235 W Lake Forest Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 986746)

Description

Nestled within Phase II of WaterColor, this bright and spacious retreat offers tranquil outdoor living spaces and easy access to the community's world-class amenities. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, the home reflects pride of ownership with attention to detail. Recent improvements include fresh exterior paint, energy-efficient spray foam insulation under the home, a new washer and dryer, new stove, and a new kitchen faucet and disposal. Inside, the open floor plan provides inviting living areas designed for gathering and everyday comfort. Beautiful hardwood and tile flooring extend throughout the 2,626 square feet of living space, while the chef's kitchen overlooks the dining area and is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar,

Supplements: and ample white cabinetry. The layout features a main-level suite, two suites upstairs all with ensuite baths and hall bunks for additional accommodations, making the home ideal for use as a primary residence, second home, or investment property. Private outdoor living spaces capture the relaxed coastal lifestyle with an expansive covered front porch complete with swing, a screened back porch, and a private balcony off the master suite. A walking path behind the home leads directly to Camp WaterColor's pool, lazy river, and slide. Owners also enjoy access to the WaterColor Beach Club, tennis center, pickleball courts, fitness facilities, parks, trails, and the boutiques and restaurants of nearby Seaside, Florida, and Scenic Highway 30A. Offering both comfort and convenience in one of WaterColor's most desirable locations, this retreat presents a rare opportunity to own a spacious home that lives beautifully and is ready for immediate enjoyment. - Priced just under recent appraisal!

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 923.46 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2025-10-09 Sold Date: 2025-11-21 Sold Price: $2,425,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 951.64 List Date: 2025-10-03 Current Price: $2,425,000 List Price: $2,499,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek Elementary School: Dune Lakes Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: Lot 34, Lake Forest at WaterColor, according to the plat thereof, as recorded in Plat Book 15, Page(s) 17, of the Public Records of Walton County, Florida.

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: Appraiser Garage: No Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 2 Street Spaces: 2 Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2626 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2007 Acreage: 0.13

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1840 Annual Assessment Amount: 7360 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5 New Buyer Fee Paid: % Last Taxes: 17601.51 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Nestled within Phase II of WaterColor, this bright and spacious retreat offers tranquil outdoor living spaces and easy access to the community's world-class amenities. Thoughtfully updated and meticulously maintained, the home reflects pride of ownership with attention to detail. Recent improvements include fresh exterior paint, energy-efficient spray foam insulation under the home, a new washer and dryer, new stove, and a new kitchen faucet and disposal. Inside, the open floor plan provides inviting living areas designed for gathering and everyday comfort. Beautiful hardwood and tile flooring extend throughout the 2,626 square feet of living space, while the chef's kitchen overlooks the dining area and is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar,

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1 TV Cable: 1

Construction/Siding

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

Utilities

Gas - Natural: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Porch: 1 Porch Screened: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Hallway Bunk Beds: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Owner's Closet: 1 Pantry: 1 Walls Wainscoting: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

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

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 235 Street Direction: W Street Name: Lake Forest Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25412-000-0340

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Project Facilities: Beach; Exercise Room; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable Exterior: Balcony; Porch; Porch Screened Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Vaulted; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Hallway Bunk Beds; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Walls Wainscoting; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Refrigerator; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Pump Air To Air; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Management; Recreational Faclty; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 29 x 15 Length: 29.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 29 x 15 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 16 Length: 16.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 16 x 16 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 13 Length: 15.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 15 x 13 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 17 x 15 Length: 17.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 17 x 15 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12