521 Dorado AVE Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
3 Beds
4 Baths
2,284 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,284 sqft
Price per Sqft $503
Subdivision Santa Rosa Island
MLS Listing ID 1012145
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 3
Full Baths 3
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1968
Annual Tax Amount $4,639
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 10,454 Sqft
Acres 0.24
Lot Dimensions 59 x 155 x 122 x 155
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 2284
Property Description
The experience begins before you ever step inside. A sweeping canopy of mature ligustrum creates a private, almost enchanted approach, forming a lush natural passage to the home. As you arrive, a distinctive breeze block wall--a hallmark of mid-century design--offers the first glimpse of the architectural character that awaits. Together with the custom, one-of-a-kind front door, these details create an entrance that feels both private and unmistakably original. Step inside and the home's architecture immediately takes center stage, as sweeping views of the Sound draw your eye through the living spaces and toward the water beyond.
Inside, original mid-century character blends effortlessly with contemporary sophistication. Soaring ceilings, an open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area, and dramatic floor-to-ceiling windows create an extraordinary sense of volume, light, and connection to the outdoors. Walls of glass transform the ever-changing beauty of the Sound into living art, while built-in shelving surrounding a striking black granite fireplace provides a dramatic focal point and the perfect backdrop for art, books, and collected treasures.
Thoughtfully designed for both privacy and entertaining, each of the home's three bedrooms features its own private bath, while an additional powder room is conveniently positioned just off the main living area.
The home's connection to the water continues outdoors, where an expansive paver patio sits high above the shoreline, creating a spectacular setting for entertaining, dining alfresco, or simply watching boats glide along the Intracoastal. With 122 feet of waterfront, the property offers abundant space to embrace life on the Sound, from quiet mornings by the water to unforgettable evenings beneath the coastal sky.
A private dock places the best of the Emerald Coast within easy reach. Spend the day boating, fishing, paddleboarding, or cruising to Crab Island and Destin, then return home to the privacy and serenity of your own waterfront retreat.
Architecturally significant, effortlessly sophisticated, and unmistakably one of a kind, this is far more than a waterfront home--it is a piece of Okaloosa Island history. Properties with this combination of design, elevation, waterfrontage, and character are rarely offered. This is a home that simply must be experienced in person to be fully appreciated.
Location
State FL
County Okaloosa
Community Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Beach, Boat Launch, Dock, Fishing, Leasehold, Minimum Rental Prd, Pets Allowed, Playground, Waterfront
Area 12 - Fort Walton Beach
Zoning Resid Single Family
Direction HWY 98 to Santa Rosa Blvd, Dorado is on the right. House is on the right.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom true
Dining Room true
Kitchen true
Interior
Interior Features Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Cathedral, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Walls Mirrored, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Flooring Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
Fireplaces Type Fireplace Gas
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Skylight(s),Window Treatmnt Some,Tinted Windows
Appliance Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smooth Stovetop Rnge, Water Heater - Elect
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Dock, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System, Dock, Open Patio, Open Deck, Porch, Open Porch, Fenced Lot (Partial), Sprinkler System, Lawn Pump
Parking Features Boat, Carport, Carport Attached, Covered, Golf Cart Covered, Golf Cart Open, Guest, See Remarks
Carport Spaces 2
Fence Fenced Lot-Part
Community Features Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Beach, Boat Launch, Dock, Fishing, Leasehold, Minimum Rental Prd, Pets Allowed, Playground, Waterfront
Utilities Available Gas - Natural, Public Water
Waterfront Description Intracoastal Wtrwy,Bay,Shore - Seawall,Sound
View Sound, Bay
Roof Type Flat
Topography true
Street Surface Paved
Porch Deck Open, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open
Road Frontage County Road
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Aerials/Topo Availbl, Bulkhead/Seawall, Interior, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Faces HWY 98 to Santa Rosa Blvd, Dorado is on the right. House is on the right.
Story 2
Foundation Slab
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Contemporary
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Elliott Point
Middle Schools Bruner
High Schools Fort Walton Beach
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 00-2S-24-2185-0005-0228
