$5,400,000

Estimated payment $31,746/month

Total Views 6,098
5 Beds
5.5 Baths
3,585 Sq Ft
$1,506 Price per Sq Ft

Highlights

  • In Ground Pool
  • Gulf View
  • Beach House
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Furnished

About This Home

Introducing 27 White Sands Drive, an exquisite coastal retreat located near Grayton Beach in the tucked away community of Gulf Trace! This one-of-a-kind 5 bedroom, 5.5 bathroom home has been completely remodeled from top to bottom, with no expense spared and tons of square footage added to the original footprint. Panoramic Gulf views overlooking State Forrest will take your breath away from the 3rd floor open-concept kitchen and living, and 4th floor observation deck. The outdoor entertaining space features a private pool and large sunbathing patio complete with an outdoor fireplace perfect for enjoying cozy evenings. The first floor boasts a bunk room and full bath, that also serves as a pool bath for guests and oversized two-car garage with room to store all of your beach necessities, and a private elevator. Head up to the 2nd level where you will be greeted by your spacious, luxuriously designed primary suite with natural light pouring in and a spa-like bathroom. Also on this level, you will find 3 additional private king bedrooms, each with their own personality and ensuite bathrooms providing a private oasis for guests. The third floor is home to main living space featuring a modern fireplace as the focal point of the room and surrounded by open shelving and curated coastal furnishings, and gorgeous vaulted ceilings. Step over to the Chef's kitchen equipped with professional-grade luxury appliances, a custom range hood, custom cabnitry with ample storage, and a show-stopping oversized kitchen island with waterfall countertops and attached seating. Entertaining is made easy with additional seating for 6 in the formal dining room and wet bar for stocking your favorite beverages. The kitchen is complete with a butler's pantry providing additional storage and serving as a coffee bar. This home is a must see!

Listing Agent

Michaelanne Lauderdale

Inlet Beach Real Estate License #3305698 Listed on: 03/11/2025

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $27,068

Year Built

  • Built in 2001 | Remodeled

Lot Details

  • 10,019 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 80x125
  • Partially Fenced Property

HOA Fees

  • $67 Monthly HOA Fees

Parking

  • 2 Car Attached Garage
  • Oversized Parking
  • Automatic Garage Door Opener

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Metal Roof

Interior Spaces

  • 3,585 Sq Ft Home
  • 3-Story Property
  • Elevator
  • Wet Bar
  • Furnished
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Gas Fireplace
  • Window Treatments
  • Living Room
  • Gulf Views

Kitchen

  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Wine Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Island
  • Disposal

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 5 Bedrooms
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Outdoor Features

  • In Ground Pool
  • Balcony

Schools

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

Utilities

  • Central Heating and Cooling System

Community Details

  • Gulf Trace Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 08-3S-19-25020-00B-0020

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$27,068

Year Built

Built in 2001 | Remodeled

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$67 per month

Parking

2

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.23
  • Lot Size: 80x125
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Subdivision Name: GULF TRACE
  • Directions: Head west on hwy 98 from Inlet Beach, turn left onto Hwy 283, turn right onto cty hwy 30a. Turn left onto Forrest Dunes Blvd and continue straight onto Lake Way Drive and follow until it turns into whitesands drive. Hoem will be on your left.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 3
  • Year Built: 2001
  • Utilities Electric: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Sewer: Yes
  • Utilities:Public Water: Yes
  • Appliances Dryer: Yes
  • Appliances Refrigerators: Yes
  • Energy:AC - Central Elect: Yes
  • Energy:Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
  • Rooms:Living Room: Yes
  • Waterview:Gulf2: Yes
  • Appliances Microwave: Yes
  • Washers: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 3

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 5
  • Interior Amenities: Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Fireplace Gas, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Pantry, Renovated, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
  • Appliances Dishwasher: Yes
  • Interior:Elevator: Yes
  • Appliances:Range Hood: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Double Vanity: Yes
  • Interior:Furnished - All: Yes
  • Appliances:Freezer: Yes
  • Appliances:StoveOven Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Window Treatment All: Yes
  • Interior:Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
  • Interior:Kitchen Island: Yes
  • Appliances:Wine Refrigerator: Yes
  • Interior:Fireplace Gas: Yes
  • Interior:Wet Bar: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • View: Gulf
  • Construction Type: Roof Metal
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Lot-Part, Fireplace, Pool - In-Ground
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Fenced Lot-Part: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Pool - In-Ground: Yes
  • Exterior:Fireplace2: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage2: Yes
  • Parking Features:Garage Attached: Yes
  • Appliances:Auto Garage Door Opn: Yes
  • Rooms:Garage5: Yes
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Heating: Central
  • Heating Yn: Yes
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association #2 Fee: 800.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association: Yes

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 10018.8
  • Parcel #: 08-3S-19-25020-00B-0020
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • ResoLotSizeUnits: Acres

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 27067.91
  • Tax Year: 2024

Map

Range of Values:

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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 $26,403 $2,963,325 $615,000 $2,348,325
2023 $26,403 $2,867,824 $0 $0
2022 $24,706 $2,731,303 $666,704 $2,064,599
2021 $6,511 $756,328 $583,140 $173,188
2020 $5,363 $537,243 $392,533 $144,710
2019 $7,610 $766,265 $381,100 $385,165
2018 $7,435 $745,702 $0 $0
2017 $6,837 $698,907 $325,000 $373,907
2016 $6,468 $672,290 $0 $0
2015 $6,176 $648,459 $0 $0
2014 -- $581,266 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
03/11/2025 03/11/25 For Sale $5,400,000 +426.8% $1,506 / Sq Ft
04/03/2017 04/03/17 Sold $1,025,000 0.0% $582 / Sq Ft
02/27/2017 02/27/17 Pending -- -- --
09/21/2016 09/21/16 For Sale $1,025,000 -- $582 / Sq Ft
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

Purchase History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Warranty Deed $1,025,000 None Available
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Deed $100 --
Warranty Deed $750,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Warranty Deed $915,000 --
Warranty Deed $362,000 --
Warranty Deed -- --
Warranty Deed $575,000 --
Warranty Deed $301,200 --
Warranty Deed $200,000 --
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $1,325,000 New Conventional
Closed $1,013,200 New Conventional
Closed $768,750 No Value Available
Previous Owner $845,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $650,000 No Value Available
Previous Owner $907,730 No Value Available
Previous Owner $460,000 No Value Available
Source: Public Records

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Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 970819

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 08-3S-19-25020-00B-0020