285 Tequesta Drive, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 989202)

285 Tequesta Drive, Destin, FL 32541

$720,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,823 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,841 Status: Active

Current Price: $720,000 List Date: 11/09/2025 Last Modified: 1/20/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the popular gated community of Emerald Lakes. This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled, including all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, surround sound and is completely move in ready. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The master suite has a cathedral ceilings plus a sitting area with a view of the lake and access to the screened porch. The master suite bath area has a unique split walk-in close by closets by design, with custom built in storage and a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and separate walk in shower. Chefs dream kitchen with a gas stove opens to the great room. Large circular paver driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The Destin Commons, restaurants, and our stunning white-sand beaches are just minutes away.

Listing Details MLS# 989202

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 394.95
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 14 - Destin
Street #: 285
Street Name: Tequesta
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
Zip Code: 32541
County: Okaloosa
Project Name/Subdivision: Emerald Lakes
Parcel ID: 00-2S-22-0980-000C-0140

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Contemporary
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1823
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 2
Total Bathrooms: 2
# Stories: Yes
Year Built: 2002
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Spaces: 4
Acreage: 0.18
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community
Carport Spaces: 0
Covered Spaces: 0

Lot Features

Coastal Barrier Zone: Yes
Covenants: Yes
Flood Insurance Req: Yes
Level: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
Storm Sewer: Yes
Survey Available: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet: 17
Lake: Yes

More Information

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1402 - Destin East of Hwy 293/Midbay Bridge Rd
Elementary School: Destin
Middle School: Destin
High School: Fort Walton Beach
Legal Description: EMERALD LAKES PH II LOT 14 BLK C

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: Yes
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 355
Annual Assessment Amount: 1420
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 200
New Buyer Fee Paid: $
Last Taxes: 2201.03
Last Tax Year: 2024
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Located in the popular gated community of Emerald Lakes. This lakefront home has recently been completely remodeled, including all new LVP flooring, fresh paint, surround sound and is completely move in ready. Featuring an open floor plan with split bedrooms. The master suite has a cathedral ceilings plus a sitting area with a view of the lake and access to the screened porch. The master suite bath area has a unique split walk-in close by closets by design, with custom built in storage and a new quartz vanity with a soaking tub and separate walk in shower. Chefs dream kitchen with a gas stove opens to the great room. Large circular paver driveway can accommodate multiple vehicles. The Destin Commons, restaurants, and our stunning white-sand beaches are just minutes away.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage: Yes

Waterview

Lake: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access: Yes
Paved Road: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Project Facilities

Gated Community: Yes
Pavillion/Gazebo: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: Yes
Tennis: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Roof Dimensional Shg: Yes
Slab: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Trim Vinyl: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Underground: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Fireplace: Yes
Hurricane Shutters: Yes
Lawn Pump: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Porch Screened: Yes
Shower: Yes
Sprinkler System: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Laminate: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Furnished - Some: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Newly Painted: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Pull Down Stairs: Yes
Renovated: Yes
Split Bedroom: Yes
Upgraded Media Wing: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy

AC - Central Elect: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Double Pane Windows: Yes
Heat Cntrl Gas: Yes
Ridge Vent: Yes
Water Heater - Gas: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBath Walk-In Closet: Yes
MBed Cthdrl Ceiling: Yes
MBed First Floor: Yes
MBed Sitting Area: Yes
MBed Waterfront: Yes

Master Bedroom

First: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Breakfast Room: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Other: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Flood Insurance Req; Level; Restrictions; Storm Sewer; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Lake Waterview: Lake Parking Features: Garage Project Facilities: Gated Community; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront Exterior: Fireplace; Hurricane Shutters; Lawn Pump; Patio Open; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Shower; Sprinkler System Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace Gas; Floor Laminate; Floor Tile; Furnished - Some; Lighting Recessed; Newly Painted; Pantry; Pull Down Stairs; Renovated; Split Bedroom; Upgraded Media Wing; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Double Pane Windows; Heat Cntrl Gas; Ridge Vent; Water Heater - Gas Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Breakfast Room; Dining Room; Great Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Other

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Master Bedroom	First	20 x 13	20.00	13.00
Master Bathroom	First	13 x 11	13.00	11.00
Kitchen	First	15 x 12	15.00	12.00
Living Room	First	23 x 17	23.00	17.00
Bedroom	First	13 x 11	13.00	11.00
Bedroom	First	12 x 11	12.00	11.00
Great Room	First	23 x 17	23.00	17.00
Breakfast Room	First	12 x 10	12.00	10.00
Dining Room	First	14 x 10	14.00	10.00
Other	First	9 x 13	9.00	13.00	custom master closet

Listing Office: The Ketchersid Group LLC

Last Updated: January - 20 - 2026

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