178 Woodland Bayou Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$1,250,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,815 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 118,483 Status: Sold
Current Price: $1,250,000 List Date: 1/03/2026 Last Modified: 2/13/2026

Description

Set along the quiet curves of Turtle Creek, this rare waterfront offering unfolds across nearly three acres of wooded privacy, with approximately 270 feet of frontage on a deep-water stream. Towering mature trees frame the setting, creating a park-like environment that feels timeless and secluded while offering direct access by boat to Hogtown Bayou and Choctawhatchee Bay. With a dock and boathouse already in place, the property invites a lifestyle shaped by calm mornings on the water and effortless year-round navigation. The existing residence is a custom-built carriage house finished in classic brick and Hardie siding. Elevated living defines the second floor, where reclaimed barn-wood floors ground the main living area and the primary suite in warmth and character.

Supplements: From this vantage point, the home feels suspended among the trees, offering a peaceful, treehouse-like perspective with leafy views in every direction. The layout was thoughtfully designed to support future expansion, originally envisioned as a guest house once a primary residence is constructed on the property. On the ground level, the heated and cooled garage has been converted into additional living space with bedrooms, laundry, and a secondary living area. This space was intentionally built so it can be easily returned to garage use once a larger home is completed, preserving flexibility for future plans. Two additional structures expand the possibilities. A 12-by-36-foot building includes 240 square feet of finished, climate-controlled space currently used as a casual retreat, with the remaining area dedicated to storage. A fully enclosed pole barn measuring 24 by 36 feet offers ample room for equipment, vehicles, or workshop needs. Seller-held plans allow for the option to significantly expand the existing structure by doubling the heated and cooled square footage and adding 810 square feet of covered parking. The property is offered as-is, with the seller willing to manage the proposed addition for a fee, creating a rare opportunity to shape a legacy waterfront estate while enjoying immediate use of the property and its natural surroundings.

More Information MLS# 992080

Status Change Info

Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2026-01-08 Sold Date: 2026-02-12 Sold Price: $1,250,000 Sold Price/SqFt: 688.71

Contract Info

List Date: 2026-01-03 Current Price: $1,250,000 List Price: $1,250,000 List Price/SqFt: 688.71 Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Street #: 178 Street Name: Woodland Bayou Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WOODLAND BAYOU ESTATES Parcel ID: 21-2S-20-33309-000-0090

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Contemporary Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1815 SqFt Source: County PA Records Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 3 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2004 Garage: Yes Carport: No Garage Spaces: 4 Acreage: 2.72 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet: 270

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Level; Wooded Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Canal; Creek Parking Features: Boat; Covered; RV Exterior: Balcony; Barn; Boat Slip; Boatlift; Dock; Fenced Lot-Part; Pool - In-Ground Interior: Floor Hardwood Utilities: Community Sewer; Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water Energy: AC - Central Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First Kitchen: Second Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom

Room Information

Living Room Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 12 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 14 x 12 Kitchen Level: Second Dimensions: 11 x 11 Length: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 11 x 11 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 13 x 12 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 13 x 12 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 8 Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 12 x 8 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 8 Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 12 x 8
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: February - 13 - 2026
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