NOT LISTED FOR SALE

142 Kara Lake Dr Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Estimated Value: $494,000 - $642,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
1,923 Sq Ft
$286/Sq Ft Est. Value

Last Sold July 24, 2023

Last sale price $505,000 $263 Per Sq Ft

Est. 9% increase in value since last sale

Current estimated payment $3,536/month

52 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Lake Front
  • Boat Dock
  • Community Pool
  • Dune Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Screened Porch
  • Walk-In Pantry

About This Home

As of July 2023

Highly sought after END UNIT w/ 2 car garage. This immaculate, 4-bedroom 3 bath townhome offers a rare combination of luxury, location and space! Live stylish in the Amore' Plan located in Kara Lakes. This stunning townhome features numerous upgrades throughout and overlooks the large 5-Acre Kara Lake. This impressive unit offers clean, crisp, neutral tones to perfectly complement the open & airy space filled with an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is a chef's dream with custom cabinetry, soft close cabinets, Quartz counter tops, stainless-steel appliances, gas cooktop, and a large island great for entertaining family and friends. Huge screened in porch w/ spectacular views of the Lake is a treasured feature to this home.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Russell Wamble

Coldwell Banker Realty License #3110775 Listed on: 05/06/2023

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Dale Witter

RE/MAX Southern Realty

Townhouse Details

Home Type

  • Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $2,548

Year Built

  • Built in 2021

Lot Details

  • Lake Front
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $325 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Garage
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,923 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Vinyl Flooring
  • Lake Views
  • Exterior Washer Dryer Hookup

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Home Security

Outdoor Features

  • Docks

Schools

  • Van R Butler Elementary School
  • Emerald Coast Middle School
  • South Walton High School

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 26-2S-20-33220-000-0240

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground keeping, management, recreational faclty
  • Kara Lake Townhomes Subdivision

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Fire and Smoke Detector

Townhouse Details

Home Type

Townhome

Est. Annual Taxes

$2,548

Year Built

Built in 2021

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$325 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Attached Single Unit
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Subdivision Name: KARA LAKE TOWNHOMES
  • Directions: Head East on Hwy 98 from Hwy 393 intersection. Turn north (left) on Veteran's Rd. Entrance to Kara Lake just down the road on left across from Whispering Lakes.
  • Architectural Style: Townhome
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2021
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Energy:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Covered Porch: Yes
  • Waterview:Lake2: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Waterfront:Lake: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 4
  • Interior Amenities: Floor Vinyl, Furnished - None, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Vinyl: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Lake
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • Waterfront: Yes
  • Construction Type: Roof Shingle/Shake, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Dock, Patio Covered, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof ShingleShake: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Exterior:Dock: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Dock, Pool, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 325.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Management, Recreational Faclty

Schools

  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • High School: South Walton
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 26-2S-20-33220-000-0240
  • Zoning: Resid Multi-Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 2547.63
  • Tax Year: 2022

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
May 6, 2023
Closed on
Jul 24, 2023
Sold by
Nicolucci Elizabeth and Nicolucci Russell
Bought by
Topping Rodney E and Topping Stacey E
Seller's Agent
Russell Wamble
Coldwell Banker Realty
Buyer's Agent
Dale Witter
RE/MAX Southern Realty
List Price
$549,000
Sold Price
$505,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$44,000
-8.01%
Views
183
Current Estimated Value
$550,805

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Estimated Appreciation
$45,805
Avg. Annual Appreciation
4.18%
Original Mortgage
$160,000
Outstanding Balance
$156,445
Interest Rate
6.71%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$394,360

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 22, 2021
Sold by
Wamble Russell and Nicolucci Elizabeth
Bought by
Wamble Russell and Nicolucci Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,200
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Sep 24, 2021
Sold by
Kara Lakes Llc
Bought by
Wamble Russell and Nicolucci Elizabeth

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Original Mortgage
$327,200
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
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
Topping Rodney E $505,000 Emerald Coast Title
Topping Rodney E $505,000 Emerald Coast Title
Wamble Russell -- Accommodation
Wamble Russell $409,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Borrower Loan Amount
Open Topping Rodney E $160,000
Closed Topping Rodney E $160,000
Previous Owner Wamble Russell $327,200
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/24/2023 07/24/23 Sold $505,000 -2.7% $263 / Sq Ft
06/27/2023 06/27/23 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2023 06/26/23 Price Changed $519,000 -1.9% $270 / Sq Ft
06/12/2023 06/12/23 Price Changed $529,000 -1.9% $275 / Sq Ft
05/22/2023 05/22/23 Price Changed $539,000 -1.8% $280 / Sq Ft
05/06/2023 05/06/23 For Sale $549,000 -- $285 / 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 $2,582 $443,341 $50,000 $393,341
2023 $2,582 $322,463 $0 $0
2022 $2,548 $313,071 $0 $0
2021 $56 $5,811 $0 $5,811
2020 $58 $5,811 $0 $5,811
Source: Public Records

Agents Affiliated with this Home

  • R

    Seller's Agent in 2023

    Russell Wamble

    Coldwell Banker Realty

    (850) 496-7518

    27 Total Sales

    Russell Wamble
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  • D

    Buyer's Agent in 2023

    Dale Witter

    RE/MAX Southern Realty

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 922725

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 26-2S-20-33220-000-0240

Florida Walton County Santa Rosa Beach 32459

142 Kara Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL

This home is located at 142 Kara Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 since 06 May 2023 and is currently estimated at $550,805, approximately $286 per square foot. This property was built in 2021. 142 Kara Lake Dr is a home located in Walton County with nearby schools including Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School, and South Walton High School.

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