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OPEN HOUSE Sat, Oct 24 2026 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM

$2,149,900

3 Beds 2 / 2 Full / Half Baths 2,759 SQFT 0.62 Acres
Type: Single Family

1242 Emerald Bay Drive
Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 1013268
Christopher Dismuke
Christopher Dismuke
Brett/Robinson | Florida Real Estate
Alabama/Florida REALTOR®
Phone: 251.979.1471
Office: 251.981.6180
Presented by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties

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. 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.


 

Interior Features

Bathrooms

Total Baths4

Other Interior Features

Air Conditioning Y/NYes
Fireplace FeaturesFireplace Gas
Fireplace Y/NYes
FlooringFloor Tile, Floor Vinyl, Floor WW Carpet
Heating Y/NYes
Interior AmenitiesBreakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
Window FeaturesDouble Pane Windows, Solar Screens

General

Architectural StyleMediterranean
Association Fee IncludesAccounting, Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
Attached Garage Yes
Buyer FinancingConventional
Carport Y/NNo
CityDestin
Community FeaturesCommunity Room, Gated Community, Golf, Pool, Tennis, Waterfront
Construction MaterialsStucco
CoolingCeiling Fans, Central Air
CountyOkaloosa
DirectionsFrom Hwy 98 enter Emerald Bay. Follow Emerald Bay Drive almost all the way to the end and right after you enter the private section of the subdivision whose sign says: ''Emerald Bay West'' home will be on your right.
Elementary SchoolDestin
Energy EfficientDoors
Garage Spaces2
HOAYes
HeatingNatural Gas
High SchoolFort Walton Beach
Lot Size Square Feet27,007 sqft
Lot Size UnitsAcres
MLS Area14 - Destin
MLS Area Minor1402 - Destin East of Hwy 293/Midbay Bridge Rd
Middle/Junior High SchoolDestin
New ConstructionNo
Patio/Porch FeaturesPatio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened
Pool FeaturesPool - In-Ground, Pool Type
Property ConditionConstruction Complete
Property SubtypeDetached Single Family
Property TypeResidential
Security FeaturesFire Alarm/Sprinkler
SewerPublic Sewer
Standard StatusActive
StatusActive
Stories Count1
Subdivision NameEMERALD BAY WEST
Tax Assessed Value$290
Total Rooms11
UtilitiesElectric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
ViewBay
Waterfront FeaturesBay
Year Built1996
ZoningResid Single Family

Exterior

Building Area Total2,759 sqft
Exterior AmenitiesHot Tub, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System
FencingFenced Lot-Part
Foundation DetailsSlab
Lot Dimensions113X250
Lot FeaturesBulkhead/Seawall, Covenants, Dead End, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
Lot Size Acres0.62
Lot Size Area0 sqft
Parking FeaturesBoat, Guest
Road Surface TypePaved
Total Parking8
Waterfront Y/NYes

Additional Details

Price History

Schools 

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

  

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$2,149,900

3 Beds 2 / 2 Full / Half Baths 2,759 SQFT 0.62 Acres
Type: Single Family

1242 Emerald Bay Drive
Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 1013268
Christopher Dismuke
Christopher Dismuke
Brett/Robinson | Florida Real Estate
Alabama/Florida REALTOR®
Phone: 251.979.1471
Office: 251.981.6180