NOT LISTED FOR SALE

518 Lightning Bug Ln Freeport, FL 32439

Freeport Area

Estimated Value: $364,816

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,884 Sq Ft
$194/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: August 7, 2025

Last sale price $349,000 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 5% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,779 / mo

123 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Fishing
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Community Pool
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Tennis Courts

About This Home

As of August 2025

*Final price reduction before seller puts back on rental market — best price in Firefly*

Welcome to this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with an additional office/flex space, located in the exclusive and gated Firefly community of Hammock Bay. Completed recently, this home offers the perfect blend of modern design and luxurious amenities. Enjoy the airy feel of 9-foot ceilings throughout the home. Gorgeous flooring spans the entire house, eliminating the need for carpet. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a flat cooktop stove and side-by-side refrigerator, along with a walk-in pantry and a formal dining area. Crown molding, upgraded light fixtures, and Smart Home technology options add a touch of sophistication. The large master bedroom features an en suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and double vanity.

Two spacious guest rooms share a full bath with a shower/tub combo. An additional room can be used as an office or flex space, perfect for remote work or hobbies.

As a gated community, Firefly offers added privacy and security. Residents enjoy exclusive access to a private pool, and lawn care is included for added convenience. Additionally, as part of Hammock Bay, you'll have access to multiple resort-quality pools, a dog park, walking trails, a fitness center, a clubhouse, tennis and basketball courts, a General Store, playgrounds, a Bay-front pavilion and dock, and RV/Boat storage (separate fee).

Situated in the highly sought-after Hammock Bay community, this home offers a lifestyle of convenience and luxury. Whether you are enjoying the many community amenities or relaxing in your beautifully appointed home, every day feels like a vacation.

Don't miss the opportunity to make this exceptional house your new home!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Amanda Walker

Elevation Realty Inc License #3357408 Listed on: 03/05/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Shelby Rochester

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty License #3375814

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Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $4,599

Year Built

  • Built in 2021

Lot Details

  • 6,098 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 61x110
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Interior Lot
  • Level Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

HOA Fees

  • $403 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

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

Interior Spaces

  • 1,884 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Living Room
  • Dining Area
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • 2 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch

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-19-23212-000-0600

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, land recreation, legal, master, recreational faclty, cable TV
  • Hammock Bay Firefly Subdivision

Amenities

  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion
  • Meeting Room

Recreation

  • Tennis Courts
  • Pickleball Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$4,599

Year Built

Built in 2021

Lot Details

6,098 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

$403 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.14
  • Lot Size: 61x110
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: HAMMOCK BAY - FIREFLY
  • Directions: Take HWY 20 to 83. Turn left into Hammock Bay. Turn right into Firefly. Turn right onto Lightning Bug. Home will be on left.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman Style
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: *Final price reduction before seller puts back on rental market — best price in Firefly* Welcome to this stunning 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with an additional office/flex space, located in the exclusive and gated Firefly community of Hammock Bay. Completed recently, this home offers the perfect blend of modern design and luxurious amenities. Enjoy the airy feel of 9-foot ceilings throughout the home. Gorgeous flooring spans the entire house, eliminating the need for carpet. The kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, including a flat cooktop stove and side-by-side refrigerator, along with a walk-in pantry and a formal dining area. Crown molding, upgraded light fixtures, and Smart Home technology options add a touch of sophistication.
  • 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
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Shower Only: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Interior, Level
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Columns, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: 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: Pickle Ball, Community Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis
  • Association #2 Fee: 1209.32
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Legal, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, 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-19-23212-000-0600
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 4599.01
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

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Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 5, 2025
Closed on
Aug 7, 2025
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amanda Walker
Elevation Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Shelby Rochester
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$399,000
Sold Price
$349,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$50,000
-12.53%
Views
143
Current Estimated Value
$364,816

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$15,816
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.58%
Original Mortgage
$279,000
Outstanding Balance
$276,292
Interest Rate
6.77%
Mortgage Type
Construction
Estimated Equity
$88,524

Purchase Details

Closed on
Dec 27, 2023
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 4, 2021
Sold by
Bought by

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 29, 2021
Closed on
Apr 27, 2021
Sold by
Bought by
Seller's Agent
Amanda Walker
Elevation Realty Inc
Buyer's Agent
Amanda Walker
Century 21 Hill Minger Agency
Sold Price
$2,750

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$220,200
Interest Rate
2.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Source: Public Records

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Purchase History

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Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
$349,000 Scenic Title
$100 None Listed On Document
-- None Available
-- None Available
$293,600 Dhi Title Of Florida Inc
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Mortgage History

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Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open $279,000
Previous Owner $220,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

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Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
08/07/2025 08/07/25 Sold $349,000 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
07/06/2025 07/06/25 Pending -- -- --
06/24/2025 06/24/25 Price Changed $349,000 -2.8% $185 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $359,000 -2.7% $191 / Sq Ft
06/04/2025 06/04/25 Price Changed $369,000 -2.6% $196 / Sq Ft
05/15/2025 05/15/25 Price Changed $379,000 -1.6% $201 / Sq Ft
03/24/2025 03/24/25 Price Changed $385,000 -2.3% $204 / Sq Ft
03/14/2025 03/14/25 Price Changed $394,000 -1.3% $209 / Sq Ft
03/05/2025 03/05/25 For Sale $399,000 0.0% $212 / Sq Ft
09/04/2024 09/04/24 Rented $2,625 0.0% --
08/09/2024 08/09/24 Price Changed $2,625 -0.9% $1 / Sq Ft
07/09/2024 07/09/24 For Rent $2,650 +1.9% --
09/15/2023 09/15/23 Rented $2,600 0.0% --
08/25/2023 08/25/23 For Rent $2,600 -5.5% --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Rented $2,750 0.0% --
05/12/2021 05/12/21 Under Contract -- -- --
04/29/2021 04/29/21 For Rent $2,750 -- --
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 $4,409 $345,845 $49,485 $296,360
2024 $4,587 $345,845 $49,485 $296,360
2023 $4,587 $345,845 $49,485 $296,360
2022 $4,098 $314,885 $54,928 $259,957
2021 $603 $45,755 $45,755 $0
2020 $522 $38,728 $38,728 $0
2019 $20 $1,500 $1,500 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 970208

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 18-1S-19-23212-000-0600

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