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1242 Emerald Bay Drive, Destin, FL 32541

$2,149,900
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BEDS3 BATHS2 full 2 partial SQUARE FEET2,759 MLS#1013268
STATUSActive PROPERTY TYPEResidential - Single Family SUBDIVISIONEMERALD BAY WEST NEIGHBORHOOD14 - Destin

Property Description

Exceptional Bayfront living in the heart of Destin! Set on .62-acre w/113 ft of waterfront, this gorgeous 3 BR + Office Home offers space, privacy, sweeping Bay views & an outstanding Emerald Bay location--all at a compelling price! Waterfront here isn't just the view--it's the lifestyle. Start your mornings w/coffee overlooking the bay, spend afternoons poolside watching boats pass by & end the day w/cocktails as the sky changes color over the bay. Inside, walls of glass spanning the back of the home, bring the Bay into every main living space & fill the interior w/natural light. The open floor plan offers 2 spacious living areas, elec fireplace, formal dining & casual dining off the kitchen. In both living areas, sliding glass doors disappear into the walls, opening the home to the screened pool, spa & waterfront beyond, creating an exceptional indoor/outdoor setting for entertaining. Taking center stage is the stunning, newer kitchen w/an oversized island, quartzite counters, SS appliances including Z-line GAS stove w/6 burners/griddle & double oven, wine cooler & dramatic floor-to-ceiling custom cabinetry! Whether hosting a houseful of friends or enjoying a quiet evening overlooking the bay, this is a kitchen designed to be the heart of the home. The split-BR floor plan provides excellent privacy. The spacious Bayfront primary suite allows you to wake to Bay views & features 2 walk-in closets & a generous bath w/2 sinks, soaking tub & separate walk-in shower. Two add' bedrooms are located on the other side of the home each with its own adjoining half bath and access to a newly remodeled shared shower. A separate office and additional half bath add flexibility for working from home or accommodating guests.Other features include newer LVP flooring throughout the majority of the home, NEW high impact gorgeous glass paneled front doors, NEW fireplace and sprinkler system with new irrigation pump.Outside, is where this property truly comes to life. The screen-enclosed in-ground pool and spa create a private Bayfront retreat with plenty of room for entertaining, lounging and enjoying Florida's year-round outdoor lifestyle. Beyond the pool, the expansive backyard leads to 113 ft of Bayfront shoreline--imagine stepping outside for an evening by the water and/or adding a dock and having your boat waiting just beyond your backyard.Beyond its beautiful setting and thoughtful floor plan, the home offers important updates for added peace of mind, including HVAC systems replaced in 2023 and 2025, a 2021 gas water heater, added insulation and newer glass throughout the windows. Solar panels provide an additional advantage, with the current owner reporting a fixed electric payment of approximately $185 per month--representing significant annual electrical savings!The home also benefits from comprehensive Sentricon termite protection by Florida Pest Control with the perimeter professionally trenched & foundation areas drilled & treated, another valuable layer of protection & peace of mind for the next owner.Combined with the beautifully renovated kitchen, remodeled 2nd bathroom with shared custom shower, newer LVP flooring and new high impact custom front doors, many of the home's significant improvements have already been completed.Located within the sought-after gated community of Emerald Bay, residents enjoy a beautiful golf-course setting with a low HOA. Shopping, dining, schools and everything Destin has to offer are just minutes away.Bayfr

1242 Emerald Bay Drive | MLS# 1013268

This single family home located at 1242 Emerald Bay Drive, Destin, FL 32541 is currently listed for sale with an asking price of $2,149,900. This property was built in 1996 and has 3 bedrooms and 2 full and 2 partial baths with 2759 sq. ft. Emerald Bay Drive is located in the EMERALD BAY WEST subdivision. Search EMERALD BAY WEST real estate on online.fusion2b.com today.

Property Features

Property Type: Residential - Single Family
Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Fenced: Yes
Garage: 2 car attached
Heating: Natural Gas
Home Style: Mediterranean
Lot Size: 0.62 Acres
Stories: 1.0
Year Built: 1996

Feature Descriptions

Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Intercom, Microwave, Oven Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Water Heater - Gas
Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
Community Features: Community Room, Gated Community, Golf, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront
Days on Site: 6
Exterior: Stucco
Exterior: Hot Tub, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System
Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
Financing Terms: Conventional
Fireplace: Fireplace Gas
Fireplace Y/N: Yes
Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet
Foundation: Slab
HOA: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
Lot: Bulkhead/Seawall, Covenants, Dead End, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
Lot Dimensions: 113X250
Parcel Number: 00-2S-22-018B-0000-0020.
Parking: Boat, Guest
Patio/Porch: Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened
Pool Features: Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
Property Condition: Construction Complete
Road Surface: Paved
Rooms Total: 11
Security: yes
Sewer: Public Sewer
Special View Info: Bay
Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
Waterfront: Bay
Window: Double Pane Windows, Solar Screens
Wooded: Yes

Local Schools

High School: Fort Walton Beach
Middle School: Destin
Elementary School: Destin

Listed By / Shown By

Listed By

Agency Name: RE/MAX Coastal Properties

Shown By

Agency Title: Crye-Leike Real Estate Services
Agency Phone: 866-253-4666

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Source: Emerald Coast MLS

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$ 5,411.80 per month $4,784.75 Principal & Interest $0.00 Property Tax (data not provided by mls) $627.05 Homeowner's Insurance

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