Live the Gulf Life on Florida’s Emerald Coast

Contemporary

157 Indian Bayou Drive

Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 1004114

$593,500

Status: Active
Listing number: 1004114
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Coastal Properties
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: 10 hours ago
On site: a month ago
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INDIAN BAYOU - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1992

Sq.Footage

2,373

Welcome to one of the best values in Indian Bayou! This updated home offers the rare combination of location, lifestyle & affordability in one of Destin's most desirable neighborhoods-- all situated on a sprawling 0.35-acre lot w/a spacious privacy-fenced backyard offering ample room for a pool. Enjoy plenty of space for vehicles, boats, or golf carts w/a 2-car garage & oversized vaulted carport. Ideally positioned across the street from the Bayou & just minutes from Indian Bayou's executive 18-hole golf courses, this location embraces the very best of the Destin lifestyle. Plus, you're only 3 miles from the stunning white sand beaches of the Gulf & Henderson Beach State Park. Recent updates welcome you to a fresh & inviting atmosphere, including a newly painted interior and new interior & exterior lights. Beautiful travertine floors, crisp white walls, soaring vaulted ceilings & abundant natural light enhance the open-concept living spaces, while the cozy fireplace adds warmth & charm to the main living area. A large, updated kitchen w/granite counters, center island, SS appliances & octagon trayed ceiling flows into the spacious living & dining areas ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Two BR's & a full bathroom are also on the 1st floor. Upstairs, the private primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat w/cathedral ceilings, large glass French doors opening to the new balcony, spacious walk-in closet, (READ MORE) and en suite bathroom w/dual vanities, granite countertops, ample storage & walk-in shower. Spend your mornings sipping coffee and enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings from the spacious exterior balcony off the primary suite. An additional upstairs loft offers approximately 107 square feet of bonus space -- perfect for a home office, reading nook, fitness area, or hobby space. Peace of mind comes with major system updates including a new roof installed in 2025, HVAC replaced in 2016, and water heater installed in 2017. This is a rare opportunity to own an updated home with space, character, and an exceptional location at such an affordable price in one of Destin's most sought-after communities. 157 Indian Bayou Drive offers the perfect place to call home, blending exceptional outdoor space, abundant parking, comfort, convenience, and value into one remarkable property.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Tray Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Heating YN

    YES

  • Heating

    Central, Natural Gas, Electric

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    Yes

  • Garage spaces

    2

  • Construction Materials

    Frame, Stucco

  • Other Exterior Features

    Balcony, Private Yard

  • Parking

    Garage Door Opener, Attached Carport, Guest, Oversized, RV Access/Parking, Carport, Garage, See Remarks, Covered, Attached

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Interior Lot, Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.35

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    15,246

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Contemporary

Price

  • Sales Price

    $593,500

  • Tax Amount

    $3,483.14

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    2,373

  • Price/SqFt

    $250

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee

    $250

  • Association Fee Frequency

    Annually

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Destin

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Foundation Details

    Slab

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Welcome to one of the best values in Indian Bayou! This updated home offers the rare combination of location, lifestyle & affordability in one of Destin's most desirable neighborhoods-- all situated on a sprawling 0.35-acre lot w/a spacious privacy-fenced backyard offering ample room for a pool. Enjoy plenty of space for vehicles, boats, or golf carts w/a 2-car garage & oversized vaulted carport. Ideally positioned across the street from the Bayou & just minutes from Indian Bayou's executive 18-hole golf courses, this location embraces the very best of the Destin lifestyle. Plus, you're only 3 miles from the stunning white sand beaches of the Gulf & Henderson Beach State Park. Recent updates welcome you to a fresh & inviting atmosphere, including a newly painted interior and new interior & exterior lights. Beautiful travertine floors, crisp white walls, soaring vaulted ceilings & abundant natural light enhance the open-concept living spaces, while the cozy fireplace adds warmth & charm to the main living area. A large, updated kitchen w/granite counters, center island, SS appliances & octagon trayed ceiling flows into the spacious living & dining areas ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Two BR's & a full bathroom are also on the 1st floor. Upstairs, the private primary suite serves as a relaxing retreat w/cathedral ceilings, large glass French doors opening to the new balcony, spacious walk-in closet, (READ MORE) and en suite bathroom w/dual vanities, granite countertops, ample storage & walk-in shower. Spend your mornings sipping coffee and enjoying the peaceful natural surroundings from the spacious exterior balcony off the primary suite. An additional upstairs loft offers approximately 107 square feet of bonus space -- perfect for a home office, reading nook, fitness area, or hobby space. Peace of mind comes with major system updates including a new roof installed in 2025, HVAC replaced in 2016, and water heater installed in 2017. This is a rare opportunity to own an updated home with space, character, and an exceptional location at such an affordable price in one of Destin's most sought-after communities. 157 Indian Bayou Drive offers the perfect place to call home, blending exceptional outdoor space, abundant parking, comfort, convenience, and value into one remarkable property.

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