30A FLORIDA LIVING

Florida Cottage

78 Sunfish Street

Destin, FL 32541

MLS#: 1011160

$2,100,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 1011160
Listing provided by: Coconut Palm Real Estate LLC
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KOKOMO KOVE - Residential

Property

Beds

3

Full Baths

2

1/2 Baths

1

Year Built

1995

Sq.Footage

2,705

There are beach rentals, then there are beach homes. This idyllic Destin home is a cut above your common rental and begs to be lived in and enjoyed- whether full-time or as an investment property. Owned by a longtime hit country songwriter and guitarist, this elegant two-story coastal cottage is located in the popular Crystal Beach neighborhood of Kokomo Cove, and less than two blocks to private beach access. This home sits on a well-manicured, fenced .17-acre lot, with three spacious bedrooms and baths, along with large living room complete with real fireplace, custom cut hardwood floors, high ceilings, and detailed trim work and molding. Adjacent to the large living area is an open dining area and chef's kitchen, complete with solid custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and Bosch six burner gas stove. Additionally, there is a large bonus room with custom oversized billiards table, perfect for entertaining. In back you will find a spacious deck, grilling area, large hot tub, brand new custom swimming pool (to be completed October 2026), tiki bar, garden shed, outdoor television, and beautiful landscaping. This home just had a new metal roof and full exterior paint, spring of 2026, along with new landscaping, new pavers, and a new double-size driveway. Sold tastefully furnished and turnkey ready to move in and enjoy or rent when you're not using it. Current rentals on the books for remainder of 2026 and a few months into coming year also.

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting

  • Total Bedrooms

    3

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • 1/2 Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Central Air, Electric

  • Fireplace YN

    YES

  • Pet friendly

    Yes

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Other Exterior Features

    Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Rain Gutters

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch, Deck, Patio, Covered

  • Pool

    Yes

  • Pool Features

    Heated, In Ground, Gunite

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Interior Lot, Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.17

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    7,405

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $2,100,000

  • Tax Amount

    $13,233.63

  • Zoning

    City, Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    2,705

  • Price/SqFt

    $776

HOA

  • Association

    YES

  • Association Fee Includes

    N/A

School District

  • Elementary School

    Destin

  • Middle School

    Destin

  • High School

    Destin

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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There are beach rentals, then there are beach homes. This idyllic Destin home is a cut above your common rental and begs to be lived in and enjoyed- whether full-time or as an investment property. Owned by a longtime hit country songwriter and guitarist, this elegant two-story coastal cottage is located in the popular Crystal Beach neighborhood of Kokomo Cove, and less than two blocks to private beach access. This home sits on a well-manicured, fenced .17-acre lot, with three spacious bedrooms and baths, along with large living room complete with real fireplace, custom cut hardwood floors, high ceilings, and detailed trim work and molding. Adjacent to the large living area is an open dining area and chef's kitchen, complete with solid custom cabinetry, granite countertops, and Bosch six burner gas stove. Additionally, there is a large bonus room with custom oversized billiards table, perfect for entertaining. In back you will find a spacious deck, grilling area, large hot tub, brand new custom swimming pool (to be completed October 2026), tiki bar, garden shed, outdoor television, and beautiful landscaping. This home just had a new metal roof and full exterior paint, spring of 2026, along with new landscaping, new pavers, and a new double-size driveway. Sold tastefully furnished and turnkey ready to move in and enjoy or rent when you're not using it. Current rentals on the books for remainder of 2026 and a few months into coming year also.

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