$1,066,700
SOLD MAR 16, 2020
2 Beds
3 Baths
1,526 Sq Ft
6,098 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$699 Per Sq Ft

133 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Beach
  • Gated Community
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Beach House

About This Home

As of March 2025

A WaterSound address evokes luxury and style, and this beach cottage exudes both in a perfectly functional, charming design. The 2 bedroom, 3 bath home with an extra lofted sleeping space features wide plank oak floors, plantation blinds, peaked shiplap ceilings over the living room and 2nd floor master bedroom, Lutron lighting, oak cabinetry and mounted flat screen televisions. Natural daylight streams into the open living room and dining area which then flow seamlessly to a small breakfast bar and full kitchen with stainless steel appliances and granite counters. Soft aquamarine walls over crisp white wainscoting create a coastal aura of allure and simplicity. The loft space and walkway railings across to the upstairs master suite are seen above the dining table and kitchen for an open, classy feel. Quality workmanship and superior materials, fixtures and hardware are evident throughout the home. A small office nook is super handy for work or play, and laundry adds to convenience. The front porch is as cozy as the screened-in side porch, with a ceiling fan, pet screen and flat screen television. A back porch, enchanting pergola and open paver patio offer plenty of cozy outdoor dining and socializing spots. 253 Salt Box Lane is a magical beach cottage with character, quality and custom features. There is ample choice when planning the day's activities.Various paths, boardwalks and bridges over stunning dunes offer direct routes to uncrowded stretches of white-sand beach. WaterSound Beach also features four swimming pool areas, which are great for cooling off. Head over the sand dunes to the Beach Club, explore the local nature trails, play golf or perhaps meet for lunch at the WaterSound Cafe. Nearby Scenic 30A provides easy access to Deer Lake State Park, and fine dining in Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach and beyond.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Joiner Group

Scenic Sotheby's International Realty Listed on: 09/11/2019

Last Buyer's Agent

Linda Miller

Sandi Nichols Associates Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,842

Year Built

  • Built in 2006

Lot Details

  • Lot Dimensions are 105x48x105x38
  • Property fronts a private road
  • Partially Fenced Property

HOA Fees

  • $430 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • Golf Cart Parking

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Shingle Roof
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,526 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Wainscoting
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch
  • Wood Flooring

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Electric Oven or Range
  • <<microwave>>
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • 3 Full Bathrooms
  • Shower Only
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • Outdoor Shower
  • Covered Deck
  • Built-In Barbecue

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Air

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 20-3S-18-16013-000-0060

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include accounting, ground keeping, master, recreational faclty, security
  • Watersound Beach Subdivision

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Recreation Room

Recreation

  • Beach
  • Community Pool

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,842

Year Built

Built in 2006

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$430 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size: 105x48x105x38
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • Subdivision Name: WATERSOUND BEACH
  • Directions: Enter through main gate of WaterSound Beach. Take first left onto Salt Box Lane. 253 Salt Box Lane is the sixth home down on the left.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2006
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Walls Wainscoting
  • Appliances:StoveOven Electric: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Shower Only: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Appliances:Ice Machine: Yes
  • Interior:Breakfast Bar: Yes
  • Interior:Floor Hardwood: Yes
  • Interior:Lighting Recessed: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Walls Wainscoting: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Roof Shingle/Shake, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Deck Enclosed, Fenced Lot-Part, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower
  • 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
  • Exterior:Porch Open: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof ShingleShake: Yes
  • Exterior:Shower: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Exterior:BBQ PitGrill: Yes
  • Exterior:Deck Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Parking Features: Golf Cart Open
  • Parking Features:Golf Cart Open: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Community Room, Exercise Room, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Pool, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 1290.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Parcel #: 20-3S-18-16013-000-0060
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7842.09
  • Tax Year: 2018

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 6, 2024
Closed on
Mar 5, 2025
Sold by
Caldwell Scott and Scott And Erin Caldwell Living Trust
Bought by
Bissell Family Revocable Trust and Bissell
Seller's Agent
Stacey Wright
Compass
Buyer's Agent
Hilary Farnum
Legendary Realty Inc
List Price
$2,295,000
Sold Price
$1,910,000
Premium/Discount to List
-$385,000
-16.78%
Views
23

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
19.57%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Jun 17, 2022
Sold by
Caldwell Scott M
Bought by
Scott And Erin Caldwell Living Trust

Purchase Details

Listed on
Sep 11, 2019
Closed on
Mar 16, 2020
Sold by
Sunbuddy On 30A Llc
Bought by
Caldwell Scott M and Caldwell Erin B
Seller's Agent
Joiner Group
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Buyer's Agent
Linda Miller
Sandi Nichols Associates Inc
List Price
$1,066,700
Sold Price
$1,066,700

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
12.85%
Original Mortgage
$816,000
Interest Rate
3.4%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional

Purchase Details

Listed on
Aug 11, 2017
Closed on
Sep 29, 2017
Sold by
Watersound Cottage Llc
Bought by
Sunbuddy On 30A Llc
Seller's Agent
Joan Luchese
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Buyer's Agent
Joiner Group
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
List Price
$857,000
Sold Price
$857,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.31%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Nov 29, 2007
Sold by
St Joe Home Building Lp
Bought by
Watersound Cottage Llc
Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,910,000 Upward Title & Closing Agency
Warranty Deed $1,910,000 Upward Title & Closing Agency
Quit Claim Deed -- Evans Petree Pc
Warranty Deed $1,066,700 Rodgers Kiefer Title
Warranty Deed $857,000 Shoreline Title Llc
Special Warranty Deed $720,000 Residential Cmnty Title Co
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $805,000 New Conventional
Previous Owner $816,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/16/2025 06/16/25 Price Changed $1,995,000 -2.7% $1,307 / Sq Ft
05/05/2025 05/05/25 Price Changed $2,050,000 -4.7% $1,343 / Sq Ft
04/05/2025 04/05/25 For Sale $2,150,000 +12.6% $1,409 / Sq Ft
03/06/2025 03/06/25 Sold $1,910,000 -4.3% $1,252 / Sq Ft
02/08/2025 02/08/25 Pending -- -- --
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Price Changed $1,995,000 +99749900.0% $1,307 / Sq Ft
01/16/2025 01/16/25 Price Changed $2 -100.0% $0 / Sq Ft
10/15/2024 10/15/24 Price Changed $2,199,000 -4.2% $1,441 / Sq Ft
08/05/2024 08/05/24 For Sale $2,295,000 +115.1% $1,504 / Sq Ft
03/16/2020 03/16/20 Sold $1,066,700 0.0% $699 / Sq Ft
01/22/2020 01/22/20 Pending -- -- --
09/11/2019 09/11/19 For Sale $1,066,700 +24.5% $699 / Sq Ft
09/29/2017 09/29/17 Sold $857,000 0.0% $534 / Sq Ft
08/18/2017 08/18/17 Pending -- -- --
08/11/2017 08/11/17 For Sale $857,000 -- $534 / 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 $10,642 $1,311,857 $740,520 $571,337
2023 $10,642 $1,077,855 $0 $0
2022 $10,477 $1,346,868 $821,977 $524,891
2021 $8,623 $890,789 $575,161 $315,628
2020 $7,930 $794,446 $478,363 $316,083
2019 $7,458 $750,962 $464,430 $286,532
2018 $7,842 $786,482 $0 $0
2017 $7,200 $775,235 $438,165 $337,070
2016 $6,774 $735,961 $0 $0
2015 $6,440 $701,835 $0 $0
2014 $5,528 $561,835 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 831155

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 20-3S-18-16013-000-0060