NOT LISTED FOR SALE

557 Waterview Cove Dr Freeport, FL 32439

Estimated Value: $864,000 - $2,870,529

4 Beds
6 Baths
5,341 Sq Ft
$330/Sq Ft Est. Value

Sale Details

Date Sold: September 20, 2022

Last sale price $2,100,000 $393 Per Sq Ft

Est. 16% decrease in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $10,955 / mo

100 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Docks
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Boat Lift
  • Freeport Middle School Rated A-
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Barn

About This Home

As of September 2022

The ultimate in luxury and tranquility of living on waterfront in the country! Disconnected from the hustle and bustle, a country home offers a serene and quiet lifestyle. With this inviting waterfront estate nestled among quiet waters and fertile land, explore some of the best landscapes nature's paintbrush has to offer. Make the comfort and ease of a countryside home a reality by purchasing this rare 13 acre sanctuary. This sale has two parcels of land that may have potential to build other homes on the property. Please contact the city of Freeport, Samantha Graves, Planning Technician, Planning & Zoning Department,
City of Freeport, (850) 835-2340 ext. 218
for more information.
One enters this exclusive gated property to a beautiful' winding tree lined drive with magnolia, live oak and nut trees. This home boasts a dock, screened in salt water pool, sauna, water feature and elevator. A pole barn on the property allows for RV and boat storage and three car garage. This home is only 19 miles from Grayton Beach, ranked one of the top US beaches!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

RACHEL Kolosky

Keller Williams Realty SRB License #3425006 Listed on: 05/14/2022

Keller Williams Realty SRB

Last Buyer's Agent

Beth Madrigal

Century 21 Hill Minger Agency

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2007

Lot Details

  • 13 Acre Lot
  • Home fronts a creek
  • Home fronts a seawall
  • Property fronts a bayou
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Street terminates at a dead end
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Interior Lot
  • Sprinkler System
  • Wooded Lot

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • 2 Detached Carport Spaces
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Bay
  • Bayou
  • Canal

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 5,341 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Bay Window
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Family Room
  • Dining Room
  • Sauna
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic
  • Home Security System
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Cooktop with Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Radiant Floor
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Primary Bedroom Suite
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool

Outdoor Features

  • Bulkhead
  • Boat Lift
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Enclosed Patio or Porch
  • Separate Outdoor Workshop
  • Shed

Schools

  • Freeport Elementary And Middle School
  • Freeport High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Two Heating Systems
  • Propane
  • Private Company Owned Well
  • Well
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Dwelling with Separate Living Area
  • Barn

Community Details

  • Waterview Cove Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 13-1S-20-32000-001-0011

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2007

Lot Details

13 Acres

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 13.0
  • Lot Size: See Survey in documents section
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: WATERVIEW COVE
  • Directions: From Hwy 331 & 20 head west approx 3 miles to County Rd 83-A (West Bay Loop Road). Turn south on 83-A and go approx 1.9 miles to Entrance of Waterview Cove. Turn right and take first right to 557 Waterview Cove Dr. Gate. Call for gate entrance.
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2007
  • ResoBuildingAreaSource: Appraiser
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: The ultimate in luxury and tranquility of living on waterfront in the country! Disconnected from the hustle and bustle, a country home offers a serene and quiet lifestyle. With this inviting waterfront estate nestled among quiet waters and fertile land, explore some of the best landscapes nature's paintbrush has to offer. Make the comfort and ease of a countryside home a reality by purchasing this rare 13 acre sanctuary. This sale has two parcels of land that may have potential to build other homes on the property. Please contact the city of Freeport, Samantha Graves, Planning Technician, Planning & Zoning Department, City of Freeport, (850) 835-2340 ext. 218 for more information. One enters this exclusive gated property to a beautiful' winding tree lined drive with magnolia, live oak
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Private Well: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Waterview:Bay2: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Propane: Yes
  • Waterview:Canal2: Yes
  • Rooms:Family Room: Yes
  • Energy:Heat - Two or More: Yes
  • Waterfront:Bayou: Yes
  • Waterview:Bayou2: Yes
  • Energy:Heat - Radiant Floor: Yes
  • Waterfront:Creek: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Stove/Oven Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 2
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Elevator, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - None, Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Bay, Window Treatmnt Some, Woodwork Stained
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Elevator: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Window Bay: Yes
  • Interior:Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Stained: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Dead End, Interior, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Canal, Bayou, Bay
  • Waterfront Features: Bayou, Creek
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Roof Metal, Slab, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Barn, Boat Slip, Boatlift, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Lot-Part, Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed, Patio Open, Pool - Enclosed, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Sauna/Steam, Separate Living Area, Sprinkler System, Workshop, Yard Building
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Lot Features:Interior: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Survey Available: Yes
  • Lot Features:Wooded: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Covered: Yes
  • Lot Features:BulkheadSeawall: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Open: Yes
  • Lot Features:Dead End: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:SaunaSteam: Yes
  • Exterior:Workshop: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Separate Living Area: Yes
  • Exterior:Boat Slip: Yes
  • Exterior:Boatlift: Yes
  • Exterior:Dock: Yes
  • Exterior:Barn: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Boat, Carport, Carport Detached, Covered, Garage Detached, Guest, Oversized, RV, See Remarks, Other
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Other3: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:See Remarks4: Yes
  • Parking Features:Guest: Yes
  • Parking Features:Boat: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Covered: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport Detached: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Radiant Floor, Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Propane, Lift Station, Phone, Private Well, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 566280.0
  • Parcel #: 13-1S-20-32000-001-0011
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 14, 2022
Closed on
Sep 20, 2022
Sold by
Robert W Bechtold Living Trust
Bought by
Evenhuis Properties Llc
Seller's Agent
RACHEL Kolosky
Keller Williams Realty SRB
Buyer's Agent
Beth Madrigal
Century 21 Hill Minger Agency
List Price
$2,180,000
Sold Price
$2,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$80,000
-3.67%
Current Estimated Value
$1,762,632

