940 E Highway 98 #Unit 33, Destin, FL 32541
Sources: Emerald Coast MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 in Southbay By The Gulf Unit F-1, Destin is listed at $447,000. It has been listed Sep 1, 2026. Listing facts: built in 1974. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 1974 · 52 yrs
- listed Sep 1, 2026
About this home
Welcome home to this lovely private townhome with 3br, 2.5ba in the heart of Destin! Assigned parking for you or your vacation rentals, allowing owner pets, in a family oriented setting that is in the center of all the activities with deeded 300ft. Beach, Big Kahuna Water park across the street, water sports a bike ride away, or just relax on your private patio or go fishing at the lake!
Short stroll across the bridge to beach and tennis court, 2 pools, 1 heated, shuffleboard, pickleball, group BBQ pits and gazebo for sunsets! Southbay has 12 acres of beautifully maintained grounds which is hard to find in a beachfront community! This unit is priced to sell and the seller has maintained it well and is selling as is/as seen with all furnishings.
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Comparable recent sales
Comparable closed sales for this home are unavailable right now, so this page shows no comparable-sales median or automated estimate for SOUTHBAY BY THE GULF UNIT F-1. A licensed Momentum Realty agent can prepare a property-specific comparative market analysis on request.
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Listing data, public records, our calculations, and what to verify — each fact shown once. Estimates and calculations shown are for general information only, are not appraisals or advice, and should be independently verified.
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Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $2,437/mo 78%
- Taxes $427/mo 14%
- Insurance $242/mo 8%
$3,107/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 7.24% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Certified tax roll · county-average rateProperty taxes in Florida are reassessed after a sale, so a buyer’s first full-year bill can be higher than the seller’s. Budget from this estimate, not the current bill, before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment does not transfer to a new buyer.
Certified 2025 tax roll values for this parcel (Florida DOR). The roll gives values, not the bill; the current owner’s bill above is estimated from the taxable value.
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Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Emerald Coast AR; millage: Florida TaxWatch 2025 How Florida Counties Compare (county-average millage); school portion estimated at ~42% of total, capped at 6.50 mills. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill; the county property appraiser and tax collector set the actual amount.
What it really costs to own 940 E Highway 98 #Unit 33
The parts of the monthly number a mortgage calculator leaves out, from this listing's MLS record, the county tax roll, Citizens and FEMA. Property facts only.
| Property tax | The current owner's bill is about $3,975/yr (certified county roll, taxable value × millage). Buy at the asking price of $447,000 and the first-year bill resets to about $5,125/yr (the parcel is matched to the certified roll; asking price less the $50,000 homestead exemption × 12.89 mills (county-average millage, estimate)); Save Our Homes caps later increases at 3%/yr. |
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| Home and flood insurance | The average Citizens Property Insurance premium in Okaloosa County is $2,644/yr (1,101 policies, Citizens detail by county, April 2026); private-market quotes differ by roof age, wind mitigation and distance to the coast. The page's modeled range for this home is $2,000–$4,000/yr; neither is a quote. Flood: this address maps to FEMA zone X, outside the high-risk zone; flood insurance is optional but most lenders and insurers recommend it. Statewide, a zone X flood policy runs about $500–$700/yr (FEMA Risk Rating 2.0 averages, not a quote). |
| Roof and age | Built in 1974. An original roof would be about 52 years old; under Florida's 2022 reform (SB 2-D) carriers may require an inspection past 15 years, so budget for a roof report and ask for the roof permit date. |
Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
Okaloosa County is on the Florida coast; wind coverage is a major part of the premium. Premiums and coverage vary by home (roof age, wind mitigation, claims history); obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
County hazard risk ratings (FEMA National Risk Index, county level)
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for Okaloosa County, FL: overall Relatively Moderate. Ratings compare this county with every county in the United States for expected annual loss from each hazard.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (county level, hazard risk ratings only). Ratings describe the county, not this parcel; the flood zone shown above is parcel-specific. Verify insurance requirements with your lender and agent.
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Internet & broadband
Address-level fiber service is not confirmed for this home. Check the FCC National Broadband Map (broadbandmap.fcc.gov) or the provider for this address.
Cable broadband is common in Florida and Georgia towns but not confirmed for this address; verify with the provider.
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This home’s history
- 1974BuiltPer public record
- Aug 4, 2026First seen on movewithmomentum.comObserved at $425,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. The MLS list date is approximate (today minus the cumulative days on market the MLS reports, which can span relistings). Other milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Price & listing history
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 1974 (52 years): ask for the roof and HVAC replacement dates — insurers commonly ask for roof age on homes this old, and it changes the premium.
- Condominium: request the association's budget, reserves, the most recent milestone or structural inspection report, and two years of meeting minutes before relying on the dues.
- FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Okaloosa County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $5,125/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $1,150 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+29%). Exemptions and portability change the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Emerald Coast MLS, checked against the MLS hourly (last: November 7, 2026) |
| Comparable sales | Comparable-sales estimate unavailable for this home right now — no medians or automated estimate shown |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Certified county tax roll (parcel-matched) × county millage; an estimate, not a bill |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 was built in 1974 and has 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 in?
940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 is in Southbay By The Gulf Unit F-1 in Destin, Okaloosa County. Too few comparable closed sales exist nearby for this page to show local sales statistics; a licensed agent can prepare a comparative market analysis.
Why might property taxes on 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $5,125 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price less the homestead exemption. Estimated buyer taxes are about $1,150 more per year than the current owner’s estimated bill (+29%). Florida reassesses a home after it sells; for a homesteaded seller the Save Our Homes cap on their assessment does not transfer, and a buyer's own exemptions and portability are applied separately, so the two bills usually differ. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 940 E Highway 98 #UNIT 33 in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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