$480,000

940 Highway 98 E Unit 31 Destin, FL 32541

Estimated payment $3,662/month

Total Views 2,795
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,289 Sq Ft
$372 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Furnished
  • Destin Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Community Pool

About This Home

Your Destin Escape + Rental Ready!
This furnished 3BR/2.5BA townhome is perfectly placed in the heart of Destin — just steps from deeded beach access to those famous sugar-white sands! Enjoy the convenience of being close to dining, shopping, and entertainment while tucked into a relaxed, resort-style community with pools, hot tub, pickle ball courts, and beautiful landscaping! Whether you're dreaming of your own beach getaway or looking for a solid short-term rental investment, this unit checks all the boxes: great layout, fully furnished, and strong rental history. Live here full-time, use it as your vacation home, or let it earn for you when you're away — your coastal lifestyle awaits!

Listing Agent

Lisa Buchman

Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast License #3469901 Listed on: 10/10/2025

Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $3,904

Year Built

  • Built in 1974

HOA Fees

  • $810 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Slab Foundation
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Wood Siding
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,289 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Laminate Flooring

Kitchen

  • Electric Oven or Range
  • Cooktop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 00-2S-22-4200-00C2-0000

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, insurance, internet service, land recreation, licenses/permits, management, recreational faclty, security, sewer, water, cable TV, trash
  • South Bay By The Gulf Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Storage Space

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Pet Policy

  • Pets Allowed

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$3,904

Year Built

Built in 1974

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$810 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Attached Single Unit
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: SOUTH BAY BY THE GULF
  • Directions: Turn into South Bay By The Gulf off of Highway 98. Unit is across from first pool which is the second building on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Townhome
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1974
  • Remarks Misc:Remarks: Your Destin Escape + Rental Ready! This furnished 3BR/2.5BA townhome is perfectly placed in the heart of Destin — just steps from deeded beach access to those famous sugar-white sands! Enjoy the convenience of being close to dining, shopping, and entertainment while tucked into a relaxed, resort-style community with pools, hot tub, pickle ball courts, and beautiful landscaping! Whether you're dreaming of your own beach getaway or looking for a solid short-term rental investment, this unit checks all the boxes: great layout, fully furnished, and strong rental history. Live here full-time, use it as your vacation home, or let it earn for you when you're away — your coastal lifestyle awaits!
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Laminate
  • Interior Amenities: Owner's Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:Cooktop: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Laminate: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Wood: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • General Property Info:Garage2: No

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pickle Ball, BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Deed Access, Dumpster, Fishing, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pool, Separate Storage, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 810.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Internet Service, Land Recreation, Licenses/Permits, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, Sewer, Water, Cable TV, Trash

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 00-2S-22-4200-00C2-0000
  • Zoning: City, Resid Multi-Family

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Source: Public Records

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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 $3,904 $375,000 -- $375,000
2023 $3,904 $375,000 $0 $375,000
2022 $3,133 $260,000 $0 $260,000
2021 $2,566 $210,000 $0 $210,000
2020 $2,315 $185,000 $0 $185,000
2019 $2,220 $175,000 $0 $175,000
2018 $2,183 $170,000 $0 $0
2017 $1,751 $134,000 $0 $0
2016 $1,741 $134,000 $0 $0
2015 $1,888 $128,000 $0 $0
2014 $1,893 $128,000 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price List to Sale Price per Sq Ft
10/10/2025 10/10/25 For Sale $480,000 -- $372 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $422,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $150,000 Mcgeill Escrow & Title
Warranty Deed $205,000 Northwest Fl Title Svcs Llc
Warranty Deed $135,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $358,700 New Conventional
Previous Owner $120,000 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Source: Public Records

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 987275

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 00-2S-22-4200-00C2-0000