1603 Bethlehem Church Road
Sold 8/12/24
Sold 8/12/24
Sold
Last Sold Price
$382,000
Single FamilyProperty Type
21.21 acresLot Size
1986Year Built
$220/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Description
Accepting Back-Up Offers, Kick-Out Clause in place. Country retreat in Bonifay, Florida-this charming brick home offers rustic tranquility with modern convenience on 21.21 acres. just over an hour to Panama City Beach and about 35 minutes to several local springs & rivers. The home has a split bedroom floor plan, a spacious living area with fireplace, a large laundry/mud room, and a Florida room. The acreage is fenced and cross-fenced, perfect for large animals. The 1600 sq. ft. Red Iron Steel building/workshop...Accepting Back-Up Offers, Kick-Out Clause in place. Country retreat in Bonifay, Florida-this charming brick home offers rustic tranquility with modern convenience on 21.21 acres. just over an hour to Panama City Beach and about 35 minutes to several local springs & rivers. The home has a split bedroom floor plan, a spacious living area with fireplace, a large laundry/mud room, and a Florida room. The acreage is fenced and cross-fenced, perfect for large animals. The 1600 sq. ft. Red Iron Steel building/workshop has a 6'' thick solid concrete floor & truly offers endless possibilities. There's also a pole barn, second power pole and septic tank for potential expansion or guest accommodation. The pond was recently stocked with catfish. Spend time enjoying all this property offers! Fully Detailed Description:
Welcome to your very own country retreat! Nestled in the quiet country setting of Bonifay, Florida, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick home with metal roof offers the perfect blend of rustic tranquility and modern convenience. Priced at $399,900, this 21.21-acre property is an absolute gem, providing ample space and amenities for a variety of lifestyles. If you're an outdoorsman/woman and you've thought of living in the Florida panhandle, this central location will offer a variety of just about everything you can imagine! This home is just a little over an hour from the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach with the most gorgeous blue-green water, perfect for a quick drive for a beach day - live in the country, play on the beach! If you'd rather float or kayak down a beautiful crystal-clear spring, it's just about 35 minutes to Cypress Springs, Morrison Springs, Vortex Springs and Ponce de Leon Springs. And Econfina Springs is only an hour away! Fisherman/fisherwoman? There are TONS of rivers and lakes within a very short drive from here! Interstate 10 is about 15 minutes away, Chipley is about 25 min. & Geneva, AL is about 20 minutes. As you approach the property along the picturesque driveway off Bethlehem Church Rd., you'll immediately appreciate the sense of seclusion and privacy. The home, built in 1986, boasts an adorable front porch where you can swing and watch the sky color you a beautiful sunset each evening! With its split bedroom floor plan, it's perfect for families or those who love to entertain. The spacious living area features a large fireplace, which some may consider a unique feature for Florida, but we have several cold nights each winter when having a fireplace to cozy up to can make all the difference! The seller has solid wood raised panel doors for the kitchen cabinets, ready to be installed to enhance the heart of the home. With the exceptional aquifer system we have here in NW Florida, this home is on well water, providing pure, natural water without concerns about added chemicals. Water softener system conveys. The home also includes a large laundry/mud room just off the comfortable covered back porch and a delightful Florida room (not included in living area SF), which opens to a small, fenced-in area - perfect for pets to enjoy the outdoors safely. For those with large animals, a green thumb or an interest in farming, the entire acreage is fenced and cross-fenced, ready for your agricultural endeavors. Chicken coop will convey. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive Red Iron Steel building/workshop with water & electric, with its own meter. Designed with a SOLID 6" thick concrete floor (previously used for working on semi-trucks), offering endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, or a home-based business. Red shed also conveys. Additionally, the property includes a second power pole and septic tank near the front, where a mobile home was once situated - a great opportunity for potential expansion or guest accommodation. The pond was recently stocked (Spring, 2024) with 400+ catfish, and there is a peaceful creek that runs through the property. Kids or grandkids will love the included wooden playground equipment and trampoline! This property offers a rare combination of spacious land, functional amenities, and the peace of rural living, all within a short drive to some of Florida's most beautiful beaches. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the Panhandle. This home is truly move-in ready, just bring your things and start living the good life! Imagine spending your time farming, fishing, kayaking, at the beach or simply enjoying all the natural beauty that surrounds you. Contact your favorite Realtor today to schedule a viewing and experience the charm and potential of this unique property for yourself!
