709 Forest Shores Drive, Mary Esther, FL 32569

$1,750,000

709 Forest Shores Drive
Mary Esther, FL 32569
MLS# 972307
Status: Sold
5 beds | 5 baths | 4297 sqft

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Property Description
Forest Shores Drive is located on the Navarre, FL county line, and this 2.05-acre waterfront estate blends privacy, luxury, and endless possibilities. With no HOA and space to add a guest house or create whatever fits your vision (always verify your plans with the county), this property is a rare opportunity on the water. Arrive down a 700-foot private driveway to sweeping panoramic views and your own sandy beach. A covered boat slip and jet ski slip provide instant access to Navarre Beach, just minutes away by boat or car, and a quick cruise to Destin's Crab Island and waterfront dining. Inside, soaring 19-foot ceilings and a grand foyer set the tone. A loft overlooks the open living space, centered by a double-sided fireplace that connects to the chef's kitchen. The

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Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 407.26

Status: Sold

Under Contract Date: 2025-11-04

Sold Date: 2025-12-29

Sold Price: $1,750,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Navarre

List Price/SqFt: 465.44

List Date: 2025-03-25

Current Price: $1,750,000

List Price: $1,999,999

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1212 - Mary Esther/West of Hurlburt

Elementary School: Florosa

Middle School: Bruner

High School: Fort Walton Beach

Legal Description: COM NW COR S88 DEG E 400FT TO POB S88 DEG E 100FT S 847FT TO W/E OF SANTA ROSA SOUND THC SWLY ALG W/E 100.7FT N 855FT TO POB

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family

Design: Mediterranean

SqFt Source: Appraiser

Immediate Occupancy: Yes

Garage: Yes

Carport: No

Pool: Yes

Pool Type: Private

Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 4297

Bedrooms: 5

Full Baths: 4

Half Baths: 1

Total Bathrooms: 5

# Stories: 2

Year Built: 1994

Garage Spaces: 3

Acreage: 2.05

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller

Who Paid Title: Seller

Homestead: Yes

Is Subject Leased: No

Assessment Fees: No

New Buyer Fee: No

Last Taxes: 7558.64

Last Tax Year: 2023

Brokerage Interest: No Interest

As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Forest Shores Drive is located on the Navarre, FL county line, and this 2.05-acre waterfront estate blends privacy, luxury, and endless possibilities. With no HOA and space to add a guest house or create whatever fits your vision (always verify your plans with the county), this property is a rare opportunity on the water. Arrive down a 700-foot private driveway to sweeping panoramic views and your own sandy beach. A covered boat slip and jet ski slip provide instant access to Navarre Beach, just minutes away by boat or car, and a quick cruise to Destin's Crab Island and waterfront dining. Inside, soaring 19-foot ceilings and a grand foyer set the tone. A loft overlooks the open living space, centered by a double-sided fireplace that connects to the chef's kitchen. The

Waterfront

Intracoastal Wtrwy: 1

Sound: 1

Waterfront Feet: 100

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Boat: 1

Garage Attached: 1

Guest: 1

Oversized: 1

RV: 1

Waterview

Gulf: 1

Intracoastal Waterwy: 1

Sound: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1

Lot Features

Flood Insurance Req: 1

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1

Construction/Siding

Foundation Off Grade: 1

Frame: 1

Roof Metal: 1

Stucco: 1

Trim Vinyl: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1

Gas - Natural: 1

Lift Station: 1

Private Well: 1

Public Sewer: 1

Public Water: 1

TV Cable: 1

Zoning

County: 1

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1

BBQ Pit/Grill: 1

Boat Slip: 1

Boatlift: 1

Dock: 1

Fireplace: 1

Hot Tub: 1

Lawn Pump: 1

Patio Covered: 1

Patio Open: 1

Pool - Heated: 1

Pool - In-Ground: 1

Porch: 1

Porch Open: 1

Shower: 1

Sprinkler System: 1

Summer Kitchen: 1

Yard Building: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1

Ceiling Raised: 1

Fireplace 2+: 1

Fireplace Gas: 1

Floor Hardwood: 1

Floor Tile: 1

Floor Vinyl: 1

Guest Quarters: 1

Kitchen Island: 1

Pantry: 1

Split Bedroom: 1

Wet Bar: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

VA: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1

Cooktop: 1

Dishwasher: 1

Disposal: 1

Dryer: 1

Microwave: 1

Oven Self Cleaning: 1

Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1

Security System: 1

Smoke Detector: 1

Stove/Oven Gas: 1

Washer: 1

Wine Refrigerator: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1

AC - Central Elect: 1

Ceiling Fans: 1

Double Pane Windows: 1

Heat Cntrl Gas: 1

Storm Windows: 1

Water Heater - Gas: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1

MBath Garden Tub: 1

MBath Separate Shwr: 1

MBath Tile: 1

MBath Walk-In Closet: 1

MBath Whirlpool: 1

MBed Trey Ceiling: 1

MBed Waterfront: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Full Bathroom

