Michelle Whitaker, Realtor at ERA American Real Estate

06/11/2026

🔊PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!!

We’ve just reduced the price, making this an even better opportunity for buyers looking for a unique home with flexibility and exceptional storage.

Some of the standout features of 266 Florida Ave, Valparaiso, FL:

🏡 Custom-built and meticulously maintained
🚗 Oversized 3-car garage with a convenient half bath – perfect for a workshop, home gym, hobbies, or extra storage
🚤 Room to park an RV or boat with no HOA restrictions
💻 Flexible floor plan with office and bonus spaces to accommodate remote work, homeschooling, guests, or changing family needs
📍 Minutes from Eglin AFB, making it an ideal location for military families and defense contractors
🌊 Just a short distance to Florida Park, where your buyers can enjoy a public boat launch, fishing dock, playground, waterfront pavilions, and beautiful views of the bay

This isn’t a cookie-cutter subdivision home—it offers the kind of versatility and lifestyle that’s becoming increasingly difficult to find.

If you're still searching, I’d love the opportunity to show you this property or answer any questions you may have.

You can view the full listing here: https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Valparaiso/266-Florida-Avenue-32580/223129058

06/10/2026

🌴 Bay Front Condo Opportunity on the Emerald Coast 🌴

Looking to invest into a low-maintenance coastal property? This fully furnished waterfront condo at The Hermitage in Fort Walton Beach offers a compelling option for investors and second-home buyers alike.

✔️ Short-term rentals allowed
✔️ Fully furnished and move-in ready
✔️ Stunning bay views and unforgettable sunsets
✔️ Community dock access for fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and enjoying the water (no deeded boat slip)
✔️ Waterfront pool
✔️ HOA includes water, sewer, internet, cable, landscaping, and exterior maintenance
✔️ Luxury vinyl plank flooring and matching stainless steel appliances
✔️ Washer & dryer convey
✔️ Conveniently located near the beaches, restaurants, shopping, Eglin AFB, and Hurlburt Field

Whether you're completing a 1031 exchange or simply looking to add a versatile coastal property to your portfolio, this condo offers the flexibility to enjoy personally while also taking advantage of short-term rental eligibility.

If you'd like more information, photos, or to schedule a private showing, send me a message. I'd be happy to help!

Michelle Whitaker, Realtor
ERA American Real Estate
850.855.8551

https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Fort-Walton-Beach/1330-SE-Miracle-Strip-Parkway-309-32548/210363158

Real Estate Agent

06/04/2026

🎉 REALTOR BONUS! 🎉
The cooperating agent who brings a buyer that successfully closes on this property will receive a $1,000 bonus if the home is placed under contract on or before July 31, 2026.

🏡 GREAT OPPORTUNITY IN FORT WALTON BEACH! 🏡

Looking for a home that checks all the boxes? Welcome to 1961 Chesapeake Ridge in North Ridge Creek!
✨ Saltwater pool with low-maintenance turf backyard
✨ Beautiful kitchen featuring custom maple cabinetry and black granite countertops
✨ Spacious first-floor primary suite with direct access to the pool
✨ Large bedroom/bonus room upstairs
✨ Engineered hardwood flooring
✨ Composite decking and outdoor entertaining space
✨ Bluetooth surround sound throughout the first floor and pool area
✨ Major updates already completed: Roof (2021), HVAC (2023), Pool Pump (2023)

Located in a highly desirable area close to Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Fort Walton Beach Golf Club, Eglin AFB, Hurlburt Field, shopping, dining, and the beautiful Emerald Coast beaches.
This home offers the perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and outdoor living. Schedule your showing today!

📲 Message me for details or to arrange a showing.

https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Fort-Walton-Beach/1961-Chesapeake-Ridge-32547/220908227

For sale: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,715 SQFT house. Welcome to an exceptional contemporary home in North Ridge Creek, perfectly positioned between Eglin AFB and H... $545,000.

06/03/2026

What if your waterfront home could help pay for itself?

🏡 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, JUNE 6 | 11 AM - 1 PM 🌊

Come tour this incredible waterfront opportunity on the Santa Rosa Sound and see why this property is so much more than just a home.

✨ 115 feet of waterfront
✨ Private dock with spacious sundeck
✨ Stunning sunrise AND sunset views
✨ Separate 1-bedroom apartment w/ income-producing potential
✨ Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, or rental income
✨ Dedicated office with separate entrance
✨ Safe room, workshop, and abundant storage

Whether you're looking for a waterfront lifestyle, a second home, or a property with built-in income potential, this one deserves a look.

📍 1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

More details: https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Mary-Esther/1491-W-Highway-98-32569/221748309

Stop by and experience the views for yourself. You may just find the waterfront opportunity you've been waiting for!

For sale: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,986 SQFT house. Exceptional waterfront opportunity with 115 feet of beach shoreline and beautiful water views throughout this ... $1,000,000.

06/03/2026

🏡 CUSTOM-BUILT VALPARAISO HOME 🏡
What if your next home could adapt as your life changes?
Whether you're working remotely, homeschooling, welcoming family members, creating a home gym, or simply need extra room for hobbies and guests, this custom-built home offers the flexibility you’re are looking for.

