144 Royal Fern Way

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,550,000
Price
4
Beds
3,504 Sq. Ft.
$1,013 / Sq. Ft.
3,504
Sq. Ft.
$1,013
per Sq. Ft.
Open: 12/27 10:00AM - 02:00PM
Open: 12/27 10:00AM - 02:00PM
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Description

Grace and functionality meet in this beautifully updated six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath residence by David Weekley Homes, ideally situated in WaterColor's Cypress Cove district. Backing onto a serene natural preserve, the home offers privacy and a peaceful backdrop for everyday living or extended stays along 30A. A soaring 25-foot foyer sets the tone, leading past a private study/bedroom with French doors into a light-filled family room and gourmet kitchen. Newly refreshed with a reimagined island,...Grace and functionality meet in this beautifully updated six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath residence by David Weekley Homes, ideally situated in WaterColor's Cypress Cove district. Backing onto a serene natural preserve, the home offers privacy and a peaceful backdrop for everyday living or extended stays along 30A. A soaring 25-foot foyer sets the tone, leading past a private study/bedroom with French doors into a light-filled family room and gourmet kitchen. Newly refreshed with a reimagined island, striking backsplash, and all-new flooring, the kitchen features JennAir Pro Series appliances, Timberlake cabinetry, and marble countertops — perfect for entertaining or gathering with family. The spacious dining area flows seamlessly to a screened porch overlooking lush greenery. The first-floor owner's retreat provides a tranquil escape with a luxurious bath, dual vanities, soaking tub, and private porch access. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms; including a second floor master, and an ensuite bedroom, a bunk room, and a second sitting area ensure ample space for guests. Thoughtful details include shiplap accents, oak flooring throughout, glass tile finishes, and a one-car garage. Positioned near WaterColor Crossings and just moments from the gulf, this home offers the best of convenience and comfort with access to WaterColor's acclaimed amenities, including resort-style pools, tennis, a fitness center, trails, and the gulf-front Beach Club.
  1. Listed by Randy Carroll • Brokerage DRE #2027627 • Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (850)-624-0037 C: (850)-624-0037 randy@scenicsir.com
  2. Listed by Blake C Jones • Brokerage DRE #2027627 • Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (850)-714-4252 C: (850)-714-4252 blake.jones@scenicsir.com

Property Details for 144 Royal Fern Way

Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Florida Cottage
Subdivision Name
WATERCOLOR

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LISTING UPDATED: 12/19/2025 03:37 PM

Property Details for 144 Royal Fern Way

StatusActive
MLS #987795
Days on Market68
Taxes$24,221 / year
HOA Fees$1,510 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2014
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,640 SF
CountyWalton County

Location

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Building Information for 144 Royal Fern Way

Stories2Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,640 SF

Payment Calculator

$20,064 per month

30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest

Principal and Interest

$17,542

Property Taxes

$2,018

HOA Dues

$503

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Property Information for 144 Royal Fern Way

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach, Deed Access, Dock, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Directions: From US Highway 98, travel south on County Highway 395. At WaterColor Crossings traffic signal, turn right onto West Lake Forest Drive followed by a left turn onto Pine Needle Way. Veer to the left onto Royal Fern Way and the home is the fifth house on left side of street.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
  • MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
  • Latitude: 30.325117
  • Longitude: -86.126287
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Bay
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Seaside
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOT 21 CYPRESS COVE AT WATERCOLOR S/D PB 15-44 OR 2603-330 OR 2777-2223 OR 2903-162 OR 2909-2483 OR 2954-4947
  • Project Facilities: Beach, Deed Access, Dock2, Fishing, PavillionGazebo2, Pets Allowed2, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool2, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Tennis, TV Cable3, Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Land Recreation, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Cable TV, Trash
  • Association Fee2: $1,510
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 21 CYPRESS COVE AT WATERCOLOR S/D PB 15-44 OR 2603-330 OR 2777-2223 OR 2903-162 OR 2909-2483 OR 2954-4947
  • Parcel Number: 14-3S-19-25400-000-0210
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $24,221
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $24,221
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bay
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Guest
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Attached, Guest
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 47X120
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Interior, Wooded
  • Building Area Total: 3504.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • LotParcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Interior, Wooded
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2025.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2014.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: No
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Foundation Off Grade, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Fenced Back Yard, Shower
  • Construction Materials: Foundation Off Grade, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Porch Open, Porch Screened
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Deck Covered, Fenced Back Yard, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Window Features: Window Treatmnt None
  • Room Type: Covered Porch, Living Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Office, Garage, Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Recreation Room
  • Rooms Total: 12.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - None, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Renovated2, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatmnt None
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Security System, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Gas
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Covered Porch
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 25 x 15
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
Room 3
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 9
Room 4
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 5
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room 6
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 11
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
Room 8
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
Room 9
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room 10
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 13
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room 12
  • Room Type: Recreation Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Furnished - None
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: Yes
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No

Property History for 144 Royal Fern Way

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 15, 2025

Price Change

ECAR #987795

$3,550,000—
Oct 17, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #987795

$3,645,000—
Feb 28, 2022

Withdrawn

ECAR #881625

—
Oct 14, 2021

Price Change

ECAR #881625

$3,590,000—
Sep 10, 2021

Listed (Active)

