1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

3,100 Sq. Ft.
$806 / Sq. Ft.
3,100
Sq. Ft.
$806
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Emerald Towers is a gated Coastal condominium complex located in the heart of Destin. Upon entering this luxurious beachfront penthouse, you see the spectacular views of the white sand beach and the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico. The open concept design with 10' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows with UV rated glass and remote-controlled power shades. The coffered ceilings throughout the residence are exquisite! This penthouse has 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, expansive living area, large dining...Emerald Towers is a gated Coastal condominium complex located in the heart of Destin. Upon entering this luxurious beachfront penthouse, you see the spectacular views of the white sand beach and the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico. The open concept design with 10' ceilings, floor to ceiling windows with UV rated glass and remote-controlled power shades. The coffered ceilings throughout the residence are exquisite! This penthouse has 3 bedrooms, 3 ½ bathrooms, expansive living area, large dining room and a sunroom with wet bar. From the living area and sunroom there is access to the large corner balcony with panoramic views. Emerald Towers is one of the closest properties to the beach in Destin. Your 200' of beach frontage is only 200' from the pool to the ocean! More. . . The 23 ft x 15 ft master suite has its own covered balcony. The master bath has dual vanities, a jetted tub, large steam shower, sauna and 2 walk-in closets
The beautiful kitchen features high-end LG stainless steel appliances including a GE Café induction cooktop and quartz countertops. The laundry
room is equipped with a Maytag washer and dryer and has double row shelving. In the hallway there is a walk-in storage closet. Property amenities include, fitness center, sauna, steam shower, heated pool, tennis and pickleball courts, private deeded beach frontage and on-site security. Last year the building had a total restoration including concrete repair, all new walkways and balcony surfaces, hand railings and paint. Sold turn key and fully furnished (see items that do not convey in documents). Rental projection of $155-$185,000 per year as a 3 bedroom. Rental projection of $180-$220,000 per year as a 4 bedroom if the sunroom is converted to a bedroom by adding a wall with a door and a closet.
  1. Listed by Kenneth L Frizzell • Brokerage DRE #1012107 • Keller Williams Realty Destin
    P: (615)-390-6932 C: (615)-390-6932 kenfrizzell@kw.com

Property Details for 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

Waterfront Features
Unit Waterfront, Gulf, Shore - Beach, Shore - Natural
View
Gulf
Architectural Style
N/A
Subdivision Name
EMERALD TOWERS CONDOMINIUM
Waterfront YN
Yes
LISTING UPDATED: 10/27/2024 09:46 PM

Property Details for 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

StatusSold
MLS #920664
Days on Market53
Taxes$12,492 / year
HOA Fees$5,042 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeCondo
MLS TypeResidential / Condominium
Year Built1983
CountyOkaloosa County

Location

Listing Courtesy of Keller Williams Realty Destin

Sold By Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

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Building Information for 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

Building/Complex1044 Highway 98Floor-Stories15Residences83Pet Policy-Pet Policy Details-Year Built1983

