1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther, FL 32569
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$ 980,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,986 SqFt


$ 980,000
Est. payment | /mo

4 Beds

3 Baths

2,986 SqFt

Key Details

Property Type Single Family Home

Sub Type Detached Single Family

Listing Status Active

Purchase Type For Sale

Square Footage 2,986 sqft

Price per Sqft $328

Subdivision Metes & Bounds

MLS Listing ID 992670

Style Traditional

Bedrooms 4

Full Baths 3

HOA Y/N No

Year Built 1981

Annual Tax Amount $3,920

Tax Year 2025

Lot Size 0.440 Acres

Acres 0.44

Lot Dimensions 114.7 x 192.76 x 123 x 149.55

Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family

Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Land Area 2986

Property Description

Rare **Santa Rosa Sound waterfront opportunity** with **115 feet of waterfront**, a private dock with sundeck, and a **separate 1,200 sq. ft. apartment above the garage** offering outstanding flexibility for rental income, extended family, guests, or multigenerational living. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, waterfront retreat, or investment property, this home offers options that are hard to find.

The main residence features beautiful water views, a bay-window breakfast nook overlooking the Sound, tile flooring throughout, and major updates including a 2021 roof, HVAC, and plumbing, plus a new water heater in 2026. The private apartment has its own entrance, balcony, washer/dryer, HVAC, water heater, and security system, allowing it to function independently from the main home.

Additional features include a **400 sq. ft. office with separate entrance**, concrete safe room, workshop, hurricane shutters, circular driveway, and abundant storage. Enjoy boating, fishing, paddleboarding, sunrises, and sunsets from your own waterfront property.

Located approximately **1.4 miles from Hurlburt Field**, this property combines waterfront living, income potential, and flexible space in one unique package.

Location

State FL

County Okaloosa

Area 12 - Fort Walton Beach

Zoning Resid Single Family

Direction From Eglin Parkway, go west on Highway 98, to a U-turn at Calypso St. House is on the right.

Rooms

Primary Bedroom Level Upper

Master Bedroom true

Dining Room true

Kitchen true

Interior

Interior Features Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace, Guest Quarters, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Cooling Ceiling Fans

Flooring Floor Tile

Window Features Window Bay,Window Treatmnt Some,Double Pane Windows

Appliance Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Water Heater - Elect

Exterior

Exterior Feature Dock, Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System, Dock, Covered Patio, Workshop, Greenhouse, Sprinkler System, Lawn Pump, Hurricane Shutters

Parking Features Oversized

Garage Spaces 2.0

Utilities Available Public Water

Waterfront Description Intracoastal Wtrwy,Sound

View Sound

Roof Type Dimensional Shingle

Street Surface Paved

Porch Patio Covered

Road Frontage County Road, State Road

Garage Yes

Building

Lot Description Bulkhead/Seawall, Flood Insurance Req

Faces From Eglin Parkway, go west on Highway 98, to a U-turn at Calypso St. House is on the right.

Story 2

Sewer Public Sewer

Architectural Style Traditional

Additional Building Greenhouse, Workshop

New Construction No

Schools

Elementary Schools Florosa

Middle Schools Bruner

High Schools Fort Walton Beach

Others

Pets Allowed No

Tax ID 14-2S-25-0000-0020-0000

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Listed by Michelle A Whitaker ERA American Real Estate

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