Wake up to the sound of the Gulf and step straight onto the sugar-white sand from this ground-level, gulf-front condo at Crystal Villas in Destin. This 1 bedroom, 1.5 bath residence offers 988 square feet of well-designed space with unobstructed views of emerald water just beyond your patio. The primary bedroom is spacious and private, while the built-in hallway bunk nook provides additional sleeping space, allowing the condo to comfortably accommodate up to six guests. An open living and dining area flows naturally toward the Gulf, creating an ideal setup for both everyday living and vacation use. One of the most convenient features of this unit is its ground-level location. The pool is just outside the front door, and the parking area is only steps away, making it easy to unload groceries, beach gear, and luggage without navigating stairs or elevators. Walk out the back patio and you are on the beach in seconds, a rare combination of true gulf-front living with effortless access on both sides. Crystal Villas is a low-density, gulf-front community known for its classic Destin charm and prime location, just minutes from dining, shopping, and entertainment. Whether used as a primary residence, second home, or investment property, this condo delivers the convenience and beachfront lifestyle that buyers are looking for.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 14' x 13'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 3
- Living Room Dimensions: 21' x 14'
- Living Room Level: First
- Living Room Description: Living/Dining Combo
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Range Hood
- Refrigerator
- Stove/Oven Electric
- Water Heater - Elect
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
- Heating: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 9' x 7'
- Kitchen Level: First
Pool and Spa
Waterfront and Water Access
Exterior and Lot Features
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered
- Patio: Yes
Home Features
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 2250
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee 2: 2250
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Internet Service, Legal, Licenses/Permits, Management, Recreational Faclty, Sewer, Water, Cable TV, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 750
School Information
- Elementary School: Destin
- High School: Fort Walton Beach
- Middle School: Destin
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Beach, Deed Access, Pool, Waterfront
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 6159
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Okaloosa
- Directions: From Hwy 98 in Destin, head toward the Crystal Beach/Scenic 98 area and turn onto Scenic Highway 98. Continue along Scenic Hwy 98 until you reach 2850 Scenic Hwy 98 (Crystal Villas), then turn into the complex and follow the signage to Unit A1.
- Tax Year: 2025
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 14 - Destin
- Property Subtype: condo
- MLS Area Minor: 1404 - Destin Beach East
- Source Neighborhood: CRYSTAL VILLAS CONDO
- Parcel Number: 00-2S-22-061A-0000-0010
- Subdivision: CRYSTAL VILLAS CONDO
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 988
- Year Built: 1984
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Building Area Total: 988
- Property Age: 42
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Total Area Sqft: 988
Utilities