Property
Beds
3
Full Baths
2
1/2 Baths
1
Year Built
1988
Sq.Footage
2,130
Located 10 minutes from Eglin AFB and 18 from Hurlburt Field, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home in Crosswinds Landing is the largest move-in-ready detached home currently available in the neighborhood -- and priced below every comparable that has sold here in the past year. Here's what changed: a prior buyer canceled after an inspection report. The sellers addressed every single item on that report -- and then kept going. Roof new (2022). Gas HVAC. New hot water heater (June 2026). Brand new carpet in the master bedroom and entire second floor. Epoxy-coated garage floor. Backyard tree removal flooded the kitchen with natural light and opened the yard to something you have to see in person to appreciate. 2,130 square feet. Master on the first floor. Cathedral and vaulted ceilings. Skylights. Gas fireplace. Fenced backyard. Attached garage. Quiet cul-de-sac. The layout works -- open where it should be, private where it matters. VA, FHA, and Conventional financing accepted. For a VA buyer, the numbers work -- little to no money down, a payment that competes with rent, and equity that's yours from day one. The work is done. The price reflects it. This one is ready. The Full Story on 1405 Ariel Lane Some homes sit on the market because they're overpriced. Some because they need work. This one sat because a buyer got cold feet after an inspection report. The sellers responded by fixing everything on that list -- and then investing further. What you're looking at today is a home that has been more thoroughly prepared for its next owner than most new listings ever are. What Has Been Done -- The Full Investment Timeline Roof replaced (2022) -- composite shingle, full replacement, not a patch job. Gas HVAC system -- well-maintained, gas throughout the property including fireplace and water connections. Brand new hot water heater -- installed June 2026. Not a concern for any buyer or inspector. All inspection report items addressed -- every line item from the prior buyer's report was remediated. A summary is available upon request. Brand new carpet -- master bedroom and the entire second floor. Fresh underfoot, nothing to negotiate. Epoxy-coated garage floor -- fully finished, clean, and a standout feature that buyers notice immediately. Large backyard tree removed -- this is the most recent and most visible change. The kitchen now receives significantly more natural light than photos currently reflect, and the backyard reads substantially larger in person. This is a home you need to walk through. Location -- Built for Military Families Crosswinds Landing sits in one of the most consistently in-demand corridors in the Fort Walton Beach market -- and for good reason. The commute math is simple: 10 minutes to Eglin AFB's main gate, 18 minutes to Hurlburt Field, 20 minutes to the EOD School. For active duty or recently separated military, this address eliminates the commute problem entirely. The neighborhood itself is established, well-maintained, and owner-occupied. HOA dues are $200 per year -- essentially nominal. Schools are zoned for Longwood Elementary, Pryor Middle, and Choctawhatchee High School. And the Emerald Coast beaches are less than 20 minutes away. The Home -- Layout and Features At 2,130 square feet, this is the largest detached home currently available in Crosswinds Landing. The floor plan is designed for how families actually live: master suite on the first floor with double vanity and garden tub, two additional bedrooms upstairs, open main living area with cathedral and vaulted ceilings, skylights, and a gas fireplace that anchors the room. The fenced backyard on a quiet cul-de-sac lot gives you privacy without maintenance burden. The attached two-car garage -- with its new epoxy floor -- is finished and functional from day one. Gas hookups throughout mean lower utility costs and real cooking capability. The Value Case -- By the Numbers Comparable detached homes in Crosswinds have sold over the past year at $210-$235 per square foot. At $399,999 on 2,130 square feet, this home is priced at $188 per square foot -- meaningfully below every sold comp in the neighborhood. The closest active competitor, a 3-bedroom home on Mariah Way with 765 fewer square feet, recently went pending at $375,000. For a VA buyer using full entitlement, little to no down payment is required. At current rates, the monthly payment on this home competes directly with what quality rentals in this corridor are commanding -- with the critical difference that every payment builds equity in an asset you own. If you've been searching this corridor and keep running into competition, multiple offers, or homes that need work -- this is the one that's available, prepared, and priced to move. Schedule a showing through Shannon Clark at 850-543-5728. Come see what the photos haven't caught up to yet.
Features & Amenities
Interior
-
Other Interior Features
Cathedral Ceiling(s), Vaulted Ceiling(s), Pantry
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Total Bedrooms
3
-
Bathrooms
2
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1/2 Bathrooms
1
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Cooling YN
YES
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Cooling
Gas
-
Fireplace YN
YES
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Heating YN
YES
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Heating
Natural Gas
-
Pet friendly
N/A
Exterior
-
Garage
Yes
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Garage spaces
2
-
Construction Materials
Wood Siding
-
Other Exterior Features
Private Yard
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Parking
Garage Door Opener, Attached, Garage
-
Patio and Porch Features
Patio
-
Pool
No
Area & Lot
-
Lot Features
Cul-De-Sac, Interior Lot, Level
-
Lot Size(acres)
0.11
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Lot Size(square feet)
4791.6
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Property Type
Residential
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Property Sub Type
Single Family Residence
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Architectural Style
Contemporary
Price
-
Sales Price
$399,999
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Tax Amount
$2,200.31
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Zoning
Deed Restrictions
-
Sq. Footage
N/A
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Price/SqFt
N/A
HOA
-
Association
Yes
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Association Fee
$200
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Association Fee Frequency
Annually
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Association Fee Includes
N/A
School District
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Elementary School
Longwood
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Middle School
Pryor
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High School
Choctawhatchee
Property Features
-
New Construction
NO
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Foundation Details
Slab
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Sewer
Public Sewer
-
Water Source
Public
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Location
County
Okaloosa
Elementary School
Longwood
Middle School
Pryor
High School
Choctawhatchee
Listing Courtesy of Scott Martineau , RE/MAX Coastal Properties
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