Property Attributes
- MLS#1007236
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyWalton
- CityFreeport
- AreaFreeport
- NeighborhoodMETES & BOUNDS
- Zip32439
- StyleTraditional
- Year Built1968
- Taxes$ 800
- Price$ 1,000,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2269
- Lot Size0.9 Acres
Data Source:
Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR)
Property Description
There are two kinds of waterfront: the kind you look at, and the kind you live on. This is emphatically the second. Roughly 130 feet of the property's southern edge is Choctawhatchee Bay; open, deep water, facing south, which means sun on the water from morning to evening and both the sunrise and the sunset playing out across the bay rather than behind a neighbor's roofline. A 120-foot dock runs out to a boat lift over water deep enough to actually use it. No standing around waiting on the tide before you can go fishing. There's a fish-cleaning station and, this is not a typo, a shower, so you can catch dinner, clean it, and rinse off the evidence without ever setting foot on dry land. A vinyl seawall and rip rap hold the shoreline in place, the deeply unromantic infrastructure that keeps waterfront homes from quietly becoming underwater ones. The home itself is a solid all-brick ranch, aged gracefully and updated where it counts, with vaulted ceilings, a brick fireplace, and a family room pointed directly at the water with massive windows on 3 sides for a most epic view. For everything that refuses to live indoors (boats, kayaks, and the water toys that multiply once you live somewhere like this) there's a carport, a detached 2-car garage, and a separate storage building/workshop. A few things that matter more than they sound: no HOA, so no one will ever mail you a letter about your mailbox. Short-term rentals are permitted, making this a genuine income-producing property and not just a lovely place to stand. The seller is open to owner financing, which should catch your attention and is worth slowing down for. Instead of accepting whatever rate the bank is feeling that week, the terms here can be worked out directly: price, interest rate, down payment, and timeline all negotiable, subject to the seller's approval. For the right buyer, that can mean a faster close, fewer hoops, and a monthly number that actually pencils out. Some homes sell a lifestyle you'll never quite get around to. This is a place measured in fish caught, miles cruised, and sunsets that ask nothing of you but to sit still and watch. Peace and quiet come standard. The only real risk is forgetting what day it is.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Freeport Elementary School | Freeport Middle School | Freeport High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/9/2026 | Listed $1,000,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Electric,Public Water,TV Cable |
|---|---|
| Zoning | Resid Single Family |
| Property Subtype | Detached Single Family |
| County | Walton |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | METES & BOUNDS |
| Status | Active |
| Buyer Financing | Conventional,Lease Purchase,Owner,VA |
| Directions | From Highway 20, go to East or West County Hwy 83-A (Bay Loop Road) and follow to 4658 on the Bay. This will be between Red Barn Road and Beatrice Point Road - just west of the Bear Creek Bridge. From Highway 331 South, turn West on Hwy 20 and follow to East Hwy 83-A, across from Freeport City Hall, and follow approximately 4 miles to 4658 on the left, |
| High School | Freeport |
| City | Freeport |
| MLS Area | 20 - Freeport |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 39204 |
| Elementary School | Freeport |
| Middle/Junior High School | Freeport |
| MLS Area Minor | 2005 - S. of 20 to Hwy 331 |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| View | Sound,Bayou,Bay |
| Waterfront Features | Unit Waterfront,Bay,Bayou,Shore - Rip Rap,Sound |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fans,Central Air |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck Open,Patio Open,Porch,Porch Open |
| Architectural Style | Traditional |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Year Built | 1968 |
| Stories Count | 1 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| New Construction | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Total Rooms | 5 |
| Carport Y/N | true |
| Property Condition | Construction Complete |
| Other Structures | Workshop |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 2 |
|---|---|
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Raised,Ceiling Tray/Cofferd,Ceiling Vaulted,Fireplace |
| Flooring | Floor Tile |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished - None |
| Fireplace Features | Fireplace |
| Fireplace Y/N | true |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Flood Insurance Req,Level,Within 1/2 Mile to Water |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.9 |
| Lot Dimensions | 130x320 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.9 |
| Road Frontage Type | County Road |
| Waterfront Y/N | true |
| Exterior Amenities | Boat Slip,Boatlift,Dock,Hurricane Shutters,Yard Building |
| Building Area Total | 2269 |
| Parking Features | Garage,Boat,Carport,Carport Attached,Covered,Detached,Garage Detached,Oversized,RV |
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
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