Back on the market at no fault of the sellers. Welcome to 5997 Forest Bay Avenue in Gulf Breeze -- a beautifully maintained 2021-built home offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and 2,296 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in a community with pool access.
This move-in ready home has been enhanced with meaningful upgrades and added conveniences. The owners have installed gutters, a screened-in back patio, interior shutters on select windows, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system in the kitchen. Eligible buyers may be able to assume the seller's VA loan of only 2.67%!!
Step outside and imagine slow spring mornings with coffee on the screened patio, or peaceful evenings enjoying a refreshing drink. The fully fenced backyard features raised garden beds ready for flowers or fresh produce, along with established fruit trees including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and mulberries for seasonal harvests.
Smart and security features include ADT monitoring on all doors and windows, a Wize smart system with video doorbell, wireless bedroom and hallway lighting, and a wireless thermostat for modern convenience. The home is also protected under a Rocky's Termite Bond.
For qualified buyers, a VA assumable loan is available at 2.67% interest, presenting a compelling opportunity in today's market.
Sold for $489,000
$489,000
5997 Forest Bay Ave, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
4beds
2,296sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2021
9,583 Square Feet Lot
$489,100 Zestimate®
$213/sqft
$2,824 Estimated rent
Home value
$489,100
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Screened-in back patioFully fenced backyard
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Listed by:
Barbie A Sneed 443-554-0368,
Coldwell Banker Realty
Bought with:
Sharon C Lindemann, 3468208
The American Realty
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 996609
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 22594 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 158 x 143
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 12508 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 118 x 106
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 12896 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 104 x 124
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 117766 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 106 x 1,111
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 15428 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 133 x 116
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 51528 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 228 x 226
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Washer
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Tray Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Pantry
- Flooring: Vinyl
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Hurricane Shutters
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,296
- Total interior livable area: 2,296 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener, Garage
- Attached garage spaces: 3
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Screened
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Fencing: Privacy
Lot
- Size: 9,583 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 70 x 140
Details
- Parcel number: 162S27125800F000380
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Other, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2021
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Forest Bay Est All
Location
- Region: Gulf Breeze
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $213/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $364,820
- Annual tax amount: $5,024
- Date on market: 6/8/2026
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 7/21/2026 | Sold | $489,000-2.2%$213/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Pending sale | $499,999$218/sqft |
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| 6/8/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999$218/sqft |
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| 3/4/2026 | Pending sale | $499,999$218/sqft |
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| 3/2/2026 | Listed for sale | $499,999+17.4%$218/sqft |
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| 11/2/2023 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 11/1/2021 | Sold | $425,900$185/sqft |
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| 8/14/2021 | Listed for sale | $425,900$185/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,685 -6.5% | $364,820 +2.3% |
| 2023 | $5,010 -0.4% | $356,639 +0.4% |
| 2022 | $5,031 +772.7% | $355,185 +788% |
| 2021 | $576 | $40,000 |
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Neighborhood: 32563
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Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10West Navarre Intermediate SchoolGrades: PK,3-5Distance: 1.9 mi
- 6/10Woodlawn Beach Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 3.1 mi
- 5/10Navarre High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 6.2 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: West Navarre Primary-Intermed
- Middle: Woodlawn Beach
- High: Navarre
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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