6508 Forest Bay Avenue, Gulf Breeze, FL 32563 (MLS# 997218)

Description

Situated on a premium lot backing to peaceful woodlands in Forest Bay Estates, this fully updated 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home offers tasteful upgrades and stunning landscaping that truly set it apart. This is not your typical home in the neighborhood. It boasts character, thoughtful design, and a true one of a kind presence inside and out. The heart of the home is the expanded kitchen featuring a built in breakfast nook and seamless flow into the living area. A custom electric fireplace with mantle anchors the space, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout with fully trimmed windows, upgraded hardware, beautiful light fixtures, durable laminate flooring, and intentional paint selections that give each room its own personality.

Supplements: Functional improvements include enhanced laundry and closet storage designed for everyday living. Custom blinds, accent lighting, and carefully selected finishes add comfort and style throughout the home. Step outside to your private retreat. The backyard showcases a heated in ground pool surrounded by an expansive paver patio perfect for year round enjoyment. Zoned irrigation on well water, a french drain system, retractable patio awnings, and a comprehensive exterior lighting package add both beauty and function. A storage shed with garden beds and meticulously designed front and back landscaping complete the outdoor space. Forest Bay Estates also offers a beautiful community pool with an entertaining area, perfect for gathering with friends and neighbors. This home is conveniently located near boat ramps and just a short drive to the sugar white beaches of the Emerald Coast. This home has been completely updated and thoughtfully enhanced from top to bottom. A rare opportunity to own a beautifully upgraded property that blends elegant interior living with an exceptional outdoor oasis in a prime location.

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 256.97 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2026-04-02 Sold Date: 2026-04-28 Sold Price: $590,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 261.32 List Date: 2026-03-06 Current Price: $590,000 List Price: $600,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1106 - Midway/Tiger Point Elementary School: West Navarre Middle School: Woodlawn Beach High School: Navarre Legal Description: FOREST BAY EST PH 5 LOT 53 BLK A AS DES IN OR 4385 PG 1951

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Craftsman Style SqFt Source: Appraiser Immediate Occupancy: No Garage: Yes Carport: No Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2296 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 3 Total Bathrooms: 3 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 2022 Garage Spaces: 3 Acreage: 0.27

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller Who Paid Title: Seller Homestead: Yes Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 200 Annual Assessment Amount: 800 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: No New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 4676.51 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Situated on a premium lot backing to peaceful woodlands in Forest Bay Estates, this fully updated 4 bedroom 3 bathroom home offers tasteful upgrades and stunning landscaping that truly set it apart. This is not your typical home in the neighborhood. It boasts character, thoughtful design, and a true one of a kind presence inside and out. The heart of the home is the expanded kitchen featuring a built in breakfast nook and seamless flow into the living area. A custom electric fireplace with mantle anchors the space, creating a warm and inviting focal point. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout with fully trimmed windows, upgraded hardware, beautiful light fixtures, durable laminate flooring, and intentional paint selections that give each room its own personality.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: 1

Project Facilities

Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pool: 1

Construction/Siding

Frame: 1 Roof Dimensional Shg: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Slab: 1 Other N/A: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1 Underground: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Fenced Back Yard: 1 Fenced Privacy: 1 Lawn Pump: 1 Patio Covered: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Sprinkler System: 1 Yard Building: 1

Interior

Floor Vinyl: 1 Floor WW Carpet New: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatmnt None: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1 Other: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Microwave: 1 Smooth Stovetop Rnge: 1 Stove/Oven Electric: 1 Warranty Provided: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Double Pane Windows: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Walk-In Closet: 1 MBed Trey Ceiling: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Breakfast Room: 1 Dining Room: 1 Family Room: 1 Garage: 1 Kitchen: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Fees Include

Management: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 11 - Navarre/Gulf Breeze Street #: 6508 Street Name: Forest Bay Street Suffix: Avenue State: FL Zip Code: 32563 County: Santa Rosa Project Name/Subdivision: FOREST BAY ESTATES Parcel ID: 16-2S-27-1258-00A00-0530

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Pavillion/Gazebo; Pool Exterior: Fenced Back Yard; Fenced Privacy; Lawn Pump; Patio Covered; Pool - In-Ground; Porch Screened; Sprinkler System; Yard Building Interior: Floor Vinyl; Floor WW Carpet New; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatmnt None Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Smooth Stovetop Rnge; Stove/Oven Electric; Warranty Provided Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Double Pane Windows; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Rooms: Bedroom; Breakfast Room; Dining Room; Family Room; Garage; Kitchen; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA; Other Fees Include: Management

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.6 Length: 13.30 Width: 11.60 Dimensions: 13.3 x 11.6 Family Room Level: First Dimensions: 22.8 x 22.6 Length: 22.80 Width: 22.60 Dimensions: 22.8 x 22.6 Breakfast Room Level: First Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.6 Length: 10.40 Width: 11.60 Dimensions: 10.4 x 11.6 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 8.3 x 15.6 Length: 8.30 Width: 15.60 Dimensions: 8.3 x 15.6 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 20.2 x 27.3 Length: 20.20 Width: 27.30 Dimensions: 20.2 x 27.3 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15.8 x 14.3 Length: 15.80 Width: 14.30 Dimensions: 15.8 x 14.3 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.6 Length: 11.80 Width: 10.60 Remarks: 1 Dimensions: 11.8 x 10.6 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 10.4 x 12.4 Length: 10.40 Width: 12.40 Remarks: 2 Dimensions: 10.4 x 12.4 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.11 Length: 10.60 Width: 11.11 Remarks: 3 Dimensions: 10.6 x 11.11