$1,999,999

709 Forest Shores Dr Mary Esther, FL 32569

Estimated payment $11,708/month

Total Views 57,912
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
4,297 Sq Ft
$465 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Views of a Sound
  • Docks
  • Property fronts an intracoastal waterway
  • Fort Walton Beach High School Rated A
  • Parking available for a boat
  • Boat Lift

About This Home

Motivated Seller! Forest Shores Dr Borders Navarre, FL - This 2.05-acre waterfront estate offers space to build a guest house or whatever fits your needs (verify county regulations). Just minutes to Navarre Beach b y boat or car, shopping, and dining, and a short ride from your private slip to waterfront restaurants and the beach. NO HOA

Experience luxury with your own beach and stunning panoramic water views. A 700-foot driveway offers privacy as you arrive. Inside, 19-foot ceilings create an open, airy feel. The grand foyer leads to a loft overlooking the living area and a double-sided gas fireplace connecting to the chef's kitchen. The kitchen features updated cabinetry, an oversized island, and wet bar. The spacious 35.8 x 26.4 bonus room, accessible from two points, includes a full bath and storage, perfect for an in-law suite.

Three bedrooms have waterfront views, and the primary suite and second bedroom feature private balconies. The primary also includes a cozy fireplace and spa-style bath with double vanities, whirlpool tub, large stand-up shower, and laundry chute.

Enjoy a covered outdoor kitchen and lounge, heated saltwater gunite pool with smart controls and spillover spa, covered boat slip, jet ski slip, and your own beach. A concrete pad allows RV, trailer, or boat storage. Furniture negotiable. Short-term rentals allowed.

PERK - If financing a small portion, seller has an assumable 3.5% loan! See you there!

Ideally located between Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola. From your private slip, cruise to Navarre Beach in minutes or head to Destin's Crab Island and waterfront restaurants for sun, seafood, and views.

View the uploaded virtual tour. Your coastal dream home awaits. Don't miss this rare opportunity.

Listing Agent

Cherie Rice

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY License #BK3267905 Listed on: 04/02/2025

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,559

Year Built

  • Built in 1994

Lot Details

  • 2.05 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 100 x 886
  • Property fronts an intracoastal waterway
  • Home fronts a sound
  • Property fronts a county road
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump
  • Property is zoned County, Resid Single Family

Parking

  • 3 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Guest Parking
  • Parking available for a boat
  • RV Access or Parking

Property Views

  • Views of a Sound
  • Intracoastal
  • Gulf

Home Design

  • Mediterranean Architecture
  • Off Grade Structure
  • Frame Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Vinyl Trim
  • Stucco

Interior Spaces

  • 4,297 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Area
  • Bonus Room

Kitchen

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

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile
  • Vinyl

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Storm Windows
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Spa
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Boat Lift
  • Boat Slip
  • Docks
  • Balcony
  • Covered patio or porch
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Shed
  • Built-In Barbecue

Location

  • Flood Insurance May Be Required

Schools

  • Florosa Elementary School
  • Bruner Middle School
  • Fort Walton Beach High School

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • Well
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 19-2S-25-0000-0002-008A

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,559

Year Built

Built in 1994

Lot Details

0

Parking

3

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 2.05
  • Lot Size: 100 x 886
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • Subdivision Name: NO RECORDED SUBDIVISION
  • Directions: From US-98 turn south on Forest Shores Dr and follow road as it turns right. Property on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Mediterranean
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1994
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Utilities:Private Well: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Waterview:Sound2: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Bonus Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Waterview:Intracoastal Waterwy: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Gas: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Waterfront:Intracoastal Wtrwy: Yes
  • Waterfront:Sound: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas, Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace 2+, Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Wet Bar
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Storm Windows
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: 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 Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Guest Quarters2: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace 2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Flood Insurance Req, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • View: Sound, Gulf
  • Waterfront Features: Intracoastal Wtrwy, Sound
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Foundation Off Grade, Frame, Stucco, Trim Vinyl
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Boat Slip, Boatlift, Dock, Hot Tub, Lawn Pump, Shower, Sprinkler System, Summer Kitchen, Yard Building
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Stucco: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Lot Features:Flood Insurance Req: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Vinyl: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Heated: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Foundation Off Grade: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes
  • Exterior:Boat Slip: Yes
  • Exterior:Boatlift: Yes
  • Exterior:Dock: Yes
  • Exterior:Summer Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Boat, Guest, Oversized, RV
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes
  • Parking Features:Guest: Yes
  • Parking Features:Boat: Yes
  • Parking Features:RV: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Lift Station, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Water Source: Well
  • Utility: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Florosa
  • High School: Fort Walton Beach
  • Middle Or Junior School: Bruner

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 89298.0
  • Parcel #: 19-2S-25-0000-0002-008A
  • Zoning: County, Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7558.64
  • Tax Year: 2023

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Range of Values:

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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 $7,559 $676,541 -- --
2023 $7,559 $656,836 $0 $0
2022 $7,183 $637,705 $0 $0
2021 $7,179 $619,131 $0 $0
2020 $6,848 $610,583 $0 $0
2019 $6,645 $596,855 $0 $0
2018 $6,333 $585,726 $0 $0
2017 $6,320 $573,679 $0 $0
2016 $6,148 $561,880 $0 $0
2015 $6,301 $557,974 $0 $0
2014 $6,334 $553,546 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/30/2025 06/30/25 Price Changed $1,999,999 -4.8% $465 / Sq Ft
05/24/2025 05/24/25 Price Changed $2,100,000 -4.5% $489 / Sq Ft
04/02/2025 04/02/25 For Sale $2,200,000 -- $512 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $100 None Listed On Document
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $189,175 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $50,000 Future Advance Clause Open End Mortgage
Previous Owner $632,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $637,500 New Conventional
Previous Owner $215,000 Commercial
Previous Owner $170,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $300,600 Unknown
Source: Public Records

About the Listing Agent

Cherie Rice

COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

(850) 783-1058

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Cherie Rice is an award-winning Real Estate Broker and Realtor with over 25 years of experience. She assists a diverse clientele, including military families, investors, first-time homebuyers, and the affluent. Certified in commercial real estate and specializing as a Luxury Property Specialist, Cherie brings a unique perspective to her customers' needs. As a military spouse, she understands the sometimes unique needs of military families.

Her proactive approach ensures a smooth

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 972307

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 19-2S-25-0000-0002-008A