486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 977238)

Description

Seaside Perfection - Fully Refreshed Coastal Cottage Just Steps from the Town Square Now Offered Newly Furnished. This beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the heart of Seaside offers 2,294 square feet of light-filled living space and timeless architectural appeal by Scott Merrill. Recently refreshed inside and out, the home blends classic charm with modern comfort, featuring soaring ceilings, white oak floors, custom millwork, and designer lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly into a bright, fully updated kitchen, while each spacious bedroom includes an en suite bath for privacy and ease. A new optional bunk room adds flexibility for guests or family. Multiple covered porches and a private

Supplements: courtyard extend the living experience outdoors, perfect for additional dining or even a creative additioin of a pool. The cottage is a 1 bedroom 1 and 1/2 bath cottage with a first floor TV room and a second level Bath and Kitchenette and that third level bedroom nicely appointed. Get in Touch.

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 1242.37 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2025-10-24 Sold Date: 2025-11-25 Sold Price: $2,850,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1346.56 List Date: 2025-04-11 Current Price: $2,850,000 List Price: $3,089,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek Elementary School: Bay Middle School: Seaside High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 10 BLK A SEASIDE IV PB 7-23 OR 409-774 OR 3097-2378 OR 3297-1740

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Craftsman Style SqFt Source: County PA Records Garage: No Carport: No Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2294 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 3 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 4 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 1988 Acreage: 0.12

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Buyer Who Paid Title: Seller Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 6076 Annual Assessment Amount: 6076 Assessment Paid: Annually New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 25508.87 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Seaside Perfection - Fully Refreshed Coastal Cottage Just Steps from the Town Square Now Offered Newly Furnished. This beautifully reimagined 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the heart of Seaside offers 2,294 square feet of light-filled living space and timeless architectural appeal by Scott Merrill. Recently refreshed inside and out, the home blends classic charm with modern comfort, featuring soaring ceilings, white oak floors, custom millwork, and designer lighting throughout. The open-concept living and dining area flows seamlessly into a bright, fully updated kitchen, while each spacious bedroom includes an en suite bath for privacy and ease. A new optional bunk room adds flexibility for guests or family. Multiple covered porches and a private

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Private Road: 1

Lot Features

Coastal Barrier Zone: No Interior: 1 Level: 1 Restrictions: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Playground: 1 TV Cable: 1

Construction/Siding

Foundation On Piling: 1 Frame: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Siding Wood: 1

Utilities

Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1 Underground: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Interior

Floor Hardwood: 1 Furnished - All: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Dryer: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Stove/Oven Dual Fuel: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Third: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Den: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Kitchen: 1 Loft: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Internet Service: 1 Land Recreation: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 TV Cable: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 486 Street Name: Forest Street Suffix: Street State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 04 Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25120-00A-0100

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Interior; Level; Restrictions; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Project Facilities: Beach; Pickle Ball; Playground; TV Cable Interior: Floor Hardwood; Furnished - All Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Stove/Oven Dual Fuel; Washer Utilities: Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - 2 or More Bedroom: First; Third Kitchen: First Rooms: Bedroom; Den; Exercise Room; Kitchen; Loft Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Land Recreation; Recreational Faclty; Security; TV Cable

Room Information

Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 13 x 14 Length: 13.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 13 x 14 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 11 x 12 Length: 11.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 11 x 12 Den Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 12 Length: 14.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 14 x 12 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 9 x 9 Length: 9.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 9 x 9 Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 14 x 14 Length: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Remarks: Tower Carriage Home Dimensions: 14 x 14 Exercise Room Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 14 Length: 14.00 Width: 14.00 Remarks: Optional Space Dimensions: 14 x 14 Loft Level: Second Dimensions: 11 x 11 Length: 11.00 Width: 11.00 Remarks: Main home Loft Sleeping area Dimensions: 11 x 11