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486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, Fl 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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3 Beds
2 Baths
1,998 Sq Ft

Step Back in Time to a Seaside Classic - the Sawyer House. Capturing the spirit of the carefree early Seaside days, this classic Florida cottage offers a welcoming and friendly presence as it stands comfortably nestled amid the native landscape of live oaks and sand pines. This charming two-bedroom cottage with separate guest quarters is located steps from the children's playground, tennis courts, and adult swimming pool and is just a short walk to the Savannah Pavilion and the beautiful beach. The large property, measuring 70 by 75 feet, backs up to the wooded buffer between residences and the tennis courts and croquet lawn and offers incredible flexibility for expansion. The separate guest quarters, affectionately known as The Tower, is comprised of three stories with bedroom, bath, and efficiency kitchen with washer and dryer. The storage room on the first floor easily becomes an office and connects to a large decked courtyard. Like many of the best early Seaside homes, the rich traditions of vernacular architecture found in historic small towns and older beach communities inspired the original design, completed in 1988. Similar to classic beach houses that have stood along Florida's shoreline for generations, this home takes advantage of shade and Gulf breezes with deep porches and breezeways to encourage camaraderie. The house is an authentic classic simple, sturdy, and serene more than ever a most fitting and appropriate response for 30A's unique coastal environment and its relaxed lifestyle. Simple geometry, authentic materials, carpenter details give this house its distinctive character both inside and out. Exterior cladding is cedar and there's a traditional metal roof. Familiar forms translate to a pair of deep porches crowned with steeply pitched gabled roofs facing the street. A playful undulating picket fence frames the front, while a wooden pathway leads to the entry French doors that establish an inviting first impression. A thoughtful and efficient arrangement of interior spaces captures the best aspects of an open floor plan designed for casual beach living. The spacious communal living area is filled with a multitude of windows and open, peaked ceilings, flooding the space with natural light. Warm pine floors and crisp white tongue and groove wood paneling instill charm and character. The bedroom and living room share a fireplace surrounded by Florida limestone. An open loft overlooks both the living room, dining and kitchen areas and provides additional sleeping space. If you've always wanted to call Seaside home, this classic cottage with its large property is the perfect opportunity.

Listing By: Jacqueline J Barker - Seaside Community Realty Inc flecar Realty.com
  • MLS# 812707
  • Date Listed12/18/2018
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathrooms 2 Full baths
  • Lot Size 0.12 acres (5,227 sq. ft)
  • Sewer Public Sewer
  • Subdivision SEASIDE 04
  • County Walton
  • Year Built 1988
  • Square Feet 1,998 sq. ft
  • Price Per Sq. Ft $550.55

Interior Features

  • Appliances Refrigerator, Stove/ Oven Electric, Water Heater - Elect
  • Flooring Floor Hardwood
  • Cooling Central Air
  • Heating Central

Exterior / Lot Features

  • Exterior Guest Quarters
  • Roof Metal
  • Lot Size Acres 0.12
  • Lot Size SQFT 5,227.20
  • Lot Features Covenants, Interior, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water

Directions

In Seaside turn north on E Ruskin Turn right on Seaside Ave Turn Left on Forest St 3rd house on right

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount $6,813
  • Terms Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Schools near 32459

Explore the local neighborhood highlights and top-rated schools near 32459 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL.

Nearby Schools

Source: School Digger

Bay School

Public • PK - PK • Serves this home

5.01 mi

Distance

Seaside Neighborhood School

Public • 5 - 8 • Serves this home

0.4 mi

Distance

Emerald Coast Middle School

Public • 6 - 8

4.41 mi

Distance

South Walton High School

Public • 9 - 12 • Serves this home

7 mi

Distance

Sales & Tax History

Source: Public Records

Local Neighborhood Highlights for 32459

Discover key demographics, population statistics, and environmental insights for the Santa Rosa Beach, FL area.

Population & Environment

Source: Sperling's Best Places

Walkability in FL / 32459

Source: Walk Score

54/100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score ®

0/100

Minimal Transit

Transit Score ®

66/100

Bikable

Bike Score ®

Overview

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

Walkability averages in the surrounding area

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 11/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

Property Change History

Property Heating updated
Electric, Central → Central, Electric
Property description updated with new details
Property Heating updated
Central, Electric → Central
Property Lot Features updated
Property description updated with new details
Property Interior Features updated
Property FireplaceFeatures updated
EPA Qualified Fireplace → Fireplace

Points of Interest near 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Frequently Asked Questions for 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 in SEASIDE 04, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 is a single family listed at $1,100,000. Highlights include 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,998 sq. ft., built in 1988, 0.12 acre lot, $551 per sq. ft.. Realty.com has 29 photos, sales history, school insig...

Realty.com has 29 photos of 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

Our records indicate that 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 was built in 1988.

The full address for this home is 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459.

486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 has been listed on Realty.com since Tue December 18, 2018

Some errands can be accomplished on foot. It is possible to get on a bus. Some bike infrastructure.

The average walkability score in the surrounding area is Walk Score: 11/100, Transit Score: 0/100, Bike Score: 34/100.

There are 3 schools assigned to this home. Check out the schools near 486 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. Bay School (Grades: PK - PK), Seaside Neighborhood School (Grades: 5 - 8), South Walton High School (Grades: 9 - 12)

Listing provided courtesy of: Seaside Community Realty Inc (tel: 850-231-2201)
Listing agent: Jacqueline Barker (tel: 850-974-0462) (#E1932)

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