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  • Active
  • Single Family
  • 6 Beds
  • 5 Full Baths
  • 4,388 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 17 hours ago
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Lakefront living in Rocky Bayou Estates! This spacious home sits on beautiful Lake Henderson and offers stunning water views from most rooms. The main level features 4 bedrooms, 4 full baths, a private office, Florida room, and a cozy sitting room off the primary suite. The living room impresses with a gorgeous beamed ceiling, and all bathrooms have been fully renovated. Downstairs includes 2 additional bedrooms, a full bath with laundry, plus a full kitchen and living room, AND a woodworking shop,--ideal for guests or multi-generational living. Enjoy private decks on both levels, paid-off solar panels (at closing) for low utility costs, and a 2022 roof for peace of mind. Home is also equipped with a central vacuum system. A rare lakefront gem! Washer and dryer downstairs will convey.

Full Property Details for 281 Wava Ave

General

  • Price: $1,050,000
  • Taxes: $6,532 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Emerald_Coast
  • MLS ID: 994444
  • Updated: Today (2/6/2026)
  • Added to Site: Today

Interior

  • Rooms/Areas: Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
  • Interior Features: Basement Finished, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Cathedral, Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Guest Quarters, Pantry, Renovated, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Stove/Oven Electric

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 5
  • Full Bathrooms: 5

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 6

Other Rooms

  • Living Room: Living Room

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Back Yard, Guest Quarters, Sprinkler System, Workshop

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2
  • Parking: Garage Attached, Oversized

Location

  • Area: 13 - Niceville
  • County: Okaloosa
  • Subdivision: Rocky Bayou Country Club Estates 3
  • Driving Directions: Travel East on John Sims Parkway, Turn left onto Rocky Bayou Drive, Left onto Forest Road, Left onto Rucker Drive, Right onto Wava Avenue and follow until end. Home will be on the left.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Plew
  • Middle School: Ruckel
  • High School: Niceville

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating/Cooling: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls

Utilities

  • Utility Description: Electric, Gas - Natural, Septic Tank

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Construction: Brick, Frame, Roof Dimensional Shg, Roof Solar Energy
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 4,388
  • Sq. Ft. Source: County PA Records
  • Year Built: 1988

Lot Features

  • Property View: Lake
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.61
  • Lot Dimensions: 110 x 267
  • Street/Road Desc.: County Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Interior, Restrictions, Survey Available
  • Zoning: County, Resid Single Family

Water Features

  • Water Front Type: Lake

Financial Considerations

  • Assessment Amount: $165
  • Assmt Payment Freq: Annually
  • Tax Amount: $6,532
  • Tax Year: 2025
  • Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: ROCKY BAYOU CC EST #3 LOT 31
  • Assessment: Yes
  • APN: 03-1S-22-5003-0000-0310

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Schools serving 281 Wava Ave

School District:Okaloosa County School District
NameGradesDistance
James E Plew Elementary School
220 Pine Avenue, Niceville, FL 32578
K-51.2 mi
C. W. Ruckel Middle School
201 Partin Drive North, Niceville, FL 32578
6-81.7 mi
Niceville Senior High School
800 John Sims Parkway, Niceville, FL 32578
9-121.8 mi
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Price & Sales History for 281 Wava Ave Get Price Alerts and Save Property

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Details
Price
Change
Source
2/06/2026
Listed
$1,050,000
118.3%
MLS
11/28/2017
Sold
$481,000
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Tax History for 281 Wava Ave

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,532
3%
$545,725
3%
2024
$6,346
2%
$530,345
3%
2023
$6,195
6%
$514,898
6%
2021
$5,860
-3%
$485,341
-3%
2022
$6,049
3%
$499,901
4%
2021
$5,860
2%
$478,640
2%
2019
$5,749
1%
$467,879
2%
2018
$5,700
1%
$459,155
12%
2015
$5,631
4%
$409,600
3%
2014
$5,414
5%
$396,360
4%
2013
$5,179
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$381,574
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281 Wava Avenue, Niceville, FL 32578 (MLS# 994444) is a Single Family property with 6 bedrooms and 5 full bathrooms. 281 Wava Avenue is currently listed for $1,050,000 and was received on February 06, 2026. Want to learn more about 281 Wava Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Niceville? You can browse all Niceville real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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