$345,000
SOLD APR 1, 2025

491 Aleta Ave Mary Esther, FL 32569

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,775 Sq Ft
6,970 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$194 Per Sq Ft

4% Below List Price

37 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Interior Lot
  • Fort Walton Beach High School Rated A
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Woodwork

About This Home

As of April 2025

Welcome to your dream Craftsman-style home, where charm and modern living come together beautifully! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath stunner is packed with gorgeous finishes that will make you swoon. Step inside and be greeted by soaring 9-foot ceilings and sleek tile floors that flow through the main living areas, kitchen, hallways, laundry, and baths. The cozy bedrooms are perfectly carpeted for that extra touch of comfort. The kitchen? It's a total showstopper! With granite countertops, a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, and plenty of cabinet and counter space, it's ready for everything from pancake breakfasts to dinner parties. Relax and recharge on the covered lanai or by the cozy firepit.
Located just 4.6 miles from Hurlburt Field and 16 miles from Eglin AFB, this home offers all the convenience and style you've been dreaming of.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tammy Summers

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty License #3346023 Listed on: 01/04/2025

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Sarah Johnson

Non Member Office (NABOR) License #SL3366172

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,880

Year Built

  • Built in 2018

Lot Details

  • 6,970 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 70x100
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Dimensional Roof
  • Ridge Vents on the Roof
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,775 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Dining Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • 2 Full Bathrooms

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

Schools

  • Florosa Elementary School
  • Bruner Middle School
  • Fort Walton Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Air Source Heat Pump
  • Electric Water Heater

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 16-2S-25-0000-0033-012B

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,880

Year Built

Built in 2018

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.16
  • Lot Size: 70x100
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: METES & BOUNDS
  • Directions: From Hwy 98 turn onto Paschel, then left onto Aleta. House is on the right
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman Style
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2018
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Pump Air To Air: Yes
  • Rooms:Covered Porch: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Energy:Ridge Vent: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Interior, Level, Survey Available
  • Construction Type: Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding Brick Some, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Pump, Patio Covered, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Lot Features:Survey Available: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Brick Some: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Heat Pump Air To Air
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water

Schools

  • Elementary School: Florosa
  • High School: Fort Walton Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bruner

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6969.6
  • Parcel #: 16-2S-25-0000-0033-012B
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 3880.4
  • Tax Year: 2023

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 4, 2025
Closed on
Apr 1, 2025
Sold by
Lord Justin T and Lord Danielle K
Bought by
Gaskins Rebecca and Gaskins Christopher
Seller's Agent
Tammy Summers
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices PenFed Realty
Buyer's Agent
Sarah Johnson
Non Member Office (NABOR)
List Price
$360,000
Sold Price
$345,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$15,000
-4.17%
Total Days on Market
37
Views
44
Current Estimated Value
$351,694

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$6,694
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.66%
Original Mortgage
$145,000
Outstanding Balance
$144,506
Interest Rate
6.85%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$204,047
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 $345,000 Bradley Title
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $145,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $247,500 VA
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/01/2025 04/01/25 Sold $345,000 -4.2% $194 / Sq Ft
02/10/2025 02/10/25 Pending -- -- --
01/04/2025 01/04/25 For Sale $360,000 +56.6% $203 / Sq Ft
02/16/2018 02/16/18 Sold $229,900 0.0% $129 / Sq Ft
01/05/2018 01/05/18 Pending -- -- --
11/02/2017 11/02/17 For Sale $229,900 -- $129 / 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 $3,880 $359,172 $49,758 $309,414
2023 $3,880 $356,085 $45,234 $310,851
2022 $4,000 $333,773 $42,275 $291,498
2021 $2,232 $218,687 $0 $0
2020 $2,130 $215,668 $0 $0
2019 $2,064 $210,819 $35,239 $175,580
2018 $394 $34,213 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 965648

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-2S-25-0000-0033-012B