- 3
- beds
- 2
- baths
- 1,823
- sqft
- 2002
- year built
- Status:
- Pending
- MLS #:
- 1010427
- Neighborhood:
- Emerald Lakes
- County:
- Okaloosa
- Listed By:
- The Ketchersid Team - The Ketchersid Group LLC
- Agent Email:
- sales@ketchersidgroup.com
Sponsoring Broker: Jennifer Ledesma, Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida
Move in ready! This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled making it move in ready. This is a one story home located conveniently inside the gated community of the established neighborhood Emerald Lakes. The view of the community lake framed by the screened in lanai and the cathedral ceilings draw your eye straight through the home the moment you step inside. This home features an open split floor plan. The master suite has vaulted ceilings plus a sitting area with another view of the lake and access to the screened in lanai with true outdoor living space. The master suite bath area has a large 6 X 13 custom walk-in closet, designed by closets by design, with tailored built in storage making smart use of every inch of space. The main bathroom has a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and a separate tiled walk in shower. This kitchen is a chefs dream and is anchored with a gas stove and oven which opens to the great room which has a gas fireplace as an architectural focal point. This home has a newer roof and also has Hurricane shutters for added peace of mind. This home also boasts a large circular paver driveway adding to its spectacular curb appeal.
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- Bedrooms
- 3
-
- Bathrooms
- 2
-
- Year Built
- 2002
-
- Stories
- 1.0
-
- Architectural Style
- Contemporary
-
- Construction Materials
- Stucco
-
- Foundation
- Slab
-
- Garage Spaces
- 2.0
-
- Parking Features
- Garage Door Opener, Garage
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- Interior Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry, Breakfast Bar, Recessed Lighting, Crown Molding
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- Appliances
- Dryer, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Disposal, Cooktop, Gas Oven, Range Hood, Gas Water Heater, Self Cleaning Oven
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- Flooring
- Laminate, Tile
-
- Exterior Features
- Outdoor Shower
-
- Patio And Porch
- Patio, Porch, Screened
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- Security Features
- Smoke Detector(s)
-
- Cooling
- Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air, Electric
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- Heating
- Natural Gas
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- Acres
- 0.18
-
- Lot Features
- Level, Waterfront
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- Water Front Features
- Lake Front
-
- Water Front
- Yes
-
- View
- Lake
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- Utilities
- Cable Available, Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available, Underground Utilities
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- Water
- Public
-
- Area
- 14 - Destin
-
- County
- Okaloosa
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- City
- Destin
-
- Neighborhood
- Emerald Lakes
-
- Zip Code
- 32541
-
- High School
- Fort Walton Beach
-
- Middle School
- Destin
-
- Elementary School
- Destin
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Price History
| 08/23/2026 | Listed | $655,000 |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #1010427 | ||
| 11/08/2025 | Off Market | — |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #989202 | ||
| 11/07/2025 | Off Market | — |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #989202 | ||
| 02/11/2023 | Off Market | — |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #916856 | ||
| 03/15/2023 | Sold | $600,000 |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #916856 | ||
| 02/10/2023 | Listed | $599,000 |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #916856 | ||
| Sold | ||
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #612054 | ||
| 11/30/2013 | Listed | $2,300 |
| Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS #612054 | ||
Source: MLS Data
Deed History
| 03/15/2023 | Warranty Deed | $600,000 |
| 07/21/2014 | Warranty Deed | $307,000 |
| 09/16/2011 | Warranty Deed | $290,000 |
| 06/13/2006 | Warranty Deed | $440,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
Mortgage History
| 03/15/2023 | Coventional | $300,000 |
| 06/14/2022 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $25,000 |
| 07/21/2014 | Coventional | $245,600 |
| 09/16/2011 | FHA | $282,648 |
| 06/13/2006 | Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac (Code phased out because Fannie Mae does not originate loans directly to borrowers or investors. Most "new conventional" loans meet their general underwriting guidelines.) | $140,000 |
| 11/22/2005 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $230,000 |
| 02/14/2003 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $15,000 |
| 01/23/2003 | Unknown | $216,600 |
| 03/07/2002 | Credit Line (Revolving) / HELOC | $40,000 |
| 07/27/2001 | Unknown | $189,000 |
Source: Public records via Constellation Data Labs
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This home is listed at $655,000 with 1,823 sqft of space—that comes out to approximately $359 per square foot.
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285 Tequesta Dr was listed on August 23, 2026, which means it's been on the market for 78 days.
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When was this house built?
This home was built in 2002, making it approximately 24 years old.
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285 Tequesta Dr sits on a 0.18-acre lot, which is 7,841 square feet.
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- Elementary: Destin
- Middle: Destin
- High: Fort Walton Beach
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