#968516, Scott W Fader, Listing office: Joseph Walter Realty LLC
1961 Chesapeake Rdg Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
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About 1961 Chesapeake Rdg
OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 10-12!!!! This home is nestled in a beautiful neighborhood between Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field. Save time and money being so close to everything! This spacious home boasts over 2,700 sq ft! PLUS, no worries about the roof (2021), pool pump (2023) and 2 HVAC systems (2023)! This contemporary home features a first-floor primary bedroom with convenient access to the laundry room. Downstairs, youll also appreciate the blue tooth, surround sound speaker system, engineered hardwood floors and custom wine bar. Dont miss the sleek gourmet kitchen with breakfast bar, pantry, custom maple cabinets, black pearl granite and stainless backsplash and appliances. Entertaining will be a breeze in the massive great room off the kitchen. Step outside to your private oasis! > Youll enjoy splashing around in your low maintenance, salt system POOL! Lounge around on the deck and no worries about splinters with this composite decking. Theres also a natural gas connection for grilling and artificial turf, so no mowing needed out back! Upstairs has so many possibilities - make it 2 bedrooms and a bathroom or a game room or gym or office. Youll also find a convenient walk-in attic storage area upstairs for your out of season items. Quality construction details like impact glass windows, tankless water heater, three-coat stucco claddings and 2X6 framing. Hospital is less than 1 mile away, shopping close by and A+ Liza Jackson is across from the neighborhood. Underground utilities are a bonus too! Dont delay and call your Realtor today!
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Summary
- Full Bathrooms: 3
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Gas Water Heater
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Pantry, Split Bedroom, Washer/Dryer Hookups
- Total Bedroom Count: 4
- Garage Space: 2 spaces
- Attached Garage: Yes
- Private Pool: Yes
- Exterior: Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
- Architectural Style: Contemporary
- Heating: Natural Gas
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- List Price: $599,000
- Price/SqFt: $220
- HOA Amount: $150 Annually
- Annual Tax Amount: $4,583
- Tax Year: 2023
- Lot: Cul-De-Sac, Interior Lot
- Directions: From Beal Pkwy/Lewis Turner turn onto Gospel Road (across from Liza Jackson). Take Cathridge Trace to Chesapeake Ridge.
- Year Built: 2008
- Stories: 2
- Living Area: 2,715 SqFt
- Lot Size: 0.14 Acres
- MLS Number: 976504
- MLS Name: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
- Office Name: ERA American Real Estate
- Office Email: linde.bowman@era-american.com
- Listing Agent: Chris Collins
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Price information
Property sales
Date | Event | Price |
---|---|---|
May 04, 2023 | Home Sold | $522,700 |
Jan 23, 2020 | Home Sold | $375,000 |
Feb 19, 2018 | Home Sold | $360,000 |
Aug 07, 2008 | Home Sold | $412,000 |
Apr 11, 2008 | Home Sold | $70,000 |
Tax history
Year | Assessment | Property Tax |
---|---|---|
2023 | $409,151 | $4,583 |
2022 | $397,234 | $4,474 |
2021 | $385,664 | $4,474 |
2020 | $350,575 | $4,462 |
2018 | $305,526 | $4,055 |
2017 | $258,325 | $2,942 |
History based on county public records data.
Nearby schools
6
Kenwood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.4 mi
•15 Eagle St NE
3
Wright Elementary School
Public District PK-5
1.9 mi
•305 Lang Rd
3
Longwood Elementary School
Public District PK-5
2.6 mi
•50 Holly Ave
School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.
Neighborhood
The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $66,580. The most common annual income of people living in Fort Walton Beach, FL is between $35k-100k. Typical family type is single, no kids. Residents of this area typically have post secondary degree education.
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About 1961 Chesapeake Rdg
The listing price of 1961 Chesapeake Rdg property is $599,000.
The property 1961 Chesapeake Rdg is a house located in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, 32547.
Active Listing: 1961 Chesapeake Rdg is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.
The nearby schools for 1961 Chesapeake Rdg are: Kenwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Wright Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), Longwood Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 3/10), W.C. Pryor Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Meigs Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Max Bruner Junior Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 5/10), Okaloosa Technical College and Choice High School (GreatSchools Rating 2/10), Choctawhatchee High School (GreatSchools Rating 4/10), Okaloosa Academy (GreatSchools Rating 1/10).
According to the records, the last property tax for 2023 is $4,583 (source: MLS/based on county public records data).
The last sale was on May 4, 2023 for $522,700 (source: MLS/tax record).
The property at 1961 Chesapeake Rdg has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
The property 1961 Chesapeake Rdg is 2,715 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).
The year of construction for 1961 Chesapeake Rdg is 2008.
This home is located at 1961 Chesapeake Rdg in Fort Walton Beach, FL and zip code 32547. This 2,715 square foot home, which was built in 2008, sits on a 0.14 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since June 13, 2025 and is currently priced at $599,000.
In May 2025 more than 9 listings in Fort Walton Beach, FL were sold above the asking price. During the same period more than 15 listings were sold at asking price, while more than 37 were sold below. Between April and May 2025, Fort Walton Beach, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 2.1%. The median list price of listings available in May 2025 was $350,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 67 days.