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$720,000

  • For Sale
  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1,823 Sq. Ft.
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Located in the popular gated community of Emerald Lakes. This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled, including all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, surround sound and is completely move in ready. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The master suite has a cathedral ceilings plus a sitting area with a view of the lake and access to the screened porch. The master suite bath area has a unique split walk-in close by closets by design, with custom built in storage and a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and separate walk in shower. Chefs dream kitchen with a gas stove opens to the great room. Large circular paver driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The Destin Commons, restaurants, and our stunning white-sand beaches are just minutes away.

Full Property Details for 285 Tequesta Dr

General

  • Price: $720,000
  • Taxes: $2,201 (2024)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Emerald_Coast
  • MLS ID: 989202
  • Updated: 11/9/2025
  • Added to Site: 68 day(s) ago

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Bedroom, Breakfast Room, Dining Room, Great Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Other
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Furnished - Some, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Renovated, Split Bedroom, Upgraded Media Wing, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 2
  • Full Bathrooms: 2

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room
  • Great Room: Great Room
  • Kitchen: Kitchen
  • Dining Room: Dining Room
  • Breakfast Room: Breakfast Room
  • Other Room 1: Other

Additional Information

  • Shared Amenities: Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Tennis, Waterfront
  • Pool: Yes

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Fireplace, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Patio Open, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower, Sprinkler System

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage

Location

  • Area: 14 - Destin
  • County: Okaloosa
  • Subdivision: Emerald Lakes
  • Driving Directions: Turn north off of U. S. Highway 98 onto. Tequesta Drive (by the Destin ER).

School Information

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

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating/Cooling: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Gas, Ridge Vent, Water Heater - Gas

Utilities

  • Utility Description: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Contemporary
  • Construction: Roof Dimensional Shg, Slab, Stucco, Trim Vinyl
  • Stories/Levels: 1
  • Square Feet: 1,823
  • Sq. Ft. Source: County PA Records
  • Year Built: 2002

Lot Features

  • Property View: Lake
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.18
  • Lot Dimensions: 65 x 117 x 49 x 19 x 121
  • Street/Road Desc.: Controlled Access, Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Flood Insurance Req, Level, Restrictions, Storm Sewer, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Water Features

  • Water Front Type: Lake

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $355
  • Assmt Payment Freq: Quarterly
  • Tax Amount: $2,201
  • Tax Year: 2024

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: EMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 14 BLK C
  • Assessment: Yes
  • APN: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0140

Listed by The Ketchersid Group LLC

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Schools serving 285 Tequesta Dr

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
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 285 Tequesta Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
11/09/2025
Listed
$720,000
20%
MLS
3/15/2023
Sold
$600,000
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Tax History for 285 Tequesta Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$2,270
3%
$253,384
3%
2024
$2,201
-21%
$246,243
-17%
2023
$2,769
2%
$297,596
6%
2021
$2,708
—
$280,513
-3%
2022
$2,704
—
$288,928
4%
2021
$2,708
2%
$276,640
2%
2019
$2,661
1%
$270,420
2%
2018
$2,641
—
$265,378
2%
2017
$2,632
3%
$259,920
2%
2016
$2,561
-2%
$254,574
1%
2015
$2,607
16%
$251,332
15%
2014
$2,239
2%
$218,143
2%
2013
$2,201
—
$214,919
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285 Tequesta Drive, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 989202) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 285 Tequesta Drive is currently listed for $720,000 and was received on November 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 285 Tequesta Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Destin? You can browse all Destin real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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