81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 997564)

81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$5,950,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 5,130 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active

Current Price: $5,950,000 List Date: 3/10/2026 Last Modified: 3/10/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of WaterColor and designed by architect Dawn Thurber, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches with Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned across from the WaterColor Beach Club, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. Recent updates feature an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting. Additional details include a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. The main living and dining areas are located on the second floor, providing privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered outdoor spaces, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Supplements: A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces offer flexibility, while the kitchen is equipped with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and a bar seating area. Accommodations include suites on each floor and in the carriage house, along with a built-in bunk area. The private pool is positioned between the main house and carriage house, compl ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 997564

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 1159.84
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 81
Street Name: Western Lake
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25519-000-0010

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 5130
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 6
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 7
# Stories: 4
Year Built: 2007
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 2
Driveway Spaces: 4
Acreage: 0.19
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 1 TOWN CENTER 30-A EAST PB 15-51 OR 2514-1699 OR 2562- 186 OR 2682-3879 OR 2912-3142

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1840
Annual Assessment Amount: 7360
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 40528.99
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

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Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Located in the heart of WaterColor and designed by architect Dawn Thurber, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches with Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned across from the WaterColor Beach Club, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. Recent updates feature an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting. Additional details include a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. The main living and dining areas are located on the second floor, providing privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered outdoor spaces, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage: Yes
Garage Detached: Yes

Waterview

Gulf: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: Yes

Lot Features

Covenants: Yes
Restrictions: Yes
Survey Available: Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Project Facilities

Beach: Yes
Community Room: Yes
Deed Access: Yes
Dock: Yes
Exercise Room: Yes
Fishing: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pickle Ball: Yes
Picnic Area: Yes
Playground: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed: Yes
Tennis: Yes
Waterfront: Yes

Construction/Siding

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

Utilities

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

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Deck Covered: Yes
Deck Open: Yes
Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Patio Covered: Yes
Patio Open: Yes
Pool - Gunite Concrt: Yes
Pool - Heated: Yes
Pool - In-Ground: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Porch Screened: Yes
Renovated: Yes
Separate Living Area: Yes
Shower: Yes
Summer Kitchen: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-In Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Fireplace: Yes
Fireplace 2+: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Furnished - All: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Hallway Bunk Beds: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Owner's Closet: Yes
Pantry: Yes
Shelving: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Wet Bar: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes
Woodwork Painted: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
Central Vacuum: Yes
Cooktop: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Security System: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes
Wine Refrigerator: Yes

Energy

AC - 2 or More: Yes
AC - Central Elect: Yes
Ceiling Fans: Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
Water Heater - Elect: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Dressing Area: Yes
MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBath Walk-In Closet: Yes
MBed Fireplace: Yes
MBed Sitting Area: Yes

Master Bedroom

Second: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Kitchen

Second: Yes

Living Room

Second: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Area: Yes
Garage: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes
Other: Yes

Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
Ground Keeping: Yes
Legal: Yes
Licenses/Permits: Yes
Management: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes
Repairs/Maintenance: Yes
Security: Yes
Trash: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Gulf Parking Features: Garage; Garage Detached Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Pets Allowed; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Fenced Lot-Part; Fireplace; Guest Quarters; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Renovated; Separate Living Area; Shower; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Fireplace; Fireplace 2+; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Hallway Bunk Beds; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Shelving; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: Second Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Area; Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Legal; Licenses/Permits; Management; Recreational Faclty; Repairs/Maintenance; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Living Room	Second	25 x 16	25.00	16.00
Dining Area	Second	16 x 12.6	16.00	12.60
Kitchen	Second	12 x 12	12.00	12.00
Master Bedroom	Second	16 x 16	16.00	16.00
Bedroom	First	16 x 11.6	16.00	11.60
Bedroom	Second	16 x 11.8	16.00	11.80
Bedroom	Second	16 x 12	16.00	12.00
Garage	First	31 x 20	31.00	20.00
Other	Fourth	20 x 20	20.00	20.00	Watchtower

Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026

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