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96 Garnet Place, Destin, FL 32541

EMERALD BAY PH 1-B · Okaloosa County

Key Facts

4Beds
4Baths
3,860Sq Ft
1994Year Built
0.23Lot (acres)

Description

One of the largest homes currently available in Emerald Bay, this thoughtfully updated residence offers nearly 3,900 square feet, a first floor master suite, a screened pool, golf course frontage, bay views, and over $80,000 in recent improvements. Perfectly positioned along the 15th fairway, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home blends spacious living with everyday functionality. Designed for both entertaining and family life, the home features soaring ceilings, multiple gathering spaces, a beautifully updated kitchen, an oversized driveway, and a 2.5 car garage. The first floor master suite is a true retreat, complete with a custom walk in closet that has become one of the home's most talked about features. It's a closet to remember. Recent improvements include pool resurfacing, updated HVAC systems, flooring, landscaping enhancements, and numerous interior upgrades, allowing buyers to move in with confidence and immediately enjoy the Emerald Bay lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing by the private screened pool, enjoying golf course views from the sundeck, or taking in views of the bay, this home offers the space, comfort, and setting that make Emerald Bay one of Destin's most desirable gated communities. Offering an exceptional combination of size, location, updates, and functionality, this is more than just a golf course home. It's a home designed to be enjoyed and remembered.

Property Information

Property Type

Residential

Sub-Type

Single Family Residence

Style

Contemporary

Year Built

1994

Living Area

3,860 sq ft

Lot Size

0.23 acres

Lot Dimensions

80x128x80x119

Zoning

Resid Single Family

Days on Market

376

MLS® Listing#

979716

Property Features

Interior

Tray Ceiling(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Kitchen IslandPantry

Exterior

Balcony

Appliances

DishwasherDisposalDryerMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherGas Water HeaterWine RefrigeratorElectric Oven

Cooling

Central AirCeiling Fan(s)Electric

Heating

Natural Gas

Flooring

HardwoodTile

Fireplace

Gas

Pool

In GroundPrivate

Parking

Garage Door OpenerAttachedGarage

Patio

DeckPatioEnclosed

Lot Features

Cul-De-SacOn Golf Course

Construction

Stucco

Foundation

Slab

Roof

Metal

Windows

Plantation ShuttersWindow Treatments

Security

Smoke Detector(s)

Community

GatedGolfPoolTennis Court(s)

Utilities

Natural Gas AvailableCable AvailableUnderground UtilitiesElectricity AvailablePhone Available

Sewer

Public Sewer

Water Source

Public

Rooms

  • 9 x 6First
  • 7 x 7First
  • 6 x 13Second
  • 22 x 16First
  • 44 x 33First
  • 18 x 19First
  • 27 x 10First
  • 33 x 11Second
  • 23 x 25First
  • Bedroom14 x 22Second
  • Bedroom16 x 12Second
  • Bedroom16 x 15Second
  • Dining Room14 x 16First
  • Kitchen13 x 19First
  • Laundry7 x 9First
  • Living Room25 x 19First
  • Loft13 x 16Second
  • Master Bathroom14 x 17First
  • Master Bedroom14 x 21First
  • Utility Room9 x 6Second

Schools

Elementary:
Destin
Middle:
Destin
High:
Destin

Financial Details

HOA

$233 / Quarterly

Annual Taxes

$11,298

Tax year 2024

Parcel Number

00-2S-22-102A-000U-0110

Directions

From Emerald Coast Parkway turn onto Emerald Bay Dr., turn right onto Garnet Place. The home will be on the right.

Affordability Calculator

$260,000

Estimated monthly payment

$6,919/mo

Principal $1,039,999 · Est. interest $1,450,891 over 30 yrs

Neighborhood Market Statistics

How this home compares to active listings in Destin, FL

$639,560
Median Listing Price
115
Median Days on Market
1,500
Median Sq Ft
$460
Median Price / Sq Ft
708
Active Listings
  • This home’s price is 103% above the area median.
  • Its price per sq ft is 27% below the area median.

Market statistics compiled from active EXIT Realty® and MLS listings in Destin, FL.

Location

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Points of Interest in Destin, FL

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Nearby Schools

  • Destin Middle School

    Secondary · 1.6 mi away

  • Destin High School

    Secondary · 2.7 mi away

  • Gateway Academy

    School · 2.9 mi away

  • Asheford Institute of Antiques

    School · 5.4 mi away

  • Destin Elementary School

    Elementary · 5.6 mi away

  • Bluewater Elementary School

    Elementary · 6.6 mi away

  • Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal

    School · 7.3 mi away

  • Niceville Head Start

    School · 8.4 mi away

  • Emerald Coast Middle School

    School · 8.5 mi away

  • Van R Butler Elementary School

    Elementary · 8.5 mi away

  • Addie R Lewis School

    Elementary · 8.7 mi away

  • St. Paul Lutheran Church and School of Niceville

    School · 8.7 mi away

  • James E. Plew Elementary School

    Elementary · 9.0 mi away

  • Ashnick Academy

    School · 9.0 mi away

  • Niceville High School

    Secondary · 9.1 mi away

  • Niceville High School

    Secondary · 9.7 mi away

  • Rocky Bayou Christian School

    Secondary · 9.8 mi away

  • C. W. Ruckel Middle School

    Secondary · 9.8 mi away

  • Emerald Coast Autism Center

    School · 9.9 mi away

  • Kids Discovery

    School · 10.0 mi away

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Listing Courtesy: The Premier Property Group - 8503371555

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