96 Garnet Place, Destin, FL 32541 (MLS# 979716)

96 Garnet Place, Destin, FL 32541

$1,299,999

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,860 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 10,019 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,299,999 List Date: 5/06/2026 Last Modified: 6/25/2026

Description

One of the largest homes currently available in Emerald Bay, this thoughtfully updated residence offers nearly 3,900 square feet, a first floor master suite, a screened pool, golf course frontage, bay views, and over $80,000 in recent improvements. Perfectly positioned along the 15th fairway, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home blends spacious living with everyday functionality. Designed for both entertaining and family life, the home features soaring ceilings, multiple gathering spaces, a beautifully updated kitchen, an oversized driveway, and a 2.5 car garage. The first floor master suite is a true retreat, complete with a custom walk in closet that has become one of the home's most talked about features. It's a closet to remember. Recent improvements include pool resurfacing, updated HVAC systems, flooring, landscaping enhancements, and numerous interior upgrades, allowing buyers to move in with confidence and immediately enjoy the Emerald Bay lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing by the private screened pool, enjoying golf course views from the sundeck, or taking in views of the bay, this home offers the space, comfort, and setting that make Emerald Bay one of Destin's most desirable gated communities. Offering an exceptional combination of size, location, updates, and functionality, this is more than just a golf course home. It's a home designed to be enjoyed and remembered.

More Information MLS# 979716

General Property Info

userdefined76: 0 Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Contemporary SqFt Source: Appraiser Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: Yes Carport: No Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3860 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 1994 Acreage: 0.23

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 336.79 List Date: 2025-06-25 Current Price: $1,299,999 List Price: $1,299,999

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1402 - Destin East of Hwy 293/Midbay Bridge Rd Elementary School: Destin Middle School: Destin High School: Destin Legal Description: EMERALD BAY PH 1-B LOT 11 BLK U

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: Yes Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 232.81 Annual Assessment Amount: 931.24 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 11297.68 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: Familial Interest - Listing Broker/Licensee related to owner. As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: One of the largest homes currently available in Emerald Bay, this thoughtfully updated residence offers nearly 3,900 square feet, a first floor master suite, a screened pool, golf course frontage, bay views, and over $80,000 in recent improvements. Perfectly positioned along the 15th fairway, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home blends spacious living with everyday functionality. Designed for both entertaining and family life, the home features soaring ceilings, multiple gathering spaces, a beautifully updated kitchen, an oversized driveway, and a 2.5 car garage. The first floor master suite is a true retreat, complete with a custom walk in closet that has become one of the home's most talked about features. It's a closet to remember. Recent improvements include pool resurfacing, updated HVAC systems, flooring, landscaping enhancements, and numerous interior upgrades, allowing buyers to move in with confidence and immediately enjoy the Emerald Bay lifestyle. Whether you're relaxing by the private screened pool, enjoying golf course views from the sundeck, or taking in views of the bay, this home offers the space, comfort, and setting that make Emerald Bay one of Destin's most desirable gated communities. Offering an exceptional combination of size, location, updates, and functionality, this is more than just a golf course home. It's a home designed to be enjoyed and remembered.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Waterview

Bay: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Controlled Access: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Covenants: 1 Cul-De-Sac: 1 Dead End: 1 Golf Course: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Gated Community: 1 Golf: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1 Waterfront: 1

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal: 1 Slab: 1 Stucco: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Phone: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1 Underground: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Deck Open: 1 Patio Enclosed: 1 Pool - Enclosed: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Sprinkler System: 1

Interior

Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Fireplace 2+: 1 Fireplace Gas: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - None: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Plantation Shutters: 1 Split Bedroom: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatmnt Some: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Electric: 1 Washer: 1 Wine Refrigerator: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Gas: 1 Water Heater - Gas: 1 Water Heater - Two +: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed First Floor: 1 MBed Trey Ceiling: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Balcony: 1 Bedroom: 1 Covered Porch: 1 Dining Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Garage: 1 Kitchen: 1 Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Loft: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Owner's Closet: 1 Pantry: 1 Recreation Room: 1 Screened Porch: 1 Storage: 1 Utility Room: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Insurance: 1 Legal: 1 Licenses/Permits: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 14 - Destin Street #: 96 Street Name: Garnet Street Suffix: Place State: FL Zip Code: 32541 County: Okaloosa Project Name/Subdivision: EMERALD BAY PH 1-B Parcel ID: 00-2S-22-102A-000U-0110

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Cul-De-Sac; Dead End; Golf Course; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Bay Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Gated Community; Golf; Pets Allowed; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; Deck Open; Patio Enclosed; Pool - Enclosed; Pool - In-Ground; Sprinkler System Interior: Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace 2+; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - None; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Plantation Shutters; Split Bedroom; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatmnt Some Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Electric; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Gas; Water Heater - Gas; Water Heater - Two + Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Balcony; Bedroom; Covered Porch; Dining Room; Foyer; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Recreation Room; Screened Porch; Storage; Utility Room Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Insurance; Legal; Licenses/Permits; Management; Recreational Faclty; Security

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 25 x 19 Length: 25.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 25 x 19 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 13 x 19 Length: 13.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 13 x 19 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 16 Length: 14.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 14 x 16 Recreation Room Level: First Dimensions: 18 x 19 Length: 18.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 18 x 19 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 23 x 25 Length: 23.00 Width: 25.00 Dimensions: 23 x 25 Screened Porch Level: First Dimensions: 44 x 33 Length: 44.00 Width: 33.00 Dimensions: 44 x 33 Covered Porch Level: First Dimensions: 27 x 10 Length: 27.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 27 x 10 Laundry Level: First Dimensions: 7 x 9 Length: 7.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 7 x 9 Pantry Level: First Dimensions: 7 x 7 Length: 7.00 Width: 7.00 Dimensions: 7 x 7 Foyer Level: First Dimensions: 9 x 6 Length: 9.00 Width: 6.00 Dimensions: 9 x 6 Balcony Level: Second Dimensions: 33 x 11 Length: 33.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 33 x 11 Storage Level: Second Dimensions: 6 x 13 Length: 6.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 6 x 13 Utility Room Level: Second Dimensions: 9 x 6 Length: 9.00 Width: 6.00 Dimensions: 9 x 6 Loft Level: Second Dimensions: 13 x 16 Length: 13.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 13 x 16 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 22 Length: 14.00 Width: 22.00 Dimensions: 14 x 22 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 15 Length: 16.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 16 x 15 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 12 Length: 16.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 16 x 12 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 21 Length: 14.00 Width: 21.00 Dimensions: 14 x 21 Master Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 17 Length: 14.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 14 x 17 Owner's Closet Level: First Dimensions: 22 x 16 Length: 22.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 22 x 16

Listing Office: The Premier Property Group

Listing Agent: Kerry A Gerber

Last Updated: June - 25 - 2026

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