281 Grove Ln

Freeport, FL 32439

$2,500,000
Last Sold Price
5
Beds
7,690 Sq. Ft.
$325 / Sq. Ft.
7,690
Sq. Ft.
$325
per Sq. Ft.
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Description

Discover the perfect blend of Craftsman architecture and natural beauty in this exceptional one-of-a-kind home featuring 300' of breathtaking bay frontage, a private dock, and a separate boat house. This thoughtfully designed custom home was lovingly created as a retreat by the owner, a physicist and engineer by trade. Perched on a scenic promontory, the home's western orientation provides mesmerizing sunset views over Choctawhatchee Bay and tranquil canals. Inside, a commercial-grade mahogany-lined...Discover the perfect blend of Craftsman architecture and natural beauty in this exceptional one-of-a-kind home featuring 300' of breathtaking bay frontage, a private dock, and a separate boat house. This thoughtfully designed custom home was lovingly created as a retreat by the owner, a physicist and engineer by trade. Perched on a scenic promontory, the home's western orientation provides mesmerizing sunset views over Choctawhatchee Bay and tranquil canals. Inside, a commercial-grade mahogany-lined elevator effortlessly connects the first floor to the upper levels, including direct pantry access for ultimate convenience. The climate-controlled lower level features a spacious two-plus-car tandem garage, a versatile multi-purpose room, a workshop, and a generous guest suite, perfect for entertaining or accommodating visitors. Don't miss the opportunity to own this remarkable bayfront retreatschedule a showing today!
  1. Listed by Karen Hartley Fillingim • Brokerage DRE #2029964 • Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (850)-974-6494 C: (850)-974-6494 karen@scenicsir.com
  2. Listed by Penny Jackson • Brokerage DRE #2029964 • Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (850)-797-4897 C: (850)-797-4897 penny@scenicsir.com

Property Details for 281 Grove Lane

Waterfront Features
Unit Waterfront, Bay, Bayou, Shore - Rip Rap
View
Bayou, Bay
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
BAY GROVE
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 01/22/2025 02:42 PM

Property Details for 281 Grove Lane

StatusSold
MLS #961339
Days on Market30
Taxes$10,013 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2002
Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF
CountyWalton County
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Building Information for 281 Grove Lane

Stories3Year Built2002Building Size-Lot Size0.35 AC / 15,246 SF

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Property Information for 281 Grove Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Waterfront
  • Directions: Going north over 331 bridge, take your first left onto Bay Grove Road. Turn left onto Grove Lane. Drive straight down the road and before the curve you will see the 281 address sign.
  • Road Frontage Type: Easement, Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 2007 - Bay Grove
  • MLS Area Major: 20 - Freeport
  • Latitude: 30.45376
  • Longitude: -86.160393
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2007 - Bay Grove
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: Freeport
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: COM NE/C OF GOVT LOT 3, N 89 DEG 27'W 1595.53 FT, N 388.15 FT, N 11 DEG 02'45''W 338.58 FT N 23 DEG 43'15''E 236.31 FT, N 07 DEG 46'55''W 100.07 FT TO POB, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 131 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF CHOCTAWHAT- CHEE BAY, NLY AND ELY ALONG WATERS EDGE 248 FT, S 07 DEG 46'55''E 131.80 FT, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 20 FT TO POB OR 931- 132 OR 1235-100 OR 1509-48 OR 2043-287
  • Project Facilities: Waterfront
  • Garage 2: true
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: COM NE/C OF GOVT LOT 3, N 89 DEG 27'W 1595.53 FT, N 388.15 FT, N 11 DEG 02'45''W 338.58 FT N 23 DEG 43'15''E 236.31 FT, N 07 DEG 46'55''W 100.07 FT TO POB, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 131 FT TO WATERS EDGE OF CHOCTAWHAT- CHEE BAY, NLY AND ELY ALONG WATERS EDGE 248 FT, S 07 DEG 46'55''E 131.80 FT, S 79 DEG 56'20''W 20 FT TO POB OR 931- 132 OR 1235-100 OR 1509-48 OR 2043-287
  • Parcel Number: 33-1S-19-23000-023-0083
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,013
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $10,013
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2023.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Freeport
  • Middle Or Junior School: Freeport
  • High School: Freeport
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage, Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage3, Garage Attached, Oversized
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Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 143X96x27x75x45x10x93
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.35
  • Lot Size Area: 0.35
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 7690.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 15246.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • Waterfront: Bay, Bayou, Shore - Rip Rap, Unit Waterfront
  • Waterfront Feet 2: 300
  • Waterview: Bay2, Bayou2
  • LotParcel Access: Easement, Private Road
  • Lot Features: BulkheadSeawall, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2023.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2002.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Other
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: true
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Foundation On Piling, Roof Metal, Siding Wood
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - 2 or More, Ceiling Fans, Water Heater - Gas
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Rain Gutter, Balcony, Boat Slip, Boathouse, Boatlift, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Foundation On Piling, Roof Metal, Siding Wood
  • Stories: 3.0
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Balcony, Boat Slip, Boathouse, Boatlift, Deck Covered, Deck Open, Rain Gutter, Sprinkler System
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Fireplace 2+, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Stained
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Fireplace 2, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Pantry, WasherDryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Stained
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Double, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 24
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 25.0
  • Room Description: Dining Room/ Keeping Room
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 25
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.4
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14.4
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 16.11
  • Room Width: 13.9
  • Room Dimensions: 16.11 x 13.9
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 15.3
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 15.3
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Width: 14.8
  • Room Dimensions: 17.3 x 14.8
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.3
  • Room Dimensions: 17.3 x 15.1
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 281 Grove Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 21, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550462528

$2,500,000—
Jan 21, 2025

Sold

ECAR #961339

$2,500,000—
Nov 17, 2024

Pending

ECAR #961339

—
Oct 18, 2024

Listed (Active)

ECAR #961339

$2,850,000—
Oct 15, 2024

Withdrawn

ECAR #941261

$2,950,000—
Feb 1, 2024

Listed (Active)

ECAR #941261

$4,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/21/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1550462528

$2,500,000
01/21/2025

Sold

ECAR #961339

$2,500,000
11/17/2024

Pending

ECAR #961339

—
10/18/2024

Listed (Active)

ECAR #961339

$2,850,000
10/15/2024

Withdrawn

ECAR #941261

$2,950,000
02/01/2024

Listed (Active)

ECAR #941261

$4,100,000

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 281 Grove Lane

Taxable ValueLand$703,972Additions$1,468,168Total$2,172,140
Tax Record2024$10,362 ($864 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt7,690 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt7,690 SqFtStories3Lot Size15,028 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2002Year Renovated2015ZoningBAYNCountyWALTONAPN33-1S-19-23000-023-0083

Schools near 281 Grove Lane

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Freeport Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Freeport Middle School
Public - 5 to 8
Freeport Senior High School
Public - 9 to 12
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Freeport Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Freeport Middle School
Public5 to 8

Freeport Senior High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 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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