159 W Water Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (MLS# 975430)

159 W Water Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461

$3,750,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,682 Status: Sold

Current Price: $3,750,000 List Date: 5/02/2025 Last Modified: 6/13/2025

Overview

Description

On one of Rosemary Beach's largest corner lots just north of 30A, this elegantly renovated residence offers a serene retreat amid the timeless architecture of the Gulf Coast's most cherished community. Framed by mature oaks and a privacy wall of stuccoed concrete, the property feels worlds away—yet it remains only a short walk to the beach and the vibrant Town Center. With four bedrooms and four full baths spread over three levels, the home is designed to host with ease, accommodating up to twelve guests. The first floor flows seamlessly through living, dining, and kitchen areas, anchored by a guest suite. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms open onto balconies for morning breezes and afternoon sun. The third floor features a charming, oversized bunk room, perfect for children or guests

Supplements: A newly added pool and several outdoor seating areas transform the courtyard into a restful haven, perfect for long afternoons and al fresco evenings. Renovated by Regal Stephens and featured in The Rosemary Thymes, the home reflects a refined attention to detail throughout. Owners enjoy access to five community pools and a private beach, making th ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 975430

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-05-07
Sold Date: 2025-05-27
Sold Price/SqFt: 1398.21

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1398.21
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 159
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Water
Street Suffix: Street
State: FL
Zip Code: 32461
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: ROSEMARY BEACH
Parcel ID: 35-3S-18-16067-043-0070

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2682
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 2002
Immediate Occupancy: No
Garage: No
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 2
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1804 - S. of 98 East of Camp Creek
Elementary School: Bay
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK 43 ROSEMARY BEACH PH 9 PB 14-7 OR 2131-96

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1510
Annual Assessment Amount: 6040
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 21551
Last Tax Year: 2024
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

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Remarks & Misc

Remarks: On one of Rosemary Beach's largest corner lots just north of 30A, this elegantly renovated residence offers a serene retreat amid the timeless architecture of the Gulf Coast's most cherished community. Framed by mature oaks and a privacy wall of stuccoed concrete, the property feels worlds away—yet it remains only a short walk to the beach and the vibrant Town Center. With four bedrooms and four full baths spread over three levels, the home is designed to host with ease, accommodating up to twelve guests. The first floor flows seamlessly through living, dining, and kitchen areas, anchored by a guest suite. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms open onto balconies for morning breezes and afternoon sun. The third floor features a charming, oversized bunk room, perfect for children or guests

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Private Road: Yes

Lot Features

Corner: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed: Yes
Tennis: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Block: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Trim Wood: Yes

Utilities

Community Water: Yes
Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Fenced Privacy: Yes
Pool - Heated: Yes
Pool - In-Ground: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Shower: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Ceiling Beamed: Yes
Ceiling Raised: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Owner's Closet: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

AC - Central Elect: Yes
Water Heater - Elect: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBath Walk-In Closet: Yes
MBed Balcony: Yes

Master Bedroom

Second: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes
Third: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Full Bathroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes
Third: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Full Bathroom: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bathroom: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
Internet Service: Yes
Land Recreation: Yes
Master Association: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes
Security: Yes
Trash: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Corner; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Project Facilities: Beach; Exercise Room; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Fenced Privacy; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Kitchen Island; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Community Water; Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First; Second; Third Kitchen: First Living Room: First Full Bathroom: First; Second; Third Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Full Bathroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Land Recreation; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	First	23 x 17	23.00	17.00
Dining Room	First	23 x 8	23.00	8.00
Kitchen	First	21 x 9	21.00	9.00
Full Bathroom	First	8 x 6	8.00	6.00
Bedroom	First	11 x 10	11.00	10.00
Bedroom	Second	16 x 11	16.00	11.00
Full Bathroom	Second	10 x 9	10.00	9.00
Master Bedroom	Second	12 x 17	12.00	17.00
Master Bathroom	Second	21 x 7	21.00	7.00
Bedroom	Third	30 x 25	30.00	25.00	Bunk Room
Full Bathroom	Third	9 x 8	9.00	8.00

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