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

486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$2,850,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 4 Square Footage: 2,294 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 5,227 Status: Sold

Current Price: $2,850,000 List Date: 5/26/2025 Last Modified: 11/25/2025

Overview

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.

Listing Details MLS# 977238

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-10-24
Sold Date: 2025-11-25
Sold Price/SqFt: 1242.37

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1346.56
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): 2294
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 4
# Stories: Yes
Year Built: 1988
Garage: No
Carport: No
Acreage: 0.12
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community

Lot Features

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

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

More Information

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: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Private Road: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Pickle Ball: Yes
Playground: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Construction/Siding

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

Utilities

Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Underground: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Interior

Floor Hardwood: Yes
Furnished - All: Yes

Appliances

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

Energy

AC - 2 or More: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Third: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Den: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Loft: Yes

Fees Include

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

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

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

Documents

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Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: November - 25 - 2025

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