Last Sold Price
3 beds1,141 sqft$1,313/sqft
552 Forest St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Description

Main house 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Guest house 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Richard Gibbs selected this lot and designed a main cottage with guest cottage for his personal residence during his tenure as Seaside's town architect. The cottages are surrounded by a grove of oaks on a quiet lot overlooking Forest Street Park. The embellished screened porch runs the entire length of the main cottage. Two bedrooms with private baths, along with laundry room are located on the first level. An outdoor shower is tucked...Main house 2 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Guest house 1 bedroom, 1 bath. Richard Gibbs selected this lot and designed a main cottage with guest cottage for his personal residence during his tenure as Seaside's town architect. The cottages are surrounded by a grove of oaks on a quiet lot overlooking Forest Street Park. The embellished screened porch runs the entire length of the main cottage. Two bedrooms with private baths, along with laundry room are located on the first level. An outdoor shower is tucked under the stairway that leads up to the second floor. The great room is the true heart of the cottage. Interconnected living, dining and kitchen areas offer easy living. The dramatic raised ceiling with exposed cypress beams adds volume allowing sunlight to cascade into the cottage from the side porch windows and door. Interiors colors are warm and inviting with comfortable furnishings. A built in desk with bookcase is flooded with soft sun light from the bay window. Take a midday nap in the hammock or have an intimate dinner on the upper porch. The kitchen is located at the rear of the cottage with a tall bank of windows perfect for watching an array of native birds passing through. Continue up the spiral stairs to the widow's walk with the most astounding views in town and
a perfect perch for watching shooting stars. The separate guest cottage continues with the magical playfulness of the main house but with its own personality. The cottages are built with time tested materials. Room to enlarge main cottage. Some furnishings have been changed since photos were taken.
LISTING CLOSED: 03/04/2021 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by Jacqueline J Barker • Brokerage DRE #229034 • Seaside Community Realty Inc
    P: (850) 974-0462 C: (850) 974-0462 jbarker@seasidefl.com

Property Details for 552 Forest Street

Status
MLS #
864130
Days on Market
1
Taxes
$9,560 / year
HOA Fees
$4,237 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
1991
Lot Size
0.07 AC / 3,049 SF
Zoning
Deed Restrictions, Resid
Architectural Style
Beach House
Subdivision Name
SEASIDE 04

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$1,375,000

Avg days on market

98

Sale-to-list ratio

92.0%

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Location

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Building Information for 552 Forest Street

Stories2Year Built1991Building Size-Lot Size0.07 AC / 3,049 SF

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$8,764 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$7,614

Property Taxes

$797

HOA Dues

$353

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Property Information for 552 Forest Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Beach, Exercise Room, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
  • Directions: In Seaside turn north off 30A onto E.Ruskin, turn right on Seaside Ave.. Turn left at end of Seaside Ave on to Forest Street. House is on right. 3 cottages east of church. Cottage names - Little Lodge and Way Back.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
  • MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
  • Latitude: 30.322179
  • Longitude: -86.136206
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Seaside
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOT 3 BLK A SEASIDE IV PB 7-23 OR 2618-521 OR 2936-961 OR 3024-4228
  • Project Facilities: Beach, Exercise Room, Fishing, PavillionGazebo2, Pets Allowed2, Playground, Pool2, Tennis, TV Cable3, Waterfront
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Security, Trash
  • Association Fee2: $4,237
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 3 BLK A SEASIDE IV PB 7-23 OR 2618-521 OR 2936-961 OR 3024-4228
  • Parcel Number: 15-3S-19-25120-00A-0030
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $9,560
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $9,560
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2020.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Middle Or Junior School: Seaside
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • General Property Info:Street Spaces: 2.0
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 40 x 75
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.07
  • Lot Size Area: 0.07
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Easements, Interior, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 1141.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 3049.2
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • LotParcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Covenants, Easements, Interior, Restrictions, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2020.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1991.0
  • 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: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Membrane, 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
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone2, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Tnkls
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Deck Open, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower
  • Construction Materials: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Membrane, 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, Deck Open, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Porch, Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
  • Interior Features: Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Window Treatment All
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Half Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Laundry, Dining Area
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 4.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Window Treatment All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Range Hood, Refrigerator WIceMk, StoveOven Gas, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 16.5
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16.5 x 10
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room 3
  • Room Type: Half Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 6.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Dimensions: 6 x 3
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 6.0
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 6
Room 7
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 6
Room 8
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 3.0
  • Room Width: 3.0
  • Room Dimensions: 3 x 3
Room 9
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 7.0
  • Room Width: 7.0
  • Room Dimensions: 7 x 7
Room 10
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Guest Cottage (Living Dining combined)
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room 11
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: Guest Cottage
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 10
Room 12
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 10.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
  • Existing Leases: DailyWeekly

Property History for 552 Forest Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Mar 4, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692364941

$1,498,000
Mar 4, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453711875

$1,498,000

+10.5% / yr

Mar 4, 2021

Sold

ECAR #864130

$1,498,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
03/04/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #692364941

$1,498,000
03/04/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1453711875

$1,498,000

+10.5% / yr

03/04/2021

Sold

ECAR #864130

$1,498,000

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

Public Records for 552 Forest Street

Taxable ValueLand$1,050,000Additions$780,541Total$1,830,541
Tax Record2024$16,345 ($1,362 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt694 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt694 SqFtStories2Lot Size3,049 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1991Year Renovated1994CountyWALTONAPN15-3S-19-25120-00A-0030

Schools near 552 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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