ECAR #881625

$3,654,000—
May 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645468385

$885,000

-9.3% / yr

May 23, 2019

Sold

ECAR #818578

$885,000—
Apr 9, 2019

Pending

ECAR #818578

—
Mar 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

ECAR #818578

$915,000—
Jul 15, 2014

Sold

ECAR #600002

$1,420,000—
Jul 14, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420871510

$1,420,000

+497.5% / yr

Jun 11, 2014

Pending

ECAR #600002

—
Jan 27, 2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409217736

$624,000

+147.6% / yr

Jun 30, 2013

Listed (Active)

ECAR #600002

$1,389,990—
Dec 21, 2012

Sold

ECAR #586030

$220,000—
Dec 3, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345023182

$220,000

-97.0% / yr

Nov 20, 2012

Pending

ECAR #586030

—
Nov 9, 2012

Listed (Active)

ECAR #586030

$231,000—
Aug 30, 2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337811619

$549,700

+633.0% / yr

Aug 30, 2012

Sold

ECAR #568239

$549,700—
Jul 26, 2012

Pending

ECAR #568239

—
Dec 1, 2011

Listed (Active)

ECAR #568239

$542,200—
Nov 9, 2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #320230776

$110,000

-16.7% / yr

Mar 25, 2010

Expired

ECAR #512648

—
Mar 10, 2009

Listed (Active)

ECAR #512648

$179,000—
Mar 6, 2009

Expired

ECAR #500401

—
Aug 21, 2008

Listed (Active)

ECAR #500401

$229,000—
Jun 4, 2008

Expired

ECAR #473734

—
Oct 30, 2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228748890

$230,000

-1.9% / yr

Oct 30, 2007

Sold

ECAR #460732

$230,000—
Sep 11, 2007

Pending

ECAR #460732

—
Aug 27, 2007

Listed (Active)

ECAR #473734

$154,500—
Jan 7, 2007

Expired

ECAR #436134

—
Jul 7, 2006

Listed (Active)

ECAR #436134

$365,000—
Apr 6, 2006

Listed (Active)

ECAR #460732

$275,000—
Jan 3, 2006

Expired

ECAR #392239

—
Jun 6, 2005

Listed (Active)

ECAR #392239

$619,500—
Mar 25, 2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287614642

$246,500—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/15/2025

Price Change

ECAR #987795

$3,550,000
10/17/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #987795

$3,645,000
02/28/2022

Withdrawn

ECAR #881625

—
10/14/2021

Price Change

ECAR #881625

$3,590,000
09/10/2021

Listed (Active)

ECAR #881625

$3,654,000
05/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #645468385

$885,000

-9.3% / yr

05/23/2019

Sold

ECAR #818578

$885,000
04/09/2019

Pending

ECAR #818578

—
03/20/2019

Listed (Active)

ECAR #818578

$915,000
07/15/2014

Sold

ECAR #600002

$1,420,000
07/14/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #420871510

$1,420,000

+497.5% / yr

06/11/2014

Pending

ECAR #600002

—
01/27/2014

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #409217736

$624,000

+147.6% / yr

06/30/2013

Listed (Active)

ECAR #600002

$1,389,990
12/21/2012

Sold

ECAR #586030

$220,000
12/03/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #345023182

$220,000

-97.0% / yr

11/20/2012

Pending

ECAR #586030

—
11/09/2012

Listed (Active)

ECAR #586030

$231,000
08/30/2012

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #337811619

$549,700

+633.0% / yr

08/30/2012

Sold

ECAR #568239

$549,700
07/26/2012

Pending

ECAR #568239

—
12/01/2011

Listed (Active)

ECAR #568239

$542,200
11/09/2011

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #320230776

$110,000

-16.7% / yr

03/25/2010

Expired

ECAR #512648

—
03/10/2009

Listed (Active)

ECAR #512648

$179,000
03/06/2009

Expired

ECAR #500401

—
08/21/2008

Listed (Active)

ECAR #500401

$229,000
06/04/2008

Expired

ECAR #473734

—
10/30/2007

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #228748890

$230,000

-1.9% / yr

10/30/2007

Sold

ECAR #460732

$230,000
09/11/2007

Pending

ECAR #460732

—
08/27/2007

Listed (Active)

ECAR #473734

$154,500
01/07/2007

Expired

ECAR #436134

—
07/07/2006

Listed (Active)

ECAR #436134

$365,000
04/06/2006

Listed (Active)

ECAR #460732

$275,000
01/03/2006

Expired

ECAR #392239

—
06/06/2005

Listed (Active)

ECAR #392239

$619,500
03/25/2004

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #287614642

$246,500

For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 144 Royal Fern Way

Taxable ValueLand$175,000Additions$1,383,060Total$1,558,060
Tax Record2024$11,821 ($985 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,320 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2012CountyWALTONAPN14-3S-19-25404-000-0440

Schools near 144 Royal Fern Way

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public - K to 5
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public - 6 to 8
South Walton High School
Public - 9 to 12
WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL WCSD-7023
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dune Lakes Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerald Coast Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Walton High School
Public9 to 12

WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL WCSD-7023
PublicK to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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More information about 144 Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

144 Royal Fern Way is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This property was listed for sale on October 17, 2025 by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $3,550,000. It has been on the market for a total of 68 days and was last sold on May 23, 2019. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 144 Royal Fern Way is a 4-bed, 5-bath, 3,504 sqft single family home built in 2014.

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