Bring your Kayak, Stand-up Paddle Board, and Beach Chairs to this Beautiful Coastal Craftsman Cottage. The impressive architectural details including brick accents, eyebrow roof, overhangs, and corbles; greet you as you pull in the pavered driveway. There is a downstairs BONUS ROOM and Full Bath with endless possibilities. The interior finishes include capiz lights, coffered ceilings, shaker style cabinets, and detailed tub and shower surrounds. The cook will love the gas cook-top and ample counter top space. Built to the latest codes including IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS and 2x6 Construction. Each floor has separate hvac systems for maximum comfort. Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach is conveniently located along Scenic Hwy 30a and is a short distance from the beach. Schedule your private showing today.
Single-familyProperty Type
2017Year Built
$498Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Tim Shepard• Destin Real Estate
Bought with Elizabeth Boswell• Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast
Bring your Kayak, Stand-up Paddle Board, and Beach Chairs to this Beautiful Coastal Craftsman Cottage. The impressive architectural details including brick accents, eyebrow roof, overhangs, and corbles; greet you as you pull in the pavered driveway. There is a downstairs BONUS ROOM and Full Bath with endless possibilities. The interior finishes include capiz lights, coffered ceilings, shaker style cabinets, and detailed tub and shower surrounds. The cook will love the gas cook-top and ample counter top space. Built to the latest codes including IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS and 2x6 Construction. Each floor has separate hvac systems for maximum comfort. Lakeside at Blue Mountain Beach is conveniently located along Scenic Hwy 30a and is a short distance from the beach.
Public Records
Jul 15, 2005
Sold
$400,000
$180/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,847 (+1.9%)
2024
$4,754 (+3.8%)
2023
$4,581 (+1.2%)
2022
$4,527 (−1.3%)
2021
$4,585 (−1.6%)
2020
$4,662 (+3.0%)
2019
$4,525 (+1.6%)
2018
$4,452 (+359.5%)
$100,687 + $383,076
$483,763
2017
$969
$97,755
Tax history for 196 Matts Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,847 (+1.9%)
2024
$4,754 (+3.8%)
2023
$4,581 (+1.2%)
2022
$4,527 (−1.3%)
2021
$4,585 (−1.6%)
2020
$4,662 (+3.0%)
2019
$4,525 (+1.6%)
2018
$4,452 (+359.5%)
$100,687 + $383,076
$483,763
2017
$969
$97,755
*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
4,000 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2017
Sq. Ft.
2,204
Year built
2017
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
123S20348500000610
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
TND
Traditional Neighborhood Development District
This district provides for flexibility in design that will create vibrant walkable, accessible, and distinctive neighborhoods with densities and intensities that can support transit-oriented development and multimodal transportation alternatives. This district is intended to allow for traditional neighborhood design including a mix of residential types and non-residential uses relating to integrated public space such as town centers and public squares. The intent of the category is to allow compact, human scale development with varying residential types, lot sizes, and lot dimensions with supporting neighborhood and general commercial uses, civic uses, and public uses. New developments within this district shall create and utilize a form based code or urban design code and utilize the PUD process in order to achieve the necessary densities and intensities of development.
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Furnished - None, Lighting Recessed
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Type: None
Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 50x80
Lot Features: Covenants, Interior
Lot/Parcel Access: Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Frame, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2016
Last Taxes: 940.57
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Tnkls
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 190.00
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Accounting, Management
New Buyer Fee
$
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Bay
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1703 - Hwy 393 to Hwy 83
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 196
Street Name: Matts
Street Suffix: Way
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: LAKESIDE AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH
Absolute Longitude: 86.197513
Longitude: -86.197513
Latitude: 30.344166
Directions: Take hwy 83 to East on Matt's Way (1 block north of 30A). House will be on right hand side after crossing bridge and first side street. Sign in the Yard
Project Facilities
Pool
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,204
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,000 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2017
Year Renovated: 2017
County: Walton County
APN: 123S20348500000610
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 547222.00
List Price/SqFt: 245.83
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2226.00
Design: Craftsman Style
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.3mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 5.1mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.6mi
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
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.05M – $1.28M
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