Secluded and beautifully updated, this charming 2-bedroom, 2-bath end-unit villa in Royal Oak Villas offers the perfect blend of comfort, style, and convenience—all on a single story with a detached 2-car garage. Nestled on a wooded corner lot, this home features serene views from every room and a thoughtfully designed courtyard entry with paver patio, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Inside, enjoy solid surface flooring, silestone countertops with a tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and modern lighting. The living room boasts vaulted ceilings and opens to a Florida room and second patio, creating an easy flow for entertaining. Additional highlights include walk-in closets in both bedrooms, indoor laundry, Hunter ceiling fans, and energy-efficient double-pane insulated windows and doors. Recent upgrades include a 2021 water heater, 2018 HVAC with programmable thermostat, and a partitioned, dehumidified garage spaceperfect for storage or a golf cart. The low-maintenance exterior is enhanced by mature magnolia and cedar trees, and landscaping is included in the HOA. Also covered by the HOA is trash pickup, pest control, street lights, and the exterior of the unit. Located just a short walk to the Bluewater Bay Marina, community pool, golf course, tennis and pickleball courts, and minutes from top-rated Niceville schools, Eglin AFB, Duke Field, and the white-sand beaches of Destin via the Mid-Bay Bridge. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own in one of Bluewater Bay's most desirable communities!
Sold for $295,000
$295,000
1000 Bay Dr APT 524, Niceville, FL 32578
2beds
1,422sqft
Townhouse
Built in 1984
-- sqft lot
$294,600 Zestimate®
$207/sqft
$2,114 Estimated rent
Home value
$294,600
$268,000 - $324,000
$2,114/mo
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Modern lightingFlorida roomPaver patioLow-maintenance exteriorIndoor laundryVaulted ceilingsWooded corner lot
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Listed by:
Hiller Group 850-582-7653,
EXP Realty LLC
Bought with:
Christopher A Imel, 3576236
EXP Realty LLC
Hiller Group, no data
EXP Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 977604
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 216 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 12
Bedroom
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining area
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Dining room
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 165 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15 x 11
Florida room
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Living room
- Description: BUYER TO VERIFY ALL MEASUREMENTS
- Level: First
- Area: 288 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 16
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Vaulted Ceiling(s), Track Lighting, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile, Vinyl
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Double Pane Windows
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,422
- Total interior livable area: 1,422 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Detached, See Remarks
- Garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Enclosed, Patio
- Exterior features: Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Features: Corner Lot, Covenants, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
Details
- Parcel number: 221S22482700000240
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Townhouse
- Property subtype: Townhouse
Materials
- Stucco, Trim Wood
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition,Roof Pitched
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1984
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Doors
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Boat Launch, Dock, Fishing, Golf, Marina, Playground, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Pickleball
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: ROYAL OAK VILLAS BLUEWATER BAY
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Legal, Management, Maintenance Structure
Location
- Region: Niceville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $207/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $284,193
- Annual tax amount: $2,352
- Date on market: 5/30/2025
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1/14/2026 | Sold | $295,000-1.7%$207/sqft |
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| 12/8/2025 | Pending sale | $300,000$211/sqft |
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| 11/3/2025 | Price change | $300,000-7.9%$211/sqft |
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| 7/17/2025 | Price change | $325,900-2.7%$229/sqft |
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| 6/26/2025 | Price change | $334,900-4.3%$236/sqft |
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| 5/30/2025 | Listed for sale | $349,900+18.6%$246/sqft |
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| 5/15/2024 | Listing removed | $295,000-15.7%$207/sqft |
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| 9/21/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/13/2023 | Pending sale | $350,000$246/sqft |
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| 5/12/2023 | Sold | $350,000$246/sqft |
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| 3/18/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000$246/sqft |
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| 3/14/2023 | Pending sale | $350,000$246/sqft |
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| 3/2/2023 | Listed for sale | $350,000+18.6%$246/sqft |
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| 5/17/2021 | Sold | $295,000$207/sqft |
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| 3/31/2021 | Pending sale | $295,000+28.3%$207/sqft |
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| 7/12/2008 | Listing removed | $229,900$162/sqft |
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| 3/22/2008 | Listed for sale | $229,900$162/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,352 -29.9% | $284,193 +2.6% |
| 2024 | $3,356 +0.3% | $277,069 -2.9% |
| 2023 | $3,346 +12.8% | $285,256 +18.8% |
| 2022 | $2,965 +152.5% | $240,113 +90.2% |
| 2021 | $1,174 +0.9% | $126,230 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $1,164 +1.9% | $124,487 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $1,142 +1.5% | $121,688 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $1,125 | $119,419 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,125 +1.2% | $116,963 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,111 +2.9% | $114,557 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,079 -1.8% | $113,761 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,099 | $112,858 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $111,190 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $109,331 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $106,147 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $104,578 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $101,829 -32.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $150,791 +52.7% |
| 2007 | -- | $98,764 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $96,355 +5.7% |
| 2005 | -- | $91,177 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $88,521 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $86,870 +1.8% |
| 2002 | -- | $85,295 +0.9% |
| 2001 | -- | $84,558 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32578
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GreatSchools rating
- 8/10Bluewater Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.3 mi
- 9/10C. W. Ruckel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 7/10Niceville Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.1 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Bluewater
- Middle: Ruckel
- High: Niceville
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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