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81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 1011551)

81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New Listing
$5,395,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 7 Baths: 7 Square Footage: 5,130 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 8,276 Status: Active
Current Price: $5,395,000 List Date: 9/08/2026 Last Modified: 9/08/2026

Overview

Description

Located in the heart of WaterColor, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches and Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned directly across from the WaterColor Beach Club and just steps from Seaside, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. The main living and dining areas occupy the second floor, offering privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered porches, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces add flexibility, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. Accommodations include suites on every floor and in the carriage house, plus a built-in bunk room. The private pool sits between the main house and carriage house, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A spacious mudroom offers custom built-i ...

Supplements: WaterColor, Florida is one of 30A's most sought-after communities. Miles of walking and biking trails wind through lush coastal forests, connecting neighborhoods to parks, pools, Western Lake, the Town Center, and the beach. Residents enjoy multiple community pools - including the expansive Camp WaterColor and the iconic WaterColor Beach Club with ...

Listing Details MLS# 1011551

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt
1051.66
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
Garage
Yes
Carport
No
Garage Spaces
2
Driveway Spaces
4
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6
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

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
Yes

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks
Located in the heart of WaterColor, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches and Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned directly across from the WaterColor Beach Club and just steps from Seaside, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. The main living and dining areas occupy the second floor, offering privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered porches, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces add flexibility, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. Accommodations include suites on every floor and in the carriage house, plus a built-in bunk room. The private pool sits between the main house and carriage house, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A spacious mudroom offers custom built-ins, two sets of washers and dryers, and a changing room for easy pool and beach access. Recent updates include an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting, along with a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows throughout.

Construction Status

Construction Complete
Yes

Parking Features

Garage Attached
Yes

Waterview

Gulf
Yes

Project Facilities

Beach
Yes
Community Room
Yes
Deed Access
Yes
Elevators
Yes
Exercise Room
Yes
Pickle Ball
Yes
Pool
Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed
Yes
Tennis
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
Pool - Gunite Concrt
Yes
Pool - Heated
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 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
Split Bedroom
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
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 Room
Yes
Garage
Yes
Kitchen
Yes
Living Room
Yes
Master Bedroom
Yes
Other
Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Gulf Parking Features: Garage Attached Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Elevators; Exercise Room; Pickle Ball; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Fenced Lot-Part; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - Heated; Porch; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Renovated; Separate Living Area; Shower; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Hallway Bunk Beds; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Shelving; Split Bedroom 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 Room; Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other

Room Information

Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width
Garage First 31 x 20 31.00 20.00
Bedroom First 16 x 11.6 16.00 11.60
Living Room Second 25 x 16 25.00 16.00
Dining Room 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 Second 16 x 11.8 16.00 11.80
Bedroom Second 16 x 12 16.00 12.00
Other Third 20 x 20 20.00 20.00
Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Last Updated: September - 08 - 2026
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