A RARE INCOME-GENERATING OPPORTUNITY - BAYFRONT ESTATE WITH UNMATCHED VERSATILITY! Whether you're seeking a PROFITABLE EVENT VENUE for Weddings, Corporate Retreats, or Family Reunions - or dreaming of a sprawling FAMILY COMPOUND** - this 3.5-ACRE WATERFRONT ESTATE offers limitless potential. Perfectly perched on an elevated bluff with PANORAMIC VIEWS OF THE CHOCTAWHATCHEE BAY, this one-of-a-kind property features a 7,589 SF MAIN HOUSE with 7 bedrooms, 6 full and 3 half bathrooms, 2 kitchens, plus a 1,426 SF GUEST HOUSE with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a full kitchen, and living/dining area. The EXPANSIVE GROUNDS provide ample space for additional structures to further increase revenue potential. Host guests in style with over 5,000 SF of patio space, a huge SALTWATER POOL facing the bay, and sweeping sun-drenched lawns beneath a canopy of oak trees. A fishing hotspot with local grass beds sits just offshore, and you have the option to build a private dock on your deeded waterfront land across the street or launch from nearby Choctaw Beach.
With three gated entrances, multiple storage sheds, and breathtaking sunrise views over the bay, this estate offers both privacy and grandeur. Located just 15 minutes from Destin's white sand beaches and a scenic drive to 30A's world-class shops and dining, but without the high price per square foot or seasonal congestion.
The current owner enjoys six-figure part-time rental income from private events and luxury vacation stays, with room to scale year-round income through strategic marketing. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a profitable bayfront retreat! Call today for your private showing!
For sale
$1,949,000
13000 State Highway 20 W, Freeport, FL 32439
10beds
9,015sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1983
3.43 Acres Lot
$1,773,600 Zestimate®
$216/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Private dockFishing hotspotSaltwater poolCanopy of oak treesExpansive groundsDeeded waterfront landPatio space
- 24 days
- on Zillow |
- 2,261 |
- 170 |
Likely to sell faster than
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: April 08, 2025 at 07:42am
Listed by:
Hillary Driscoll Olds 850-699-0344,
Lokation,
Outside Selling Member,
ECN - Unknown Office
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 971137
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast

Travel times
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Tour with a buyer’s agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 10
- Bathrooms: 12
- Full bathrooms: 9
- 1/2 bathrooms: 3
Primary bedroom
- Features: MBed Balcony, MBed Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s), MBed Waterfront
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Soaking Tub, MBath Separate Shwr
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- AC - 2 or More, Electric, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Electric Range, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Electric Water Heater, Tankless Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Beamed Ceilings, Cathedral Ceiling(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Guest Quarters, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Owner's Closet, Shelving, Split Bedroom, Walls Paneled, Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
- Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Marble, Tile
- Windows: Plantation Shutters, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Fireplace 2+
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 9,015
- Total interior livable area: 9,015 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio Covered, Patio Open
- Exterior features: Balcony, Lawn Pump, Sprinkler System
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private, In Ground
- Fencing: Chain Link,Full
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Bay
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Bay
- Waterfront features: Bay
- Frontage type: Beach,Water
- Frontage length: Beach: 100.00,Water: 480
Lot
- Size: 3.43 Acres
- Dimensions: ~415 x 340 x 170 x 590+/-
- Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House, Yard Building
- Parcel number: 281S21410100080200
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Villa
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Stucco
- Roof: Roof Tile/Slate
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 1983
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Choctaw Beach
Location
- Region: Freeport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $216/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,410,117
- Annual tax amount: $9,927
- Date on market: 4/2/2025
- Listing terms: Conventional
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
- Loading
- Loading