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$751,400
261 Tequesta Drive
Destin, FL 32541
MLS# 953428
Status: Sold
3 beds  |  3 baths  |  2176 sqft


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Property Description
Come see this beautifully updated custom built lakefront home in the private gated community of Emerald Lakes. You'll find travertine flooring throughout and a unique floorplan with a 3 way split bedroom design and 3 FULL baths. As you enter, the majestic columns draw your eye to the 10 and 12 ft. ceilings. You'll notice many architectural details in this transitional mediterranean modern design that add character to the home such as the beautiful tile and woodwork surrounding the fireplace and the large windows in the living room that give it a bright and airy feel. Enjoy both a formal dining space as well as an eat-in kitchen with gorgeous lake views, granite countertops, penny tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler

Details
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 345.31
Status: Sold
Under Contract Date: 2024-11-02
Sold Date: 2025-03-10
Sold Price: $751,400
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 349.22
List Date: 2024-06-28
Current Price: $751,400
List Price: $759,900
Location, Tax and Legal
Sub Area: 1402 - Destin East of Hwy 293/Midbay Bridge Rd
Elementary School: Destin
Middle School: Destin
High School: Fort Walton Beach
Legal Description: EMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 2 BLK C
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Traditional
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2176
Bedrooms: 3
Full Baths: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
# Stories: 1
Year Built: 2001
Acreage: 0.19
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 375
Annual Assessment Amount: 1500
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 100
New Buyer Fee Paid: $
Last Taxes: 6350.73
Last Tax Year: 2023
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Come see this beautifully updated custom built lakefront home in the private gated community of Emerald Lakes. You'll find travertine flooring throughout and a unique floorplan with a 3 way split bedroom design and 3 FULL baths. As you enter, the majestic columns draw your eye to the 10 and 12 ft. ceilings. You'll notice many architectural details in this transitional mediterranean modern design that add character to the home such as the beautiful tile and woodwork surrounding the fireplace and the large windows in the living room that give it a bright and airy feel. Enjoy both a formal dining space as well as an eat-in kitchen with gorgeous lake views, granite countertops, penny tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances including a wine cooler
Waterfront
Lake: 1
Waterfront Feet: 68
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Garage Attached: 1
Waterview
Lake: 1
Lot/Parcel Access
Controlled Access: 1
Paved Road: 1
Private Road: 1
Lot Features
Interior: 1
Level: 1
Restrictions: 1
Sidewalk: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Project Facilities
BBQ Pit/Grill: 1
Gated Community: 1
Pets Allowed: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Pool: 1
Tennis: 1
Construction/Siding
Roof Composite Shngl: 1
Slab: 1
Stucco: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Phone: 1
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
TV Cable: 1
Underground: 1
Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
BBQ Pit/Grill: 1
Lawn Pump: 1
Patio Covered: 1
Patio Open: 1
Porch Screened: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Interior
Breakfast Bar: 1
Built-In Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1
Ceiling Raised: 1
Fireplace Gas: 1
Floor Marble: 1
Furnished - None: 1
Lighting Recessed: 1
Lighting Track: 1
Pantry: 1
Pull Down Stairs: 1
Renovated: 1
Shelving: 1
Split Bedroom: 1
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Appliances
Auto Garage Door Opn: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven Self Cleaning: 1
Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Smooth Stovetop Rnge: 1
Stove/Oven Electric: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 1
Energy
AC - Central Elect: 1
Ceiling Fans: 1
Double Pane Windows: 1
Heat Cntrl Electric: 1
Roof Vent: 1
Water Heater - Elect: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Double Vanity: 1
MBath Dressing Area: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBath Tile: 1
MBath Whirlpool: 1
MBed First Floor: 1
MBed Sitting Area: 1
MBed Walk-in Closet: 1
MBed Waterfront: 1
Master Bedroom
First: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Kitchen
First: 1
Living Room
First: 1
Full Bathroom
First: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Foyer: 1
Full Bathroom: 1
Garage: 1
Kitchen: 1
Laundry: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bathroom: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Office: 1
Fees Include
Accounting: 1
Land Recreation: 1
Legal: 1
Management: 1
Recreational Faclty: 1
Security: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 14 - Destin
Street #: 261
Street Name: Tequesta
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
Zip Code: 32541
County: Okaloosa
Project Name/Subdivision: Emerald Lakes
Parcel ID: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0020
Property Features
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Lot Features: Interior; Level; Restrictions; Sidewalk; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Waterfront: Lake
Waterview: Lake
Parking Features: Garage Attached
Project Facilities: BBQ Pit/Grill; Gated Community; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Tennis
Exterior: BBQ Pit/Grill; Lawn Pump; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Porch Screened; Sprinkler System
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace Gas; Floor Marble; Furnished - None; Lighting Recessed; Lighting Track; Pantry; Pull Down Stairs; Renovated; Shelving; Split Bedroom; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Smooth Stovetop Rnge; Stove/Oven Electric; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
Utilities: Electric; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground
Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Double Pane Windows; Heat Cntrl Electric; Roof Vent; Water Heater - Elect
Master Bedroom: First
Bedroom: First
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First
Full Bathroom: First
Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Foyer; Full Bathroom; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Office
Financing: Conventional
Fees Include: Accounting; Land Recreation; Legal; Management; Recreational Faclty; Security
Supplements
and warm wood accents such as open shelving and a beamed ceiling. You can also access the screened side porch to enjoy your morning cup of coffee listening to the soothing fountain and enjoying lake views amid your own tropical paradise. The huge master suite offers a sitting area with windows framing the lake and fountain. You'll love the adjoining master bath complete with a beautiful tiled shower, whirlpool tub and walk-in closet. This unique one of a kind property has been impeccably renovated with an abundance of upgrades including a custom glazed faux finished stamped concrete screened porch, patio and driveway, is wired for a whole house and exterior surround sound system, and a sprinkler system (well) with feeders, drip heads for flower beds and potted plants. The 2 car garage with epoxy finished floor leads into the laundry room complete with washer and dryer. The amenities of Emerald Lakes include a premier community pool, fabulous playground, tennis and basketball courts. Roof was replaced in 2021 and HVAC is 2015. Come take a look at this gorgeous home in a premier Destin location today!
Room Information
Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width Dimensions
Living RoomFirst25 x 1525.0015.0025 x 15
Dining RoomFirst12 x 912.009.0012 x 9
KitchenFirst15 x 1215.0012.0015 x 12
Master BedroomFirst22 x 1522.0015.0022 x 15
Master BathroomFirst13 x 1213.0012.0013 x 12
BedroomFirst14 x 1314.0013.0014 x 13
Full Bathroom12 x 512.005.0012 x 5
BedroomFirst12 x 1112.0011.0012 x 11
Full BathroomFirst13 x 513.005.0013 x 5
FoyerFirst8 x 88.008.008 x 8
GarageFirst22 x 2222.0022.0022 x 22
LaundryFirst14 x 714.007.0014 x 7
OfficeFirst11 x 811.008.0011 x 8

Listing Office: Carriage Hills Realty Inc

Last Updated: March - 10 - 2025

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