$980,000
SOLD JUN 20, 2025
3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,722 Sq Ft
4,356 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$569 Per Sq Ft

7% Below List Price

35 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Waterfront Community
  • Boat Dock
  • Gated Community
  • Bay Elementary School Rated A-
  • Fishing
  • Newly Painted Property

About This Home

As of June 2025

Discover the epitome of coastal luxury in this exquisite custom-built residence, nestled within the prestigious Forest Lakes community—one of 30A's most coveted and private gated neighborhoods. A rare find at this price point, this elegant beach retreat offers a harmonious blend of timeless architectural charm and refined modern finishes. This spacious 3-bedroom + loft sanctuary welcomes you with gracious Southern-style porches, classic brick columns, and inviting covered outdoor living spaces accessible from every bedroom and the front entry. The chef's kitchen is a showstopper—appointed with gleaming quartz countertops that seem to stretch endlessly, premium stainless steel appliances, designer cabinetry, and a custom tile backsplash.
Retreat to the 1st floor master suite featuring... a large walk-in closet and a large ensuite w/ a walk-in glass shower. The master suite also showcases an attached screened-in porch and convenient secondary carport access. This haven designed for relaxation is outfitted with plush seating for everyone - it's the perfect setting to sip evening cocktails, savor morning coffee, or simply unwind in the coastal breeze. Thoughtful design touches abound throughout, elevating the home's ambiance with understated luxury. As you walk the beautifully crafted wooden staircase, the rich grain and smooth finish guide you to the home's upper level where two beautifully appointed queen bedrooms and a stunning balcony, where breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape invite quiet mornings and golden sunsets. The loft/nook area - located at the top of the stairs - is a perfect place for an in-home office, bunk bed area, or kid's corner.
Sold Furnished - this is a dream come true!

Forest Lakes is a Tranquil, Gated Haven Along Scenic 30A...and NOTHING compares to it. It truly is where the beach meets the forest.

Tucked within one of 30A's most exclusive gated enclaves, Forest Lakes offers a rare blend of coastal sophistication and natural serenity. This thoughtfully designed community is perfectly positioned beside a peaceful lake and surrounded by thousands of acres of pristine state forest, creating an atmosphere of secluded luxury just moments from the heart of South Santa Rosa Beach.

Despite its tranquil setting, Forest Lakes is ideally located for those who crave both relaxation and connection. The sugar-white sands and emerald waters of the Gulf are just minutes away, with Gulfview Heights Public Beach Access conveniently close. Just steps to the west lies the vibrant Gulf Place Town Center, filled with upscale dining, boutique shopping, and live entertainment, while the charming beach town of Blue Mountain Beach sits just to the east.

At the heart of Forest Lakes is a lifestyle curated for leisure and connection. Residents enjoy a beautifully renovated two-tiered resort-style pool featuring a summer kitchen, cozy fireplace, and ample space for lounging in the Florida sun. Scenic walking trails weave through the neighborhood, while a lush central green space and stocked catch-and-release lake provide the perfect backdrop for peaceful mornings and golden-hour gatherings.

A covered pavilion with grilling stations sets the scene for alfresco dining and family barbecues, and a shaded playground invites the younger residents to explore and play. Additional amenities include a basketball court and direct access to the surrounding state forest for those seeking adventure in nature.

Forest Lakes isn't just a place to live - it's a sanctuary of refined coastal living, where every detail is designed to elevate the everyday into something extraordinary.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Kyle Hock

RealJoy Realty LLC License #3411723 Listed on: 04/20/2025

Last Buyer's Agent

Kimberly Bauman

Pinnacle Realty Advisors License #3386063

Pinnacle Realty Advisors

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $7,965

Year Built

  • Built in 2014

Lot Details

  • 4,356 Sq Ft Lot
  • Lot Dimensions are 42x100

HOA Fees

  • $220 Monthly HOA Fees

Home Design

  • Beach House
  • Newly Painted Property
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Metal Roof
  • Wood Trim
  • Cement Board or Planked

Interior Spaces

  • 1,722 Sq Ft Home
  • 2-Story Property
  • Furnished
  • Crown Molding
  • Vaulted Ceiling
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Plantation Shutters
  • Living Room
  • Screened Porch

Kitchen

  • Breakfast Bar
  • Walk-In Pantry
  • Gas Oven or Range
  • Self-Cleaning Oven
  • Range Hood
  • Microwave
  • Ice Maker
  • Dishwasher
  • Disposal

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Tile

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 3 Bedrooms
  • Primary Bedroom on Main
  • En-Suite Primary Bedroom
  • Dual Vanity Sinks in Primary Bathroom
  • Separate Shower in Primary Bathroom
  • Primary Bathroom includes a Walk-In Shower

Laundry

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Parking

  • 1 Carport Space
  • Oversized Parking

Outdoor Features

  • Balcony
  • Patio

Schools

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

Utilities

  • High Efficiency Air Conditioning
  • Central Air
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Phone Available
  • Cable TV Available

Listing and Financial Details

  • Assessor Parcel Number 02-3S-20-34403-000-0100

Community Details

Overview

  • Association fees include ground keeping, land recreation, management, master, recreational faclty
  • Forest Lakes Subdivision
  • The community has rules related to covenants

Amenities

  • Community Barbecue Grill
  • Picnic Area
  • Community Pavilion

Recreation

  • Boat Dock
  • Waterfront Community
  • Community Playground
  • Community Pool
  • Fishing

