$2,149,900

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… Read More 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. Bayfront mornings. Poolside afternoons. Sunset evenings. 113 feet of waterfront on more than half an acre--right in the heart of Destin. This is more than a home; it's the Destin lifestyle and an opportunity that won't last long. Read Less

Courtesy of Karen K Martineau, RE/MAX Coastal Properties.

Listing Snapshot

Days Online

Last Updated

Oct 12, 2026

Property Type

Detached Single Family

Beds

Full Baths

Partial Baths

Square Ft.

2,759

Lot Size

0.62 Acres

Year Built

1996

MLS Number

1013268

Additional Details

Property Access

Road Surface: Paved

Appliances & Equipment

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

Building

Built in 1996, Living area: 2759.0, Construction Materials: Stucco

Community

Community Room, Gated Community, Golf, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront

Cooling

Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Energy Saving

Energy Efficiency: Doors

Exterior Features

Patio/Porch Features: Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened, Hot Tub, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System

Fence

Fenced Lot-Part

Fireplaces

Fireplace Gas

Floors

Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet

Foundation

Slab

Garage

2 spaces

Heating

Natural Gas

Home Owner's Association

Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security

Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted

Lot

0.62 acres, Dimensions: 113X250, Bulkhead/Seawall, Covenants, Dead End, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded

Parking

8 total parking spaces, Boat, Guest

Pool

Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type

Property

Construction Complete, Bay

Security Features

Fire Alarm/Sprinkler

Sewer

Public Sewer

Taxes

Parcel Number: 00-2S-22-018B-0000-0020., Assessed Value: $290, Legal Description: Emerald Bay West Lot 2, Zoning: Resid Single Family

Utilities

Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground

Water Features

Bay

Windows

Double Pane Windows, Solar Screens

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