737 Bayou Drive, Destin, FL 32541

$4,575,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 6,456 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,075 Status: Sold
Current Price: $4,575,000 List Date: 9/28/2025 Last Modified: 1/02/2026

Overview

Description

Introducing an unparalleled opportunity to acquire one of Destin's most distinctive waterfront estates—a custom-designed masterpiece nestled on .92 acres of protected deep water frontage in the highly coveted enclave of Joe's Bayou. This remarkable residence, elevated more than 20 feet above sea level, was thoughtfully crafted in 2018 and offers a harmonious blend of timeless Southern elegance and refined modern design, all executed to the highest standards of architectural excellence. Set at the end of a private, tree-lined drive, the approach to the home instantly conveys a sense of arrival—one that sets the tone for the bespoke luxury that awaits inside. Upon entry, you are greeted by an ambiance of sophistication and warmth, created by the combination of aged French Oak

Supplements: flooring, custom-designed millwork, and wall-to-wall glass that bathes each room in natural light and frames uninterrupted views of the serene bayou waters. The heart of the home is the gourmet chef's kitchen, a culinary haven outfitted with top-tier Thermador appliances, elegant quartz countertops, bespoke inset cabinetry, and an impressive butle ...

Listing Details MLS# 971025

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2025-11-18
Sold Date
2026-01-02
Sold Price/SqFt
708.64

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
773.7
Listing Board
Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area
14 - Destin
Street #
737
Street Name
Bayou
Street Suffix
Drive
State
FL
Zip Code
32541
County
Okaloosa
Project Name/Subdivision
SAFE HARBOR
Parcel ID
00-2S-22-2160-0002-0000

General Property Info

Sub-Type
Detached Single Family
Design
Traditional
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled)
6456
SqFt Source
County PA Records
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
5
# Stories
2
Year Built
2018
Immediate Occupancy
Yes
Garage
Yes
Carport
No
Garage Spaces
3
Acreage
0.92
Pool
Yes
Pool Type
Private

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet
100
Bayou
Yes

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area
1403 - Destin Northwest
Elementary School
Destin
Middle School
Destin
High School
Fort Walton Beach
Legal Description
SAFE HARBOR LOT 2

More Information

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps
Seller
Who Paid Title
Buyer
Is Subject Leased
No
Assessment Fees
No
New Buyer Fee
No
Brokerage Interest
No Interest
As Is
No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Introducing an unparalleled opportunity to acquire one of Destin's most distinctive waterfront estates—a custom-designed masterpiece nestled on .92 acres of protected deep water frontage in the highly coveted enclave of Joe's Bayou. This remarkable residence, elevated more than 20 feet above sea level, was thoughtfully crafted in 2018 and offers a harmonious blend of timeless Southern elegance and refined modern design, all executed to the highest standards of architectural excellence. Set at the end of a private, tree-lined drive, the approach to the home instantly conveys a sense of arrival—one that sets the tone for the bespoke luxury that awaits inside. Upon entry, you are greeted by an ambiance of sophistication and warmth, created by the combination of aged French Oak

Construction Status

Construction Complete
Yes

Parking Features

Garage
Yes
Oversized
Yes

Waterview

Bayou
Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road
Yes

Lot Features

Bulkhead/Seawall
Yes

Construction/Siding

Brick
Yes
Frame
Yes

Utilities

Electric
Yes
Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family
Yes

Exterior

BBQ Pit/Grill
Yes
Boatlift
Yes
Deck Open
Yes
Dock
Yes
Fenced Back Yard
Yes
Patio Covered
Yes
Patio Open
Yes
Pool - Gunite Concrt
Yes
Pool - Heated
Yes
Pool - In-Ground
Yes
Porch
Yes
Summer Kitchen
Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar
Yes
Built-In Bookcases
Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding
Yes
Ceiling Raised
Yes
Fireplace
Yes
Fireplace 2+
Yes
Floor Hardwood
Yes
Floor Tile
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Lighting Recessed
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes

Financing

Conventional
Yes
VA
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Freezer
Yes
Ice Machine
Yes
Range Hood
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Stove/Oven Gas
Yes
Wine Refrigerator
Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More
Yes
AC - Central Elect
Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric
Yes
Water Heater - Gas
Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls
Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity
Yes
MBath Dressing Area
Yes
MBath Garden Tub
Yes
MBath Separate Shwr
Yes
MBed Fireplace
Yes
MBed First Floor
Yes
MBed Sitting Area
Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet
Yes
MBed Waterfront
Yes

Master Bedroom

First
Yes

Bedroom

First
Yes

Kitchen

First
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom
Yes
Dining Area
Yes
Great Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Bulkhead/Seawall Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Bayou Waterview: Bayou Parking Features: Garage; Oversized Exterior: BBQ Pit/Grill; Boatlift; Deck Open; Dock; Fenced Back Yard; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Fireplace; Fireplace 2+; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Wet Bar Appliances: Dishwasher; Freezer; Ice Machine; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Stove/Oven Gas; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Gas; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Great Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; VA

Room Information

Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width
Great Room First 30 x 21 30.00 21.00
Kitchen First 20 x 17 20.00 17.00
Dining Area First 15 x 11 15.00 11.00
Master Bedroom First 26 x 17 26.00 17.00
Bedroom First 15 x 15 15.00 15.00
Bedroom First 15 x 15 15.00 15.00
Bedroom First 14 x 13 14.00 13.00
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
Last Updated: January - 02 - 2026
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