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. Floor plans as well as a virtual tour are available.
Sold for $975,000
$975,000
281 Wava Ave, Niceville, FL 32578
6beds
4,388sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 1988
0.61 Acres Lot
$975,500 Zestimate®
$222/sqft
$4,924 Estimated rent
Home value
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$917,000 - $1.04M
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Private officeWoodworking shopFlorida roomCentral vacuum system
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Listed by:
Kimberlie B Griggs 850-598-0036,
The Property Group 850 Inc
Bought with:
Bill L Leech, 3563490
EXP Realty LLC
Hiller Group, no data
EXP Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 994444
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 268.95 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16.3 x 16.5
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 138.04 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.6 x 11.9
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 132.24 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 11.6
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 249.13 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 16.4
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 164.22 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.9 x 13.8
Bedroom
- Level: Basement
- Area: 125.55 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.5 x 9.3
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 81.28 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 6.4 x 12.7
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 636.85 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27.1 x 23.5
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Range Hood, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), In-Law Floorplan, Pantry, Shelving, Split Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
- Basement: Finished
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 4,388
- Total interior livable area: 4,388 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Oversized
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Deck
- Exterior features: Balcony, Dock, Private Yard, Sprinkler System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front, Seawall
Lot
- Size: 0.61 Acres
- Dimensions: 110 x 267
- Features: Interior Lot, Restrictions, Survey Available
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Workshop
- Parcel number: 031S22500300000310
- Zoning description: County, Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Brick
- Roof: Shingle
Condition
- Construction Complete,Renovated
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1988
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
Green energy
- Energy generation: Solar
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: ROCKY BAYOU ESTATES 03
Location
- Region: Niceville
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $222/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $766,552
- Annual tax amount: $6,532
- Date on market: 2/6/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 6/5/2026 | Sold | $975,000-2.5%$222/sqft |
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| 3/6/2026 | Pending sale | $999,995$228/sqft |
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| 2/25/2026 | Price change | $999,995-4.8%$228/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,050,000+118.3%$239/sqft |
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| 11/28/2017 | Sold | $481,000+23.7%$110/sqft |
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| 3/5/2015 | Sold | $389,000-2.6%$89/sqft |
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| 1/21/2015 | Price change | $399,500+2.7%$91/sqft |
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| 1/1/2015 | Price change | $389,000-2.6%$89/sqft |
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| 12/2/2014 | Price change | $399,500-5.7%$91/sqft |
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| 10/30/2014 | Price change | $423,500-5.4%$97/sqft |
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| 9/27/2014 | Price change | $447,500-6.3%$102/sqft |
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| 8/29/2014 | Price change | $477,500-4.4%$109/sqft |
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| 7/27/2014 | Price change | $499,500-4.9%$114/sqft |
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| 6/30/2014 | Price change | $525,000-4.5%$120/sqft |
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| 5/30/2014 | Price change | $549,500-6.1%$125/sqft |
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| 5/22/2014 | Listed for sale | $585,000$133/sqft |
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| 4/20/2014 | Listing removed | $585,000$133/sqft |
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| 3/27/2014 | Price change | $585,000-5.9%$133/sqft |
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| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $621,500+152.6%$142/sqft |
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| 11/14/2013 | Sold | $246,000-67.2%$56/sqft |
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| 4/5/2005 | Sold | $750,000$171/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,532 +2.9% | $545,725 +2.9% |
| 2024 | $6,346 +2.4% | $530,345 +3% |
| 2023 | $6,195 +2.4% | $514,898 +3% |
| 2022 | $6,049 +3.2% | $499,901 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,860 +0.8% | $485,341 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,815 +1.1% | $478,640 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,749 +0.9% | $467,879 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $5,700 | $459,155 +5.8% |
| 2017 | $5,700 | $434,040 +2% |
| 2016 | -- | $425,506 +3.9% |
| 2015 | -- | $409,600 +3.3% |
| 2014 | $5,631 | $396,360 +3.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $381,574 +2.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $371,706 -2.7% |
| 2011 | -- | $382,033 -2.2% |
| 2010 | -- | $390,620 -2.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $401,636 -14.5% |
| 2008 | -- | $469,487 -9.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $521,106 -1.7% |
| 2006 | -- | $530,253 +124% |
| 2005 | -- | $236,720 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $229,825 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $225,540 +2.4% |
| 2002 | -- | $220,254 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $216,785 |
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Neighborhood: 32578
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10James E Plew Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-5Distance: 1.2 mi
- 9/10C. W. Ruckel Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 7/10Niceville Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 1.8 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Plew
- 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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