**$5,000 SELLER CREDIT WITH ACCEPTABLE OFFER!** Apply it toward buyer's allowable closing costs, prepaid expenses, or an interest-rate buy down! Discover Emerald Gardens, one of Fort Walton Beach's best-kept secrets, where thoughtful updates, low-maintenance living, and an unbeatable location come together! This move-in-ready 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,392 square feet plus a versatile office/bonus room featuring a skylight and generous closet--perfect for a home office, guest space, or potential 4th bedroom. The spacious first-floor primary suite offers convenience and privacy, while two additional bedrooms and a full bath are located upstairs. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops, a new undermount sink and faucet, and 2024 appliances. Tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout, beautifully tiled showers, and hurricane-rated windows and doors add comfort, style, and peace of mind. Enjoy a one-car garage, covered patio, and community pool just steps away! The HOA takes care of front yard maintenance and roof replacements, plus offers additional parking for boats, RVs, and recreational toys. **LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!** Convenient to both Eglin AFB and Hurlburt Field, with shopping, dining, parks, and the beautiful Emerald Coast beaches just minutes away. **More upgrades. Less maintenance. A location that's hard to beat. Come see why Emerald Gardens is worth discovering!**