
18 Playalinda Ct Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Estimated payment $12,947/month
Highlights
- Spa
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Newly Painted Property
- Bay Elementary School Rated A-
- Covered Deck
- Vaulted Ceiling
About This Home
Rare Turn-Key Luxury in Seagrove Beach! Fully renovated with addition finished at the end 2024 and over $500K in upgrades, this 5BR/4.5BA home in The Cottages at Eastern Lake includes a brand-new added ~716 sq. ft. guest apartment—perfect for rental income or a full time resident. Features include a chef's kitchen with quartzite countertops, gas range, new stainless appliances, oak flooring, spa-like marble baths, upscale lighting, and elegant trim throughout. With a gated resort-style pool, projected $180k+ in annual rental income, and an appraised value of $300k over list—this is a rare opportunity in all of Santa Rosa Beach. Enjoy a hot tub, surfboard shower, covered patio, and redesigned exterior with paver driveway, custom entry, and 2-car garage (room for your boat!). Steps from the Eastern Lake Boat Launch and two beach accesses, this prime location is also walkable to popular spots like Old Florida Fish House and Beachy Bean Coffee. With Greenway Station, the Point Washington Forest Trailhead, and easy access to iconic Seaside, this is the perfect setting for relaxed coastal living.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $12,112
Year Built
- Built in 2012
Lot Details
- 3,485 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 40 x 85
- Cul-De-Sac
- Partially Fenced Property
- Level Lot
- Sprinkler System
HOA Fees
- $250 Monthly HOA Fees
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Automatic Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Beach House
- Dwelling with Rental
- Newly Painted Property
- Exterior Columns
- Metal Roof
- Cement Board or Planked
Interior Spaces
- 2,708 Sq Ft Home
- 3-Story Property
- Shelving
- Woodwork
- Crown Molding
- Wainscoting
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Ceiling Fan
- Recessed Lighting
- Window Treatments
- Mud Room
- Living Room
- Dining Area
Kitchen
- Breakfast Bar
- Gas Oven or Range
- Self-Cleaning Oven
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Dishwasher
- Wine Refrigerator
- Disposal
Flooring
- Wood
- Painted or Stained Flooring
- Marble
- Tile
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 5 Bedrooms
- En-Suite Primary Bedroom
- Maid or Guest Quarters
- Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
- Shower Only in Primary Bathroom
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Home Security
- Storm Doors
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Pool
- Spa
- Outdoor Shower
Outdoor Features
- Balcony
- Covered Deck
- Built-In Barbecue
- Porch
Schools
- Dune Lakes Elementary School
- Seaside Middle School
- South Walton High School
Utilities
- Multiple cooling system units
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Underground Utilities
- Electric Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 19-3S-18-16450-000-0020
Community Details
Overview
- Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, management, recreational faclty
- Cottages At Eastern Lake Subdivision
Recreation
- Community Pool
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
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 | $11,282 | $1,339,421 | $350,750 | $988,671 |
2023 | $11,282 | $1,241,599 | $350,750 | $890,849 |
2022 | $8,509 | $1,119,342 | $338,341 | $781,001 |
2021 | $6,489 | $670,380 | $197,948 | $472,432 |
2020 | $5,483 | $549,270 | $126,956 | $422,314 |
2019 | $5,382 | $541,945 | $123,258 | $418,687 |
2018 | $5,136 | $523,138 | $0 | $0 |
2017 | $4,834 | $513,229 | $116,287 | $396,942 |
2016 | $4,633 | $503,969 | $0 | $0 |
2015 | $4,068 | $417,779 | $0 | $0 |
2014 | $3,568 | $346,148 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
Date | Event | Price | Change | Sq Ft Price |
---|---|---|---|---|
06/26/2025 06/26/25 | For Rent | $10,000 | 0.0% | -- |
06/11/2025 06/11/25 | Price Changed | $2,145,000 | -2.3% | $792 / Sq Ft |
05/10/2025 05/10/25 | Price Changed | $2,195,000 | -2.8% | $811 / Sq Ft |
03/21/2025 03/21/25 | For Sale | $2,259,000 | +67.3% | $834 / Sq Ft |
04/09/2024 04/09/24 | Sold | $1,350,000 | 0.0% | $678 / Sq Ft |
03/09/2024 03/09/24 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
03/01/2024 03/01/24 | Price Changed | $1,350,000 | -1.8% | $678 / Sq Ft |
02/23/2024 02/23/24 | Price Changed | $1,375,000 | -1.7% | $690 / Sq Ft |
12/22/2023 12/22/23 | For Sale | $1,399,000 | +3.6% | $702 / Sq Ft |
03/24/2022 03/24/22 | Sold | $1,350,000 | 0.0% | $678 / Sq Ft |
02/13/2022 02/13/22 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/25/2022 01/25/22 | For Sale | $1,350,000 | +100.0% | $678 / Sq Ft |
01/13/2021 01/13/21 | Off Market | $675,000 | -- | -- |
10/13/2020 10/13/20 | Sold | $675,000 | 0.0% | $339 / Sq Ft |
09/03/2020 09/03/20 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
08/23/2020 08/23/20 | For Sale | $675,000 | +15.2% | $339 / Sq Ft |
02/15/2019 02/15/19 | Sold | $585,900 | 0.0% | $294 / Sq Ft |
01/16/2019 01/16/19 | Pending | -- | -- | -- |
01/04/2019 01/04/19 | For Sale | $585,900 | -- | $294 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
---|---|---|---|
Warranty Deed | $1,350,000 | Blue Title | |
Warranty Deed | $1,350,000 | Blue Title | |
Warranty Deed | $675,000 | Equitrust Title Company | |
Warranty Deed | $585,900 | Attorney | |
Special Warranty Deed | $115,000 | Attorney | |
Corporate Deed | $1,745,000 | None Available |
Mortgage History
Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
---|---|---|---|
Open | $1,548,000 | New Conventional | |
Closed | $1,443,648 | Construction | |
Previous Owner | $877,500 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $510,400 | New Conventional | |
Previous Owner | $71,400 | Unknown | |
Previous Owner | $259,862 | Construction |
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