villas has 2 pools for your enjoyment and also easy access to the beach through a tunnel under Scenic Gulf Drive. This is a special home that is offered fully furnished with only a couple of exceptions and rental ready.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joe Taylor III

Ocean Reef Realty Inc License #695682 Listed on: 04/23/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Weller

ERA American Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,758

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 34 x 58
  • Lake Front
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Property is zoned County, Resid Single

HOA Fees

  • $467 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Track Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Wood Flooring
  • Gulf Views
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-0074-0000-0010

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground keeping, management, recreational faclty, sewer, trash
  • Destiny East Ph 4 Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,758

Year Built

Built in 1998

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$467 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.05
  • Lot Size: 34 X 58
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: DESTINY EAST PH 4
  • Directions: Located on Scenic Hwy 98 directly across the street from James Lee Park and the Crab Trap Restaurant.
  • Architectural Style: Villa
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: 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
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Track, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Track: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Pool - In-Ground
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 1400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, Sewer, Trash

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 2178.0
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-0074-0000-0010
  • Zoning: County, Resid Single
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3758.43
  • Tax Year: 2017

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 23, 2019
Closed on
Jul 31, 2019
Sold by
Barksdale Barry W and Barksdale Sandra K
Bought by
Watson Craig Robert and Watson April Lee
Seller's Agent
Joe Taylor III
Ocean Reef Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Weller
ERA American Real Estate
List Price
$635,000
Sold Price
$635,000
Current Estimated Value
$925,690

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$290,690
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.22%
Original Mortgage
$484,350
Outstanding Balance
$425,070
Interest Rate
3.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$500,620

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 21, 2004
Sold by
Bradley Properties Llc
Bought by
Barksdale Barry W and Barksdale Sandra K

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$520,000
Interest Rate
5.88%
Mortgage Type
Unknown

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 11, 2003
Sold by
Bradley Julia H
Bought by
Bradley Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 1, 2000
Sold by
Crystal Bch Development Of Destin Ltd
Bought by
Bradley Julia N
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Watson Craig Robert $635,000 Mead Law & Title
Barksdale Barry W $650,000 --
Bradley Properties Llc $267,600 --
Bradley Julia N $450,000 Advance Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watson Craig Robert $484,350
Previous Owner Barksdale Barry W $520,000
Closed Barksdale Barry W $162,500
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
07/31/2019 07/31/19 Sold $635,000 0.0% $441 / Sq Ft
06/07/2019 06/07/19 Pending -- -- --
04/23/2019 04/23/19 For Sale $635,000 -- $441 / 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 $7,282 $741,612 $384,853 $356,759
2023 $7,282 $708,296 $359,676 $348,620
2022 $6,309 $576,250 $311,407 $264,843
2021 $5,445 $442,599 $214,200 $228,399
2020 $4,944 $395,132 $204,000 $191,132
2019 $4,387 $361,791 $204,000 $157,791
2018 $3,858 $300,470 $0 $0
2017 $3,758 $287,582 $0 $0
2016 $3,617 $278,496 $0 $0
2015 $3,562 $268,868 $0 $0
2014 $3,411 $254,377 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Joe Taylor III

    Ocean Reef Realty Inc

    (850) 865-6278

    1 in this area

    9 Total Sales

    Joe Taylor III
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  • K

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Kristen Weller

    ERA American Real Estate

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 821134

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0074-0000-0010

Florida Okaloosa County Destin 32541

3551 Scenic Highway 98 Unit 1, Destin, FL

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