$460,000
SOLD NOV 24, 2025

518 Second Ave Destin, FL 32541

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,695 Sq Ft
9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$271 Per Sq Ft

5% Below List Price

146 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Newly Painted Property
  • Florida Architecture
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Living Room
  • Central Air

About This Home

As of November 2025

Charming Fully Renovated Florida Cottage - No HOA!
Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Florida cottage that perfectly blends modern convenience with timeless charm. Nestled in a central location with no HOA restrictions, this home is ideal for those seeking comfort, style, and freedom.
Step inside to a freshly painted interior featuring LVP flooring throughout, creating a sleek and durable foundation for everyday living. The kitchen shines with modern appliances, while both bathrooms have been tastefully updated.
The real showstopper is the spacious backyard oasis - a rare gem in the heart of the city! Enjoy the beauty and bounty of established grape vines, a fig tree, an olive tree, and plenty of room to create your dream garden or outdoor retreat.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Diyana Rosas

Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast License #3430953 Listed on: 05/26/2025

Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast

Last Buyer's Agent

Ash Caswell

Sandcastle Escapes Realty License #3230107

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Metal Roof
  • Three Sided Brick Exterior Elevation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,695 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Living Room

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

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

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Destin High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Electric Water Heater

Community Details

  • Kellys 3Rd Addn To Destin Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-1361-0011-0130

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size: 70` x 168' x 91' x 102'
  • Subdivision Name: KELLYS 3RD ADDN TO DESTIN
  • Directions: From Hwy 98, take North On Main Street, left on Kelly Street and right on Second Avenue
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Charming Fully Renovated Florida Cottage - No HOA! Welcome to this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath Florida cottage that perfectly blends modern convenience with timeless charm. Nestled in a central location with no HOA restrictions, this home is ideal for those seeking comfort, style, and freedom. Step inside to a freshly painted interior featuring LVP flooring throughout, creating a sleek and durable foundation for everyday living. The kitchen shines with modern appliances, while both bathrooms have been tastefully updated. The real showstopper is the spacious backyard oasis - a rare gem in the heart of the city! Enjoy the beauty and bounty of established grape vines, a fig tree, an olive tree, and plenty of room to create your dream garden or outdoor retreat.
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Interior Amenities: Newly Painted, Split Bedroom
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Construction Type: Siding Brick Some
  • Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Brick Some: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Property Info:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-1361-0011-0130
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 26, 2025
Closed on
Nov 21, 2025
Sold by
Desouza Jose and Desouza Pepa
Bought by
Salter Randal Leon and Salter Anna
Seller's Agent
Diyana Rosas
Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Ash Caswell
Sandcastle Escapes Realty
List Price
$485,000
Sold Price
$460,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$25,000
-5.15%
Views
117

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
60.99%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 12, 2015
Sold by
Desouza Amanda Marie and De Souza Amanda M
Bought by
Desouza Junior Jose Carlos and Desouza Jose

Purchase Details

Listed on
Feb 18, 2015
Closed on
Mar 31, 2015
Sold by
U S Bank National Association
Bought by
Desouza Jose and Katsarova Pepa
Seller's Agent
Michael Bailey
Dream Team Realty of NW Florida LLC
Buyer's Agent
Vasilena Muerova
World Impact Real Estate
List Price
$192,500
Sold Price
$192,500

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.91%
Original Mortgage
$179,987
Interest Rate
3.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 23, 2014
Sold by
Graham Lawrence Edgar
Bought by
Us Bank National Association
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 $460,000 Beach Land And Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Special Warranty Deed $192,500 Servicelink Llc
Trustee Deed $116,100 None Available
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $179,987 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
11/24/2025 11/24/25 Sold $460,000 -5.2% $271 / Sq Ft
10/19/2025 10/19/25 Pending -- -- --
05/26/2025 05/26/25 For Sale $485,000 +151.9% $286 / Sq Ft
04/30/2015 04/30/15 Sold $192,500 0.0% $114 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
03/05/2015 03/05/15 Pending -- -- --
02/18/2015 02/18/15 For Sale $192,500 -- $114 / 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 $3,134 $309,927 -- --
2023 $3,134 $300,900 $0 $0
2022 $3,057 $292,136 $0 $0
2021 $3,050 $283,627 $82,395 $201,232
2020 $3,223 $257,617 $78,471 $179,146
2019 $3,066 $241,738 $78,471 $163,267
2018 $2,984 $232,414 $0 $0
2017 $2,879 $220,310 $0 $0
2016 $2,579 $198,535 $0 $0
2015 $2,459 $185,637 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 977227

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-1361-0011-0130