8 S Watch Tower Ln














































Description
Where exactly is 8 S Watch Tower Lane located? The property is located at 8 S Watch Tower Lane, Inlet Beach, Florida 32461, within the gated WaterSound Beach community on Scenic Highway 30A in Walton County. WaterSound Beach sits between Deer Lake State Park to the west and Camp Creek Lake to the east, approximately 21 miles from Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport (ECP). Alys Beach, Rosemary Beach, and Seacrest Beach are all within easy biking or golf cart distance. How close is 8 S Watch Tower Lane to the beach? The home is steps from a private boardwalk that leads directly to the Gulf of Mexico. WaterSound Beach features golf cart beach access -- one of the only communities on 30A where residents can drive a golf cart directly to the sand. The community maintains over one mile of private, uncrowded beachfront exclusively for residents and their guests. How many bedrooms and bathrooms does 8 S Watch Tower Lane have? The home has four bedrooms and five full bathrooms. The primary suite on the main level features a spa-inspired bath with a walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, dual vanity, and a boutique-style dressing closet. The three upstairs guest suites each have their own private ensuite bath and walk-in closet, making this an ideal layout for families, multi-generational groups, or vacation rental guests. What are the kitchen features at 8 S Watch Tower Lane? The chef's kitchen is outfitted with professional-grade BlueStar and Sub-Zero appliances, custom KraftMaid cabinetry, and quartz countertops. The kitchen is open to the main living and dining area, creating a seamless flow for entertaining. The home also features 320 square feet of outdoor living space on wrap-around coastal porches with classic white picket fencing. Is 8 S Watch Tower Lane in WaterSound Beach a good vacation rental investment? Yes. WaterSound Beach is one of the most sought-after short-term rental communities on 30A, and properties in this community have historically generated strong vacation rental income. The home's four ensuite bedrooms, proximity to the beach boardwalk, and access to WaterSound Beach Club amenities make it highly attractive to vacation rental guests. Some comparable WaterSound Beach properties have projected annual rental returns in excess of $150,000-$300,000 depending on usage and management. What amenities are included in WaterSound Beach for residents of 8 S Watch Tower Lane? Residents of 8 S Watch Tower Lane enjoy full access to WaterSound Beach community amenities, which include:
Over one mile of private Gulf beachfront
Golf cart beach access via boardwalk
Multiple community pools
Puttering Park (18-hole putting course)
Fitness center
Bike and kayak rentals
Scenic walking trails, boardwalks, and pedestrian bridges
Deer Lake State Park access to the west
Camp Creek Lake for kayaking and paddleboarding to the east
The DuneSider Grill (seasonal poolside dining)
24-hour gated security
Optional membership to the WaterSound Beach Club adds access to a 7,000-square-foot resort-style pool, zero-entry children's pool, private beach club, full-service restaurant, Sunset Bar, and tennis courts. What golf courses are near 8 S Watch Tower Lane in WaterSound Beach? Three championship golf courses are within minutes of 8 S Watch Tower Lane. Camp Creek Golf Course, designed by Tom Fazio, is regarded as one of the finest courses in Florida. Shark's Tooth Golf Club, designed by Greg Norman, offers a challenging links-style experience. Origins Golf Club at WaterSound Origins, designed by Davis Love III, provides a third world-class option. All three courses are available to WaterSound Club members and are open to the public. What is the HOA fee for WaterSound Beach at 8 S Watch Tower Lane? The quarterly HOA assessment for 8 S Watch Tower Lane is $1,795, totaling $7,180 annually. This covers community maintenance, gated security, trails, boardwalks, and common area upkeep. A one-time new buyer fee also applies at closing. Annual property taxes were $20,613 for the 2024 tax year. What makes WaterSound Beach different from other 30A communities? WaterSound Beach is widely considered one of the most private and exclusive communities on all of Scenic Highway 30A. Unlike many 30A neighborhoods where Highway 30A runs through the community, WaterSound Beach is fully gated and set apart from the road, creating a secluded, resort-like environment. The community was master-planned by the St. Joe Company on 256 acres of natural coastal dunes and encompasses four distinct landscape types: Gulf beachfront, the rare Camp Creek coastal dune lake, the Intracoastal Waterway, and protected woodlands. The architectural style -- influenced by Nantucket, Cape Cod, and Martha's Vineyard -- gives WaterSound Beach a timeless, storybook coastal aesthetic unlike anything else in Northwest Florida.
