81 Jack Knife Dr
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Description
Welcome to 81 Jack Knife Drive -- a single-story 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a 2-car garage in the heart of Watersound Origins, one of South Walton's most sought-after residential communities on Florida's Emerald Coast. With every room on one level and each bedroom featuring its own full bathroom, this home offers both comfort and thoughtful design for owners and guests alike. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, anchored by an indoor gas fireplace and...Welcome to 81 Jack Knife Drive -- a single-story 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom home with a 2-car garage in the heart of Watersound Origins, one of South Walton's most sought-after residential communities on Florida's Emerald Coast. With every room on one level and each bedroom featuring its own full bathroom, this home offers both comfort and thoughtful design for owners and guests alike. The open floor plan seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, anchored by an indoor gas fireplace and elevated with upgraded light fixtures throughout, making it ideal for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining. The kitchen is a true standout, featuring quartz countertops, a large walk-in pantry, a built-in bar area, and Frigidaire Professional Series stainless steel appliances. including a natural gas range and electric oven. Step outside to the enclosed screened porch -- the perfect spot to unwind with a cup of coffee and listen to the wind move through the towering pine trees just beyond the yard. In the evenings, gather around on the paver patio surrounded by the kind of stillness and quiet that first drew the owners to this home. The fully fenced yard backs directly to community green space and a walking trail, offering a rare sense of privacy and a serene, park-like setting you'll never tire of. The Watersound Origins lifestyle is hard to beat. Walk to the resort-style pool and fitness center at Village Commons. Enjoy the Davis Love III-designed Origins Golf Course, tennis and pickleball courts, miles of nature trails, and dock access to Lake Powell -- one of Florida's rare coastal dune lakes. The beach is just five minutes away, and the shops and restaurants of Watersound Town Center and Scenic Highway 30A put world-class dining within easy reach -- including plenty of local favorites just off 30A where you can skip the tourist crowds during peak season. Wonderful neighbors and a short-term rental restricted community create the genuine neighborhood feel that makes this place so special. Whether you're seeking a forever home on the Emerald Coast or a peaceful retreat just minutes from the Gulf, 81 Jack Knife Drive is coastal living done right.
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Property Details for 81 Jack Knife Drive
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural StyleBeach House
Subdivision NameWATERSOUND ORIGINS
Open Houses
LISTING UPDATED: 04/28/2026 12:40 PM
Property Details for 81 Jack Knife Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 995194 |
| Days on Market | 75 |
| Taxes | $2,025 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2017 |
| Lot Size | 0.13 AC / 5,500 SF |
| County | Walton County |
Location
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Building Information for 81 Jack Knife Drive
Stories1Year Built2017Building Size-Lot Size0.13 AC / 5,500 SF
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$4,444 per month
30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest
Principal and Interest
$4,275
Property Taxes
$169
HOA Dues
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1Property Information for 81 Jack Knife Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Community Features: Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Pickle Ball, Exercise Room, Fishing, Playground, Pool, Tennis
- Directions: From Highway 98 turn north on Watersound Parkway, turn right on Pathways drive, turn right on Splash Dr, turn right on Jack Knife Dr
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1805 - N of Hwy 98
- MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
- Latitude: 30.291459
- Longitude: -86.005276
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1805 - N of Hwy 98
- 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 122 Winter Garden
- Project Facilities: Exercise Room, Fishing, Pickle Ball, Playground, Pool2, Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Tennis
- Garage: true
Taxes and HOA
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Services
- Tax Legal Description: Lot 122 Winter Garden
- Parcel Number: 25-3S-18-16230-000-1220
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $2,025
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $2,025
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 7520.0
School Information
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
Parking
- Carport YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Guest
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 2.0
- Parking Features: Garage Attached, Guest
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- Virtual Tour URL Unbranded: https://vimeo.com/1164381293?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 50 x 110
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 2124.0
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- LotParcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
- Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 7520.0
- Floor Plans Count: 1.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2017.0
- 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: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab
- Occupancy Status: Vacant
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Back Yard
- Construction Materials: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 1.0
- Pool Features: Pool Type
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
- Exterior: BBQ PitGrill, Fenced Back Yard, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
- Flooring: Floor Laminate
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
- Room Type: Living Room, Dining Area, Kitchen, Screened Porch, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Full Bathroom, Foyer, Laundry
- Rooms Total: 12.0
- 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
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Fireplace, Fireplace Gas, Floor Laminate, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Pull Down Stairs, Shelving, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator WIceMk, Security System, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 18.6
- Room Width: 17.8
- Room Dimensions: 18.6 x 17.8
Room 2
- Room Type: Dining Area
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.8
- Room Width: 10.9
- Room Dimensions: 14.8 x 10.9
Room 3
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 11.8
- Room Dimensions: 17 x 11.8
Room 4
- Room Type: Screened Porch
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 17.6
- Room Width: 9.9
- Room Dimensions: 17.6 x 9.9
Room 5
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.6
- Room Width: 15.3
- Room Dimensions: 16.6 x 15.3
Room 6
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.2
- Room Width: 10.4
- Room Dimensions: 12.2 x 10.4
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 13.5
- Room Dimensions: 13.5 x 12.1
Room 8
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 9.4
- Room Width: 5.7
- Room Dimensions: 9.4 x 5.7
Room 9
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.9
- Room Width: 12.7
- Room Dimensions: 12.9 x 12.7
Room 10
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 9.1
- Room Width: 5.5
- Room Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.5
Room 11
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 8.5
- Room Width: 7.1
- Room Dimensions: 8.5 x 7.1
Room 12
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 6.9
- Room Width: 5.3
- Room Dimensions: 6.9 x 5.3
Rental
Rent Information
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 81 Jack Knife Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #995194 | $849,000 | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | Price Change ECAR #995194 | $895,000 | — |
| Feb 13, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #995194 | $925,000 | — |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477819544 | $849,900 | +15.1% / yr |
| Nov 22, 2021 | Sold ECAR #883886 | $849,900 | — |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Pending ECAR #883886 | — | |
| Oct 15, 2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #883886 | $849,900 | — |
| Oct 11, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #608550808 | $475,900 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | Price Change ECAR #995194 | $849,000 |
| 02/24/2026 | Price Change ECAR #995194 | $895,000 |
| 02/13/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #995194 | $925,000 |
| 11/22/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1477819544 | $849,900 +15.1% / yr |
| 11/22/2021 | Sold ECAR #883886 | $849,900 |
| 10/15/2021 | Pending ECAR #883886 | — |
| 10/15/2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #883886 | $849,900 |
| 10/11/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #608550808 | $475,900 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 81 Jack Knife Drive
Taxable ValueLand$150,000Additions$716,948Total$866,948
Tax Record2024$7,489 ($624 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt2,124 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,124 SqFtStories1Lot Size5,750 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2017CountyWALTONAPN25-3S-18-16230-000-1220
Schools near 81 Jack Knife Drive
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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