1,717 Sq. Ft.
$1,252 / Sq. Ft.
1,717
Sq. Ft.
$1,252
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Experience the Essence of Coastal Elegance in Watersound Beach
Nestled along the iconic Scenic Highway 30A, this beautifully updated & fully furnished 2 bed + loft cottage on highly sought-after Salt Box Lane captures the timeless charm and refined luxury of the Watersound Beach lifestyle. Perfectly situated on one of the largest cottage lots, the home offers a rare combination of privacy, curb appeal, and outdoor living space. Step inside to an inviting great room where vaulted ceilings, abundant
...Experience the Essence of Coastal Elegance in Watersound Beach
Nestled along the iconic Scenic Highway 30A, this beautifully updated & fully furnished 2 bed + loft cottage on highly sought-after Salt Box Lane captures the timeless charm and refined luxury of the Watersound Beach lifestyle. Perfectly situated on one of the largest cottage lots, the home offers a rare combination of privacy, curb appeal, and outdoor living space. Step inside to an inviting great room where vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, and a gas fireplace create a warm and sophisticated gathering space. The open-concept kitchen is thoughtfully appointed with stainless steel appliances, sleek granite countertops, classic white cabinetry, and a stunning designer tile backsplash. The spacious primary suite, located on the main level, is a serene retreat featuring vaulted ceilings, a king-sized bed, dual closets, and a private en-suite bath. An additional full bath, a built-in office nook, and a conveniently located laundry closet complete the first floor. Upstairs, a generous guest suite offers vaulted ceilings, two closets, and an ensuite bath, while a versatile loft area provides additional space for a media room, game area, or POTENTIAL SLEEPING QUARTERS. A large storage closet off the loft is ideal for an owner's closet or seasonal items. Outdoor living is elevated with a welcoming front porch, a charming screened porch, and an expansive patio beneath a pergola, ideal for dining al fresco or relaxing amid beautifully landscaped surroundings. Residents of Watersound Beach enjoy access to an exclusive, gated community known for its pristine boardwalks, direct beach access, resort-style pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, multiple parks, dog park, and the beloved Puttering Park. Whether you're looking for a primary residence, a second home, or a luxury vacation retreat, this exceptional property offers an unparalleled opportunity to live the WaterSound Beach lifestyle at its finest at the best price in WaterSound Beach!
  1. Listed by Willis E Palmer • Brokerage DRE #1047874 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coast Properties
    P: (850)-687-9988 C: (850)-687-9988 willonthebeach@hotmail.com
  2. Listed by Marjorie A Kennamore • Brokerage DRE #1047874 • Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coast Properties
    P: (913)-269-6038 C: (913)-269-6038 tuscanmk@yahoo.com

Property Details for 260 Salt Lane

Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Beach House
Subdivision Name
WATERSOUND BEACH
LISTING UPDATED: 10/17/2025 03:18 PM

Property Details for 260 Salt Lane

StatusActive
MLS #984955
Days on Market187
Taxes$12,270 / year
HOA Fees$1,795 / quarter
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2005
Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF
CountyWalton County

Location

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Building Information for 260 Salt Lane

Stories2Year Built2005Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,662 SF

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$12,100 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,479

Property Taxes

$1,023

HOA Dues

$598

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Property Information for 260 Salt Lane

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Sauna/Steam Room, Waterfront
  • Directions: Enter the Gates of WaterSound Beach and take immediate left onto Salt Box Lane. Home will be in the bend of the road on your right.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
  • MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
  • Latitude: 30.301604
  • Longitude: -86.068456
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Emerald Coast
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOT 15 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 4 PB 15-84 OR 2714-1458 OR 2840-4783 OR 3102-1868
  • Project Facilities: Beach, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed2, Playground, Pool2, SaunaSteam Room, Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
  • Association Fee Includes: Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Trash
  • Association Fee2: $1,795
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 15 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 4 PB 15-84 OR 2714-1458 OR 2840-4783 OR 3102-1868
  • Parcel Number: 20-3S-18-16013-000-0150
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $12,270
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $12,270
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 68 x 115 x 32 x 112
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.13
  • Lot Size Area: 0.13
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Level, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 1717.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 5662.8
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • LotParcel Access: Controlled Access, Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Level, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2024.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2005.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Beach House
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Frame, Roof Composite Shngl, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab, Trim Wood
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Shower, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Frame, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Patio And Porch Features: Porch Open, Porch Screened
  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
  • Exterior: Fenced Lot-Part, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower, Sprinkler System
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Woodwork Painted
  • Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All
  • Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Loft, Screened Porch, Covered Porch
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Fireplace YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Description: Dining/Living Combo
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 14
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 9.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 13
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 8
Room 6
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Covered Porch
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Furnished - All
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 260 Salt Lane

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 9, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #984955

$2,150,000—
May 4, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489998649

$2,395,000

+39.7% / yr

Apr 10, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642826583

$860,000

+6.0% / yr

Apr 10, 2019

Sold

ECAR #816578

$860,000—
Mar 2, 2019

Pending

ECAR #816578

—
Feb 20, 2019

Listed (Active)

ECAR #816578

$890,000—
Apr 30, 2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #288896177

$510,000

-14.0% / yr

Mar 30, 2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193812213

$945,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/09/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #984955

$2,150,000
05/04/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1489998649

$2,395,000

+39.7% / yr

04/10/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #642826583

$860,000

+6.0% / yr

04/10/2019

Sold

ECAR #816578

$860,000
03/02/2019

Pending

ECAR #816578

—
02/20/2019

Listed (Active)

ECAR #816578

$890,000
04/30/2010

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #288896177

$510,000

-14.0% / yr

03/30/2006

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #193812213

$945,000

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

Public Records for 260 Salt Lane

Taxable ValueLand$750,000Additions$595,754Total$1,345,754
Tax Record2024$12,270 ($1,023 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt1,310 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,310 SqFtStories2Lot Size5,707 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2005CountyWALTONAPN20-3S-18-16013-000-0150Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 260 Salt Lane

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 5 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

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 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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260 Salt Lane is a single family home for sale in Watersound, FL 32461. This property was listed for sale on September 9, 2025 by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Coast Properties, it's currently listed at $2,150,000. It has been on the market for a total of 187 days and was last sold on May 4, 2022. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 260 Salt Lane is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 1,717 sqft single family home built in 2005.

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