- Listed by Nikki Nickerson • 30A Coastal Life LLCP: (850)-585-1129 C: (850)-585-1129 nnickerson@30acoastallife.com
- Listed by James B Loznicka • 30A Coastal Life LLCP: (850)-665-0664 C: (251)-295-4928 jim30acoastal@gmail.com
Property Details for 8 South Watch Tower Lane
Property Details for 8 South Watch Tower Lane
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 986788 |
| Days on Market | 182 |
| Taxes | $20,778 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2005 |
| Lot Size | 0.15 AC / 6,534 SF |
| County | Walton County |
Location
Building Information for 8 South Watch Tower Lane
Payment Calculator
$18,324 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
$16,592
$1,732
$0
Property Information for 8 South Watch Tower Lane
- Community Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, TV Cable, Waterfront
- Directions: Turn into Watersound Beach, proceed and let guard know where you are going. Turn right onto Boat Wright Way and the home will be on the left at the intersection of Boat Wright Way and Watch Tower Lane.
- Road Frontage Type: County Road, Private Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
- MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
- Latitude: 30.300929
- Longitude: -86.073131
- 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 22 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 1 PB 15-28 OR2457-931 OR2760-197 OR 3160-4173
- Project Facilities: BBQ PitGrill2, Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, PavillionGazebo2, Pets Allowed2, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool2, Short Term Rental - Allowed, TV Cable3, Waterfront
- Garage: false
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Internet Service, Land Recreation, Legal, Licenses/Permits, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security, Cable TV, Trash
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 22 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 1 PB 15-28 OR2457-931 OR2760-197 OR 3160-4173
- Parcel Number: 20-3S-18-16010-000-0220
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $20,778
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $20,778
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 202.0
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: No
- Parking Features: Carport, Carport Detached, Covered, Golf Cart Covered, Golf Cart Enclosed, Guest, Oversized, Other
- Covered Spaces: 2.0
- Carport Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Covered Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
- General Property Info:Street Spaces: 1.0
- Parking Features: Carport3, Carport Detached, Covered, Golf Cart Covered, Golf Cart Enclosed, Guest, Oversized, Other3
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 61 x 103 x 66 x 97
- Lot Size Acres: 0.15
- Lot Size Area: 0.15
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Corner, Covenants, Easements, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 2626.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- LotParcel Access: Controlled Access, County Road, Paved Road, Private Road, See Remarks5
- Lot Features: Corner, Covenants, Easements, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available, Within 12 Mile to Water
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 202.0
- 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: Concrete, Foundation On Piling, Roof Composite Shngl, Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
- Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
- Utilities: Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
- Exterior Features: Shower, Sprinkler System
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
- Foundation Details: Foundation On Piling
- Stories: 2.0
- Pool Features: Pool Type
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
- Exterior: Fenced Lot-Part, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened, Shower, Sprinkler System
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
- Window Features: Plantation Shutters, Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom
- Rooms Total: 7.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4.0
- Bathrooms Full: 5.0
- Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- Interior: Ceiling Beamed, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Plantation Shutters, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Security System, StoveOven Dual Fuel, StoveOven Gas, Washer
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 11
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 13
