Zena Gunsur, Realtor ®️

Contemporary

259 Tequesta Drive

Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 844952

$435,000

Status: Closed
Listing number: 844952
Listing provided by: Keller Williams Realty Destin
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: N/A
On site: 6 years ago
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EMERALD LAKES PH 2 - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

2000

Sq.Footage

2,067

Custom-built, lakefront home in Emerald Lakes is meticulously maintained and well equipped. Emerald Lakes is an idyllic, peaceful community interspersed with lush orange and lemon trees and deluxe amenities including a gated entrance, community pool, tennis, and basketball. This lot is especially private and serene with lake frontage on two sides of the home. This 3-bedroom, one-level home features a dedicated office, screened-in porch, ten-ft ceilings, bullnose corners, tile floors, fenced-in backyard, and up-to-date kitchen and baths. Views of the lake flow peacefully throughout the interior. The master suite includes a sitting area, outdoor access, jetted tub, and sizable walk-in closet. Emerald Lakes is located off of Hwy 98 across the street from the upscale, open air City Market.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Frame, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Private Yard

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch, Screened

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Community

  • Waterfront YN

    YES

  • View

    Lake

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.21

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    9147.6

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary

Price

  • Sales Price

    $435,000

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    Yes

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Fort Walton Beach

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Elementary School

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Middle School

Destin

High School

Fort Walton Beach

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Custom-built, lakefront home in Emerald Lakes is meticulously maintained and well equipped. Emerald Lakes is an idyllic, peaceful community interspersed with lush orange and lemon trees and deluxe amenities including a gated entrance, community pool, tennis, and basketball. This lot is especially private and serene with lake frontage on two sides of the home. This 3-bedroom, one-level home features a dedicated office, screened-in porch, ten-ft ceilings, bullnose corners, tile floors, fenced-in backyard, and up-to-date kitchen and baths. Views of the lake flow peacefully throughout the interior. The master suite includes a sitting area, outdoor access, jetted tub, and sizable walk-in closet. Emerald Lakes is located off of Hwy 98 across the street from the upscale, open air City Market.

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