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3 beds1,732 sqft$751/sqft
520 Forest St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Single FamilyProperty Type
3,484 sq ftLot Size
1988Year Built
$751/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$3,604/yrHOA Fees

Description

This beach charmer is tucked among a grove of oak trees providing shade and privacy. The front screen porch leads to one of two living areas. The large galley kitchen is open to the front living area. Amenities in the kitchen include new stainless steel range and refrigerator, granite countertops and ample cabinets for storage. Crown molding and the natural honey color of the pine floors compliment the crisp white wood walls used throughout the interior. The dining area and a second living area extend...This beach charmer is tucked among a grove of oak trees providing shade and privacy. The front screen porch leads to one of two living areas. The large galley kitchen is open to the front living area. Amenities in the kitchen include new stainless steel range and refrigerator, granite countertops and ample cabinets for storage. Crown molding and the natural honey color of the pine floors compliment the crisp white wood walls used throughout the interior. The dining area and a second living area extend beyond the kitchen. In addition to the central HVAC, a free standing cast iron gas stove creates a warm ambiance to the living and dining area. The living areas are comfortably furnished with slip covered sofas, chairs, wicker and antique pine pieces. A screen porch at the rear accommodates additional outdoor dining. First level also includes a full bath and laundry. White wood walls continue up the stairway to the second level. The master suite with full bath features a private screened porch for a noon nap or to just to relax. Two guest bedrooms share a full bath and each open onto a rear screen porch. After fun in the sun on the beach the outside shower helps keeps the sand outdoors! Wash Ashore is just a short stroll to the beach, pools, tennis courts, fitness center, chapel and Seaside town center's unique shops and restaurants. Parking for 2 cars.
  • Listed by: Jacqueline J Barker 850.974.0462 jbarker@seasidefl.com Brokerage DRE #229034 • Seaside Community Realty Inc
Listing closed: 07/30/2020 12:00 AM • Source: ECAR, MLS#: 846887

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Location

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Property Information for 520 Forest Street

Property Details
  • Taxes: $10,132 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • Subdivision Name: SEASIDE 04
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1988
  • Lot Size: 0.08 AC / 3,484 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Directions: In Seaside, turn Savannah Street, turn left past pool, turn left on Forest St. House on right when road splits. House name- Wash Ashore
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
  • MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
  • Latitude: 30.321885
  • Longitude: -86.13577
  • 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 7 BLK A SEASIDE IV PB 7-23 OR 1802-387 OR 2377-1393
  • Project Facilities: Beach, Fishing, PavillionGazebo2, Pets Allowed2, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool2, Tennis, TV Cable3, Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Security, Trash
  • Association Fee2: $3,604
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK A SEASIDE IV PB 7-23 OR 1802-387 OR 2377-1393
  • Parcel Number: 15-3S-19-25120-00A-0070
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $10,132
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $10,132
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2019.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Bay
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Parking Features: See Remarks
  • General Property Info:Street Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: See Remarks4
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 50x76x39x75
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.08
  • Lot Size Area: 0.08
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 1732.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3484.8
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • LotParcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Restrictions, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2019.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1988.0
  • 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: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
  • Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
Utilities
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone2, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
  • Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Lot-Part, Porch Screened
  • Construction Materials: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
  • Exterior: BBQ PitGrill, Fenced Lot-Part, Porch Screened
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Interior Features: Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • Room Type: Screened Porch, Living Room, Kitchen, Dining Area, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior: Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Jennaire Type, Refrigerator WIceMk, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 8
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 15
Room 3
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room 4
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 8
Room 5
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: First
Room 7
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 8
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
Room 9
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 11
Room 10
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
Room 11
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 11
Room 12
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 11.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 11 x 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
  • Existing Leases: DailyWeekly

Property History for 520 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 30, 2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677399669

$1,300,000

+3.3% / yr

Jul 30, 2020

Sold

ECAR #846887

$1,300,000
May 21, 2020

Listed (Active)

ECAR #846887

$1,345,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/30/2020

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #677399669

$1,300,000

+3.3% / yr

07/30/2020

Sold

ECAR #846887

$1,300,000
05/21/2020

Listed (Active)

ECAR #846887

$1,345,000

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

Public Records for 520 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,050,000Additions$1,000,156Total$2,050,156
Tax Record2024$17,124 ($1,427 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Total Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,732 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,311 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1988Year Renovated1993CountyWALTONAPN15-3S-19-25120-00A-0070

Schools near 520 Forest Street

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