2.5% VA assumable loan. Pond-front lot. And one of the best price-per-square-foot values in Hammock Bay.
Welcome to 279 Windchime Way, offering over 3,100 sq ft of comfortable, flexible living space overlooking a peaceful pond -- all at a price that's hard to match in today's market.
The main level features a spacious open living area with a gas fireplace, a large kitchen with island and pantry, and a primary suite on the main floor. Upstairs, you'll find additional bedrooms, a full guest suite with its own private bath, and a versatile bonus space perfect for play, work, or movie nights.
Step outside to a fenced backyard with 56 feet of pond frontage, giving you quiet mornings, sunset views, and a sense of privacy that's rare in a community setting.
Located in Whispers at Hammock Bay, you'll enjoy resort-style amenities, miles of sidewalks, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere -- all just minutes from Freeport conveniences and an easy drive to the beaches of 30A.
With its 2.5% VA assumable loan for qualified buyers, generous square footage, and pond-front setting, this home delivers exceptional value and a lifestyle that's hard to beat.
Buyer to verify all measurements.
For sale
Price cut: $26K (2/5)
$599,000
279 Windchime Way, Freeport, FL 32439
4beds
3,132sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2015
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Gas fireplacePond-front lotOverlooking a peaceful pond
- 133 days |
- 745 |
- 30 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 25, 2026 at 10:59am
Listed by:
Amy E Portz 440-823-9511,
30A Local Real Estate
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 989270
Tour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 3
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 336.87 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 19.7 x 17.1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 137.64 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.1
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 172.86 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.4 x 12.9
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 177.5 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14.2 x 12.5
Family room
- Level: First
- Area: 380.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 22.1 x 17.2
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 163.75 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 12.5
Heating
- Central, Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Tray Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Newly Painted, Pantry
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Windows: Double Pane Windows, Window Treatments
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,132
- Total interior livable area: 3,132 sqft
Property
Parking
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Has attached garage: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Screened
- Exterior features: Private Yard, Rain Gutters
- Waterfront features: Pond
Lot
- Size: 10,018.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 56 x 136 x 103 x 122
- Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Additional structures: Yard Building
- Parcel number: 171S19230800000950
- Zoning description: City, Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Contemporary
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Brick
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Composition
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2015
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Community Room, Dock, Fitness Center, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, TV Cable
- Security: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: HAMMOCK BAY
Location
- Region: Freeport
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $517,469
- Annual tax amount: $6,501
- Date on market: 11/19/2025
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
Not available
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2/5/2026 | Price change | $599,000-4.2%$191/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/22/2026 | Price change | $625,000-3.7%$200/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 1/15/2026 | Price change | $649,000-0.2%$207/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 11/19/2025 | Listed for sale | $650,000+39.8%$208/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 8/19/2021 | Sold | $465,000+46.7%$148/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 7/17/2015 | Sold | $317,000+1250.6%$101/sqft |
Source: | ||
| 2/16/2012 | Sold | $23,471$7/sqft |
Source: | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $75 -98.8% | $517,469 +2.9% |
| 2023 | $6,023 +2% | $502,733 +10.2% |
| 2022 | $5,904 +79% | $456,187 +59.8% |
| 2021 | $3,298 -0.7% | $285,429 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $3,321 +3% | $281,488 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $3,222 | $275,159 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $3,222 +1.9% | $270,028 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $3,163 -0.3% | $264,474 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $3,173 +6.8% | $259,034 +891.1% |
| 2015 | $2,971 +726.7% | $26,136 |
| 2014 | $359 | $26,136 +10% |
| 2013 | -- | $23,760 |
| 2012 | -- | $23,760 -10% |
| 2011 | -- | $26,400 -42.1% |
| 2010 | -- | $45,600 -18.6% |
| 2009 | -- | $56,000 -20% |
| 2008 | -- | $70,000 -36.4% |
| 2007 | -- | $110,000 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$3,381/mo
Principal & interest
$2917
Property taxes
$464
More affordability tools
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32439
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 7/10Freeport Middle SchoolGrades: 5-8Distance: 1.7 mi
- 8/10Freeport Senior High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 5.1 mi
- 6/10Freeport Elementary SchoolGrades: PK-4Distance: 2.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Freeport
- Middle: Freeport
- High: Freeport
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
Local experts in 32439
- Florida
- Walton County
- Freeport
- 32439
- 279 Windchime Way






