MOVE-IN READY 3-BEDROOM HOME IN FORT WALTON BEACH CITY LIMITS! This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 1-bath home offers 1,283 sq ft of comfortable living space with numerous recent improvements. The living room features new carpet, while new Life Proof wood-look flooring extends through all bedrooms, the bathroom, dining area, entry, and laundry room. The kitchen and breakfast area feature durable tile flooring. The kitchen is well-equipped with newer 2023 appliances, including a double oven, built-in microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with ice maker, and pull-down faucet. An oversized pantry provides excellent storage. The bathroom has been refreshed with a new toilet, updated sink, tub/shower, and pressure-balanced faucet. Additional updates throughout the home include new lighting, door hardware, ceiling fans, and 2-inch faux-wood blinds. Enjoy modern convenience with a smart Wi-Fi AC thermostat and smart Wi-Fi entry door lock, plus a glass storm door. The spacious backyard is fully privacy-fenced and includes a drive-through gate, an irrigation system supplied by a private well, a 2023 irrigation pump, and a smart Wi-Fi controller. An 8x10 outdoor metal shed provides additional storage. The laundry room includes a 2023 Maytag washer and dryer. Additional features include a gas water heater, a roof installed in December 2020, and hurricane shutters for all windows. Location is a standout! Vesta Heights neighborhood park, walking trail, and playgrounds are at the end of the street, while Jet Drive Park—with basketball, pickleball, and tennis—is at the other end. Conveniently located less than 10 minutes from downtown Fort Walton Beach and the beach, and approximately 15 minutes to Eglin AFB or Hurlburt Field. This move-in ready home combines extensive updates, smart-home features, a large private yard, and an exceptional location—ready for its next owner!
Contingent
$275,000
217 Katherine Pl, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
3beds
1,284sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1959
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$214/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
New lightingDrive-through gateBuilt-in microwaveCeiling fansPull-down faucetSmart wi-fi controllerSmart wi-fi ac thermostat
- 24 days
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Listed by:
Erik Hansen 850-741-1410,
KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY GULF COAST
Source: PAR,MLS#: 687357
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Full bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Bonus Room
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 139.47
- Dimensions: 12.58 x 11.08
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 139.47
- Dimensions: 12.58 x 11.08
Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 111.76
- Dimensions: 10.08 x 11.08
Bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 53.47
- Dimensions: 6.42 x 8.33
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 91.7
- Dimensions: 7.92 x 11.58
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 92.81
- Dimensions: 11.25 x 8.25
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 171.79
- Dimensions: 15.5 x 11.08
Heating
- Heat Pump, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Gas Water Heater, Dryer, Washer, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher, Disposal, Double Oven, Freezer, Refrigerator
- Laundry: Inside, W/D Hookups
Features
- Storage, Baseboards, Ceiling Fan(s), High Speed Internet, Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Tile, Laminate
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Blinds
- Has basement: No
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,284
- Total interior livable area: 1,284 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Driveway, Guest, Parking Lot, RV Access/Parking, Side Entrance, RV/Boat Parking
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Levels: One
- Stories: 1
- Exterior features: Irrigation Well, Lawn Pump, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Back Yard,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Features: Interior Lot, Sprinkler
Details
- Additional structures: Yard Building
- Parcel number: 112s24258b00070030
- Zoning description: City,Res Single
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Ranch
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Resale
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1959
Utilities & green energy
- Electric: Circuit Breakers, Copper Wiring
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Cable Available
Green energy
- Energy efficient items: Ridge Vent
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Picnic Area, Tennis Court(s)
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Vesta Heights
HOA
- Has HOA: No
Location
- Region: Fort Walton Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $214/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $182,026
- Annual tax amount: $219
- Price range: $275K - $275K
- Date on market: 8/12/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 25 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/18/2026 | Pending sale | $275,000$214/sqft |
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| 8/18/2026 | Contingent | $275,000$214/sqft |
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| 8/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $275,000$214/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $219 +5.1% | $70,631 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $208 +3.5% | $68,640 +3% |
| 2023 | $201 -8.3% | $66,641 +3% |
| 2022 | $219 -1.4% | $64,700 +3% |
| 2021 | $222 -26% | $62,816 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $301 -33.2% | $61,949 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $450 -0.3% | $60,556 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $452 | $59,427 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $452 +0.1% | $58,205 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $452 | $57,008 +0.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $56,612 +0.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $56,163 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $55,333 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $54,408 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $52,823 +1.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $52,042 +2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $50,674 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $50,623 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $49,149 +2.5% |
| 2006 | -- | $47,950 +3% |
| 2005 | -- | $46,553 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $45,197 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $44,354 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $43,314 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $42,632 |
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Neighborhood: 32548
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Local School In County
- Middle: LOCAL SCHOOL IN COUNTY
- High: Local School In County
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