Welcome to your very own country retreat! Nestled in the quiet country setting of Bonifay, Florida, this charming 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick home with metal roof offers the perfect blend of rustic tranquility and modern convenience. Priced at $399,900, this 21.21-acre property is an absolute gem, providing ample space and amenities for a variety of lifestyles. If you're an outdoorsman/woman and you've thought of living in the Florida panhandle, this central location will offer a variety of just about everything you can imagine! This home is just a little over an hour from the beautiful beaches of Panama City Beach with the most gorgeous blue-green water, perfect for a quick drive for a beach day - live in the country, play on the beach! If you'd rather float or kayak down a beautiful crystal-clear spring, it's just about 35 minutes to Cypress Springs, Morrison Springs, Vortex Springs and Ponce de Leon Springs. And Econfina Springs is only an hour away! Fisherman/fisherwoman? There are TONS of rivers and lakes within a very short drive from here! Interstate 10 is about 15 minutes away, Chipley is about 25 min. & Geneva, AL is about 20 minutes. As you approach the property along the picturesque driveway off Bethlehem Church Rd., you'll immediately appreciate the sense of seclusion and privacy. The home, built in 1986, boasts an adorable front porch where you can swing and watch the sky color you a beautiful sunset each evening! With its split bedroom floor plan, it's perfect for families or those who love to entertain. The spacious living area features a large fireplace, which some may consider a unique feature for Florida, but we have several cold nights each winter when having a fireplace to cozy up to can make all the difference! The seller has solid wood raised panel doors for the kitchen cabinets, ready to be installed to enhance the heart of the home. With the exceptional aquifer system we have here in NW Florida, this home is on well water, providing pure, natural water without concerns about added chemicals. Water softener system conveys. The home also includes a large laundry/mud room just off the comfortable covered back porch and a delightful Florida room (not included in living area SF), which opens to a small, fenced-in area - perfect for pets to enjoy the outdoors safely. For those with large animals, a green thumb or an interest in farming, the entire acreage is fenced and cross-fenced, ready for your agricultural endeavors. Chicken coop will convey. One of the standout features of this property is the expansive Red Iron Steel building/workshop with water & electric, with its own meter. Designed with a SOLID 6" thick concrete floor (previously used for working on semi-trucks), offering endless possibilities for hobbies, storage, or a home-based business. Red shed also conveys. Additionally, the property includes a second power pole and septic tank near the front, where a mobile home was once situated - a great opportunity for potential expansion or guest accommodation. The pond was recently stocked (Spring, 2024) with 400+ catfish, and there is a peaceful creek that runs through the property. Kids or grandkids will love the included wooden playground equipment and trampoline! This property offers a rare combination of spacious land, functional amenities, and the peace of rural living, all within a short drive to some of Florida's most beautiful beaches. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to own a piece of paradise in the Panhandle. This home is truly move-in ready, just bring your things and start living the good life! Imagine spending your time farming, fishing, kayaking, at the beach or simply enjoying all the natural beauty that surrounds you. Contact your favorite Realtor today to schedule a viewing and experience the charm and potential of this unique property for yourself!
Listing closed: 08/12/2024 12:00 AM • Source: ECAR, MLS#: 951058
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1Property Information for 1603 Bethlehem Church Road
Property Details
- Taxes: $1,862 / year
- MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family / Single Family Residence
- County: Holmes County
- Waterfront Features: Pond, Stream
- Zoning: Agriculture, County,
- Architectural Style: Ranch
- Subdivision Name: NO RECORDED SUBDIVISION
- Waterfront YN: Yes
Building Information
- Stories: 1
- Year Built: 1986
- Lot Size: 21.21 AC / 923,907 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
- Community Features: Short Term Rental Allowed
- Directions: Traveling North on Highway 79, Turn left onto Highway 177. Travel approx. 5 miles and turn right onto Bethlehem Church Road. Address is 1603 Bethlehem Church Rd. on the right and the driveway is along a long fence line - follow the fence and the home is located down on at the end. Beautiful property, it has a little bit of everything!
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 0801 - Holmes North-East
- MLS Area Major: 08 - Holmes County
- Latitude: 30.906652
- Longitude: -85.714339
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 3003 - Holmes County
- Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
- Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
- Location Tax and Legal:High School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
- Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: See Survey in ''Documents'' tab.
- Garage: false
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: See Survey in ''Documents'' tab.
- Parcel Number: 0823.00-000-000-001.100 & 0822.00-000-000-016.100
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: No
- Tax Annual Amount: $1,862
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $1,862
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2023.0
School Information
- Elementary School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
- Middle Or Junior School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
- High School: Bethlehem (K - 12 HC)
Parking
- Carport YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: No Garage
- Garage YN: No
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 99.0
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: See Survey in ''Documents'' tab.
