NOT LISTED FOR SALE

138 E Royal Fern Way Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

WaterColor Neighborhood

Estimated Value: $1,916,668 - $2,067,000

4 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,501 Sq Ft
$803/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold October 16, 2019

Last sale price $989,000 $395 Per Sq Ft

Est. 102% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $12,358/month

Highlights

  • Boat Dock
  • Beach
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Florida Architecture

About This Home

As of October 2019

Located in the Crossings District, just steps away form DragonFly Pool, this impeccably kept home has it all. The spacious floor plan includes 4 bedrooms, including 2 master suites, 4 1/2 baths and a bunk room. There are hardwood floors throughout the living areas on both floors. The 1st floor welcomes you through the screened porch and into the open concept heart of the home. The 2nd floor includes a large master suite, with open outdoor porch, master bath, plus 2 additional spacious bedrooms. This home also includes an outdoor shower and golf cart garage, perfect for extra storage.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Meghan Martinez

Compass License #3422610 Listed on: 09/02/2019

Compass

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Bailey

Compass License #3244265

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,137

Year Built

  • Built in 2012

Lot Details

  • 3,049

HOA Fees

  • $390 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Attached Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Florida Architecture
  • Metal Roof
  • Concrete Siding
  • Wood Trim
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 2,501 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Built-in Bookshelves
  • Shelving
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Window Treatments
  • Insulated Doors
  • Living Room
  • Dining Room
  • Play Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Home Security

  • Storm Windows
  • Storm Doors
  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Lock
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

  • Dune Lakes Elementary School
  • Emerald Coast Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Electric Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Satellite Dish
  • Cable TV Available

Additional Features

  • Energy-Efficient Doors
  • Lot Dimensions are 30 x 106

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 14-3S-19-25404-000-0450

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, internet service, land recreation, management, recreational faclty, security, cable TV, trash
  • Watercolor Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Beach
  • Tennis Courts
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,137

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$390 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 30 x 106
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: WATERCOLOR
  • Directions: From Highway 98 go South on 395, turn left onto East Royal Fern Way, house is on the right past the pool.
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • New Construction: No
  • Efficiency: Doors
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Energy:Insulated Doors: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Windows: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Play Room: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Vaulted, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Lock Out, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Shelving, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
  • Window Features: Storm Window(s)
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior:Shelving: Yes
  • Interior:Built-In Bookcases: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Concrete, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab, Trim Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Deck Enclosed, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened, Satellite Dish, Shower
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Slab: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Concrete: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Wood: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Satellite Dish: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utility: Yes

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 1170.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Land Recreation, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, Cable TV, Trash

Schools

  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 14-3S-19-25404-000-0450
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7137.13
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 2, 2019
Closed on
Oct 16, 2019
Sold by
Mcmillan Jennifer D
Bought by
Secrest Stephen Scott and Secrest Patti O Neal
Seller's Agent
Meghan Martinez
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Michele Bailey
Compass
List Price
$989,000
Sold Price
$989,000
Current Estimated Value
$1,996,861

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$1,007,861
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.92%
Original Mortgage
$489,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Dec 1, 2011
Closed on
Aug 10, 2012
Sold by
Huff Developments Llc
Bought by
Mcmillan Jennifer D
Seller's Agent
Hunter Harman
Watersound Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
John Sullivan
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$568,200
Sold Price
$568,200

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.01%
Original Mortgage
$417,000
Interest Rate
3.68%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 9, 2011
Sold by
The St Joe Company
Bought by
Huff Developments Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

Average Home Value in this Area

Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Buyer Sale Price Title Company
Secrest Stephen Scott $989,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Mcmillan Jennifer D $568,200 Mcneese Title Llc
Huff Developments Llc $110,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Secrest Patti Oneal $393,321
Closed Secrest Stephen Scott $489,000
Previous Owner Mcmillan Jennifer D $417,000
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/07/2021 06/07/21 Off Market $989,000 -- --
10/16/2019 10/16/19 Sold $989,000 0.0% $395 / Sq Ft
09/02/2019 09/02/19 Pending -- -- --
09/02/2019 09/02/19 For Sale $989,000 +74.1% $395 / Sq Ft
08/10/2012 08/10/12 Sold $568,200 0.0% $231 / Sq Ft
06/11/2012 06/11/12 Pending -- -- --
12/01/2011 12/01/11 For Sale $568,200 -- $231 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Tax History Compared to Growth

Source: Public Records

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $12,415 $1,697,813 $171,019 $1,526,794
2023 $12,415 $1,046,324 $0 $0
2022 $11,014 $1,452,723 $189,831 $1,262,892
2021 $8,704 $934,544 $166,037 $768,507
2020 $7,847 $786,119 $151,903 $634,216
2019 $7,581 $768,774 $147,479 $621,295
2018 $7,137 $741,869 $0 $0
2017 $6,207 $626,267 $139,013 $487,254
2016 $6,154 $615,040 $0 $0
2015 $5,903 $590,108 $0 $0
2014 $5,441 $536,053 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • Meghan Martinez

    Seller's Agent in 2019

    Meghan Martinez

    Compass

    (850) 714-3888

    2 in this area

    51 Total Sales

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  • Michele Bailey

    Buyer's Agent in 2019

    Michele Bailey

    Compass

    (407) 897-5400

    1 in this area

    53 Total Sales

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  • Hunter Harman

    Seller's Agent in 2012

    Hunter Harman

    Watersound Real Estate

    (850) 598-7011

    4 in this area

    342 Total Sales

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    Seller Co-Listing Agent in 2012

    Misty McHenry

    Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices

  • J

    Buyer's Agent in 2012

    John Sullivan

    Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 830543

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 14-3S-19-25404-000-0450

Florida Walton County Santa Rosa Beach 32459 WaterColor

138 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

This home is located at 138 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 since 02 September 2019 and is currently estimated at $2,008,167, approximately $802 per square foot. This property was built in 2012. 138 E Royal Fern Way is a home located in Walton County with nearby schools including Bay Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School, and South Walton High School.

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