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Property Description
Experience the ultimate Destin lifestyle from this exceptional canal-front beach home in the highly desirable community of Holiday Isle. Spend your mornings enjoying Gulf views, or boating to Crab Island and your evenings relaxing after a day on the water. The property offers 90 ft of deep-water canal frontage and two covered boat slips with lifts, making it easy to enjoy everything Destin's boating lifestyle has to offer. Designed for effortless coastal living, the home features a fully covered and enclosed outdoor entertainment area ideal for gathering with family and friends and enjoying coastal breezes. The property includes two separate living spaces: the second-level main residence and a third-level lockout. Each has its own private entrance and can be enjoyed together or independently, offering flexibility for extended family, guests or vacation-rental opportunities. The main residence features four spacious bedrooms, four full bathrooms, an expansive living area, a gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar and a private office. The third-level lockout offers two additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a large living area and fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar. The lower-level space offers room for storing beach gear, paddleboards, fishing gear and boating supplies, workshop. The private beach access is a very short walk away, while Crab Island and Gulf of Mexico are 15 minutes away by boat. This one-of-a-kind property captures the very best of the Destin lifestyle!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 514 Vera Cruz Dr
General
- Price: $2,599,000
- Taxes: $14,338 (2023)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Emerald_Coast
- MLS ID: 1010454
- Updated: Today (8/24/2026)
- Added to Site: Today
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Deed Access, Fishing, Pets Allowed, TV Cable, Waterfront
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 8
- Interior Features: Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed
- Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
- Furnishings: Furnished - Some
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 6
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 6
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Rain Gutter, Balcony, Boat Slip, Boatlift, Dock, Shower, Summer Kitchen
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck Covered, Deck Enclosed
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: See Remarks
Location
- Area: 14 - Destin
- County: Okaloosa
- Subdivision: HOLIDAY ISLE
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 98, proceed down Gulf Shore Drive and turn right on Norriego and then take first left on Vera Cruz. Property will be on the left.
School Information
- Elementary School: Destin
- Middle School: Destin
- High School: Destin
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Legal, Management, Master Association, Security
Heating & Cooling
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans
- Heating/Cooling: Ceiling Fans
Utilities
- Sewer: Community Sewer
- Utility Description: Community Water, Electric, TV Cable
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Beach House
- Construction: Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Stucco
- Exterior Const.: Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Stucco
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 3,750
- Sq. Ft. Source: County PA Records
- Year Built: 1972
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Boathouse
Lot Features
- Property View: Gulf, Canal
- Lot Dimensions: 90 x 130
- Frontage: City Street
- Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Flood Insurance Req, Interior, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Zoning: Resid Single Family
Water Features
- Water Front: Yes
- Water View: Yes
- Water Front Type: Canal
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $395
- Tax Amount: $14,338.61
- Tax Year: 2023
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: HOLIDAY ISLE LOT 84 BLK F
- APN: 00-2S-24-2186-000F-0840
- Property ID: 00-2S-24-2186-000F-0840
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Schools
Schools serving 514 Vera Cruz Dr
School District:Okaloosa County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Destin Elementary School 630 Kelly Street, Destin, FL 32541 | PK-4 | 1.2 mi |
Destin Middle School 4608 Legendary Marina Drive, Destin, FL 32541 | 5-8 | 4.4 mi |
Fort Walton Beach High School 400 Hollywood Boulevard Southwest, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 | 9-12 | 8.7 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 514 Vera Cruz Dr
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/24/2026
Listed
$2,599,000
-13.37%
MLS
3/29/2023
Sold
$3,000,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 514 Vera Cruz Dr
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$30,016
-1%
$2,534,369
-1%
2024
$30,283
111%
$2,556,236
81%
2023
$14,339
34%
$1,411,891
60%
2021
$10,713
-14%
$883,122
-23%
2022
$12,398
16%
$1,145,440
50%
2021
$10,713
16%
$765,163
5%
2019
$9,217
7%
$726,647
8%
2018
$8,626
4%
$671,770
6%
2017
$8,311
8%
$636,587
6%
2016
$7,668
9%
$601,586
15%
2015
$7,009
8%
$524,964
9%
2014
$6,486
5%
$479,573
6%
2013
$6,190
—
$453,712
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Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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514 Vera Cruz Drive, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 1010454) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 6 full bathrooms. 514 Vera Cruz Drive is currently listed for $2,599,000 and was received on August 24, 2026. Want to learn more about 514 Vera Cruz 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.

