This WaterSound West Beach 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath beach cottage is a must see! Sip your morning coffee on your cozy front porch and admire the perfectly landscaped yard! As you enter the home's welcoming foyer and drop zone, you can admire its high ceilings, wire brushed wood floors, recessed lighting, and full wainscoting throughout. Enter the expansive double guest suite with a sliding barn door to a full bath with double vanities, large glass stand up shower with two shower heads, and a conveniently located closet featuring built ins. Down the hallway, you enter to the open concept living, kitchen, and dining areas of this home. The open living room offers vast windows allowing in abundant natural lighting and is equipped with a wet bar to entertain! It's Uline wine fridge and ice maker complete the space and is perfectly tied together with modern pendant lights adding a contemporary feel to the home that make it great for entertaining. This space opens to the kitchen, equipped with GE Stainless steel appliances, gas stove and an expansive pantry! The kitchen's center island offers a breakfast bar, along with additional workspace and storage. The dining area features a built-in corner bench with a solid wood table and modern chandelier. The screened in back porch offers a cozy outdoor living to enjoy the quiet evenings in WaterSound. The screened in porch opens to the home's grilling and outdoor shower areas finished in Ipe decking, also opening to a community courtyard green. The first floor also features a large walk in laundry room and powder bath. The second floor features a cozy loft area with high ceilings, a second guest suite with full bath and large closet with built-ins, as well as, a spacious master suite and sprawling master bath with an oversized marble shower with rain shower head and marble floors. This immaculate home has never been rented and had been updated with interior paint, new tile backsplash, plantation shutters and new furnishings. WaterSound West Beach amenities include community pool, nature trails, beach access and fitness center.
Single-familyProperty Type
2012Year Built
$723Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Andy Wiggins• The Beach Group Properties LLC
Bought with Tami Moats• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
This WaterSound West Beach 3 bedroom, 3 and a half bath beach cottage is a must see! Sip your morning coffee on your cozy front porch and admire the perfectly landscaped yard! As you enter the home's welcoming foyer and drop zone, you can admire its high ceilings, wire brushed wood floors, recessed lighting, and full wainscoting throughout. Enter the expansive double guest suite with a sliding barn door to a full bath with double vanities, large glass stand up shower with two shower heads, and a conveniently located closet featuring built ins. Down the hallway, you enter to the open concept living, kitchen, and dining areas of this home. The open living room offers vast windows allowing in abundant natural lighting and is equipped with a wet bar to entertain! It's Uline wine fridge and
Public Records
Oct 4, 2018
Sold
$100
$0/sq ft
NAMLS #769158
Sep 28, 2018
Listing Removed
—
Feb 13, 2017
Listed
$810,000
$395/sq ft
Feb 13, 2017
Listed
$810,000
$395/sq ft
ECAR #710073
Oct 3, 2014
Sold
$665,000
$324/sq ft
Oct 3, 2014
Sold
$665,000
$324/sq ft
Jul 1, 2014
Listed
$699,000
$341/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,121 (+3.3%)
2024
$10,768 (+1.8%)
2023
$10,582 (+7.1%)
2022
$9,881 (+38.4%)
2021
$7,138 (+8.6%)
2020
$6,571 (+2.9%)
$196,062 + $462,146
$658,208
2019
$6,387 (−0.2%)
$190,351 + $452,742
$643,093
2018
$6,398 (+2.7%)
$205,341 + $436,290
$641,631
2017
$6,232 (+7.4%)
$199,540 + $429,243
$628,783
2016
$5,803 (+7.5%)
$191,865 + $388,104
$579,969
2015
$5,397 (+31.3%)
$155,925 + $375,071
$530,996
2014
$4,111
Tax history for 173 Anchor Rode Cir
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,121 (+3.3%)
2024
$10,768 (+1.8%)
2023
$10,582 (+7.1%)
2022
$9,881 (+38.4%)
2021
$7,138 (+8.6%)
2020
$6,571 (+2.9%)
$196,062 + $462,146
$658,208
2019
$6,387 (−0.2%)
$190,351 + $452,742
$643,093
2018
$6,398 (+2.7%)
$205,341 + $436,290
$641,631
2017
$6,232 (+7.4%)
$199,540 + $429,243
$628,783
2016
$5,803 (+7.5%)
$191,865 + $388,104
$579,969
2015
$5,397 (+31.3%)
$155,925 + $375,071
$530,996
2014
$4,111
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
2,590 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2012
Sq. Ft.
2,051
Year built
2012
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
193S18165000000170
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 5, 2026.
CC
Coastal Center District
This district is primarily residential, allowing medium residential densities and supporting uses. All development is required to be connected to a public water and sewer system.
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Pantry, Plantation Shutters, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Community
Exterior: Porch Open, Porch Screened, Shower, Sprinkler System
Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 37 x 70
Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2018
Last Taxes: 6397.77
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1125.00
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Ground Keeping, Security, Trash, TV Cable
New Buyer Fee
$
School Information
Elementary School: Bay
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1806 - South of 30 A East Beaches
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 173
Street Name: Anchor Rode
Street Suffix: Circle
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERSOUND WEST BEACH
Absolute Longitude: 86.087434
Longitude: -86.087434
Latitude: 30.310347
Directions: Watersound West beach is located between 395 and Watersound on the south side of 30A. Heading east on 30A, turn right on Plimsoll Way. Take the first right on Anchor Rode Circle. The home will be on your left.
Project Facilities
BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Fishing, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pool, TV Cable, Waterfront
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,051
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 2,590 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Walton County
APN: 193S18165000000170
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 5, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 819000.00
List Price/SqFt: 399.32
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2051.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Places
Transit
Bay Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 2.5mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
5/10 Fire Factor
5% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
8 days above 105° expected this year, 24 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$1.41M – $1.71M
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