Nestled on the serene shores of Santa Rosa Sound, this exceptional waterfront property blends natural beauty with comfortable family living. Shaded by beautiful, mature trees, the home offers a peaceful sense of privacy while opening to stunning panoramic water views. A spacious deck spans the back of the house--perfect for outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing as the sun sets. The private boat dock invites endless days of fishing, cruising, or exploring the coastline. Inside, a large family room serves as the heart of the home, ideal for gatherings and making memories. The thoughtfully designed floor plan includes 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, with a dedicated upstairs area where the kids can enjoy their own space. Completing the property is a charming 721 sq. ft. guest cottage. This is in addition to the 2466 main house square footage. Perfect for hosting friends and family, it also offers excellent potential for separate rental income. With its mix of main house comfort, outdoor living, and income opportunity, this property delivers the very best of waterfront living. Bring your boat, personal watercraft, or paddle boards and dive into the ultimate waterfront lifestyle. The main home's roof was replaced in 2014, the guest cottage's roof was replaced in 2018.
For sale
$1,000,000
1559 Highway 98 W, Mary Esther, FL 32569
5beds
2,466sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2000
0.46 Acres Lot
$960,000 Zestimate®
$406/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private boat dockLarge family roomPanoramic water viewsMature treesWaterfront propertySpacious deck
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Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: August 08, 2025 at 09:53am
Listed by:
Beth Beno 850-376-1093,
Keller Williams Realty Destin
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 982722
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: MBed First Floor
- Level: First
Primary bathroom
- Features: MBath Separate Shwr, MBath Tile, Walk-In Closet(s)
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Electric Range, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Guest Quarters, Split Bedroom, Bedroom, Dining Room, Florida Room, Master Bedroom, Sitting Room, Storage, Workshop
- Flooring: Tile, Carpet
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,466
- Total interior livable area: 2,466 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Boat, Detached Carport
- Carport spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Deck Covered, Deck Open
- Exterior features: Boatlift, Dock
- Pool features: None
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Intracoastal Waterwy, Sound
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Intracoastal Waterwy,Sound
- Waterfront features: Sound
- Frontage type: Water
- Frontage length: Water: 80
Lot
- Size: 0.46 Acres
- Dimensions: 80 x 248
- Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Additional structures: Separate Bldg Rent, Workshop, Yard Building
- Parcel number: 142S25000000380130
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Frame, Vinyl Siding
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Roof Composite Shngl,Roof Pitched
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 2000
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Phone Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: No Recorded Subdivision
Location
- Region: Mary Esther
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $406/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $566,823
- Annual tax amount: $6,536
- Date on market: 8/8/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
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