486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 926850)

486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,160,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 2,194 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Sold

Current Price: $3,160,000 List Date: 7/03/2023 Last Modified: 10/28/2024

Overview

Description

Step Back in Time to a Seaside Classic - the Sawyer House. Capturing the spirit of the carefree early Seaside days, this classic Florida cottage offers a welcoming and friendly presence as it stands comfortably nestled amid the native landscape of live oaks and sand pines. The interiors of this charming cottage with separate guest quarters were recently updated by Tracery Interiors. Located steps from the playground, tennis courts, and swimming pools and is just a short stroll to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The large property, measuring 70 by 75 feet, offers incredible flexibility for expansion. Like many of the best early Seaside homes, the rich traditions of vernacular architecture found in historic small towns and older beach communities inspired the original design of

Supplements: this home. Similar to classic beach houses that have stood along Florida's shoreline for generations, this home takes advantage of shade and Gulf breezes with deep porches and breezeways to encourage camaraderie. The house is an authentic classic, a most fitting and appropriate response for 30A's unique coastal environment and relaxed lifestyle. Si ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 926850

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2023-07-10
Sold Date: 2023-07-28
Sold Price/SqFt: 1440.29

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1435.73
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

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

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Craftsman Style
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2194
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 3
Total Bathrooms: 3
# Stories: Yes
Year Built: 1988
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: No
Carport: No
Street Spaces: 2
Acreage: 0.12
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community

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

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 5696
Annual Assessment Amount: 5696
Assessment Paid: Annually
New Buyer Fee: No
Last Taxes: 16141.09
Last Tax Year: 2022
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: Yes

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Step Back in Time to a Seaside Classic - the Sawyer House. Capturing the spirit of the carefree early Seaside days, this classic Florida cottage offers a welcoming and friendly presence as it stands comfortably nestled amid the native landscape of live oaks and sand pines. The interiors of this charming cottage with separate guest quarters were recently updated by Tracery Interiors. Located steps from the playground, tennis courts, and swimming pools and is just a short stroll to the emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The large property, measuring 70 by 75 feet, offers incredible flexibility for expansion. Like many of the best early Seaside homes, the rich traditions of vernacular architecture found in historic small towns and older beach communities inspired the original design of

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: Yes
Private Road: Yes

Lot Features

Covenants: Yes
Interior: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Deed Access: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Pavillion/Gazebo: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pickle Ball: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed: Yes
Tennis: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

Foundation On Piling: Yes
Frame: Yes
Roof Metal: Yes
Siding Wood: Yes
Trim Wood: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Phone: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
Tap Fee Paid: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Underground: Yes

Zoning

County: Yes
Deed Restrictions: Yes
Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Porch: Yes
Renovated: Yes

Interior

Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Furnished - Some: Yes
Needs Work: Yes
Walls Wainscoting: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes
Woodwork Painted: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More: Yes
AC - Central Elect: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Heat - Two or More: Yes
Heat - Wall/Window: Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBed Fireplace: Yes
MBed First Floor: Yes

Master Bedroom

First: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Full Bathroom

First: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Full Bathroom: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Loft: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Separate Apartment: Yes

Fees Include

Internet Service: Yes
Security: Yes
Trash: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Existing Leases

Daily/Weekly: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Interior; Restrictions; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: County; Deed Restrictions; Resid Single Family Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Exercise Room; Fishing; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pets Allowed; Pickle Ball; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront Exterior: Fenced Lot-Part; Guest Quarters; Porch; Renovated Interior: Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace; Floor Hardwood; Furnished - Some; Needs Work; Walls Wainscoting; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted Appliances: Dishwasher; Dryer; Range Hood; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid; TV Cable; Underground Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat - Two or More; Heat - Wall/Window; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Living Room: First Full Bathroom: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Full Bathroom; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Loft; Master Bedroom; Separate Apartment Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Internet Service; Security; Trash; TV Cable Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width
Living Room	First	22 x 12	22.00	12.00
Kitchen	First	14 x 10	14.00	10.00
Dining Area	First	11 x 11	11.00	11.00
Full Bathroom	First	8 x 7	8.00	7.00
Bedroom	First	12 x 12	12.00	12.00
Master Bedroom	First	16 x 13	16.00	13.00
Full Bathroom	First	13 x 6	13.00	6.00
Loft	Second	14 x 14	14.00	14.00
Laundry	First	14 x 14	14.00	14.00
Separate Apartment	Second	14 x 14	14.00	14.00
Separate Apartment	Third	14 x 14	14.00	14.00

Listing Office: Seaside Community Realty Inc

Last Updated: October - 28 - 2024

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