7819 Highway 20

$1,350,000
Price
4
Beds
2,369 Sq. Ft.
$570 / Sq. Ft.
2,369
Sq. Ft.
$570
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Price improvement! Rare 108 ft of private bayfront with NO HOA on 1.56 acres. Welcome to your bayfront paradise featuring a beautifully updated 4-bed, 2.5-bath home with an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stunning kitchen with a granite island, double oven, and smart appliances. The primary suite offers unbeatable bay views, vaulted ceilings, and a spa-like bathroom with dual shower systems. Step outside to a 16x62 wraparound deck overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay, a...Price improvement! Rare 108 ft of private bayfront with NO HOA on 1.56 acres. Welcome to your bayfront paradise featuring a beautifully updated 4-bed, 2.5-bath home with an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings, hardwood floors, and a stunning kitchen with a granite island, double oven, and smart appliances. The primary suite offers unbeatable bay views, vaulted ceilings, and a spa-like bathroom with dual shower systems. Step outside to a 16x62 wraparound deck overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay, a private sandy beach, and a dock with a gazebo, perfect for sunset watching, fishing, and water days. Upstairs features four spacious bedrooms with panoramic bay views and hardwood floors. Downstairs offers an oversized 2-car garage, workshop/gym space, and an air-conditioned bonus room. The covered patio includes turf, grilling space, and an 800 lb cargo elevator. Enjoy direct access to Crab Island, world-class fishing, and nearby restaurantsplus incredible rental potential without HOA restrictions. This is a rare chance to own a secluded bayfront retreat where every day feels like vacation.
  1. Listed by James P Ruckel • Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
    P: (850)-240-7705 C: (850)-240-7705 jamesruckel@gmail.com

Property Details for 7819 Highway 20

Waterfront Features
Bay, Creek
View
Creek, Bay
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Florida Cottage
Subdivision Name
NO RECORDED SUBDIVISION
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 12/16/2025 03:30 PM

Property Details for 7819 Highway 20

StatusActive
MLS #990968
Days on Market24
Taxes$4,878 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1998
Lot Size1.56 AC / 67,953 SF
CountyWalton County

Location

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Building Information for 7819 Highway 20

Stories2Year Built1998Building Size-Lot Size1.56 AC / 67,953 SF

Payment Calculator

$7,077 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$6,671

Property Taxes

$407

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 7819 Highway 20

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: Google Maps
  • Road Frontage Type: State Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 2003 - Basin Bayou
  • MLS Area Major: 20 - Freeport
  • Latitude: 30.487559
  • Longitude: -86.255014
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 2003 - Basin Bayou
  • 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: S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OR 1017-312 OR 1692-289 OR 1692-291 OR 1692 300 OR 2344??552 OR 2856-4544
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: S1/2 OF SW1/4 OF NE1/4 OR 1017-312 OR 1692-289 OR 1692-291 OR 1692 300 OR 2344??552 OR 2856-4544
  • Parcel Number: 21-1S-20-32000-032-0000
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $4,878
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $4,878
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Freeport
  • Middle Or Junior School: Freeport
  • High School: Freeport
Parking
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Carport Detached
  • Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 6.0
  • Parking Features: Carport Detached, Garage Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 11.23x346.81x~400+x88.31
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.56
  • Lot Size Area: 1.56
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Other Structures: Workshop
  • Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall, Wetlands, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 2369.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 67953.6
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Waterfront: Bay, Creek
  • Waterview: Bay2, Creek2
  • LotParcel Access: State Highway
  • Lot Features: BulkheadSeawall, Wetlands, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1998.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Foundation On Piling, Roof Composite Shngl, Siding Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utilities: Phone2, Public Water, Septic Tank, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Pump Air To Air, Water Heater - Two
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Hurricane Shutters, Shower
  • Construction Materials: Siding Wood
  • Foundation Details: Foundation On Piling
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Deck Open, Patio Covered, Porch
  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Deck Covered, Deck Open, Dock, Fenced Lot-Part, Hurricane Shutters, Patio Covered, Porch, Shower, Workshop
Interior Features
  • Heating: Heat Pump Air To Air
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace 2+, Kitchen Island
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood
  • Window Features: Skylight(s)
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Living Room, Garage, Kitchen, Bedroom
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace 2, Floor Hardwood, Kitchen Island, Skylight(s)
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator, Wine Refrigerator
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 19
Room 3
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 15
Room 4
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 35.0
  • Room Width: 27.0
  • Room Dimensions: 35 x 27
Room 5
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 17
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Rental
Rent Information
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No

Property History for 7819 Highway 20

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 8, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #990968

$1,350,000—
Dec 1, 2025

Withdrawn

ECAR #982164

$1,450,000—
Sep 14, 2025

Price Change

ECAR #982164

$1,500,000—
Aug 1, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #982164

$1,590,000—
Apr 15, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1531158986

$920,000

+7.4% / yr

Aug 7, 2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602794213

$570,000

+1.6% / yr

Aug 7, 2017

Sold

ECAR #779890

$570,000—
Jul 18, 2017

Pending

ECAR #779890

—
Jul 1, 2017

Listed (Active)

ECAR #779890

$570,000—
Dec 14, 2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562217381

$555,000—
Dec 14, 2015

Sold

ECAR #724560

$555,000—
Oct 20, 2015

Pending

ECAR #724560

—
Feb 25, 2015

Listed (Active)

ECAR #724560

$570,000—
Dec 31, 2014

Expired

ECAR #613185

$574,900—
Feb 15, 2014

Listed (Active)

ECAR #613185

$574,900—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/08/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #990968

$1,350,000
12/01/2025

Withdrawn

ECAR #982164

$1,450,000
09/14/2025

Price Change

ECAR #982164

$1,500,000
08/01/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #982164

$1,590,000
04/15/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1531158986

$920,000

+7.4% / yr

08/07/2017

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #602794213

$570,000

+1.6% / yr

08/07/2017

Sold

ECAR #779890

$570,000
07/18/2017

Pending

ECAR #779890

—
07/01/2017

Listed (Active)

ECAR #779890

$570,000
12/14/2015

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #562217381

$555,000
12/14/2015

Sold

ECAR #724560

$555,000
10/20/2015

Pending

ECAR #724560

—
02/25/2015

Listed (Active)

ECAR #724560

$570,000
12/31/2014

Expired

ECAR #613185

$574,900
02/15/2014

Listed (Active)

ECAR #613185

$574,900

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

Public Records for 7819 Highway 20

Taxable ValueLand$298,000Additions$346,816Total$644,816
Tax Record2024$3,140 ($262 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,369 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,369 SqFtStories2Lot Size67,954 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1998Year Renovated2003ZoningBAYNCountyWALTONAPN21-1S-20-32000-032-0000Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 7819 Highway 20

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
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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7819 Highway 20 is a single family home for sale in Freeport, FL 32439. This property was listed for sale on December 8, 2025 by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, it's currently listed at $1,350,000. It has been on the market for a total of 24 days and was last sold on April 15, 2024. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Freeport Elementary School, Freeport Middle School and Freeport Senior High School. 7819 Highway 20 is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,369 sqft single family home built in 1998.

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