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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 2,440 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 3 days ago
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Featuring a beautifully maintained lakefront residence offering an exceptional sense of space, privacy, and comfort within the gated community of Emerald Lakes. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, the property enjoys peaceful water views and a thoughtful split bedroom layout. The open living areas create an easy flow for both everyday living and entertaining. The formal dining room can remain a focal point or be converted in a 4th bedroom. Tile flooring and luxury vinyl plank runs throughout the residence, creating a clean, low-maintenance environment with no carpet. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, granite counters, and oversized custom cabinets. The master suite features large master walk-in closet and ensuite master bath. The master bath features a garden tub, separate shower, and double vanity. This home is rounded out with 12 foot ceilings and crown molding.

Full Property Details for 256 Wakissa Cove

General

  • Price: $729,000
  • Taxes: $3,313 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Emerald_Coast
  • MLS ID: 1012928
  • Updated: 9/29/2026
  • Added to Site: 4 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 10
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Water Heater - Gas
  • Flooring: Floor Tile

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio Covered, Patio Open

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Carport Spaces: 2

Location

  • Area: 14 - Destin
  • County: Okaloosa
  • Subdivision: EMERALD LAKES PH 2
  • Driving Directions: From highway 98 turn north on to Tequesta follow through the round about taking the turn onto Wakissa Cove, home is located on the right hand side of the road.

School Information

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

Community

  • Association: Yes
  • Assoc. Fees Include: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Management

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heating Type: Natural Gas
  • Heating/Cooling: Natural Gas, Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utility Description: Gas - Natural, Public Water

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction: Stucco
  • Exterior Const.: Stucco
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 2,440
  • Sq. Ft. Source: Appraiser
  • Year Built: 2000

Lot Features

  • Property View: Lake
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.27
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 11,761.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 33 x 124 x 130 x 138
  • Street/Road Desc.: Paved
  • Lot Features: Cul-De-Sac, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Water Features

  • Water Front: Yes
  • Water View: Yes
  • Water Front Type: Lake

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $355
  • Tax Amount: $3,313.22
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Special Conditions: Accept Backup Offers
  • Legal Description: Emerald Lakes Ph II Lot 10 Blk F
  • APN: 00-2S-22-0980-000F-0100
  • Property ID: 00-2S-22-0980-000F-0100

Listed by Mckenzie Claire Real Estate Group LLC

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Schools serving 256 Wakissa Cove

School District:Okaloosa County School District
NameGradesDistance
Destin Middle School
4608 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, FL 32541
5-81.4 mi
Destin Elementary School
630 Kelly Street, Destin, FL 32541
PK-45.3 mi
Fort Walton Beach High School
400 Hollywood Boulevard Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
9-1214.1 mi
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Price & Sales History for 256 Wakissa Cove Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
9/29/2026
Listed
$729,000
120.91%
MLS
9/30/2015
Sold
$330,000
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Tax History for 256 Wakissa Cove

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$3,313
3%
$352,620
3%
2024
$3,217
2%
$342,682
3%
2023
$3,142
2%
$332,701
6%
2021
$3,075
—
$313,603
-3%
2022
$3,070
—
$323,011
4%
2021
$3,075
1%
$309,273
2%
2019
$3,030
2%
$302,869
3%
2018
$2,983
—
$295,024
2%
2017
$2,973
-10%
$288,956
2%
2016
$3,298
-1%
$282,510
2%
2015
$3,327
8%
$277,653
10%
2014
$3,073
4%
$251,656
4%
2013
$2,945
—
$241,367
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