975 Backwater Rd

Port St. Joe, FL 32456

$435,560
Last Sold Price
4
Beds
1,835 Sq. Ft.
$237 / Sq. Ft.
1,835
Sq. Ft.
$237
per Sq. Ft.
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Sold 5/31/24
Sold 5/31/24

Description

Welcome to 975 Backwater Road located in the coastal community of Port St. Joe. The Rhett is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,835 square feet of living space located in WindMark Beach. Standard features of this home include beautiful granite countertops with undermount sinks in the kitchen and all bathrooms, 5 panel wood doors and engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire home. There are 9-foot ceilings throughout, 11-foot double trayed ceiling in the living room, and 10-foot single trayed...Welcome to 975 Backwater Road located in the coastal community of Port St. Joe. The Rhett is a 4-bedroom, 2-bath home with 1,835 square feet of living space located in WindMark Beach. Standard features of this home include beautiful granite countertops with undermount sinks in the kitchen and all bathrooms, 5 panel wood doors and engineered vinyl plank flooring throughout the entire home. There are 9-foot ceilings throughout, 11-foot double trayed ceiling in the living room, and 10-foot single trayed ceiling in the owner's suite. Stainless steel appliances included are a free-standing smooth top range, microwave, and dishwasher. This kitchen features a large walk-in pantry, disposal and water filtration system in the Kitchen. WindMark Beach is a tranquil community where one can enjoy the natural settings with boardwalks, walking paths, bike trails, and deeded beach access. WindMark Beach also offers residents numerous luxury amenities and features including a community pool, a gym, restaurants, packaging store/bar, beach equipment rentals, roving security, community fire pit, local shopping, and a versatile community center.
  1. Listed by Jeff M Swayze • DR Horton Realty of Emerald Coast, LLC

Property Details for 975 Backwater Road

Architectural Style
Craftsman
Waterfront
No
Parking Features
Driveway, Garage, Garage Door Opener
Subdivision Name
Windmark
Zoning Description
Resid Single Family
LISTING UPDATED: 05/12/2025 04:15 PM

Property Details for 975 Backwater Road

StatusSold
MLS #753796
Days on Market83
Taxes-
HOA Fees$490 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached / Detached
Year Built2024
Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF
CountyGulf County
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Listing Courtesy of DR Horton Realty of Emerald Coast, LLC

Sold By DR Horton Realty of Emerald Coast, LLC

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Building Information for 975 Backwater Road

Stories-Year Built2024Building Size-Lot Size0.12 AC / 5,227 SF

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$2,842 per month

30 year fixed, 6.11% Interest

Principal and Interest

$2,114

Property Taxes

$565

HOA Dues

$163

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Property Information for 975 Backwater Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • City: Port St. Joe
  • County Or Parish: Gulf
  • Directions: Traveling East on Hwy 98 from Mexico Beach. Turn right on Discovery Lane. Follow to Backwater Rd and turn left. Home will be on the right.
  • Postal Code: 32456
  • Latitude: 29.870744
  • Longitude: -85.341247
  • State Or Province: FL
  • MLS Area Major: 07 - Gulf County
  • MLS Area Minor: 0704 - Gulf County - Port St. Joe
  • Accessibility Features: Smart Technology
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Parcel Number: 04241-242R
  • Association Fee: $490.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Includes: Legal Accounting, Pools
  • Association: Yes
  • Tax Legal Description: S 16 T7S R11W LOT 95 WINDMARK BEACH CREEKSIDE PHASE 1C PB 8 PGS 45-49 ORB 769/946 FR WINDMARK JV LLC MAP 32B
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Garage: Yes
Property
Lot Information
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.12
  • Lot Size Dimensions: IRR
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5227.0
  • Living Area: 1835.0
  • Living Area Source: Plans
Property and Assessments
  • Year Built: 2024
  • Property Attached: No
  • Human Modified: No
Utilities
  • Utilities: Cable Connected, Water Connected
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Pool Features: Community
  • Community Features: Barbecue, Pool
  • Construction Materials: Hardiplank Type
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Security Features: Smoke Detectors
  • Roof: Shingle
Interior Features
  • Entry Level: 1
  • Bathrooms Full: 2
  • Bathrooms Total: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 4
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fans, Electric
  • Furnished: Unfurnished
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Electric Range, Electric Water Heater, Disposal, Microwave
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 18-0x11-6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 15-2x16-2
  • Room Type: Living Room
Room 3
  • Room Area: 146.16
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 11-6x12-6
  • Room Dimensions: 11.6 x 12.6
  • Room Length: 11.6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.6
Room 4
  • Room Area: 140.8
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 11-0x12-8
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 12.8
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 5
  • Room Area: 129.28
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 10-10x12-8
  • Room Dimensions: 10.1 x 12.8
  • Room Length: 10.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 12.8
Room 6
  • Room Area: 156.51
  • Room Description: Dimensions: 11-10x14-10
  • Room Dimensions: 11.1 x 14.1
  • Room Length: 11.1
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Width: 14.1
Rental
Rental Information
  • Occupant Type: Vacant

Property History for 975 Backwater Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
May 31, 2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537078171

$435,560—
May 31, 2024

Sold

CPAR #753796

$435,560—
May 27, 2024

Pending

CPAR #753796

—
May 8, 2024

Price Change

CPAR #753796

$460,560—
Mar 11, 2024

Price Change

CPAR #753796

$468,535—
Mar 6, 2024

Listed (Active)

CPAR #753796

$453,910—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/31/2024

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1537078171

$435,560
05/31/2024

Sold

CPAR #753796

$435,560
05/27/2024

Pending

CPAR #753796

—
05/08/2024

Price Change

CPAR #753796

$460,560
03/11/2024

Price Change

CPAR #753796

$468,535
03/06/2024

Listed (Active)

CPAR #753796

$453,910

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

Public Records for 975 Backwater Road

Taxable ValueLand$65,000Additions$401,116Total$466,116
Tax Record2025$6,775 ($565 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt3,066 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,066 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,488 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2024CountyGULFAPN04241-242R

Schools near 975 Backwater Road

This home is within Gulf.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Port St. Joe Elementary School
Public - PK to 5
Port St. Joe High School
Public - 6 to 12
Gulf Virtual Franchise
Public - 9 to 12
Gulf Apex
Public - 7 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Port St. Joe Elementary School
PublicPK to 5

Port St. Joe High School
Public6 to 12

Gulf Virtual Franchise
Public9 to 12

Gulf Apex
Public7 to 12

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