EXQUISITE HOME! This home on a large corner lot has dozens of lovingly added extras. Custom lighting throughout. A new kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz countertops and new appliances. Luxury vinyl flooring in much of the downstairs. A separate air conditioned garage and shop that exactly matches the exterior of the home. A movie theatre and a separate music room. Additional sound system wiring throughout the home. Many custom decorating accents throughout the home. A beautiful in ground pool and separate elevated hot tub. A screened and brick porch with built in grill and Bar B Que , a 'Secret Garden' with two lovely fountains and a custom firepit. A Generac backup generator. Extensive landscape lighting. Every upgrade to this home was done using high quality materials and workmanship. Many of the high quality furnishings and decorator items in the home are available for sale as well. This is truly one of the finest homes in Hammock Bay, with features and amenities that create a personal resort like home!
Single-familyProperty Type
2011Year Built
0.38 acresLot Size
$196Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Bob Garrett• Carriage Hills Realty Inc
Listed by Anna Garrett• Carriage Hills Realty Inc
Bought with Stephanie Phillips• Resort Real Estate Group LLC
EXQUISITE HOME! This home on a large corner lot has dozens of lovingly added extras. Custom lighting throughout. A new kitchen with custom cabinets, quartz countertops and new appliances. Luxury vinyl flooring in much of the downstairs. A separate air conditioned garage and shop that exactly matches the exterior of the home. A movie theatre and a separate music room. Additional sound system wiring throughout the home. Many custom decorating accents throughout the home. A beautiful in ground pool and separate elevated hot tub. A screened and brick porch with built in grill and Bar B Que , a 'Secret Garden' with two lovely fountains and a custom firepit. A Generac backup generator. Extensive landscape lighting. Every upgrade to this home was done using high quality materials and workmanship. Many of the high quality furnishings and decorator items in the home are available for sale as well. This is truly one of the finest homes in Hammock Bay, with features and amenities that create a personal resort like home!
ECAR #554476
Nov 7, 2011
Sold
$318,425
$75/sq ft
Mar 20, 2011
Listed
$318,425
$75/sq ft
+27
New Construction located in the Sounds neighborhood at Hammock Bay. 6 Bedrooms and 3.5 Baths. Home comes with a Double Car, side entry attached garage, low maintenance 4 sided brick exterior, 9' ceilings, GE Appliances, Fabric Shield Hurricane Protection, Irrigation System with well, Ceramic Tile in all of the wet areas, Crown Molding in the foyer, dining room and master bedroom, plus much, more. Seller to pay up to $7,500 towards closing charges and prepaids with Preferred Lender. Call for additional incentives. HOA Fees include Basic Cable each month. Hammock Bay is located in a Community District Development.
Public Records
Apr 12, 2011
Sold
$92,000
$22/sq ft
Public Records
May 27, 2009
Sold
$100
$0/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,556 (−0.9%)
2024
$6,616 (+3.6%)
2023
$6,388 (+22.0%)
2022
$5,235
2021
$5,231 (−0.2%)
2020
$5,239 (+2.4%)
2019
$5,117 (+1.5%)
2018
$5,043 (+1.6%)
2017
$4,962 (+2.9%)
2016
$4,823 (−5.0%)
2015
$5,077 (−0.1%)
2014
$5,084
Tax history for 273 Whispering Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,556 (−0.9%)
2024
$6,616 (+3.6%)
2023
$6,388 (+22.0%)
2022
$5,235
2021
$5,231 (−0.2%)
2020
$5,239 (+2.4%)
2019
$5,117 (+1.5%)
2018
$5,043 (+1.6%)
2017
$4,962 (+2.9%)
2016
$4,823 (−5.0%)
2015
$5,077 (−0.1%)
2014
$5,084
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Permits
Beds
6
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.38 Acres
Year renovated
2011
Sq. Ft.
4,263
Year built
2011
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
171S19230400000390
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
Aug 22, 2022 • Final
Gas
Gas
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Exterior: Fenced Back Yard, Fireplace, Hot Tub, Lawn Pump, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Porch Screened, Rain Gutter, Sprinkler System, Workshop
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.38
Lot Dimensions: .38
Lot Features: Corner
Lot/Parcel Access: Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Brick, Roof Dimensional Shg
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2021
Last Taxes: 5231.14
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Private Well, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 504.30
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Accounting, Land Recreation, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, TV Cable
New Buyer Fee
%
School Information
Elementary School: Freeport
Middle School: Freeport
High School: Freeport
Location Information
Sub Area: 2005 - Bay Loop
Area: 20 - Freeport
Street #: 273
Street Name: Whispering
Street Suffix: Way
City: Freeport
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32439
Project Name/Subdivision: HAMMOCK BAY
Absolute Longitude: 86.156262
Longitude: -86.156262
Latitude: 30.501226
Directions: From Hwy 20 turn onto Great Hammock Bend. Turn left on Whispering Way to enter Sounds and turn left again. 273 will be on your right.
Project Facilities
BBQ Pit/Grill, Community Room, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Pickle Ball, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, No Short Term Rental, Tennis, TV Cable
Public facts
Beds: 6
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,263
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.38 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2011
Year Renovated: 2011
County: Walton County
APN: 171S19230400000390
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 949000.00
List Price/SqFt: 222.61
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 4263.00
Design: Traditional
Is Homestead
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Around this home
Schools
Freeport Elementary School
Public K-4 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Freeport Middle School
Public 5-8 • Assigned • 0.9mi
8/10
Freeport Senior High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
7/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
0.93% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Freeport, FL • 32439
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$793,000 – $960,000
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