172 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 998244)

172 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$2,825,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 3,173 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 6,098 Status: Sold

Current Price: $2,825,000 List Date: 3/17/2026 Last Modified: 5/08/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf. ✨ Interior Highlights: Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort 🌿 Outdoor Oasis: Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station

Listing Details MLS# 998244

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2026-02-13
Sold Date: 2026-03-12
Sold Price/SqFt: 890.32

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 943.9
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 172
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Royal Fern
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Parcel ID: 14-3S-19-25404-000-0410

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3173
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
# Stories: 2
Year Built: 2016
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: Yes
Driveway Spaces: Yes
Acreage: 0.14
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private
userdefined76: 0

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: Lot 41 Summersweet Place At Watercolor Pb 16 Pg 95 Or 2710-4066 Or 2968-531 Or 3002-1340 Or 3274-4316

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

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: 18278.45
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf. ✨ Interior Highlights: Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort 🌿 Outdoor Oasis: Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: Yes

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Carport Attached: Yes
Covered: Yes
Golf Cart Open: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: Yes

Lot Features

Interior: Yes
Level: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Deed Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Marina: Yes
Pavillion/Gazebo: Yes
Pickle Ball: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed: Yes
Tennis: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Waterfront: Yes
Whirlpool: Yes

Construction/Siding

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

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Deck Covered: Yes
Fenced Back Yard: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Pool - In-Ground: Yes
Porch Screened: Yes
Sprinkler System: Yes
Summer Kitchen: Yes

Interior

Ceiling Raised: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Fire Alarm/Sprinkler: Yes
Ice Machine: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

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

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet: Yes

Master Bedroom

First: Yes

Bedroom

Second: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Rooms

Balcony: Yes
Bedroom: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Covered Porch: Yes
Great Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Screened Porch: Yes

Fees Include

Ground Keeping: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes
Security: Yes
Trash: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Interior; Level Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Carport Attached; Covered; Golf Cart Open Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Marina; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront; Whirlpool Exterior: Deck Covered; Fenced Back Yard; Fireplace; Pool - In-Ground; Porch Screened; Sprinkler System; Summer Kitchen Interior: Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Pump Air To Air; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Rooms: Balcony; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Covered Porch; Great Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch Fees Include: Ground Keeping; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Great Room	First	23 x 19	23.00	19.00
Kitchen	First	23 x 11	23.00	11.00
Master Bedroom	First	14 x 13	14.00	13.00
Bedroom	Second	14 x 11	14.00	11.00
Bedroom	Second	14 x 11	14.00	11.00
Bonus Room	Second	25 x 8	25.00	8.00
Covered Porch	First	24 x 10	24.00	10.00
Balcony	Second	24 x 10	24.00	10.00
Screened Porch	First				560sqft

Listing Office: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

Last Updated: May - 08 - 2026

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