$2,145,000

18 Playalinda Ct Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Estimated payment $12,947/month

Total Views 3,465
5 Beds
4.5 Baths
2,708 Sq Ft
$792 Price per Sq Ft

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.

Listing Agent

Abbott Martin Group

EXP Realty LLC Listed on: 03/21/2025

EXP Realty LLC

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

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$12,112

Year Built

Built in 2012

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$250 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size: 40 X 85
  • Road Frontage Type: City Street
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: COTTAGES AT EASTERN LAKE
  • Directions: From US-98 E/Emerald Coast Pkwy W, turn right onto S County Hwy 395, turn left onto E County Hwy 30A, turn right onto Lakewood Dr., turn left onto Eastern Lake Ct., turn left onto Playalinda Ct., property will be on the right.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2012
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Utilities:Underground: Yes
  • Energy:Storm Doors: Yes
  • Rooms:Mud Room: Yes
  • Special Features: VirtualTour
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator, Water Heater - Elect
  • Full Bathrooms: 4
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Door Features: Storm Door(s)
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Marble, Floor Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Shelving, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Smoke Detector: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Tile: Yes
  • Appliances:Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
  • Appliances:Refrigerator WIceMk: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Shelving: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Marble: Yes
  • Interior:Walls Wainscoting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
  • Lot Features: Aerials/Topo Availbl, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Shake
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Columns, Hot Tub, Separate Bldg Rent, Shower, Sprinkler System
  • Other Structures: Guest Quarters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Deck Open, Porch Open
  • Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Level: Yes
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Lot Features:Cul-De-Sac: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding Shake: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Hot Tub: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Lot Features:AerialsTopo Availbl: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Pets Allowed, Pool
  • Association #2 Fee: 750.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

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

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 3484.8
  • Parcel #: 19-3S-18-16450-000-0020
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 12112.0
  • Tax Year: 2024

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Range of Values:

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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 $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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

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
Source: Public Records

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
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 971845

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 19-3S-18-16450-000-0020