- Lot Size Acres: 21.21
- Lot Size Area: 21.21
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Other Structures: Barn(s), Shed(s)
- Lot Features: Aerials/Topo Availbl, Cleared, Survey Available, See Remarks
- Building Area Total: 1736.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 923907.6
- Living Area Source: Appraiser
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterfront: Pond, Stream
- Waterfront Feet 2: 400' +/-
- LotParcel Access: County Road, DirtClay Road
- Lot Features: AerialsTopo Availbl, Cleared, Survey Available, See Remarks6
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Dirt, Maintained
- Current Use: Pasture
- Tax Year: 2023.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1986.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Ranch
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: true
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Brick, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Brick Front, Siding Brick Some, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
- Occupancy Status: Occupied
Farm Information
- Farm Info: Barn - Other, Fenced - Cross, Fenced - Perimeter, House, Pasture, Pond3, Shed, Stream3
Utilities
- Utilities: Electric, Private Well, Septic Tank
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Private Well, Septic Tank
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Attic Fan, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Barn, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Cross, Fenced Lot-Part, Fireplace, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Open, Workshop, Yard Building
- Construction Materials: Brick, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Brick Front, Siding Brick Some, Siding Vinyl, Slab, Trim Vinyl
- Stories: 1.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
- Fencing: Cross Fenced, Fenced
- Roof: Metal
- Stories Total: 1.0
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Barn, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Cross, Fenced Lot-Part, Fireplace2, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Open, Workshop, Yard Building
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Attic Fan, Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Interior Features: Fireplace, Floor Allowance, Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Room Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Florida Room
- Rooms Total: 6.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Levels: One
- Bedrooms Total: 4.0
- Bathrooms Full: 2.0
- Interior: Fireplace, Floor Allowance, Floor Laminate, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Pantry, Split Bedroom, WasherDryer Hookup
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Refrigerator, StoveOven Electric
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 26.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Description: Living/Dining Combo
- Room Dimensions: 26 x 17
Room 2
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room 3
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room 4
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room 5
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 8 x 5
Room 6
- Room Type: Florida Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 20.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 20
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: false
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 1603 Bethlehem Church Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1541418489 | $382,000 | +10.9% / yr |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Sold CPAR #758229 | $382,000 | — |
| Aug 12, 2024 | Sold ECAR #951058 | $382,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Pending CPAR #758229 | — | |
| Jul 12, 2024 | Pending ECAR #951058 | — | |
| Jun 7, 2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #758229 | $399,900 | — |
| May 30, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #951058 | $399,900 | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #667662701 | $242,400 | — |
| Mar 27, 2020 | Sold CPAR #671049 | $242,400 | — |
| Feb 11, 2020 | Pending CPAR #671049 | — | |
| May 15, 2019 | Withdrawn CPAR #681990 | $254,000 | — |
| Apr 1, 2019 | Listed (Active) CPAR #681990 | $254,000 | — |
| Oct 12, 2018 | Withdrawn ECAR #799366 | $249,000 | — |
| May 23, 2018 | Listed (Active) ECAR #799366 | $249,000 | — |
| Apr 25, 2018 | Listed (Active) CPAR #671049 | $249,000 | — |
| Nov 19, 2017 | Withdrawn CPAR #663851 | $220,000 | — |
| Oct 5, 2017 | Listed (Active) CPAR #663851 | $220,000 | — |
| Jul 9, 2007 | Expired CPAR #364612 | $310,000 | — |
| Mar 13, 2007 | Listed (Active) CPAR #364612 | $310,000 | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | Expired ECAR #429522 | $310,000 | — |
| May 6, 2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #429522 | $310,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/12/2024 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1541418489 | $382,000 +10.9% / yr |
| 08/12/2024 | Sold CPAR #758229 | $382,000 |
| 08/12/2024 | Sold ECAR #951058 | $382,000 |
| 08/06/2024 | Pending CPAR #758229 | — |
| 07/12/2024 | Pending ECAR #951058 | — |
| 06/07/2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #758229 | $399,900 |
| 05/30/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #951058 | $399,900 |
| 03/27/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #667662701 | $242,400 |
| 03/27/2020 | Sold CPAR #671049 | $242,400 |
| 02/11/2020 | Pending CPAR #671049 | — |
| 05/15/2019 | Withdrawn CPAR #681990 | $254,000 |
| 04/01/2019 | Listed (Active) CPAR #681990 | $254,000 |
| 10/12/2018 | Withdrawn ECAR #799366 | $249,000 |
| 05/23/2018 | Listed (Active) ECAR #799366 | $249,000 |
| 04/25/2018 | Listed (Active) CPAR #671049 | $249,000 |
| 11/19/2017 | Withdrawn CPAR #663851 | $220,000 |
| 10/05/2017 | Listed (Active) CPAR #663851 | $220,000 |
| 07/09/2007 | Expired CPAR #364612 | $310,000 |
| 03/13/2007 | Listed (Active) CPAR #364612 | $310,000 |
| 01/09/2007 | Expired ECAR #429522 | $310,000 |
| 05/06/2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #429522 | $310,000 |
For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 1603 Bethlehem Church Road
Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$1,716 ($143 / month)
Home Facts
Beds0Total Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtStories1Lot Size858,132 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1986CountyHOLMESAPN0823.00-000-000-001.100
Schools near 1603 Bethlehem Church Road
This home is within Holmes.
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | PK to 12 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K to 8 | |||
| Public - | K to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bethlehem High School PublicPK to 12 | ||
Graduation Assistance Program Public6 to 12 | ||
Holmes Virtual Instruction Program PublicK to 8 | ||
Holmes Virtual-District Instruction Program PublicK to 12 |
School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.
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