First: 1

Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1

Bonus Room: 1

Breakfast Room: 1

Dining Area: 1

Full Bathroom: 1

Garage: 1

Kitchen: 1

Laundry: 1

Living Room: 1

Master Bathroom: 1

Master Bedroom: 1

Other: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach

Street #: 709

Street Name: Forest Shores

Street Suffix: Drive

State: FL

Zip Code: 32569

County: Okaloosa

Project Name/Subdivision: NO RECORDED SUBDIVISION

Parcel ID: 19-2S-25-0000-0002-008A

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete

Lot Features: Flood Insurance Req; Within 1/2 Mile to Water

Zoning: County; Resid Single Family

Waterfront: Intracoastal Wtrwy; Sound

Waterview: Gulf; Intracoastal Waterwy; Sound

Parking Features: Boat; Garage Attached; Guest; Oversized; RV

Project Facilities: Short Term Rental - Allowed

Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Boat Slip; Boatlift; Dock; Fireplace; Hot Tub; Lawn Pump; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Shower; Sprinkler System; Summer Kitchen; Yard Building

Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace 2+; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Floor Vinyl; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Split Bedroom; Wet Bar

Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator

Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Lift Station; Private Well; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable

Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Double Pane Windows; Heat Cntrl Gas; Storm Windows; Water Heater - Gas

Master Bedroom: Second

Bedroom: First; Second

Kitchen: First

Living Room: First

Full Bathroom: First; Second

Rooms: Bedroom; Bonus Room; Breakfast Room; Dining Area; Full Bathroom; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Other

Financing: Conventional; VA

Supplements

kitchen features updated cabinetry, an oversized island, and wet bar designed for entertaining. Retreat to the primary suite with private balcony, cozy fireplace, and a spa-style bath featuring double vanities, whirlpool tub, large stand-up shower, and laundry chute. Three bedrooms showcase waterfront views, with the second bedroom also enjoying its own balcony. The expansive 35.8 x 26.4 bonus room offers both inside and outside access, a full bath, and storage. It's the perfect gathering space after a day on the waterwhether boating, swimming, or lounging by the pool. Conveniently, an exterior shower is located at the stairway leading to the bonus room so everyone can rinse off before coming inside. Outdoor living takes center stage with a covered kitchen and lounge, a heated saltwater gunite pool with smart controls and spillover spa, and a concrete pad for RV, trailer, or boat storage. Furniture is negotiable, and short-term rentals are allowed. Minutes to Navarre Beach and Hurlburt AFB, and centrally located to Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Pensacola, this estate offers both seclusion and convenience.

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks	Dimensions
Living Room	First	28.03 x 17	28.03	17.00		28.03 x 17
Dining Area	First	10.2 x 11.2	10.20	11.20	Flex or Dining	10.2 x 11.2
Kitchen	First	25 x 18	25.00	18.00		25 x 18
Garage	First	35.8 x 26.4	35.80	26.40		35.8 x 26.4
Bedroom	First	14 x 13	14.00	13.00		14 x 13
Bedroom	First	14 x 13	14.00	13.00		14 x 13
Laundry	First	7 x 13	7.00	13.00		7 x 13
Bonus Room	Second	35.5 x 19.3	35.50	19.30		35.5 x 19.3
Breakfast Room	First				Flex or Breakfast Area
Master Bedroom	Second	18.7 x 21	18.70	21.00		18.7 x 21
Bedroom	Second	14 x 13	14.00	13.00		14 x 13
Bedroom	Second	14 x 13.8	14.00	13.80		14 x 13.8
Full Bathroom	First	10.4 x 13	10.40	13.00		10.4 x 13
Other	First	4 x 5.3	4.00	5.30	Half Bath	4 x 5.3
Full Bathroom	Second	5.5 x 10.5	5.50	10.50		5.5 x 10.5
Master Bathroom	Second	18.5 x 10.1	18.50	10.10		18.5 x 10.1
Full Bathroom	Second	8.5 x 7	8.50	7.00		8.5 x 7

Listing Office: COLDWELL BANKER REALTY

Last Updated: April - 09 - 2026

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