📍266 Florida Ave, Valparaiso
✨ Features You'll Love:
✅ Custom-built home with quality craftsmanship
✅ Flexible floor plan that can live beyond a traditional layout
✅ Dedicated office and bonus space
✅ Oversized 3-car garage with room for vehicles, workshop space, storage, golf carts, or a home gym
✅ Lightly lived in and meticulously maintained
✅ Minutes from Eglin AFB
✅ Close to Florida Park featuring a public boat launch, fishing dock, playground, waterfront pavilions, and outdoor recreation
This isn't a cookie-cutter home. It's a thoughtfully designed property that gives you options for how you live today—and how you may need to live tomorrow.

Military families, remote workers, boaters, multi-generational households, and anyone looking for versatile living space will appreciate everything this home has to offer.

Take a closer look: https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Valparaiso/266-Florida-Avenue-32580/223129058

📩 Message me for more information or to schedule a private showing.

For sale: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,520 SQFT house. Potential to be a FIVE bedroom home! Designed for flexibility, comfort, & longevity, this custom-built home of... $740,000.

05/01/2026

🌊 JUST REDUCED + OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY! 🌅💰

What if your waterfront home could help pay for itself?

Join me Saturday, May 2 from 11AM–1PM to tour this incredible waterfront opportunity in Mary Esther featuring:

✨ 115 feet of waterfront
✨ Private dock with sundeck
✨ Amazing sunrise AND sunset views
✨ Separate above-garage apartment with income-producing potential
✨ Flexible living for guests, rental income, or multigenerational living

Imagine sipping your morning coffee overlooking the water… then ending the day watching the sunset from your dock. ☀️🌊

The private apartment offers incredible flexibility for long-term tenants, short-term rental income, visiting family, or a private guest retreat.

This isn’t just a home… it’s a lifestyle AND an opportunity.

📍1491 W Highway 98, Mary Esther
🗓 Saturday, May 2
⏰ 11AM–1PM

Message me for more details or stop by the Open House!

For sale: 4 bed, 3 bath, 2,986 SQFT house. Exceptional waterfront opportunity with 115 feet of beach shoreline and beautiful water views throughout this ... $1,020,000.

04/30/2026

✨ NEW PRICE on this beautiful custom-built Valparaiso home! ✨

If you’ve been searching for a home with flexibility, space, and an unbeatable location near Eglin AFB… this one deserves a look! 👀

📍266 Florida Ave, Valparaiso https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Valparaiso/266-Florida-Avenue-32580/223129058
🏡 Custom built | Lightly lived in | Meticulously maintained

This home is currently a 3 bedroom, 2 bath, but offers the flexibility to live like a 4–5 bedroom home with dedicated office and bonus spaces perfect for:
✔️ Working from home
✔️ Guests or multigenerational living
✔️ Playroom, gym, or hobby space

Some standout features:
✨ Oversized 3-car garage with half bath
✨ Quality custom finishes throughout
✨ Flexible floor plan with tons of usable space
✨ Minutes to Eglin AFB
✨ Close to Florida Park & boat launch 🚤

This is not your typical cookie-cutter home — it offers space, versatility, and character that’s hard.

📩 Message me for more details or to schedule a private showing! Or go see Tracy VanDerzee - ERA American Real Estate at the Open House on Sunday, May 3rd from 11-1.

For sale: 3 bed, 3 bath, 2,520 SQFT house. Potential to be a FIVE bedroom home! Designed for flexibility, comfort, & longevity, this custom-built home of... $755,000.

04/18/2026

I’m excited for ERA American Real Estate’s Day at the Park tomorrow! We will be there to cheer on the Pensacola Blue Wahoos, love on our clients, and spend time with the work family!

04/10/2026

🌅 Waterfront living without the waterfront price tag… yes, it exists.

Welcome to your own slice of paradise on Okaloosa Island at 1330 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE #309 in Fort Walton Beach!

✨ 2 Bedrooms | 1.5 Baths | Fully Furnished | Turn-Key
💰 Offered at $249,000

This bayside beauty is serving up the kind of sunsets people move to Florida for… and you get front-row seats right from your balcony. 🌊🌅

✔️ Open-concept layout with stylish LVP flooring
✔️ Stainless steel appliances + washer & dryer included
✔️ Sold fully furnished (just bring your flip flops)
✔️ Community pool overlooking the bay
✔️ Short-term rentals allowed = 💸 income potential
✔️ HOA covers water, sewer, internet & more = easy living

💥 BONUS VALUE: The Hermitage community was recently approved for a $175K grant that will go toward a new roof and parking lot resurfacing and paint—major improvements already in motion!

📍 Beach access is just across the street, so yes… you really can do sunrise on the Gulf and sunset on the bay in the same day. 🌅

Whether you're looking for a weekend escape, investment property, or your own coastal retreat—this one checks all the boxes.

If “buy the beach condo” has been sitting on your vision board… consider this your sign. 😉

📩 Message me for details or a private showing! 850.855.8551

https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Fort-Walton-Beach/1330-SE-Miracle-Strip-Parkway-309-32548/210363158

For sale: 2 bed, 1 bath, 700 SQFT Condo. Welcome to your bayside retreat! This beautiful condo offers unbeatable views and breathtaking sunsets right f... $249,000.

02/12/2026

Check out this beautiful, custom built home!
🔸3 beds/2 baths/2520 sqft
🔸potential for FIVE bedrooms by converting the office and bonus room
🔸oversized 3 car garage
🔸Open floor plan with split bedrooms
🔸energy efficient with tankless water heater, spray foam insulation, and impact glass (with lifetime warranty)
🔸great outdoor space
🔸1/10th of a mile from Florida Park

https://eramichelle.com/listing/FL/Valparaiso/266-Florida-Avenue-32580/223129058