Price Reduction - Waterfront
Address
521 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, FL
Price
$ 1,825,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1009704
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOkaloosa
- CityDestin
- AreaDestin
- NeighborhoodHOLIDAY ISLE
- Zip32541
- StyleBeach House
- Year Built1972
- Taxes$ 12372
- Price$ 1,825,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage3276
- Lot Size0.27 Acres
Data Source:
Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR)
Property Description
Welcome to Holiday Isle! This 5-bedroom, 3-bath waterfront home comfortably sleeps 14 guests and offers an incredible opportunity as a primary residence, second home, or established vacation rental. The spacious open-concept living area is designed for entertaining and opens to one of the largest waterfront decks on Holiday Isle, providing plenty of room for outdoor dining, gatherings, and enjoying the water views. The deck has even been used to host weddings, offering endless possibilities for entertaining. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the private dock with two boat lifts and a dedicated fish cleaning station. Cruise to Crab Island, spend the day fishing in the World's Luckiest Fishing Village, or explore Destin's waterways right from your backyard. The home also features a large second-floor front balcony, perfect for morning coffee or relaxing in the evening after a day on the water. Located just across the street from the Gulf of America, you'll enjoy a short walk to the private gated beach access where you can spend the day on Destin's sugar-white sand and emerald waters. With spacious accommodations, exceptional outdoor living, premier boating amenities, and an unbeatable Holiday Isle location, this property offers outstanding rental potential and the coastal lifestyle buyers are looking for.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Destin Elementary School | Destin Middle School | Destin High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/12/2026 | Listed $1,900,000 |
| 8/27/2026 | 1$1,875,000 |
| 9/17/2026 | 3$1,825,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Electric,Public Water |
|---|---|
| Zoning | Resid Single Family |
| Property Subtype | Detached Single Family |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | HOLIDAY ISLE |
| Status | Active |
| Buyer Financing | Conventional,FHA,VA,Other |
| Directions | Take 98 east or west and then go south on Gulf Shore Dr., home will be on your right. |
| High School | Destin |
| City | Destin |
| MLS Area | 14 - Destin |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 11761.2 |
| Elementary School | Destin |
| Middle/Junior High School | Destin |
| MLS Area Minor | 1401 - Destin Beach West |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| View | Harbor,Gulf,Canal,Bayou |
| Waterfront Features | Intracoastal Wtrwy,Canal,Harbor |
| Tax Assessed Value | 593 |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fans,Central Air |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck Covered,Deck Open,Patio Covered,Patio Open,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Beach House |
| Construction Materials | Concrete,Block,Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd |
| Year Built | 1972 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| New Construction | false |
| Total Rooms | 9 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Condition | Construction Complete |
| Association Fee Includes | Master Association |
| HOA | true |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 3 |
|---|---|
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Fireplace,Newly Painted,Pantry,Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Flooring | Floor Tile,Floor Vinyl |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Double Pane Windows |
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished - All |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Interior,Within 1/2 Mile to Water |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.27 |
| Lot Dimensions | 90x130 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.27 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Exterior Amenities | Rain Gutter,Balcony,Boat Slip,Boatlift,Dock |
| Foundation Details | Slab |
| Building Area Total | 3276 |
| Total Parking | 10 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 32541
Price
Taxes
Year Built
In The Neighborhood
Waterfront
Destin
$ 2,400,000
531 Vera Cruz Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 4,304 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 2,599,000
514 Vera Cruz Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,750 SqFt
- Rooms
- 6 Beds + 6 Baths
Destin
$ 1,100,000
4 Magnolia Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,466 SqFt
- Rooms
- 5 Beds + 3 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 1,855,000
604 Magnolia Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,474 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 2,299,000
522 Osceola Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,396 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 3.5 Baths
Water Views
Dauphin Island
$ 399,000
1601 Bienville Boulevard 311
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,134 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2 Baths
Reduced
Destin
$ 7,850,000
609 Lagoon Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 5,192 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4.5 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 1,875,000
517 Osceola Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,308 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Reduced
Destin
$ 2,245,000
524 Vera Cruz Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,166 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 2,299,000
621 Choctaw Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,231 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4.5 Baths
Water Views
Dauphin Island
$ 525,000
1601 Bienville Boulevard 416
Dauphin Island, AL 36528
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,463 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2 Baths
Waterfront
Destin
$ 4,500,000
612 Magnolia Drive
Destin, FL 32541
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 6,104 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 4.5 Baths
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