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
-$337,368
Avg. Annual Appreciation
-4.77%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jul 19, 2021
Sold by
Bechtold Robert William and Bechtold Pamela Barbara
Bought by
Bechtold Robert William and Robert W Bechtold Living Trust

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$1,080,000
Interest Rate
2.87%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 28, 2018
Sold by
Bechtold Robert William and Bechtold Pamela Barbara
Bought by
Bechtold Robert William and Robert W Bechtold Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 2, 2014
Closed on
Apr 10, 2015
Sold by
Trustmark National Bank
Bought by
Bechtold Robert William and The Robert W Bechtold Living Trust
Seller's Agent
Mark Desalvo
Newman Dailey Resort Properties
Buyer's Agent
Patsy Bland
Coldwell Banker Realty
List Price
$1,350,000
Sold Price
$1,350,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2.45%
Original Mortgage
$1,000,000
Interest Rate
3.95%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 16, 2001
Sold by
Magnolia Landing Development Inc
Bought by
Adkinson Mike
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 Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Evenhuis Properties Llc $2,100,000 Lori E Ogles For Reli Title
Bechtold Robert William -- Emerald Coast Title Svcs Llc
Bechtold Robert William -- Attorney
Bechtold Robert William -- Attorney
Bechtold Robert William $1,350,000 Emerald Coast Title Services
Adkinson Mike $17,600 Destin Land & Title Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Previous Owner Bechtold Robert William $1,080,000
Previous Owner Bechtold Robert William $1,000,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft Prior Sale
09/20/2022 09/20/22 Sold $2,100,000 -3.7% $393 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
08/04/2022 08/04/22 Price Changed $2,181,000 0.0% $408 / Sq Ft
05/14/2022 05/14/22 For Sale $2,180,000 +61.5% $408 / Sq Ft
04/10/2015 04/10/15 Sold $1,350,000 0.0% $253 / Sq Ft View Prior Sale
01/23/2015 01/23/15 Pending -- -- --
05/02/2014 05/02/14 For Sale $1,350,000 -- $253 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

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
2025 $19,324 $1,536,129 $442,000 $1,094,129
2024 $20,445 $1,793,276 $442,000 $1,351,276
2023 $20,445 $1,561,208 $442,000 $1,119,208
2022 $7,861 $650,765 $0 $0
2021 $7,863 $631,811 $0 $0
2020 $7,923 $696,494 $153,660 $542,834
2019 $7,704 $609,079 $0 $0
2018 $7,575 $597,722 $0 $0
2017 $7,353 $579,690 $0 $0
2016 $7,168 $567,767 $0 $0
2015 $8,131 $591,261 $0 $0
2014 -- $595,823 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 898400

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 13-1S-20-32000-001-0011

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