Payment Calculator

$14,906 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$12,185

Property Taxes

$1,041

HOA Dues

$1,681

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Property Information for 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Deed Access, Dumpster, Elevators, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pool, Sauna/Steam Room, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Directions: Central Destin Beachfront on Highway 98 E between Gulf Shore Drive and Airport Road.
  • MLS Area Minor: 1401 - Destin Beach West
  • MLS Area Major: 14 - Destin
  • Latitude: 30.384909
  • Longitude: -86.467508
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1401 - Destin Beach West
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Destin
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Destin
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: Destin
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: EMERALD TOWERS UNIT 1403
  • Project Facilities: BBQ PitGrill2, Beach, Deed Access, Dumpster, Elevators, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed2, Pickle Ball, Picnic Area, Pool2, SaunaSteam Room, Tennis, TV Cable3, Waterfront
  • Garage 2: false
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Advertising, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Land Recreation, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Sewer, Water, Cable TV, Trash
  • Association Fee2: $5,042
  • Tax Legal Description: EMERALD TOWERS UNIT 1403
  • Parcel Number: 00-2S-22-1011-0000-1403
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,492
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $12,492
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2022.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Destin
  • Middle Or Junior School: Destin
  • High School: Destin
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Agent-Measured
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.0
  • Lot Size Area: 0.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Building Area Total: 3100.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 0.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Agent-Measured
  • General Property Info:Balcony SqFt: 273.6
  • Waterfront: Gulf, Shore - Beach, Shore - Natural, Unit Waterfront
  • Waterview: Gulf2
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2022.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential, Condo
  • Year Built: 1983.0
  • Property Sub Type: Condominium
  • New Construction YN: No
  • Number Of Buildings: 83.0
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Condominium
  • General Property Info:Design: N/A
  • General Property Info:Pre-Const Flip: false
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: true
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Concrete, Roof Flat, Roof Membrane, Roof Pitched, Siding EIFS
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utilities
  • Sewer: True
  • Utilities: Community Sewer, Community Water, Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Community Sewer, Community Water, Electric, Phone2, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
  • Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat - Two or More, Heat Cntrl Electric, Heat Pump AA Two, Insulated Doors, Insulated Floors, Tinted Windows, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Two
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Lot-All, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Sauna/Steam, Shower, Tennis Court
  • Construction Materials: Concrete, Roof Flat, Roof Membrane, Roof Pitched, Siding EIFS
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Stories Total: 15.0
  • General Property Info:Stories In Unit: 1.0
  • General Property Info:# of Units in Bldg: 83.0
  • General Property Info:Stories in Building: 15.0
  • General Property Info:Unit Floors Above Ground: 14.0
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
  • Exterior: Balcony, BBQ PitGrill, Fenced Lot-All, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, SaunaSteam, Shower, Tennis Court
Interior Features
  • Heating: Heat Pump A/A Two +, Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Elevator, Floor Terrazo, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Plantation Shutters, Renovated, Shelving, Walls Mirrored, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted, Woodwork Stained
  • Window Features: Double Pane Windows, Tinted Windows
  • Room Type: Living Room, Balcony, Half Bathroom, Sun Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Laundry, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Owner's Closet, Storage
  • Rooms Total: 16.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Elevator, Floor Terrazo, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Plantation Shutters, Renovated2, Shelving, Walls Mirrored, WasherDryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted, Woodwork Stained
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Fire AlarmSprinkler, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Double, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, StoveOven Electric, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Width: 19.0
  • Room Description: Open concept with beautiful ocean and beach views
  • Room Dimensions: 27 x 19
Room 2
  • Room Type: Balcony
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Description: Corner balcony always has a nice breeze.
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 8
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Description: Convenient to Living Room
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 3
Room 4
  • Room Type: Sun Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Description: Queen Size sleeper sofa. Convert to 4th bedroom.
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 17
Room 5
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Description: Spacious layout with exquisite buffet.
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room 6
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Description: LG stainless appliances GE Cafe' induction cooktop
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Description: Full size Maytag washer & dryer, 4 years old
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 6
Room 8
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: 345 sq ft room with access to private balcony
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 15
Room 9
  • Room Type: Balcony
  • Room Length: 14.5
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14.5 x 8
Room 10
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Length: 26.0
  • Room Width: 11.5
  • Room Description: Sauna, Steam Shower, whirlpool, walk-in closets
  • Room Dimensions: 26 x 11.5
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 10
Room 12
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 5.5
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 5.5
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Number Of Units In Community: 83.0
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jun 15, 2023

Sold

ECAR #920664

$2,500,000—
May 31, 2023

Pending

ECAR #920664

—
Apr 8, 2023

Listed (Active)

ECAR #920664

$2,795,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
06/15/2023

Sold

ECAR #920664

$2,500,000
05/31/2023

Pending

ECAR #920664

—
04/08/2023

Listed (Active)

ECAR #920664

$2,795,000

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Schools near 1044 Highway 98, Unit PH1403

This home is within Okaloosa County School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 4
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 9 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Destin Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Destin Middle School
Public5 to 8

Fort Walton Beach High School
Public9 to 12

Destin High School
Charter9 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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