253 Salt Ln
Description
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed interior with soaring ceilings, wainscoting walls, and hardwood floors....Explore a wave-tossed dune beach shoreline, south of 30A, in the gated community of WaterSound Beach. Welcome to 253 Salt Box Lane, a charming coastal cottage tucked behind a classic white picket fence. This inviting home features two bedrooms, three bathrooms, and an additional loft space—which can easily be enclosed to create a third bedroom (see rendering in the photo gallery).
Step inside to discover a thoughtfully designed interior with soaring ceilings, wainscoting walls, and hardwood floors. The open-concept living, dining, and kitchen area is bathed in natural light, thanks to an abundance of windows offering picturesque views of the serene WaterSound landscape. The primary bedroom on the main level enhances the home's practical and comfortable design. A screened-in porch is the perfect retreat for early mornings or rainy beach days, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living.
Situated on a generous lot, this home boasts a lush backyard with a grassy lawn, a relaxing pergola, and dedicated parking. Ample space is available to possibly add a detached garage and a small pool, per seller. WaterSound Beach is a secluded, Gulf-side village boasting more than one mile of white-sand beach along scenic 30A, with majestic oak-lined streets. This community is renowned for its private beach access, stunning coastal dune lakes, rolling white sand dunes and extensive community amenities. Life in WaterSound is enriched with a dog park, a children's play park, a putt-putt course, two swimming pools, a fitness center, and a picnic pavilion. The neighborhood is further enhanced by numerous walking trails and golf cart access to the beach.
Furnishings and a golf cart are included, making this the perfect turn-key retreat.
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Listing Agent
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Property Details for 253 Salt Lane
Property Details for 253 Salt Lane
| Status | Pending |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 956139 |
| Days on Market | 187 |
| Taxes | $10,642 / year |
| HOA Fees | $1,565 / quarter |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2006 |
| Lot Size | 0.14 AC / 6,098 SF |
| County | Walton County |
Location
Building Information for 253 Salt Lane
Payment Calculator
$11,132 per month
30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest
$9,723
$887
$522
Property Information for 253 Salt Lane
- Community Features: Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
- Directions: ENTER THROUGH WATERSOUND BEACH MAIN SECURITY CHECK POINT GATE. TAKE FIRST LEFT AT SALT BOX LANE HOME IS THE 6TH HOUSE ON THE LEFT
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
- MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
- Latitude: 30.301803
- Longitude: -86.068244
- 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 6 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 4 PB 15-84 OR 2780-1856 OR 3053-3180 OR 3137-667 OR 3256-4968
- Project Facilities: Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed2, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool2, Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Garage 2: false
- Association Fee Frequency: Quarterly
- Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Security
- Association Fee2: $1,565
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 6 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 4 PB 15-84 OR 2780-1856 OR 3053-3180 OR 3137-667 OR 3256-4968
- Parcel Number: 20-3S-18-16013-000-0060
- Association Fee: $0
- Association YN: Yes
- Tax Annual Amount: $10,642
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $10,642
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2023.0
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: No
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Street Spaces: 2.0
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 105X48X105X38
- Lot Size Acres: 0.14
- Lot Size Area: 0.14
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Covenants
- Building Area Total: 1526.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 6098.4
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- LotParcel Access: Private Road
- Lot Features: Covenants
- Tax Year: 2023.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2006.0
- 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: Roof Composite Shngl, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Water Heater - Tnkls
- Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Fenced Lot-All, Porch, Porch Screened, Shower
- Construction Materials: Roof Composite Shngl, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Stories: 2.0
- Pool Features: Pool Type
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
- Exterior: BBQ PitGrill, Fenced Lot-All, Porch, Porch Screened, Shower
- Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s), Central Air
- Interior Features: Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Walls Wainscoting, Window Treatmnt Some
- Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Loft
- Rooms Total: 5.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 2.0
- Bathrooms Full: 3.0
- Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- Interior: Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - Some, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Walls Wainscoting, Window Treatmnt Some
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Electric, Washer
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 13.8
- Room Width: 940.0
- Room Dimensions: 13.8 x 940
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 13.9
- Room Dimensions: 19 x 13.9
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.7
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 16.7 x 13
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 15.8
- Room Width: 12.5
- Room Dimensions: 15.8 x 12.5
- Room Type: Loft
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.5
- Room Width: 7.0
- Room Dimensions: 14.5 x 7
- General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 253 Salt Lane
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1915200490 | $1,800,000 | -11.8% / yr |
| Aug 25, 2025 | Sold ECAR #972804 | $1,800,000 | — |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Pending ECAR #972804 | — | |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972804 | $2,150,000 | — |
| Mar 5, 2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1552657468 | $1,910,000 | +12.4% / yr |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Pending ECAR #956139 | — | |
| Jan 16, 2025 | Price Change ECAR #956139 | $1,995,000 | — |
| Aug 6, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #956139 | $2 | — |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #667926761 | $1,066,700 | +9.3% / yr |
| Mar 16, 2020 | Sold ECAR #831155 | $1,066,700 | — |
| Jan 22, 2020 | Pending ECAR #831155 | — | |
| Sep 11, 2019 | Listed (Active) ECAR #831155 | $1,089,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #607006790 | $857,000 | +1.8% / yr |
| Sep 29, 2017 | Sold ECAR #781209 | $857,000 | — |
| Aug 18, 2017 | Pending ECAR #781209 | — | |
| Aug 11, 2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #781209 | $857,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #231067123 | $720,000 | — |
| Nov 29, 2007 | Sold ECAR #473058 | $720,000 | — |
| Aug 24, 2007 | Pending ECAR #473058 | — | |
| Aug 18, 2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #473058 | $720,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/25/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1915200490 | $1,800,000 -11.8% / yr |
| 08/25/2025 | Sold ECAR #972804 | $1,800,000 |
| 07/23/2025 | Pending ECAR #972804 | — |
| 04/05/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972804 | $2,150,000 |
| 03/05/2025 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1552657468 | $1,910,000 +12.4% / yr |
| 02/08/2025 | Pending ECAR #956139 | — |
| 01/16/2025 | Price Change ECAR #956139 | $1,995,000 |
| 08/06/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #956139 | $2 |
| 03/16/2020 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #667926761 | $1,066,700 +9.3% / yr |
| 03/16/2020 | Sold ECAR #831155 | $1,066,700 |
| 01/22/2020 | Pending ECAR #831155 | — |
| 09/11/2019 | Listed (Active) ECAR #831155 | $1,089,000 |
| 09/29/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #607006790 | $857,000 +1.8% / yr |
| 09/29/2017 | Sold ECAR #781209 | $857,000 |
| 08/18/2017 | Pending ECAR #781209 | — |
| 08/11/2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #781209 | $857,000 |
| 11/29/2007 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #231067123 | $720,000 |
| 11/29/2007 | Sold ECAR #473058 | $720,000 |
| 08/24/2007 | Pending ECAR #473058 | — |
| 08/18/2007 | Listed (Active) ECAR #473058 | $720,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 253 Salt Lane
Schools near 253 Salt Lane
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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