$4,100,000
SOLD JUL 17, 2025
6 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,820 Sq Ft
6,534 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$1,073 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Gulf View
  • Dune Lakes Elementary School Rated A-
  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Gated Community

About This Home

As of July 2025

Tucked within the prestigious gates of Watersound Beach, 21 Founders Court is a Southern-inspired architectural masterpiece offering the ultimate blend of style, space, and serenity. This 4-story, 6BR/5.5BA coastal retreat spans 3,820 square feet and delivers an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle with a private pool and refined designer details throughout. From its classic facade to the multiple porches that invite you to unwind in the breeze, this residence radiates charm and craftsmanship. Step inside to soaring ceilings, neutral hues, natural beam coffered ceilings, and wide-plank hardwood floors that frame sunlit spaces designed for gathering, entertaining, and relaxing. The heart of the home is a beautifully appointed kitchen, outfitted with premium appliances including a Thermador refrigerator/freezer, dishwasher, and oven/range. A microwave drawer, ice maker, and wine fridge add both luxury and convenience, making entertaining effortless.

Spread across four thoughtfully designed levels, each floor provides its own sense of privacy and retreat, with multiple guest suites, luxe bathrooms, and a stunning primary suite sanctuary. A bunk room and second living area ensure there's space for everyoneideal for multigenerational getaways or hosting friends in style. Head up the spiral staircase on the third level to the Gulf view tower, where a beverage cooler and second ice maker keep refreshments flowing.

Step outside to your own private oasis, where the sparkling pool and expansive courtyard with dining, lounging and a grilling area create a backdrop for unforgettable days under the Florida sun. Enjoy peaceful mornings with coffee on the screened porch, and evenings spent strolling to the beach, just steps away.

Perfectly positioned in one of 30A's most coveted communities, this home places you just steps from boardwalk beach access, winding nature trails, and the celebrated amenities of Watersound Beach. Whether you're seeking a full-time residence, a vacation home, or a high-end rental opportunity, 21 Founders Court offers an unparalleled lifestyle on the Northwest Florida Gulf Coast.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Anne Winicki

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty License #705369 Listed on: 06/13/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Michele Bailey

Compass License #3244265

Compass

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $33,519

Year Built

  • Built in 2013

Lot Details

  • 6,534 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 58x116x58x107
  • Partially Fenced Property
  • Sprinkler System

HOA Fees

  • $598 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 1 Car Detached Garage
  • 1 Carport Space
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener
  • Golf Cart Parking

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Exterior Columns
  • Frame Construction
  • Composition Shingle Roof
  • Piling Construction
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 3,820 Sq Ft Home
  • 4-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Woodwork
  • Crown Molding
  • Beamed Ceilings
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Dining Area
  • Den
  • Screened Porch
  • Gulf Views
  • Fire Sprinkler System

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Painted or Stained Flooring

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 6 Bedrooms
  • Built-In Bunk Beds
  • Maid or Guest Quarters
  • In-Law or Guest Suite
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Shower Only in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Pool

  • Heated In Ground Pool
  • Outdoor Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deeded access to the beach
  • Balcony
  • Covered Deck
  • Patio
  • Outdoor Kitchen
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Multiple cooling system units
  • Central Heating and Cooling System
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-3S-18-16012-000-0270

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, internet service, management, security
  • Watersound Beach Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$33,519

Year Built

Built in 2013

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$598 per month

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size: 58x116x58x107
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: WATERSOUND BEACH
  • Directions: Enter through the main security gate at Watersound Beach. You will need to show your business card to get through the gate. Drive through the gate and make a right on Salt Box, then left on Founders Court. Home will be on your right.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 4
  • Year Built: 2013
  • 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
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Rooms:Dining Area: Yes
  • Energy:AC - 2 or More: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Rooms:Den: Yes
  • Rooms:Separate Apartment: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 4

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 6
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Fireplace, Guest Quarters, Hallway Bunk Beds, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Fire AlarmSprinkler: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Machine: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Garden Tub: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Separate Shwr: 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:Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Interior:Woodwork Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace: Yes
  • Interior:Hallway Bunk Beds: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Beamed: Yes
  • Interior:Guest Quarters2: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Frame, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, BBQ Pit/Grill, Columns, Shower, Sprinkler System, Summer Kitchen
  • Foundation Details: Foundation On Piling
  • Other Structures: Guest Quarters
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Enclosed, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • Lot Features:Restrictions: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Foundation On Piling: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Frame: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - Heated: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Sprinkler System: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Exterior:Columns: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Composite Shngl: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes
  • Exterior:Guest Quarters: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Enclosed: Yes
  • Exterior:Summer Kitchen: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Garage, Carport, Garage Detached, Golf Cart Covered
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Detached: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Golf Cart Covered: Yes

