NOT LISTED FOR SALE

5979 Forest Bay Ave Gulf Breeze, FL 32563

Estimated Value: $481,261 - $499,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,304 Sq Ft
$211/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold September 27, 2021

Last sale price $425,900 $185 Per Sq Ft

Est. 14% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $2,740/month

18 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Under Construction
  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Granite Countertops
  • West Navarre Intermediate School Rated A-
  • Softwood Flooring
  • Community Pool

About This Home

As of September 2021

Gorgeous NEW CONSTRUCTION PHASE 2 in the Forest Bay with a beautiful community pool. The Destin floor plan is a fabulous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home with a 12' 5'' x 15' covered patio & a 3 car garage. Large breakfast nook & separate dining area. Very comfortable open design for easy entertaining. Stunning granite counter tops in the kitchen & baths, stainless steel appliances, smooth top range, quiet dishwasher, large island bar & a corner pantry. Spacious bedroom 1 with a 5' x 12' 4" walk in closet and adjoining bath has double granite vanity, garden tub & a large separate shower. Beautiful wood look easy care flooring throughout with frieze carpet in the bedrooms. Fabric hurricane window & door protection is a & the Smart Home “Connect” System includes your video camera doorbell, keyless entry & more. Beautiful craftsman style upscale home with popular, easy maintenance and very durable Hardi board exterior. Very convenient East Gulf Breeze location and just minutes to the beach.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

EDDIE RIVERS

D R Horton Realty of NW Florida, LLC Listed on: 07/19/2021

D R Horton Realty of NW Florida, LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Alexis Bolin

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST

KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Year Built

  • Built in 2021 | Under Construction

Lot Details

  • 9,583 Sq Ft Lot

HOA Fees

  • $87 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Craftsman Architecture
  • Slab Foundation
  • Frame Construction
  • Shingle Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,304 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Shutters
  • Combination Dining and Living Room
  • Inside Utility
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Area or Nook
  • Breakfast Bar
  • Built-In Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Granite Countertops
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Softwood
  • Carpet
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Walk-In Closet
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Granite Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Soaking Tub
  • Separate Shower

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Washer and Dryer Hookup

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Patio or Porch
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • West Navarre Elementary School
  • Woodlawn Beach Middle School
  • Navarre High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Underground Utilities
  • No Water Heater
  • High Speed Internet
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Home warranty included in the sale of the property
  • Assessor Parcel Number 162S27125800F000410

Community Details

Overview

  • Forest Bay Estates Subdivision

Recreation

  • Community Pool

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Year Built

Built in 2021 | Under Construction

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$87 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Stories: 1
  • Parcel Number: 162S27125800F000410
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Electric: Copper Wiring, Circuit Breakers
  • Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
  • Horses: No
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: Forest Bay Estates
  • Directions: From Gulf Breeze Proper, on Hwy 98 just past the zoo, turn left on Bergren Rd to right on River Birch Rd into Heather Place community on Redberry Rd. to Forest Bay community.
  • Architectural Style: Craftsman
  • Building Name: None
  • Carport Y N: No
  • Garage Yn: Yes
  • Unit Levels: One
  • New Construction: Yes
  • Property Attached Yn: No
  • Kitchen Level: First
  • Special Features: NewHome

Interior Features

  • Appliances: No Water Heater, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet, Simulated Wood
  • Interior Amenities: High Speed Internet, Walk-In Closet(s)
  • Living Area: 2304
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Shutters
  • Bedroom/Bathroom Features: Not Updated
  • Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room/Nook, Living/Dining Combo
  • Room Bedroom3 Area: 125.125
  • Room Bedroom2 Area: 127.444444
  • Room Bedroom3 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom2 Level: First
  • Room Kitchen Features: Not Updated, Granite Counters, Kitchen Island, Pantry
  • Room Kitchen Area: 152.375
  • Dining Room Dining Room Level: First
  • Room Dining Room Area: 127.875
  • Master Bathroom Features: Double Vanity, Soaking Tub, Granite Counters, Separate Shower, Walk-In Closet(s)

Exterior Features

  • Roof: Shingle
  • Pool Features: None
  • Home Warranty: Yes
  • Construction Type: Frame
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Covered Porch
  • Property Condition: Under Construction

Garage/Parking

  • Covered Parking Spaces: 3
  • Garage Spaces: 3
  • Parking Features: 3 Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Total Parking Spaces: 3

Utilities

  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Laundry Features: Inside, W/D Hookups, Laundry Room
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Underground Utilities
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pool, Pavilion/Gazebo
  • Association Fee: 1048
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Association

Schools

  • Elementary School: West Navarre
  • High School: Navarre
  • Middle Or Junior School: Woodlawn Beach

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 9583.2
  • Zoning Description: Res Single
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 19, 2021
Closed on
Sep 27, 2021
Sold by
D R Horton Inc
Bought by
Blake Braden J
Seller's Agent
EDDIE RIVERS
D R Horton Realty of NW Florida, LLC
Buyer's Agent
Alexis Bolin
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
List Price
$425,900
Sold Price
$425,900
Current Estimated Value
$487,065

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$61,165
Avg. Annual Appreciation
3.69%
Original Mortgage
$425,900
Outstanding Balance
$392,571
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
VA
Estimated Equity
$98,121
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Blake Braden J $425,900 Dhi Title Of Florida Inc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Blake Braden J $425,900
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
09/27/2021 09/27/21 Sold $425,900 0.0% $185 / Sq Ft
08/05/2021 08/05/21 Pending -- -- --
07/18/2021 07/18/21 For Sale $425,900 -- $185 / Sq Ft
Source: Pensacola 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 -- $368,578 $60,000 $308,578
2023 $0 $360,357 $55,000 $305,357
2022 $4,444 $358,948 $50,000 $308,948
2021 $576 $40,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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    Seller's Agent in 2021

    EDDIE RIVERS

    D R Horton Realty of NW Florida, LLC

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  • Alexis Bolin

    Buyer's Agent in 2021

    Alexis Bolin

    KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST

    (850) 777-0275

    7 in this area

    211 Total Sales

    Alexis Bolin
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Map

Source: Pensacola Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 593439

Pensacola Association of REALTORS®

APN: 16-2S-27-1258-00F00-0410

Florida Santa Rosa County Gulf Breeze 32563

5979 Forest Bay Ave, Gulf Breeze, FL

This home is located at 5979 Forest Bay Ave, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 since 19 July 2021 and is currently estimated at $487,065, approximately $211 per square foot. This property was built in 2021. 5979 Forest Bay Ave is a home located in Santa Rosa County with nearby schools including West Navarre Intermediate School, West Navarre Primary School, and Woodlawn Beach Middle School.

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