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1040 E Highway 98 UNIT 1018, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 1003181)

1040 E Highway 98 UNIT 1018, Destin, FL 32541

$649,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 949 Status: Active
Current Price: $649,000 List Date: 5/15/2026 Last Modified: 7/15/2026

Description

Wake up to VIEWs of one of Destin's most beautiful coastlines. Step onto your private balcony and let the salt air and shimmering emerald waters remind you why you fell in love with the Emerald Coast. Unit 1018 at Sundestin beach resort is a rare opportunity to own a direct beachfront retreat in one of Destin's most sought-after addresses -and it has never looked better. The Sundestin complex has recently undergone extensive, top-to-bottom improvements, including: all-new impact-rated windows and sliding glass doors throughout the complex, full exterior waterproofing and fresh exterior paint, renovated balconies and railings, improvements to common areas new windows and doors, steel framing in trash chute, replaced trash chute, new boardwalk, etc- your sanctuary is solid, safe, and stunning. Best of all, the Sellers have paid the special assessments in FULL! -- meaning you step into ownership with deferred maintenance items taken care of. This unit delivers true peace of mind! New Photos of the after-complex improvements, coming soon, updates include freshly painted exterior/interior, all new windows and doors and a coastal chic new round dining table and chairs.

Supplements: Perched on the 10th floor with sweeping, unobstructed west-facing sunset views, this beautifully appointed 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom condo is your front-row seat to Destin's legendary sunsets. Whether you're sipping coffee as dolphins glide past at sunrise or raising a glass as the sun melts into the horizon, every moment here feels like a postcard. Inside, the coastal inspired interior is as stylish as the views are stunning. The mirrored subway tile backsplash catches the Gulf light and adds a touch of coastal glamour to the kitchen. The dining room is the perfect setting for family dinners around the new round dining table and chairs gives off coastal elegance while a gorgeous light fixture sits above the dining table and provides the perfect ambiance for evening meals. Shiplap brings warmth and coastal charm to the living space, and custom curtains and blinds throughout offer privacy. With a freshly painted interior and offered fully furnished and decorated, to include appliances and kitchen essentials, this vacation rental investment is to convey completely turn-key. ALL utilities are covered with the HOA dues to INCLUDE: power, water/sewer, tv/cable and internet service, trash, master association: management/legal, insurance, accounting, ground keeping, recreational facility, beach service and on-site security. With direct beach access that includes beach service: umbrella and chairs for owners, resort-style amenities, pet-friendly, and a location in the heart of Destin's most beloved stretch of coastline, while being surrounded by the best of Destin's entertainment and attractions -Big Kahunas water park and and mini golf or go cart at The Track, -Sundestin Unit 1018 has the complete package: location is everything, turn-key, worry-free, resort style amenities and utterly breathtaking! Life is better on the Gulf. This is your moment.

More Information MLS# 1003181

General Property Info

userdefined76: 0 Sub-Type: Condominium Design: N/A SqFt Source: County PA Records Stories In Unit: 1 # of Units in Bldg: 276 Stories in Building: 18 Unit Floors Above Ground: 10 Immediate Occupancy: Yes Pre-Const Flip: No Garage: No Carport: No Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 949 Bedrooms: 2 Full Baths: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 Year Built: 1984

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 683.88 List Date: 2026-05-15 Current Price: $649,000 List Price: $649,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Unit #: UNIT 1018 Sub Area: 1401 - Destin Beach West Elementary School: Destin Middle School: Destin High School: Destin Legal Description: SUNDESTIN INTERNATL CONDO UNIT 1018

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1122 Annual Assessment Amount: 13464 Assessment Paid: Monthly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 150 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 5508.65 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Wake up to VIEWs of one of Destin's most beautiful coastlines. Step onto your private balcony and let the salt air and shimmering emerald waters remind you why you fell in love with the Emerald Coast. Unit 1018 at Sundestin beach resort is a rare opportunity to own a direct beachfront retreat in one of Destin's most sought-after addresses -and it has never looked better. The Sundestin complex has recently undergone extensive, top-to-bottom improvements, including: all-new impact-rated windows and sliding glass doors throughout the complex, full exterior waterproofing and fresh exterior paint, renovated balconies and railings, improvements to common areas new windows and doors, steel framing in trash chute, replaced trash chute, new boardwalk, etc- your sanctuary is solid, safe, and stunning. Best of all, the Sellers have paid the special assessments in FULL! -- meaning you step into ownership with deferred maintenance items taken care of. This unit delivers true peace of mind! New Photos of the after-complex improvements, coming soon, updates include freshly painted exterior/interior, all new windows and doors and a coastal chic new round dining table and chairs.

Waterfront

Gulf: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Waterview

Bay: 1 Gulf: 1 Harbor: 1

Project Facilities

BBQ Pit/Grill: 1 Beach: 1 Community Room: 1 Dumpster: 1 Elevators: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Handicap Provisions: 1 Laundry: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Pool: 1 Sauna/Steam Room: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 TV Cable: 1 Waterfront: 1 Whirlpool: 1

Construction/Siding

Concrete: 1 Roof Concrete: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Renovated: 1 Shower: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Newly Painted: 1 Renovated: 1 Walls Mirrored: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Financing

Exchange: 1 Other: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Electric: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed First Floor: 1 MBed Waterfront: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Electricity: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Insurance: 1 Internet Service: 1 Legal: 1 Management: 1 Master Association: 1 Other Utilities: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 Sewer: 1 Supplies: 1 Telephone: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1 Water: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 14 - Destin Street #: 1040 Street Direction: E Street Name: Highway 98 State: FL Zip Code: 32541 County: Okaloosa Project Name/Subdivision: SUNDESTIN INTERNATIONAL CONDO Parcel ID: 00-2S-22-4555-0000-1018

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Waterfront: Gulf Waterview: Bay; Gulf; Harbor Project Facilities: BBQ Pit/Grill; Beach; Community Room; Dumpster; Elevators; Exercise Room; Handicap Provisions; Laundry; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Pool; Sauna/Steam Room; Short Term Rental - Allowed; TV Cable; Waterfront; Whirlpool Exterior: Balcony; Pool - In-Ground; Renovated; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Furnished - All; Lighting Recessed; Newly Painted; Renovated; Walls Mirrored; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Microwave; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Electric Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Exchange; Other Fees Include: Accounting; Electricity; Ground Keeping; Insurance; Internet Service; Legal; Management; Master Association; Other Utilities; Recreational Faclty; Security; Supplies; Telephone; Trash; TV Cable; Water

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 12 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 14 x 12 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 10 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 12 x 10 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 11 x 9 Length: 11.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 11 x 9 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 11 Length: 16.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 16 x 11 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 11 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 14 x 11
Listing Office: Realty ONE Group Emerald Coast
Listing Agent: Darette Joy S Villareal
Last Updated: July - 15 - 2026
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