172 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New Listing
$2,825,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,880 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Sold
Current Price: $2,995,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 3/17/2026

Description

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf. ✨ Interior Highlights: Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort 🌿 Outdoor Oasis: Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station

More Information MLS# 998244

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 980.9 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2026-02-13 Sold Date: 2026-03-12 Sold Price: $2,825,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1039.93 List Date: 2026-01-15 Current Price: $2,825,000 List Price: $2,995,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East Elementary School: Dune Lakes Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: Lot 41 Summersweet Place At Watercolor Pb 16 Pg 95 Or 2710-4066 Or 2968-531 Or 3002-1340 Or 3274-4316

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: Building Plan Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: No Carport: Yes Carport Spaces: 1 Driveway Spaces: 1 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2880 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2016 Acreage: 0.14

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1510 Annual Assessment Amount: 6040 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5 New Buyer Fee Paid: % Last Taxes: 18278.45 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf. ✨ Interior Highlights: Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort 🌿 Outdoor Oasis: Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Carport Attached: 1 Covered: 1 Golf Cart Open: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1

Lot Features

Interior: 1 Level: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Deed Access: 1 Dock: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Fishing: 1 Marina: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1 TV Cable: 1 Waterfront: 1 Whirlpool: 1

Construction/Siding

Foundation On Piling: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Deck Covered: 1 Fenced Back Yard: 1 Fireplace: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Sprinkler System: 1 Summer Kitchen: 1

Interior

Ceiling Raised: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler: 1 Ice Machine: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1 Wine Refrigerator: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Pump Air To Air: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Rooms

Balcony: 1 Bedroom: 1 Bonus Room: 1 Covered Porch: 1 Great Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Screened Porch: 1

Fees Include

Ground Keeping: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 172 Street Direction: E Street Name: Royal Fern Street Suffix: Way State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 14-3S-19-25404-000-0410

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Interior; Level Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Carport Attached; Covered; Golf Cart Open Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Marina; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront; Whirlpool Exterior: Deck Covered; Fenced Back Yard; Fireplace; Pool - In-Ground; Porch Screened; Sprinkler System; Summer Kitchen Interior: Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Pump Air To Air; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Rooms: Balcony; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Covered Porch; Great Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch Fees Include: Ground Keeping; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Great Room Level: First Dimensions: 23 x 19 Length: 23.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 23 x 19 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 23 x 11 Length: 23.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 23 x 11 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 13 Length: 14.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 14 x 13 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 11 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 14 x 11 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 11 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 14 x 11 Bonus Room Level: Second Dimensions: 25 x 8 Length: 25.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 25 x 8 Covered Porch Level: First Dimensions: 24 x 10 Length: 24.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 24 x 10 Balcony Level: Second Dimensions: 24 x 10 Length: 24.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 24 x 10 Screened Porch Level: First Remarks: 560sqft
Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Last Updated: March - 17 - 2026
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