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 11.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 11
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 16
- Furnished: Furnished - All
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 8 South Watch Tower Lane
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #986788 | $3,294,999 | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #986788 | $3,295,000 | — |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #986788 | $3,495,000 | — |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Withdrawn ECAR #949094 | $3,650,000 | — |
| May 16, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #949094 | $3,795,000 | — |
| May 5, 2024 | Expired ECAR #894019 | $3,894,999 | — |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Listed (Active) ECAR #894019 | $4,000,000 | — |
| Sep 14, 2020 | Sold ECAR #849082 | $2,000,000 | — |
| Aug 10, 2020 | Pending ECAR #849082 | — | |
| Jun 20, 2020 | Listed (Active) ECAR #849082 | $2,295,000 | — |
| Apr 27, 2007 | Sold ECAR #459039 | $1,595,000 | — |
| Mar 28, 2007 | Pending ECAR #459039 | — | |
| Mar 21, 2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #459039 | $1,595,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | Price Change ECAR #986788 | $3,294,999 |
| 02/11/2026 | Price Change ECAR #986788 | $3,295,000 |
| 10/03/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #986788 | $3,495,000 |
| 12/06/2024 | Withdrawn ECAR #949094 | $3,650,000 |
| 05/16/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #949094 | $3,795,000 |
| 05/05/2024 | Expired ECAR #894019 | $3,894,999 |
| 03/25/2022 | Listed (Active) ECAR #894019 | $4,000,000 |
| 09/14/2020 | Sold ECAR #849082 | $2,000,000 |
| 08/10/2020 | Pending ECAR #849082 | — |
| 06/20/2020 | Listed (Active) ECAR #849082 | $2,295,000 |
| 04/27/2007 | Sold ECAR #459039 | $1,595,000 |
| 03/28/2007 | Pending ECAR #459039 | — |
| 03/21/2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #459039 | $1,595,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Schools near 8 South Watch Tower Lane
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.
Similar Homes
Similar Sold Homes
Explore Nearby Homes
- 30A East Homes for Sale
- Alys Beach Homes for Sale
- Laguna Beach Homes for Sale
- Point Washington Homes for Sale
- Prominence North Homes for Sale
- Prominence South Homes for Sale
- Watersound Beach Homes for Sale
- Watersound Origins Homes for Sale
- Wild Heron Homes for Sale
- Walk Over Dunes Homes for Sale
- Beachside Villas Homes for Sale
- Seagrove Homes for Sale
- Inlet Beach Heights Homes for Sale
- Kiska Beach Homes for Sale
- NatureWalk at Seagrove Homes for Sale
- Watersound Homes for Sale
- Seacrest Homes for Sale
- Rosemary Beach Homes for Sale
- Inlet Beach Homes for Sale
- Panama City Beach Homes for Sale
- Freeport Homes for Sale
- Santa Rosa Beach Homes for Sale
- Ebro Homes for Sale
- Miramar Beach Homes for Sale
- Panama City Homes for Sale
- Destin Homes for Sale
- Lynn Haven Homes for Sale
- DeFuniak Springs Homes for Sale
- Southport Homes for Sale
- Niceville Homes for Sale
- 32462 Homes for Sale
- 32413 Homes for Sale
- 32459 Homes for Sale
- 32439 Homes for Sale
- 32455 Homes for Sale
- 32437 Homes for Sale
- 32409 Homes for Sale
- 32407 Homes for Sale
- 32550 Homes for Sale
- 32408 Homes for Sale
- 32435 Homes for Sale
- 32428 Homes for Sale
- 32578 Homes for Sale
- 32401 Homes for Sale
- 32405 Homes for Sale
No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified, and Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties expressly disclaims any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the discretion of the seller. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.
Listing Courtesy of 30A Coastal Life LLC
The data relating to real estate for sale/lease on this web site come in part from a cooperative data exchange program of the Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS, Pensacola Association of REALTORS and Capital Area Technology & REALTOR Services. The properties displayed may not be all of the properties in the MLS's database, or all of the properties listed with Brokers participating in the cooperative data exchange program. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Copyright© 2026 Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS, Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS, Pensacola Association of REALTORS and Capital Area Technology & REALTOR Services. All Rights Reserved.














































1