Welcome to South Bay by the Gulf. Please consider this beautifully maintained condo in the South Bay by the Gulf community in the heart of Destin, Florida. This 1,289 square foot, 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath unit offers an ideal opportunity as a full-time or second home, or short-term vacation rental. Positioned on 14 acres, this family-friendly community of 109 townhomes stretches from Highway 98 to the Gulf of Mexico, enjoying 300 feet of private, deep white sand beach along a low-density shoreline. The unit features an open living and dining floor plan with a sleeper sofa, a fully equipped kitchen, a private landscaped patio, an in-unit washer and dryer, and a functional bedroom layout including a primary suite with private bath, two guest bedrooms, a shared full bath, and a downstairs half-bath. Community amenities include two swimming pools (one seasonally heated), private beach access, a 5-acre freshwater lake stocked with turtles and ducks, a kiddie pool, grilling areas, tennis and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and beachside volleyball. Conveniently located to Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park and just minutes from popular Destin dining and entertainment such as McGuire's Irish Pub, AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar, and Margaritaville, this property combines coastal lifestyle appeal with strong rental and investment potential.
For sale
$495,000
940 Highway 98 E Unit 16, Destin, FL 32541
3beds
1,289sqft
Condominium
Built in 1974
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$384/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private beach accessFunctional bedroom layoutTwo guest bedroomsBeachside volleyballBeautifully maintained condoGrilling areasIn-unit washer and dryer
- 20 days
- 256
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Listed by:
Christopher L Wooten 850-502-9900,
Taylor Allen Properties LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 994642
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 144 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 110 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11 x 10
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 90 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 9
Dining room
- Description: Dining/Living Combo
- Level: First
- Area: 323 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19 x 17
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 112 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 8
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Owner's Closet, Pantry
- Flooring: Tile
- Doors: Storm Door(s)
- Windows: Window Treatments
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,289
- Total interior livable area: 1,289 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
Details
- Parcel number: 002S22420000B70000
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Condo
- Property subtype: Condominium
Materials
- Frame, Wood Siding
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1974
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Deed Access, Pool, Tennis Court(s), Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Subdivision: SOUTH BAY BY THE GULF
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Legal, Licenses/Permits, Management, Security, Sewer, Cable TV, Trash, Water, Internet
Location
- Region: Destin
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $384/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $375,000
- Annual tax amount: $4,441
- Date on market: 8/14/2026
Estimated market value
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Estimated sales range
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000$384/sqft |
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| 8/7/2026 | Listing removed | $495,000$384/sqft |
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| 2/6/2026 | Listed for sale | $495,000+8.8%$384/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Sold | $455,000$353/sqft |
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| 4/26/2022 | Pending sale | $455,000$353/sqft |
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| 4/23/2022 | Listed for sale | $455,000+237%$353/sqft |
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| 8/16/2010 | Sold | $135,000$105/sqft |
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| 6/18/2010 | Listed for sale | $135,000-9.4%$105/sqft |
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| 4/17/2010 | Listing removed | $149,000$116/sqft |
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| 10/4/2009 | Price change | $149,000-6.8%$116/sqft |
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| 8/16/2009 | Listed for sale | $159,900-32%$124/sqft |
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| 6/4/2004 | Sold | $235,000+46%$182/sqft |
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| 9/29/2003 | Sold | $161,000$125/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,441 0% | $375,000 |
| 2024 | $4,442 -0.8% | $375,000 |
| 2023 | $4,480 +57.3% | $375,000 +44.2% |
| 2022 | $2,847 +13.1% | $260,000 +23.8% |
| 2021 | $2,518 +10.9% | $210,000 +13.5% |
| 2020 | $2,272 +6.3% | $185,000 +5.7% |
| 2019 | $2,136 +4.9% | $175,000 +2.9% |
| 2018 | $2,036 | $170,000 +26.9% |
| 2017 | $2,036 +16.3% | $134,000 |
| 2016 | $1,751 +0.6% | $134,000 +4.7% |
| 2015 | $1,741 -7.8% | $128,000 |
| 2014 | $1,888 | $128,000 +12.3% |
| 2013 | -- | $114,000 |
| 2012 | -- | $114,000 +4.6% |
| 2011 | -- | $109,000 -17.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $132,000 -15.4% |
| 2009 | -- | $156,000 |
| 2008 | -- | $156,000 -13.3% |
| 2007 | -- | $180,000 -14.3% |
| 2006 | -- | $210,000 +20% |
| 2005 | -- | $175,000 +45.8% |
| 2004 | -- | $120,000 +12% |
| 2003 | -- | $107,100 +13.7% |
| 2002 | -- | $94,183 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $92,700 |
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Neighborhood: 32541
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Destin
- Middle: Destin
- High: Destin
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.








