Description
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...read more 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 thats yours from day one.The work is done. The price reflects it. This one is ready. The Full Story on 1405 Ariel LaneSome homes sit on the market because theyre 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 youre 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 TimelineRoof 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 buyers 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 FamiliesCrosswinds 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 AFBs 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 FeaturesAt 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