$490,000
SOLD AUG 22, 2025

782 Driftwood Point Rd Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,500 Sq Ft
0.67 Acres

Recently Sold

$196 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

2 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Screened Pool
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Home Office
  • Van R. Butler Elementary School Rated A-
  • Traditional Architecture
  • Breakfast Room

About This Home

As of August 2025

Huge price reduction on this Fixer-Upper with Unlimited Potential. Discover this hidden gem nestled on a large, private lot, set back 277 feet from the road and backing up to serene woods. This 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home offers a spacious, open floorplan with 12-foot ceilings adorned with crown molding. The home is thoughtfully designed for both relaxation and entertaining. The master suite opens directly to the screened-in pool with covered patio creating your personal oasis. The formal dining room with electric- gas fireplace, adds to its charm and character. This property is not only directly across the street from the Bay but also conveniently located near the hospital, Grand Boulevard's shops and restaurants, and Sandestin Resort. Plus, enjoy the freedom of no HOA fees

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Tracey Clay

Destin Lifestyles Real Estate License #3017089 Listed on: 07/11/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Adrian Jacob

Redfin Corporation License #3618680

Redfin Corporation

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $5,076

Year Built

  • Built in 2004

Lot Details

  • 0.67 Acre Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 104 x 277
  • Back Yard Fenced
  • Sprinkler System
  • Lawn Pump

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Traditional Architecture
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Dimensional Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 2,500 Sq Ft Home
  • 1-Story Property
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Coffered Ceiling
  • Tray Ceiling
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Double Pane Windows
  • Entrance Foyer
  • Living Room
  • Breakfast Room
  • Dining Room
  • Home Office
  • Pull Down Stairs to Attic

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Induction Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Painted or Stained Flooring
  • Wall to Wall Carpet
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Split Bedroom Floorplan
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Home Security

  • Home Security System
  • Hurricane or Storm Shutters
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Pool

  • Screened Pool
  • In Ground Pool
  • Spa

Outdoor Features

  • Covered Deck
  • Porch

Location

  • Flood Insurance May Be Required

Schools

  • Van R Butler Elementary School
  • Emerald Coast Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating
  • Underground Utilities
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Community Details

  • Driftwood Estates Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 11-2S-21-42010-00H-0120

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$5,076

Year Built

Built in 2004

Lot Details

0

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.67
  • Lot Size: 104 X 277
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: DRIFTWOOD ESTATES
  • Directions: Hwy 98 - No. on Mack Bayou Rd - Go 2 miles and turn left at ''T'' intersection - Go thru entryway of Driftwood Estates and turn left - Follow road around for 1.5 miles - Home of right, across from bay. Lot 12, Block H, Driftwood Estates
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 2004
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Double Pane Windows: Yes
  • Rooms:Foyer: Yes
  • Rooms:Laundry2: Yes
  • Rooms:Breakfast Room: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Rooms:Office2: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 1

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
  • Other Equipment: Satellite Dish
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Pull Down Stairs, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Pull Down Stairs: Yes
  • Interior:Split Bedroom: Yes
  • Appliances:Smooth Stovetop Rnge: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Floor WW Carpet: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Security System: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling TrayCofferd: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Privacy
  • Lot Features: Flood Insurance Req, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Brick
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Hot Tub, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Pool - Enclosed, Sprinkler System
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Enclosed, Porch
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Flood Insurance Req: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
  • Exterior:Hurricane Shutters: Yes
  • Exterior:Lawn Pump: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Back Yard: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Privacy: Yes
  • Exterior:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Satellite Dish: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
  • Utility: Yes

Schools

  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 29185.2
  • Parcel #: 11-2S-21-42010-00H-0120
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jul 11, 2025
Closed on
Aug 22, 2025
Sold by
Vermette Janet A
Bought by
Jacob Julia Marie and Jacob Adrian
Seller's Agent
Tracey Clay
Destin Lifestyles Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Adrian Jacob
Redfin Corporation
List Price
$499,000
Sold Price
$490,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$9,000
-1.8%
Views
9

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
2657.89%
Original Mortgage
$392,000
Outstanding Balance
$392,000
Interest Rate
6.72%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$205,903

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 4, 2021
Sold by
Vernette Ellen L
Bought by
Vernette Janet A

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 17, 2018
Sold by
Vermette Ellen L
Bought by
Vermette Ellen L and Vermette Family Irrevocable Tu

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 23, 2012
Closed on
Jun 14, 2012
Sold by
Sheets David R
Bought by
Vermette Richard A and Vermette Ellen L
Seller's Agent
Joel Bader
World Impact Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Joel Bader
World Impact Real Estate
List Price
$335,000
Sold Price
$335,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.47%
Original Mortgage
$235,000
Interest Rate
3.84%

Purchase Details

Closed on
May 5, 2006
Sold by
Sheets David R
Bought by
Sheets Annette M and Sheets David A

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$361,000
Interest Rate
6.33%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 2, 2003
Sold by
Mehling George W and Mehling Mary Jo
Bought by
Sheets David R and Sheets Annette M
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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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 $490,000 Mcneese Title
Warranty Deed $158,800 None Available
Warranty Deed -- None Available
Warranty Deed $335,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Warranty Deed -- Fatco
Warranty Deed $69,500 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $392,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $235,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $323,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $100,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $361,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $200,000 Construction
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
08/22/2025 08/22/25 Sold $490,000 -1.8% $196 / Sq Ft
07/13/2025 07/13/25 Pending -- -- --
07/11/2025 07/11/25 For Sale $499,000 0.0% $200 / Sq Ft
06/26/2025 06/26/25 Pending -- -- --
06/23/2025 06/23/25 Price Changed $499,000 -9.1% $200 / Sq Ft
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Price Changed $549,000 -8.3% $220 / Sq Ft
05/22/2025 05/22/25 Price Changed $599,000 -7.1% $240 / Sq Ft
04/29/2025 04/29/25 Price Changed $645,000 -7.2% $258 / Sq Ft
04/10/2025 04/10/25 For Sale $695,000 +107.5% $278 / Sq Ft
06/14/2012 06/14/12 Sold $335,000 0.0% $134 / Sq Ft
04/25/2012 04/25/12 Pending -- -- --
03/23/2012 03/23/12 For Sale $335,000 -- $134 / 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 $5,076 $689,500 $200,000 $489,500
2023 $5,076 $469,394 $0 $0
2022 $4,820 $624,158 $183,150 $441,008
2021 $3,755 $387,929 $109,228 $278,701
2020 $3,576 $358,201 $72,413 $285,788
2019 $3,537 $356,154 $69,628 $286,526
2018 $3,318 $332,752 $0 $0
2017 $3,043 $307,003 $65,000 $242,003
2016 $2,811 $280,921 $0 $0
2015 $2,733 $275,108 $0 $0
2014 $2,578 $260,508 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 973560

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 11-2S-21-42010-00H-0120