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5997 Forest Bay AVE Gulf Breeze, FL 32563
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Key Details
Sold Price $489,000
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Sold
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,296 sqft
Price per Sqft $212
Subdivision Forest Bay Est All
MLS Listing ID 996609
Sold Date 07/21/26
Style Craftsman Style
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Fees $66/qua
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 2021
Annual Tax Amount $5,024
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 9,583 Sqft
Acres 0.22
Lot Dimensions 70x140
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 2296
Property Description
Back on the market at no fault of the sellers. Welcome to 5997 Forest Bay Avenue in Gulf Breeze -- a beautifully maintained 2021-built home offering 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and 2,296 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space in a community with pool access.
This move-in ready home has been enhanced with meaningful upgrades and added conveniences. The owners have installed gutters, a screened-in back patio, interior shutters on select windows, and a reverse osmosis water filtration system in the kitchen. Eligible buyers may be able to assume the seller's VA loan of only 2.67%!!
Step outside and imagine slow spring mornings with coffee on the screened patio, or peaceful evenings enjoying a refreshing drink. The fully fenced backyard features raised garden beds ready for flowers or fresh produce, along with established fruit trees including blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, and mulberries for seasonal harvests.
Smart and security features include ADT monitoring on all doors and windows, a Wize smart system with video doorbell, wireless bedroom and hallway lighting, and a wireless thermostat for modern convenience. The home is also protected under a Rocky's Termite Bond.
For qualified buyers, a VA assumable loan is available at 2.67% interest, presenting a compelling opportunity in today's market.
Location
State FL
County Santa Rosa
Community Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool
Area 11 - Navarre/Gulf Breeze
Zoning Resid Single Family
Direction From Gulf Breeze Proper, on Hwy 98 just past the zoo. Turn left on Bergren Rd, turn right on River Birch Rd into Heather Place community on Redberry Rd. to the Forest Bay community.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Master Bedroom true
Kitchen true
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Flooring Floor Vinyl
Window Features Double Pane Windows
Appliance Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutter, Fenced Back Yard, Hurricane Shutters, Covered Patio, Enclosed Patio, Screened Porch, Fenced Backyard, Privacy Fence, Rain Gutters, Hurricane Shutters
Parking Features Garage
Garage Spaces 3.0
Fence Fenced Privacy
Pool Pool Type
Community Features Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool
Utilities Available Electric, Public Water, Underground
Street Surface Paved
Porch Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed, Porch Screened
Garage Yes
Building
Faces From Gulf Breeze Proper, on Hwy 98 just past the zoo. Turn left on Bergren Rd, turn right on River Birch Rd into Heather Place community on Redberry Rd. to the Forest Bay community.
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Craftsman Style
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools West Navarre Primary-Intermed
Middle Schools Woodlawn Beach
High Schools Navarre
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 162S27125800F000380
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