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445 W Lake Forest Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 1010569)

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445 W Lake Forest Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,395,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,363 Status: Pending
Current Price: $3,395,000 List Date: 8/25/2026 Last Modified: 10/12/2026

Overview

Description

Set in WaterColor's coveted Camp District, directly across from the lily pond and bordered on two sides by forest, this Geoff Chick-designed home offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity in the heart of the community. Camp WaterColor is just a short walk away, while a quick bike or golf cart ride takes you to the WaterColor Beach Club. Custom-designed for this homesite, the architecture takes full advantage of its natural surroundings. Windows line the sides of the home where the view is nothing but trees, filling the interiors with natural light while preserving a strong sense of seclusion. Soaring ceilings and abundant glass make the home feel open and airy throughout. The main level unfolds into an expansive living and dining space beneath twelve-foot ceilings, anchored by a striking custom nautical-inspired staircase and a gas fireplace. Rich American walnut floors run throughout, while the generous kitchen features a large island, deep pantry, and wet bar designed for eff ...

Supplements: Ownership includes access to WaterColor's exceptional amenities, including ten community pools, the Gulf-front Beach Club, Camp WaterColor and its lazy river, tennis, pickleball, fitness center, the Boathouse on Western Lake, and miles of shaded trails. Seaside and the restaurants and shops of 30A are an easy bike ride away. Offered furnished and ...

Listing Details MLS# 1010569

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date
2026-10-06

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
1009.52
Listing Board
Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area
18 - 30A East
Street #
445
Street Direction
W
Street Name
Lake Forest
Street Suffix
Drive
State
FL
Zip Code
32459
County
Walton
Project Name/Subdivision
WATERCOLOR
Parcel ID
15-3S-19-25423-000-0250

General Property Info

Sub-Type
Detached Single Family
Design
Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled)
3363
SqFt Source
County PA Records
Full Baths
4
Half Baths
Yes
Total Bathrooms
5
# Stories
3
Year Built
2010
Immediate Occupancy
Yes
Garage
Yes
Carport
No
Garage Spaces
Yes
Driveway Spaces
2
Street Spaces
2
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5
Pool
Yes
Pool Type
Community

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area
1804 - S. of 98 East of Camp Creek
Elementary School
Bay
Middle School
Emerald Coast
High School
South Walton
Legal Description
LOT 25 MERE RIDGE AT WATERCOLOR PH 2 PB 15-61 OR 2551-754 OR 2818-1653 OR 2886-4494 &-4496 OR 3112-3321 OR 3126-4421

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
0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid
%
Last Taxes
16101.34
Last Tax Year
2025
Brokerage Interest
No Interest
As Is
No

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Set in WaterColor's coveted Camp District, directly across from the lily pond and bordered on two sides by forest, this Geoff Chick-designed home offers a rare sense of privacy and serenity in the heart of the community. Camp WaterColor is just a short walk away, while a quick bike or golf cart ride takes you to the WaterColor Beach Club. Custom-designed for this homesite, the architecture takes full advantage of its natural surroundings. Windows line the sides of the home where the view is nothing but trees, filling the interiors with natural light while preserving a strong sense of seclusion. Soaring ceilings and abundant glass make the home feel open and airy throughout. The main level unfolds into an expansive living and dining space beneath twelve-foot ceilings, anchored by a striking custom nautical-inspired staircase and a gas fireplace. Rich American walnut floors run throughout, while the generous kitchen features a large island, deep pantry, and wet bar designed for effortless entertaining. Across three floors, the home offers five bedrooms, four and a half baths, and 3,363 square feet. The second level includes the primary suite, two guest rooms each with an en suite bath, and a spacious landing with additional seating, while the third floor creates a private retreat with two additional bedrooms adjoining an entertainment room. Balconies overlook the peaceful lily pond, while the rear patio opens to a secluded forested setting with ample room to add a pool.

Construction Status

Construction Complete
Yes

Parking Features

Garage
Yes
Guest
Yes

Waterview

Pond
Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road
Yes

Lot Features

Covenants
Yes
Irregular
Yes
Sidewalk
Yes
Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Yes

Project Facilities

Beach
Yes
Deed Access
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Fishing
Yes
Marina
Yes
Pets Allowed
Yes
Picnic Area
Yes
Playground
Yes
Pool
Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed
Yes
Tennis
Yes
TV Cable
Yes

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal
Yes
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
Yes

Utilities

Public Sewer
Yes
Public Water
Yes
Tap Fee Paid
Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family
Yes

Exterior

Balcony
Yes
Shower
Yes

Interior

Ceiling Tray/Cofferd
Yes
Fireplace Gas
Yes
Floor Hardwood
Yes
Furnished - All
Yes
Kitchen Island
Yes
Lighting Recessed
Yes
Pantry
Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup
Yes
Wet Bar
Yes
Window Treatment All
Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher
Yes
Disposal
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Fire Alarm/Sprinkler
Yes
Ice Machine
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Smoke Detector
Yes
Stove/Oven Gas
Yes
Washer
Yes
Wine Refrigerator
Yes

Energy

AC - High Efficiency
Yes
Ceiling Fans
Yes
Heat High Efficiency
Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls
Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity
Yes
MBath Garden Tub
Yes
MBath Separate Shwr
Yes
MBed Balcony
Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet
Yes

Master Bedroom

Second
Yes

Bedroom

Second
Yes
Third
Yes

Kitchen

First
Yes

Rooms

Bedroom
Yes
Dining Room
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes
Office
Yes

Fees Include

Accounting
Yes
Ground Keeping
Yes
Legal
Yes
Management
Yes
Security
Yes
Trash
Yes
TV Cable
Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Covenants; Irregular; Sidewalk; Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Pond Parking Features: Garage; Guest Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Exercise Room; Fishing; Marina; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable Exterior: Balcony; Shower Interior: Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Furnished - All; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Pantry; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Ice Machine; Microwave; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator Utilities: Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid Energy: AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Heat High Efficiency; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Second; Third Kitchen: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Office Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Legal; Management; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width Remarks
Dining Room First 30 x 20 30.00 20.00 Dining/Living Combo
Kitchen First 20 x 15 20.00 15.00
Master Bedroom Second 16 x 14 16.00 14.00
Bedroom Second 14 x 11 14.00 11.00
Bedroom Second 14 x 11 14.00 11.00
Office Second 12 x 10 12.00 10.00
Bedroom Third 12 x 10 12.00 10.00
Bedroom Third 12 x 10 12.00 10.00
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: October - 12 - 2026
Broker Attribution: lauren@scenicsir.com

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