Utilities

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

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: Beach, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, TV Cable
  • Association #2 Fee: 1795.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Internet Service, Management, Security

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 6534.0
  • Parcel #: 20-3S-18-16012-000-0270
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 33519.49
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 13, 2025
Closed on
Jul 11, 2025
Sold by
Jlcw Properties Llc
Bought by
Hartle Holdings Llc
Seller's Agent
Anne Winicki
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Michele Bailey
Compass
List Price
$4,190,000
Sold Price
$4,100,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$90,000
-2.15%
Views
5

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
17.66%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2022
Sold by
Stanbery Jason R and Stanbery Lauren P
Bought by
Jlcw Properties Llc

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 22, 2019
Closed on
Feb 28, 2019
Sold by
Watson David N
Bought by
Stanbery Jason R and Stanbery Lauren P
Seller's Agent
Scott Cobine
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Anne Winicki
St Joe Community Sales Inc
List Price
$2,625,000
Sold Price
$2,625,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
7.49%
Original Mortgage
$1,837,500
Interest Rate
3.5%
Mortgage Type
Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 11, 2018
Sold by
Watson David N and Watson Deborah G
Bought by
Watson David N and 2017 Watson Tenancy By The Entr

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jan 11, 2017
Closed on
Jul 24, 2017
Sold by
Cooley Jim D and Cooley Tamrnie
Bought by
Watson David N and Watson Deborah G
Seller's Agent
Cheryl Chamblee
EXP Realty LLC
Buyer's Agent
Scott Cobine
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
List Price
$2,565,000
Sold Price
$2,565,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
6.28%
Original Mortgage
$1,775,000
Interest Rate
3.93%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Mar 8, 2013
Closed on
Aug 15, 2013
Sold by
Starfish Development Llc
Bought by
Cooley Jim Dean and Cooley Tammie M
Seller's Agent
Jennifer Brown
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Buyer's Agent
Cheryl Chamblee
EXP Realty LLC
List Price
$1,825,000
Sold Price
$1,825,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.02%
Original Mortgage
$1,460,000
Interest Rate
4.29%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Closed on
Apr 18, 2012
Sold by
Wind Rose 27 Llc
Bought by
Starfish Development Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 29, 2010
Sold by
Founders Lane Partners Llc
Bought by
Wsb 27 Llc
Source: Public Records

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Special Warranty Deed $4,100,000 Bright Line Title
Special Warranty Deed $4,100,000 Bright Line Title
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $2,625,000 Rodgers Kiefer Title
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- None Available
Warranty Deed $2,565,000 Neighborhood Title Group
Special Warranty Deed $1,825,000 None Available
Warranty Deed $275,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $170,000 Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $1,837,500 Adjustable Rate Mortgage/ARM
Previous Owner $1,775,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $1,775,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $1,460,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $385,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
07/17/2025 07/17/25 Sold $4,100,000 -2.1% $1,073 / Sq Ft
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Pending -- -- --
06/13/2025 06/13/25 For Sale $4,190,000 +129.6% $1,097 / Sq Ft
04/25/2023 04/25/23 Off Market $1,825,000 -- --
06/23/2019 06/23/19 Off Market $2,565,000 -- --
02/27/2019 02/27/19 Sold $2,625,000 0.0% $687 / Sq Ft
01/22/2019 01/22/19 For Sale $2,625,000 +2.3% $687 / Sq Ft
01/20/2019 01/20/19 Pending -- -- --
07/24/2017 07/24/17 Sold $2,565,000 0.0% $671 / Sq Ft
06/07/2017 06/07/17 Pending -- -- --
01/11/2017 01/11/17 For Sale $2,565,000 +40.5% $671 / Sq Ft
08/15/2013 08/15/13 Sold $1,825,000 0.0% $516 / Sq Ft
07/08/2013 07/08/13 Pending -- -- --
03/08/2013 03/08/13 For Sale $1,825,000 -- $516 / 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 $31,585 $3,669,628 $937,992 $2,731,636
2023 $31,585 $3,476,080 $937,992 $2,538,088
2022 $24,748 $3,520,488 $1,041,171 $2,479,317
2021 $18,587 $1,920,175 $728,537 $1,191,638
2020 $17,826 $1,785,781 $605,927 $1,179,854
2019 $18,465 $1,859,372 $588,279 $1,271,093
2018 $17,915 $1,796,700 $0 $0
2017 $17,266 $1,773,017 $555,009 $1,218,008
2016 $15,548 $1,553,804 $0 $0
2015 $15,106 $1,486,064 $0 $0
2014 $14,537 $1,410,164 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 978174

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 20-3S-18-16012-000-0270