$470,000
SOLD APR 14, 2025

4325 American Poets Dr Niceville, FL 32578

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,878 Sq Ft
7,405 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$250 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

17 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Marina
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Bluewater Elementary School Rated A-
  • Florida Architecture
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to 4325 American Poets Drive, A Home That Truly Defines Comfortable Living! Nestled in the gated community of Bluewater Bay, this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers both privacy and convenience. The attached two-car garage is discreetly located at the rear, leading into a functional hallway that connects to the laundry area and kitchen. Step through the front door into a spacious, open-concept family room filled with natural light from large windows and sliding glass doors, which lead to a private and unique patio space. The kitchen is both stylish and practical, featuring a breakfast bar, and a cozy breakfast nook. The luxurious master suite boasts French doors that open to a serene master bath, complete with a separate walk-in closet, linen closet, double vanities, a large corner tub, and a spacious walk-in shower. The second and third bedrooms share a convenient Jack-and-Jill bathroom, while a separate half bath is located off the main living area.
Enjoy the seamless indoor-outdoor living experience with sliding doors that lead to a covered patio and a fenced backyard, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. Recent updates include luxury vinyl flooring in the living room, master bedroom, dining room, laundry room, and kitchen. The master bathroom features elegant tile lighting, while major system updates that include a new roof (2017), HVAC system (2014), and water heater (2020). All kitchen appliances have been updated in 2019.

Originally custom-built by Joe Stubbs Builders, Inc., this home stands out with its exceptional quality and thoughtful details. Don't miss the opportunity to own this well-crafted home in a sought-after community!



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Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susan Rood

Keller Williams Realty Nville License #3231852 Listed on: 02/20/2025

Keller Williams Realty Nville

Last Buyer's Agent

Rebecca Day

Elevation Realty Inc License #3393590

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,815

Year Built

  • Built in 1995

Lot Details

  • 7,405 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 74x114x40x88x78
  • Property fronts an easement
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $97 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Siding

Interior Spaces

  • 1,878 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Bluewater Elementary School
  • Ruckel Middle School
  • Niceville High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Underground Utilities
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 15-1S-22-2118-0000-0810

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground keeping, legal, management, security
  • Magnolia Plantation At Bluewater Bay Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants, exclusive easements

Amenities

  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Marina

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,815

Year Built

Built in 1995

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$97 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.17
  • Lot Size: 74x114x40x88x78
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EKW4
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-279-4332
  • Subdivision Name: MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AT BLUEWATER BAY
  • Directions: From HWY 20 turn into Magnolia Plantation. Stop at Gate guard - they will let you into the subdivision.
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1995
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Covered Porch: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Gas: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Easements, Interior, Level, Sidewalk
  • Construction Type: Roof Composite Shngl, Roof Dimensional Shg, Vinyl Siding, Slab
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Privacy, Patio Covered, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Vinyl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Lot Features:Easements: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Marina, Pavillion/Gazebo
  • Association #2 Fee: 290.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Legal, Management, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Bluewater
  • High School: Niceville
  • Middle Or Junior School: Ruckel

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 7405.2
  • Parcel #: 15-1S-22-2118-0000-0810
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3814.73
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 20, 2025
Closed on
Apr 14, 2025
Sold by
Ford Jason D and Ford Gloria C
Bought by
Harger Susan Jean
Seller's Agent
Susan Rood
Keller Williams Realty Nville
Buyer's Agent
Rebecca Day
Elevation Realty Inc
List Price
$495,000
Sold Price
$470,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.05%
Views
14
Current Estimated Value
$473,989

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$3,989
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.12%
Original Mortgage
$303,750
Outstanding Balance
$302,942
Interest Rate
6.63%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$171,215

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 19, 2018
Closed on
Jun 18, 2018
Sold by
Seiler Rolf and Edelmann Seiler Urshula
Bought by
Ford Jason D and Ford Gloria C
Seller's Agent
Jane Rainwater
J & J Realty at Bluewater Bay Inc
Buyer's Agent
Catherine Pittman
ecn.unknownoffice
List Price
$305,000
Sold Price
$305,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.54%
Original Mortgage
$315,065
Interest Rate
4.5%
Mortgage Type
VA
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $470,000 Bright Light Land Title
Warranty Deed $305,000 Panhandle Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $303,750 New Conventional
Previous Owner $303,912 VA
Previous Owner $315,065 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/14/2025 04/14/25 Sold $470,000 -5.1% $250 / Sq Ft
03/08/2025 03/08/25 Pending -- -- --
02/19/2025 02/19/25 For Sale $495,000 +19700.0% $264 / Sq Ft
10/04/2023 10/04/23 For Sale $2,500 0.0% $1 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Sold $2,500 +19.0% $1 / Sq Ft
10/03/2023 10/03/23 Pending -- -- --
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Rented $2,100 0.0% --
12/30/2020 12/30/20 Under Contract -- -- --
12/29/2020 12/29/20 For Rent $2,100 0.0% --
06/18/2018 06/18/18 Sold $305,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
04/25/2018 04/25/18 Pending -- -- --
04/19/2018 04/19/18 For Sale $305,000 0.0% $162 / Sq Ft
12/15/2016 12/15/16 For Rent $1,500 0.0% --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 Under Contract -- -- --
10/01/2015 10/01/15 Rented $1,500 -- --
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 $3,815 $311,809 $78,860 $232,949
2023 $3,815 $313,265 $78,079 $235,186
2022 $3,635 $295,865 $74,361 $221,504
2021 $2,412 $226,264 $0 $0
2020 $2,402 $223,140 $64,021 $159,119
2019 $2,782 $212,814 $64,021 $148,793
2018 $2,678 $202,435 $0 $0
2017 $2,617 $194,462 $0 $0
2016 $2,554 $191,071 $0 $0
2015 $2,546 $185,336 $0 $0
2014 $2,434 $174,820 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 968982

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 15-1S-22-2118-0000-0810