NOT LISTED FOR SALE

3551 Scenic Highway 98 Unit 2 Destin, FL 32541

Estimated Value: $798,473 - $1,138,000

2 Beds
4 Baths
1,440 Sq Ft
$661/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold January 24, 2020

Last sale price $605,000 $420 Per Sq Ft

Est. 57% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $6,063/month

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Beach
  • Fishing
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Gulf View

About This Home

As of January 2020

Your proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, beach, James Lee Park, the Crab Trap Restaurant and beautiful Four Prong Lake, makes Destiny Beach Villas a truly beautiful and unique property. Each of the 24 two-story Villas was designed with a Caribbean style of architecture with tile roofs, stucco exteriors, and Bahamian shutters.
Porch decks on both levels in the front and back give fantastic views of the lake and the Gulf of Mexico.
This two bedroom, 4 bath home is actually two units for the price of one! Rent the top and bottom floor one bedrooms separately to double your income potential. Have a need for a large family gathering, open up the connecting door and have a 2 bedroom, 4 bath vacation rental! In the center of the neighborhood is a 32,000 gallon swimming pool complete with spacious deck area and air-conditioned restrooms. Destiny Beach Villas is only a few minutes drive to Destin Commons, an upscale shopping center in Destin's east side, and the Silver Sands Shopping Factory Outlet center in Miramar Beach. Beautiful landscaping surrounds each of the Villas to provide a lush tropical look to the entire neighborhood..come see for yourself today! Rental projections in Documents.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Mary Fletcher

Compass License #680361 Listed on: 11/23/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Kristen Weller

ERA American Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,775

Year Built

  • Built in 1998

Lot Details

  • 2,178 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lake Front

HOA Fees

  • $467 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Guest Parking

Property Views

  • Gulf
  • Lake

Home Design

  • Villa
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 1,440 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Room
  • Tile Flooring
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 4 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Lock
  • Balcony
  • Porch

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-22-0074-0000-0020

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground keeping, management, recreational faclty, trash
  • Destiny East Ph 4 Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,775

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: tbd
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: DESTINY EAST PH 4
  • Directions: Located on Scenic Gulf Drive, across the street from James Lee Park and the Crab Trap. #2 is on the far west end.
  • Architectural Style: Villa
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1998
  • 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
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Waterview:Lake2: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Lock Out, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Lake, Gulf
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Roof Tile/Slate, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Porch, Porch Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof TileSlate: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Guest
  • Parking Features:Guest: 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, Deed Access, Dumpster, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pool, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 1400.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, 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-22-0074-0000-0020
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3775.09
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Nov 23, 2019
Closed on
Jan 23, 2020
Sold by
Godfryd Thomas S
Bought by
Watson April and Watson Craig
Seller's Agent
Mary Fletcher
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Kristen Weller
ERA American Real Estate
List Price
$605,000
Sold Price
$605,000
Current Estimated Value
$952,118

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$347,118
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.19%
Original Mortgage
$302,500
Outstanding Balance
$238,243
Interest Rate
3.73%
Mortgage Type
Commercial
Estimated Equity
$713,875

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 30, 2001
Sold by
Long Gideon L and Long Carole D
Bought by
Godfryd Thomas S

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$263,920
Interest Rate
7.02%
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 April $605,000 Mead Law And Title Pllc
Godfryd Thomas S $329,900 Advance Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Watson April $302,500
Previous Owner Godfryd Thomas S $263,920
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/16/2022 11/16/22 Off Market $605,000 -- --
08/14/2022 08/14/22 Off Market $1,330 -- --
01/24/2020 01/24/20 Sold $605,000 0.0% $420 / Sq Ft
11/23/2019 11/23/19 Pending -- -- --
11/23/2019 11/23/19 For Sale $605,000 0.0% $420 / Sq Ft
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Rented $1,330 0.0% --
08/09/2017 08/09/17 Under Contract -- -- --
08/09/2017 08/09/17 For Rent $1,330 -- --
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 $7,238 $747,352 $384,853 $362,499
2023 $7,238 $713,897 $359,676 $354,221
2022 $6,265 $580,504 $311,407 $269,097
2021 $5,280 $425,170 $214,200 $210,970
2020 $4,554 $372,873 $204,000 $168,873
2019 $4,356 $364,357 $204,000 $160,357
2018 $3,775 $293,996 $0 $0
2017 $3,676 $281,255 $0 $0
2016 $3,539 $272,434 $0 $0
2015 $3,483 $262,900 $0 $0
2014 $3,339 $249,010 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Mary Fletcher

    Seller's Agent in 2020

    Mary Fletcher

    Compass

    (850) 585-1598

    7 in this area

    50 Total Sales

    Mary Fletcher
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    Buyer's Agent in 2020

    Kristen Weller

    ERA American Real Estate

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2017

    Ronald Whitfield

    Scenic Real Estate

    (850) 428-2360

    1 Total Sale

    Ronald Whitfield
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  • R

    Buyer's Agent in 2017

    Ron Whitfield

    ResortQuest Real Estate Destin

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 834732

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-0074-0000-0020

Florida Okaloosa County Destin 32541

3551 Scenic Highway 98 Unit 2, Destin, FL

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