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265 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 988101)

265 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New Listing
$4,125,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Square Footage: 2,821 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 7,405 Status: Active
Current Price: $4,125,000 List Date: 10/22/2025 Last Modified: 10/23/2025

Description

Experience the best of WaterColor from this timeless 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Southern-style retreat, ideally located on the corner of Buttercup Street and Western Lake Drive. Just steps from the WaterColor Beach Club, town center, and the Gulf, this home blends charm, comfort, and convenience in one of 30A's most sought-after settings. A private outdoor oasis features a swimming pool, cabana, outdoor fireplace, and brick-paved courtyards, all tucked behind a natural community buffer that provides both privacy and seclusion. More than 1,200 square feet of wide, wraparound porches invite you to relax while enjoying views of Western Lake and the activity of 30A.

Supplements: Inside, natural light floods the open living and dining areas through transom windows and French doors. Pine hardwood floors, high ceilings, and classic Southern details create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The kitchen is appointed with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and ample cabinetry. Each guest suite includes a private bath, with one located on the main level and two upstairs. The second-floor primary suite offers porch access with enchanting lake views and a spa-like bath featuring dual vanities, a clawfoot tub, and walk-in shower. A detached one-car garage includes a carriage house with its own bedroom, bathroom, and kitchenette. Sold fully furnished, this immaculate home is move-in ready or perfectly positioned for rental income. WaterColor owners enjoy exceptional amenities including a newly renovated gulf-front Beach Club, multiple pools, nature trails, fitness center, tennis facility, Camp WaterColor with lazy river and waterslides, and abundant parks and green spaces.

More Information MLS# 988101

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1462.25 List Date: 2025-10-22 Current Price: $4,125,000 List Price: $4,125,000

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 SUNSET RIDGE AT WATERCOLOR PB 14-29 OR 2487-362 OR 2545-862 OR 2608-3394 OR 3033-2511 OR 3049-4038 OR 3072-2050 OR 3160-1323

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: County PA Records Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 2 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2821 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 6 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2006 Garage Spaces: 1 Acreage: 0.17

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No 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: 307 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 25488.97 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Experience the best of WaterColor from this timeless 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom Southern-style retreat, ideally located on the corner of Buttercup Street and Western Lake Drive. Just steps from the WaterColor Beach Club, town center, and the Gulf, this home blends charm, comfort, and convenience in one of 30A's most sought-after settings. A private outdoor oasis features a swimming pool, cabana, outdoor fireplace, and brick-paved courtyards, all tucked behind a natural community buffer that provides both privacy and seclusion. More than 1,200 square feet of wide, wraparound porches invite you to relax while enjoying views of Western Lake and the activity of 30A.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Corner: 1 Covenants: 1 Restrictions: 1 Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Dock: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Fishing: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Pool: 1 Tennis: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Deed Restrictions: 1 Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Cabana: 1 Fenced Back Yard: 1 Fireplace: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pool - In-Ground: 1 Porch: 1 Summer Kitchen: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - Some: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Pantry: 1 Plantation Shutters: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Electric: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Walk-In Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1 Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Kitchen: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Other: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Internet Service: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East Street #: 265 Street Name: Western Lake Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25401-000-0010

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Corner; Covenants; Restrictions; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Deed Restrictions; Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Beach; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Tennis Exterior: Balcony; Cabana; Fenced Back Yard; Fireplace; Guest Quarters; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - Some; Guest Quarters; Kitchen Island; Pantry; Plantation Shutters; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Electric; Washer Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Rooms: Bedroom; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Other Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 11 Length: 15.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 15 x 11 Other Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 8 Length: 12.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 12 x 8 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 18 x 16.3 Length: 18.00 Width: 16.30 Dimensions: 18 x 16.3 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 15 Length: 15.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 15 x 15 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 11 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 14 x 11 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 14 x 11 Length: 14.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 14 x 11 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: October - 23 - 2025
Broker Attribution: dahlerandco@scenicsir.com

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