39 Needlerush Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$2,722,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,432 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Sold
Current Price: $2,895,000 List Date: 12/01/2025 Last Modified: 1/17/2026

Description

This elegant home rests along WaterColor's quiet northern edge, directly bordering a protected state park and the peaceful pine forest where deer often wander. Designed by architect Dawn Thurber at the owners' request, the home blends her signature touches, such as eyebrow windows and an upper gallery, with a more traditional layout of defined, intimate rooms rather than today's open-concept trend. A welcoming entrance hall leads to the formal living room, framed by glass double doors and overlooking a charming pocket park. Every window along the home's exterior offers calming views of the state forest. A wide hallway opens to a cozy media room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, flanked by built-ins and a large picture window highlighting the natural surroundings.

Supplements: At the back of the three-bed, three-and-a-half-bath home, a bright professional kitchen features granite counters, ceiling-height cabinetry, and a generous central island with a butcher-block top and seating for family and guests. The formal dining room sits between the kitchen and living room, perfectly placed to frame the serene forest backdrop. A screened porch leads to the outdoor kitchen, complete with a built-in grill, fireplace, and comfortable dining and lounging spaces  ideal for cooler evenings and relaxed gatherings. Outdoors, the backyard is bordered by a 10-foot magnolia hedge with parking for up to five cars. Beneath the carport, a separate space offers valuable flexibility, perfect as a gardener's hut, hobby space, workshop, or anything the next owner wishes to create. Upstairs, the home offers three spacious ensuite bedrooms, each bright, airy, and thoughtfully designed for comfort. The expansive primary suite features two walls of windows, a spacious bathroom with a glass shower and double vanities, and separate his-and-her closets. A laundry room sits conveniently along the upper gallery. Across the home, two additional oversized bedrooms  one currently used as an artist's studio each enjoy private ensuite baths. With 3,452 square feet, a serene setting, and a location just a 15-minute walk to WaterColor's premier amenities  including Camp WaterColor, the Beach Club, Western Lake, and the best of 30A  this home has been lovingly cared for by its original owners and has never been rented. Peaceful, private, and perfectly connected to the WaterColor lifestyle, it offers a timeless retreat at the edge of nature.

More Information MLS# 990579

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 793.12 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2025-12-11 Sold Date: 2026-01-15 Sold Price: $2,722,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 843.53 List Date: 2025-12-01 Current Price: $2,722,000 List Price: $2,895,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 49 OAK GROVE AT WATERCOLOR PB 15-58 OR 2545-1118 OR 2799- 1220

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Other SqFt Source: Building Plan Immediate Occupancy: No Garage: Yes Carport: Yes Carport Spaces: 1 Driveway Spaces: 5 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3432 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2011 Acreage: 0.17

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Split Who Paid Title: Buyer Homestead: Yes Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 1080 Annual Assessment Amount: 4320 Assessment Paid: Quarterly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 307 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 9381.39 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: This elegant home rests along WaterColor's quiet northern edge, directly bordering a protected state park and the peaceful pine forest where deer often wander. Designed by architect Dawn Thurber at the owners' request, the home blends her signature touches, such as eyebrow windows and an upper gallery, with a more traditional layout of defined, intimate rooms rather than today's open-concept trend. A welcoming entrance hall leads to the formal living room, framed by glass double doors and overlooking a charming pocket park. Every window along the home's exterior offers calming views of the state forest. A wide hallway opens to a cozy media room anchored by a wood-burning fireplace, flanked by built-ins and a large picture window highlighting the natural surroundings.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Covered: 1 Oversized: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Phone: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 Tap Fee Paid: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Energy

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

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Shower Only: 1 MBed Sitting Area: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Den: 1 Dining Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Screened Porch: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Internet Service: 1 Management: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 39 Street Name: Needlerush Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25420-000-0490

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Covered; Oversized Utilities: Electric; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Gas; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Den; Dining Room; Foyer; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Management; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Dimensions: 8 x 19 Length: 8.00 Width: 19.00 Dimensions: 8 x 19 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 16.6 Length: 14.00 Width: 16.60 Dimensions: 14 x 16.6 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 24.6 Length: 16.00 Width: 24.60 Dimensions: 16 x 24.6 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 16.6 Length: 16.00 Width: 16.60 Dimensions: 16 x 16.6 Den Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 17.3 Length: 14.00 Width: 17.30 Dimensions: 14 x 17.3 Screened Porch Level: First Dimensions: 28.7 x 15 Length: 28.70 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 28.7 x 15 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 25 x 14.8 Length: 25.00 Width: 14.80 Dimensions: 25 x 14.8 Master Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 25 x 14.8 Length: 25.00 Width: 14.80 Dimensions: 25 x 14.8 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 12.6 x 18 Length: 12.60 Width: 18.00 Dimensions: 12.6 x 18 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 12.6 x 15.5 Length: 12.60 Width: 15.50 Dimensions: 12.6 x 15.5
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: January - 17 - 2026
Broker Attribution: randy@scenicsir.com

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