$580,000
SOLD JUL 9, 2020

679 Emerald Bay Dr Destin, FL 32541

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,917 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$199 Per Sq Ft

68 Days on Market

Highlights

  • On Golf Course
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Main Floor Primary Bedroom

About This Home

As of September 2022

Incredible home located on the 18th tee box of the prestigious gated Emerald Bay Golf Course community in the heart of Destin & Miramar Beach. As soon as you enter this home, you will notice the pride in ownership, intricate features and attention to detail throughout the home. This immaculate property features an open floor plan with soaring hand-crafted ceilings in the spacious living and dining area with a convenient connecting wet bar between. Sparing no expense, the home has gorgeous custom plantation shutters, upgraded fixtures, full security system, built in speakers and ceiling fans throughout. It was recently painted inside and out, making it ready for you to call home! The kitchen features granite countertops, breakfast bar, stainless appliances & a breakfast nook. The master suite is located on the first floor and has private access to the back patio, an oversized master bathroom with granite countertops, bidet, jetted tub, separate large walk-in shower & walk in closet. Upstairs there are 3 large bedrooms, a huge bonus room, loft area & full bath. Other features include a 3-car garage, laundry room & downstairs half bath. The bonus room could easily be converted into a 5th bedroom with an additional bathroom for families needing 5 bedrooms, a rare find in Destin!

Interested in improving your golf game? Walk across the fairway to the full-service clubhouse, restaurant and practice facility with world class instructors. Emerald Bay golf course underwent a complete renovation in 2014 making it among the most prestigious courses in Destin. Affordable golf memberships are available providing residents with well-manicured golf at a great value. In addition to easy access to golf, homeowners in Emerald Bay have a community swimming pool as well as two Rubico tennis courts. This home is located in Destin which means it is zoned for coveted Okaloosa County public schools and does not require flood insurance. This stunning home is just minutes from the beach, and directly between Silver Sands Outlet Mall and the Destin Commons, tons of shopping, dining and entertainment within minutes of your new home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Susie Kirkland

LPT Realty LLC License #517349 Listed on: 04/02/2020

LPT Realty LLC

Last Buyer's Agent

Susie Kirkland

RE/MAX Coastal Properties

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $8,121

Year Built

  • Built in 2003

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 60x110
  • On Golf Course

HOA Fees

  • $68 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 3 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Slate Roof
  • Stucco
  • Slate

Interior Spaces

  • 2,917 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Central Vacuum
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room
  • Loft
  • Bonus Room
  • Fire and Smoke Detector
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • <<selfCleaningOvenToken>>
  • Cooktop<<rangeHoodToken>>
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Cultured Marble Bathroom Countertops
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Garden Bath

Outdoor Features

  • Open Patio

Schools

  • Destin Elementary And Middle School
  • Fort Walton Beach High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-102A-000T-0030

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include recreational faclty, security
  • Emerald Bay Ph 1 B Subdivision

Recreation

  • Golf Course Community
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$8,121

Year Built

Built in 2003

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$68 per month

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 60X110
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: EMERALD BAY PH 1-B
  • Directions: From Hwy 98 turn into Emerald Bay subdivision east of Destin Commons. Go straight through guard station to first stop sign. Continue Straight and home will be on the left....... 679 Emerald Bay Drive.
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2003
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Loft: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Gas: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Wine Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace, Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Plantation Shutters, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Machine: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Cultured Mrble: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Built-In Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Laminate: Yes
  • Appliances:Central Vacuum: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Golf Course, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Roof Tile/Slate, Slab, Stucco
  • Exterior Features: Patio Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Lot Features:Golf Course: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof TileSlate: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Oversized
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Gated Community, Golf, Pool, Tennis
  • Association #2 Fee: 204.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Recreational Faclty, Security

Schools

  • Elementary School: Destin
  • High School: Fort Walton Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Destin

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-102A-000T-0030
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 1, 2024
Sold by
Crockett Maribel
Bought by
Crockett Maribel and Maribel B Crockett Living Trust
Current Estimated Value
$906,422

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 24, 2022
Closed on
Sep 30, 2022
Sold by
Crossland Jr Maurice C
Bought by
Crockett Maribel
Seller's Agent
Diane Green
Newman Dailey Resort Properties
Buyer's Agent
Erin Treadwell
Mainsail Realty Company
List Price
$995,000
Sold Price
$900,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$95,000
-9.55%
Views
24

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
0.65%
Original Mortgage
$630,000
Interest Rate
5.13%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2020
Closed on
Jul 9, 2020
Sold by
Hock George H and Hock Christina P
Bought by
Crossland Maurioe Carter
Seller's Agent
Susie Kirkland
LPT Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Susie Kirkland
RE/MAX Coastal Properties
List Price
$580,000
Sold Price
$580,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
21.78%
Original Mortgage
$464,000
Interest Rate
3.1%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Apr 2, 2012
Closed on
May 17, 2012
Sold by
Martin Kristopher Bryant and Martin Erin P
Bought by
Hock George H and Hock Christina Pelagia
Seller's Agent
Erin Martin
The Premier Property Group
Buyer's Agent
Karen Lichauer
ERA American Real Estate
List Price
$417,000
Sold Price
$417,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.13%
Original Mortgage
$396,150
Interest Rate
4.01%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 15, 2002
Sold by
Bickers Mike L
Bought by
Martin Kristopher Bryant

Purchase Details

Closed on
Mar 22, 2000
Sold by
Rel Inv Inc Paul Freeman Trustee
Bought by
Bickers Mike L

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$40,500
Interest Rate
9.75%
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
Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Warranty Deed $900,000 Emerald Coast Title Services
Warranty Deed $580,000 Vintage Title And Escrow Inc
Warranty Deed $417,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $53,000 Security First Title Partner
Warranty Deed $45,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $630,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $464,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $150,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $396,150 New Conventional
Previous Owner $30,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $150,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $40,500 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Off Market $580,000 -- --
04/30/2023 04/30/23 Off Market $417,000 -- --
09/30/2022 09/30/22 Sold $900,000 -9.5% $309 / Sq Ft
08/22/2022 08/22/22 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2022 07/24/22 For Sale $995,000 +71.6% $341 / Sq Ft
07/09/2020 07/09/20 Sold $580,000 0.0% $199 / Sq Ft
06/09/2020 06/09/20 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2020 04/02/20 For Sale $580,000 +39.1% $199 / Sq Ft
05/17/2012 05/17/12 Sold $417,000 0.0% $143 / Sq Ft
04/17/2012 04/17/12 Pending -- -- --
04/02/2012 04/02/12 For Sale $417,000 -- $143 / 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 $8,121 $787,671 $144,454 $643,217
2023 $8,121 $763,989 $135,004 $628,985
2022 $4,748 $479,274 $0 $0
2021 $4,759 $465,315 $106,368 $358,947
2020 $3,737 $370,299 $0 $0
2019 $3,702 $361,974 $0 $0
2018 $3,677 $355,225 $0 $0
2017 $3,666 $347,919 $0 $0
2016 $3,567 $340,763 $0 $0
2015 $3,656 $338,394 $0 $0
2014 $3,674 $335,708 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 840197

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-102A-000T-0030