NOT LISTED FOR SALE

478 Lightning Bug Ln Freeport, FL 32439

Estimated Value: $350,000 - $388,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,568 Sq Ft
$237/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: November 1, 2023

Last sale price $390,000 $249 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,293 / mo

90 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fitness Center
  • Gated Community
  • Screened Porch
  • Freeport Middle School Rated A-
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of November 2023

Introducing the Arlington blueprint. This extraordinary residence boasts refined 9' ceilings, exquisite EVP flooring gracing the communal spaces, plush carpet adorning every bedroom, and a suite of stainless steel appliances encompass a stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The kitchen and bathrooms showcase stunningly painted cabinetry, while a meticulously curated lighting package, complete with mounted surface LED lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms as per layout, adds a touch of designer elegance. With energy efficiency at its core, ceiling fans and insulated windows are the standard features, ensuring a comfortable living environment. These homes are fortified with 4 sided Hardie construction. To further protect against the elements, a weather-resistant house wrap-barrier.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Michael Herlihy

ERA American Real Estate License #3465253 Listed on: 06/05/2023

Co-Listed By

Marcella Stefani

ERA American Real Estate License #3321548

Last Buyer's Agent

Teresa Kelly

Beach Sunsets Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,093

Year Built

  • Built in 2020

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Property fronts a private road

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,568 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Outdoor Features

  • Rain Gutters

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

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

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 18-1S-19-23212-000-0630

Community Details

Overview

  • Property has a Home Owners Association
  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, land recreation, management, cable TV
  • Hammock Bay Firefly Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Fitness Center
  • Exercise Course
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,093

Year Built

Built in 2020

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size: 61*110
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Co List Office Mls Id: EAM8
  • Co List Office Phone: 850-231-1328
  • Subdivision Name: Hammock Bay - FireFly
  • Directions: From Hwy 331: West on 20, left onto 83A, left into Hammock Bay West entrance. Turn right into the Firefly subdivision, then first right onto Lightning Bug Lane. House is on the left
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman Style
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2020
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Introducing the Arlington blueprint. This extraordinary residence boasts refined 9' ceilings, exquisite EVP flooring gracing the communal spaces, plush carpet adorning every bedroom, and a suite of stainless steel appliances encompass a stove, microwave, and dishwasher. The kitchen and bathrooms showcase stunningly painted cabinetry, while a meticulously curated lighting package, complete with mounted surface LED lighting in the kitchen and bathrooms as per layout, adds a touch of designer elegance. With energy efficiency at its core, ceiling fans and insulated windows are the standard features, ensuring a comfortable living environment. These homes are fortified with 4 sided Hardie construction. To further protect against the elements, a weather-resistant house wrap-barrier.
  • 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:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Kitchen Island, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Curb & Gutter
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutter
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes
  • Exterior:Rain Gutter: Yes
  • Lot Features:Curb Gutter: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Total Parking Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Community Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Pool, TV Cable
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Management, Cable TV

Schools

  • Elementary School: Freeport
  • High School: Freeport
  • Middle Or Junior School: Freeport

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6098.4
  • Parcel #: 18-1S-19-23212-000-0630
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3093.06
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 5, 2023
Closed on
Nov 1, 2023
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Michael Herlihy
ERA American Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Teresa Kelly
Beach Sunsets Inc
List Price
$405,000
Sold Price
$390,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-3.7%
Views
47
Current Estimated Value
$371,415

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$18,585
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-1.85%
Original Mortgage
$280,800
Outstanding Balance
$274,841
Interest Rate
7.19%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$96,574

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 12, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$210,000
Interest Rate
2.7%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$390,000 None Listed On Document
$274,400 Dhi Title Of Florida Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $280,800
Previous Owner $210,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
11/01/2023 11/01/23 Sold $390,000 -2.3% $249 / Sq Ft
09/03/2023 09/03/23 Pending -- -- --
07/01/2023 07/01/23 Price Changed $399,000 -1.5% $254 / Sq Ft
06/05/2023 06/05/23 For Sale $405,000 -- $258 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Tax History

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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
2025 $3,494 $314,841 $49,485 $265,356
2024 $3,395 $314,841 $49,485 $265,356
2023 $3,395 $296,338 $0 $0
2022 $3,222 $287,707 $54,928 $232,779
2021 $603 $45,755 $45,755 $0
2020 $522 $38,728 $38,728 $0
2019 $20 $1,500 $1,500 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Michael Herlihy

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Michael Herlihy

    ERA American Real Estate

    (850) 217-8614

    9 in this area

    38 Total Sales

    Michael Herlihy
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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2023

    Marcella Stefani

    ERA American Real Estate

    (850) 333-4162

    10 in this area

    43 Total Sales

    Marcella Stefani
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    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Teresa Kelly

    Beach Sunsets Inc

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 924864

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 18-1S-19-23212-000-0630

Florida Walton County Freeport 32439

478 Lightning Bug Ln, Freeport, FL

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