Security

  • Gated Community

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$7,965

Year Built

Built in 2014

Lot Details

0

HOA Fees

$220 per month

Listing Details

  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Prop. Type: Residential
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.1
  • Lot Size: 42X100
  • Subdivision Name: FOREST LAKES
  • Directions: From intersection of 83 and 30A, head west approximately 1.5 miles. Entrance to neighborhood will be on north side of road. Enter neighborhood and make immediate right. Home is second on right.
  • Architectural Style: Beach House
  • Carport Y N: Yes
  • New Construction: No
  • Building Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 2014
  • 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:AC - High Efficiency: Yes
  • Energy:Ceiling Fans: Yes
  • Utilities:Gas - Natural: Yes
  • Rooms:Screened Porch: Yes
  • Energy:Water Heater - Gas: Yes
  • Special Features: None
  • Stories: 2

Interior Features

  • Furnished: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Gas
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 3
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Interior Amenities: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Window Features: Plantation Shutters
  • Interior:WasherDryer Hookup: Yes
  • Mstr BdrmMstr Bath:MBath Shower Only: Yes
  • Master Bedroom:First: Yes
  • Appliances Dishwasher: 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
  • 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:Newly Painted: Yes
  • Interior:Plantation Shutters: Yes

Exterior Features

  • Lot Features: Covenants, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Construction Type: Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
  • Exterior Features: Balcony
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed, Patio Open, Porch, Porch Screened
  • Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
  • Lot Features:Within 12 Mile to Water: Yes
  • Construction Status:Construction Complete: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch: Yes
  • Lot Features:Covenants: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Roof Metal: Yes
  • Exterior:Balcony: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Open: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Covered: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
  • Exterior:Porch Screened: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Brick: Yes
  • ConstructionSiding:Trim Wood: Yes
  • Lot Features:Sidewalk: Yes
  • Exterior:Patio Enclosed: Yes

Garage/Parking

  • Attached Garage: No
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • Covered Parking Spaces: 1.0
  • Parking Features: Carport, Covered, Oversized
  • General Property Info:Garage2: No
  • Parking Features:Oversized: Yes
  • Parking Features:Carport3: Yes
  • Parking Features:Covered: Yes

Utilities

  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Cooling Y N: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Community Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Dock, Dumpster, Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Association #2 Fee: 220.0
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association: Yes

Association/Amenities

  • Fees Include:Master Association: Yes

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty

Schools

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

Lot Info

  • Lot Size Sq Ft: 4356.0
  • Parcel #: 02-3S-20-34403-000-0100
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 7965.03
  • Tax Year: 2024

Ownership History

Date Name Owned For Owner Type

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 26, 2020
Closed on
Oct 15, 2020
Sold by
Estes Brenda Gall
Bought by
Matthews Anthony D and Matthews Ginger M
Seller's Agent
Adam Miller
Douglas Elliman
Buyer's Agent
Justin Wilkerson
The Lisa Snuggs Real Estate Group
List Price
$668,000
Sold Price
$668,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
9.55%
Original Mortgage
$443,100
Outstanding Balance
$397,878
Interest Rate
2.8%
Mortgage Type
New Conventional
Estimated Equity
$641,590

Purchase Details

Listed on
Jun 3, 2013
Closed on
Jul 15, 2014
Sold by
30A Land Development Llc
Bought by
Estes Brenda Gail
Seller's Agent
Mike Cole
Watersound Real Estate
Buyer's Agent
Adam Miller
ecn.unknownoffice
List Price
$407,000
Sold Price
$407,000

Home Financials for this Owner

Home Financials are based on the most recent Mortgage that was taken out on this home.
Avg. Annual Appreciation
8.24%

Purchase Details

Closed on
Oct 3, 2012
Sold by
Burns Joubert Ruth
Bought by
30A Land Development Llc and Burns Joubert Ruth

Purchase Details

Closed on
Feb 11, 2009
Sold by
Forest Lakes Developers Llc
Bought by
Forest Lakes Developers Five Llc

Purchase Details

Closed on
Aug 11, 2008
Sold by
Gulf Hills Joint Venture Llp
Bought by
Forest Lakes Developers 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 $668,000 Attorney
Warranty Deed $407,000 Mcneese Title Llc
Interfamily Deed Transfer -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Warranty Deed -- Attorney
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $443,100 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
06/20/2025 06/20/25 Sold $980,000 -6.6% $569 / Sq Ft
05/25/2025 05/25/25 Pending -- -- --
04/20/2025 04/20/25 For Sale $1,049,000 +57.0% $609 / Sq Ft
01/18/2021 01/18/21 Off Market $668,000 -- --
10/15/2020 10/15/20 Sold $668,000 0.0% $388 / Sq Ft
08/18/2020 08/18/20 Pending -- -- --
06/26/2020 06/26/20 For Sale $668,000 +456.7% $388 / Sq Ft
06/08/2018 06/08/18 Sold $120,000 0.0% $71 / Sq Ft
05/06/2018 05/06/18 Pending -- -- --
02/11/2018 02/11/18 For Sale $120,000 -70.5% $71 / Sq Ft
07/15/2014 07/15/14 Sold $407,000 0.0% $241 / Sq Ft
06/30/2014 06/30/14 Pending -- -- --
06/03/2013 06/03/13 For Sale $407,000 -- $241 / 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 $7,593 $936,846 $274,450 $662,396
2023 $7,593 $740,550 $0 $0
2022 $6,791 $799,003 $151,693 $647,310
2021 $5,924 $612,025 $132,680 $479,345
2020 $4,804 $481,273 $110,350 $370,923
2019 $4,539 $457,104 $97,396 $359,708
2018 $4,393 $444,678 $0 $0
2017 $3,931 $396,604 $91,806 $304,798
2016 $3,770 $386,391 $0 $0
2015 $3,386 $333,122 $0 $0
2014 $553 $56,250 $0 $0
Source: Public Records

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Map

Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

MLS Number: 974354

Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®

APN: 02-3S-20-34403-000-0100