Check Availability
32541 Emerald Bay West
1242 Emerald Bay Drive
$2,149,900
● House - For Sale

1242 Emerald Bay Drive

Destin, FL 32541
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 2 Half Baths
square feet
2,759 Ft²
$10,557
Est. Monthly

About This Property

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.
Unit Size
2,759 Ft²
Days on Market
1 days
Land Size
0.62 acres
Price per sqft
$779
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
-
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1996

Listed By

Karen Martineau
RE/MAX Coastal Properties

Payment Calculator

Cap Rate Calculator

Last updated: 11 hours ago (ECAR #1013268)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Oct 3, 2026 Listed by RE/MAX Coastal Properties $2,149,900
Listed by RE/MAX Coastal Properties
Feb 18, 2021 Sold
Sold
Apr 25, 2018 Sold
Sold

Property Highlights

Garage
Air Conditioning
Fireplace
With View
Parking Details
Has Garage
Attached Garage
Parking Features: Boat, Guest
Garage Spaces: 2
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 2
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Kitchen Island, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Lighting Recessed, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Auto Garage Door Opn, Intercom, Oven Double, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas
Flooring Type: Vinyl, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
Rooms: 11
Has Fireplace
Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
Exterior Details
Square Footage: 2759
Security Features: Fire Alarm
Property Condition: Construction Complete
Architectural Style: Mediterranean
Year Built: 1996
Waterfront Features: Bay Access
Building Area Total: 2759
Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Solar Screens
Construction Materials: Stucco
Patio and Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened
Pool Features: Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
Lot Features: Level, Wooded, Bulkhead/Seawall, Covenants, Dead End, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot Size Area: 0.62
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Size Acres: 0.62
Lot Size Square Feet: 27007.2
Lot Size Dimensions: 113X250
Water Source: Public
Financial Details
Tax Assessed Value: $253
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
Heating Type: Natural Gas
Sewer : Public Sewer
Location Details
HOA/Condo/Coop Fee Includes: Security, Accounting, Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1996
  • Effective Year Built: 1996
  • Building Count: 1
  • Bedroom Count: 3
  • Bathroom Count: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Partial Bathrooms: 3
  • Building Condition: 0
  • Building Quality: 4
  • Construction Type: 0
  • Building Style: 0
  • Exterior Walls Type: 17
  • Interior Walls Type: 3
  • Roof Shape Type: 7
  • Roof Cover Type: 4
  • Floor Count: 100
  • Living Units: 1
  • Floor Cover: 13
  • Basement Type: 0
  • Basement Area: 0
  • Parking Type: 1
  • Garage Type: 1
  • Garage Square Area: 624
  • Parking Space Count: 0
  • Patio Type: 59
  • Porch Type: 126
  • Pool Type: 8

    Dimensions

  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27,127
  • Total Building Area: 3,818
  • Gross Building Area: 3,818
  • Building Area: 2,759
  • Building Area Measurement: L

    Heating and Cooling

  • Fireplace Count: 1
  • Air Conditioning: 13
  • Heating: 4
  • Heated Square Feet: 2,759
  • Heating Fuel Type: 0

    Utilities

  • Sewer System: 0
  • Water Service: 0

Building

  • Building Type: 0
  • Property Class: R
  • Subdivision: EMERALD BAY WEST
  • Land Acres: 0000000623
  • Standard Land Use Code: 1001
  • County Land Use Code: 000100
  • State Land Use Code: 001
  • Legal Description 1: EMERALD BAY WEST LOT 2

Neighborhood

  • School District Name: Okaloosa County School District
  • Census Tract: 023308

Geography

  • Assessors Map Reference: 47
  • Parcel: 00-2S-22-018B-0000-0020
  • Lot: 2
  • Municipality: DESTIN FIRE DISTRICT
  • Latitude: 30.3997
  • Longitude: -86.4038

    Address

  • Full Address: 1242 Emerald Bay Dr
  • Address - House Number: 1242
  • Address - Street Name: Emerald Bay
  • Address - Suffix Type: Dr
  • State: FL
  • City Name: Destin
  • Carrier Code: C011
  • 4-Digit Zip Code: 3781
  • Zip Code: 32541

Valuation

    Tax

  • Total Area: 3,233
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Amount: $1,107,612
  • Tax Rate Code Area: 009

    Appraisal Valuation

  • Standard Deviation: 0.1694
  • Valuation Date: Feb 21, 2024
  • Confidence Score: 78
  • Final Value: 1,516,559
  • High Value: 1,773,554
  • Low Value: 1,259,564

    Market Valuation

  • Market Total Value: $1,294,854
  • Market Land Value: $604,661
  • Market Improvement Value: $690,193

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Year: 2023
  • Assessed Total Value: $1,079,068

    Exemptions

  • Homeowner Exemption: Yes

    Sales

  • Current Sale Contract Date: Feb 10, 2021
  • Current Sale Recording Date: Feb 18, 2021
  • Current Sale Price:
  • Current Sale Document Type: 71
  • Current Sale Input Document Number: 3430966
  • Previous Sale Recording Date: Apr 25, 2018
  • Previous Sale Contract Date: Feb 20, 2018
  • Previous Sale Amount: $849,900
  • Previous Sale Document Type: 71
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

Comparables

Unit
Status
Type
Beds
Baths
ft²
Price/ft²
Asking Price
Listed On
Closing Price
Sold On
HOA + Taxes

About Emerald Bay West


Similar Homes for Sale

Currently no similar homes around

Nearby Rentals



Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 1242 Emerald Bay Drive built and last sold?
The property at 1242 Emerald Bay Drive was built in 1996 and last sold on Feb 10, 2021 for $1,079,000.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 1242 Emerald Bay Drive is $2,171,399.
What are some comparable homes to 1242 Emerald Bay Drive?
There are currently no comparable homes to 1242 Emerald Bay Drive.