197 Suwannee Drive, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (MLS# 996566)

Description

Nestled along the nature preserve in Longleaf Park, this impeccably maintained single-story home awaits your next journey to coastal living in Watersound Origins! Built by the highly esteemed Huff Homes, this Bella XL floor plan offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms along with a half-bath and a spacious two-car garage. With luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout (no carpet), ten-foot ceilings and an impressively expanded screened back porch that's perfect for unwinding or entertaining year-round. Standout upgrades include an extended kitchen island with under-cabinet storage, premium Bosch appliances, tankless hot water heater, epoxy-coated garage flooring, seamless gutters, window treatments throughout and dedicated 220V wiring for a hot tub with surrounding rear privacy fence.

Supplements: Additionally, you'll discover melamine wrapped wood closets throughout (no wire shelving), an automated irrigation system for effortless upkeep, a well-equipped Laundry Room with an LG Washer & Dryer Stacked Unit along with a set of upper and lower cabinets paired with a quartz countertop for ultimate convenience. Watersound Origins is one of South Walton's most-coveted coastal communities, known for its outdoor lifestyle, abundant amenities and prime location. Longleaf Park is conveniently located near the front of Watersound Origins making for easy access to Watersound Town Center, the open-air, walkable lifestyle center that continues to bring a new level of excitement and convenience with a growing collection of shops, restaurants and more. Additionally, the Village Commons, the recreational focal point of Watersound Origins, offers exceptional community amenities including a resort-style pool, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, golf, nature trails and access to the Lake Powell dock.

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: Building Plan Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 2 Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1800 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 3 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 2023 Garage Spaces: 2 Acreage: 0.12

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 422.22 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2026-03-19 Sold Date: 2026-05-01 Sold Price: $760,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 427.78 List Date: 2026-03-01 Current Price: $760,000 List Price: $770,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1805 - N of Hwy 98 Elementary School: Dune Lakes Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 18 WATERSOUND ORIGINS LONGLEAF PARK PH 1 PB 24-47 OR 3284-4975 OR 3305-2397 OR 3370-4142

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller Who Paid Title: Buyer Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: Yes Assessment Fees: Yes Rent/Mo: 4800 Assessment Amount: 660 Lease Expiration Dt: 2026-04-30 Annual Assessment Amount: 2640 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5 New Buyer Fee Paid: % Last Taxes: 5241.67 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Nestled along the nature preserve in Longleaf Park, this impeccably maintained single-story home awaits your next journey to coastal living in Watersound Origins! Built by the highly esteemed Huff Homes, this Bella XL floor plan offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms along with a half-bath and a spacious two-car garage. With luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout (no carpet), ten-foot ceilings and an impressively expanded screened back porch that's perfect for unwinding or entertaining year-round. Standout upgrades include an extended kitchen island with under-cabinet storage, premium Bosch appliances, tankless hot water heater, epoxy-coated garage flooring, seamless gutters, window treatments throughout and dedicated 220V wiring for a hot tub with surrounding rear privacy fence.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Lot Features

Sidewalk: 1 Wooded: 1

Project Facilities

Dock: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Golf: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Not Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1

Construction/Siding

Brick: 1 Roof Composite Shngl: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Fenced Privacy: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Rain Gutter: 1 Sprinkler System: 1

Interior

Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Floor Vinyl: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Pantry: 1 Pull Down Stairs: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Fire Alarm/Sprinkler: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Shower Only: 1 MBath Walk-In Closet: 1 MBed First Floor: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Area: 1 Garage: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Screened Porch: 1

Fees Include

Ground Keeping: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1

Existing Leases

7 - 12 Months: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 197 Street Name: Suwannee Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32461 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERSOUND ORIGINS Parcel ID: 23-3S-18-16150-000-0180

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Sidewalk; Wooded Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Dock; Exercise Room; Golf; Pickle Ball; Pool; Short Term Rental - Not Allowed; Tennis Exterior: Fenced Privacy; Porch Screened; Rain Gutter; Sprinkler System Interior: Ceiling Crwn Molding; Floor Vinyl; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Pantry; Pull Down Stairs; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Garage; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch Fees Include: Ground Keeping; Management; Recreational Faclty Existing Leases: 7 - 12 Months

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 15.16 x 21.83 Length: 15.16 Width: 21.83 Dimensions: 15.16 x 21.83 Dining Area Level: First Dimensions: 9.63 x 13.83 Length: 9.63 Width: 13.83 Dimensions: 9.63 x 13.83 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14.66 x 14.08 Length: 14.66 Width: 14.08 Dimensions: 14.66 x 14.08 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14.66 x 11.83 Length: 14.66 Width: 11.83 Remarks: Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 14.66 x 11.83 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 14.16 x 12.25 Length: 14.16 Width: 12.25 Remarks: Bedroom 3 Dimensions: 14.16 x 12.25 Screened Porch Level: First Dimensions: 42.33 x 10 Length: 42.33 Width: 10.00 Remarks: Extended Porch | Bella XL Dimensions: 42.33 x 10 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 21.16 x 22.25 Length: 21.16 Width: 22.25 Dimensions: 21.16 x 22.25