653 Ne Golf Course Drive, Fort Walton Beach

$400,000

3 Beds
2 Baths
1,655 Sqft
.26 Acre
2 Garages

Welcome to this beautifully updated ranch-style home in one of Fort Walton Beach's most sought-after areas! Located in a sidewalk-lined community with a neighborhood park, pickleball courts, and tennis courts all within walking distance, this home offers both convenience and lifestyle. You're also walking distance to Kenwood Elementary school and just 15 minutes to the beach on Okaloosa Island, 10 minutes to Eglin Air Force base, less than 20 minutes to Hurlburt Field, and 10 minutes to the Destin-Fort Walton Beach airport! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home also features a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, playroom, or additional living space. Inside, you'll find two separate living areas, offering plenty of room to relax or entertain, along with a formal dining room perfect for hosting gatherings. The kitchen is thoughtfully designed with granite countertops, a breakfast bar, pantry, wall oven, built-in microwave, electric cooktop, and a refrigerator with ice and water dispenser. Just off the kitchen, the flex room/den with a wood-burning fireplace opens through French doors to a spacious 16x17 screened-in patio - an ideal spot to enjoy Florida evenings year round. Major systems have been well maintained, including a 2012 metal roof, 2012 water heater, and a brand-new HVAC system installed in 2024; and have peace of mind with a termite bond for preventative protection. Enjoy other notable features like updated windows, a fully fenced in backyard, sprinkler system, gutters, crown molding, recessed lighting, and new luxury vinyl plank flooring. And with no HOA there's even room to park your boat! This home checks all the boxes - updated, spacious, and perfectly located to enjoy the best of the Emerald Coast.

Essential Information
MLS® #998199
Price$400,000
Sold Price$400,000
Date Sold$2026-06-03
Bedrooms3
Bathrooms2.00
Full Baths2
Square Footage1,655
Acres0.26
Year Built1968
TypeResidential
Sub-TypeDetached Single Family
StyleRanch
StatusSold
Community Information
Address653 Ne Golf Course Drive
Area12 - Fort Walton Beach
SubdivisionCOUNTRY CLUB ESTATES 1ST ADDN
CityFort Walton Beach
CountyOkaloosa
StateFL
Zip Code32547
Amenities
ParkingGarage Door Opener
# of Garages2
Utilities

Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water

Interior
HeatingNatural Gas
CoolingCentral Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
# of Stories1
Interior Features

Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Fireplace, Recessed Lighting, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup

Appliances

Disposal, Microwave, Electric Water Heater

Exterior
Exterior FeaturesPrivate Yard, Sprinkler System
Lot DescriptionSidewalk
WindowsDouble Pane Windows
RoofMetal
ConstructionFrame, Brick
FoundationSlab
School Information
ElementaryKenwood
MiddlePryor
HighChoctawhatchee
Additional Information
Days on Website222
ZoningResid Single Family
Listing Details
OfficeKeller Williams Realty Destin
Property History
Price Reduced from $420,000 to $400,000
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Listing information last updated on October 25th, 2026 at 9:22am CDT.