Beachside living without the beachside price tag. Located directly across from the Gulf inside the charming 15-unit low-density Island Gardens community, this condo offers the best of low-maintenance ownership with high-value potential. With easy access to multiple public beach entrances just steps away, this property works beautifully as a short-term rental, long-term rental, or personal getaway. The interior has been thoughtfully refreshed, starting with a light, bright kitchen featuring granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, upgraded cabinetry, and an eye-catching backsplash. The primary bedroom includes a private half bath with a brand-new vanity for added convenience. It's a fresh space ready for your vision! Outside, the covered balcony looks out over Santa Rosa Boulevard and captures a subtle Gulf glimpsejust enough to remind you why you're here. Private, walkable, and flexiblethis condo delivers coastal freedom without the chaos.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 12.8' x 9.7'
- Bedroom 1 Dimensions: 10.3' x 8.11'
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 1 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Full Bathroom Dimensions: 7.6' x 5.1'
- Full Bathroom Level: First
- Living Room Dimensions: 13.1' x 13.1'
- Living Room Level: First
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 1.5
- Full Bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 Bathrooms: 1
Interior Features
- Breakfast Bar
- Flooring: Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
Appliances
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Water Heater - Elect
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Ceiling Fans: Yes
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 13.1' x 11.2'
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
Home Features
- View: Gulf, Unit Waterview Only
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Fee: 577
- Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
- Association Fee 2: 577
- Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Master Association, Sewer, Water, Trash
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 577
Multi-Unit Info
School Information
- Elementary School: Elliott Point
- High School: Fort Walton Beach
- Middle School: Bruner
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Dumpster, Pets Allowed, TV Cable
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1093
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Okaloosa
- Directions: From Hwy 98 turn onto Santa Rosa Blvd. Turn right onto Bluefish and then right on Barracuda Ave. Complex on the right.
- Tax Year: 2024
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach
- Property Subtype: condo
- MLS Area Minor: 1201 - Okaloosa Island
- Source Neighborhood: ISLAND GARDENS CONDO
- Parcel Number: 00-2S-24-127E-0000-2020
- Subdivision: ISLAND GARDENS CONDO
- Property Subtype: Condominium
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 675
- Year Built: 1982
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Building Area Total: 675
- Property Age: 43
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 3
- Total Area Sqft: 675
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electric
- Public Water