Welcome home!!! This neighborhood is ''Old Florida'' at its best. Forest Lakes is the best kept secret on 30A. This award winning David Weekley house is nestled in this quaint community with Florida's natural vegetation, and a beautiful coastal lake. This community offers fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, natural playground area, and hiking trails to enjoy the natural habitat. For those hot summer days, enjoy a summer swim in the two-tiered pool and then enjoy a summer picnic under the covered pavilion. The pavilion offers a summer kitchen and a fireplace for the cool fall evenings. The beach is only a four minute bike ride. This beach house says ''welcome''. Step up on your coastal porch and enter into the wide entrance area with wire brushed oak floors, master downstairs, chef kitc with large baker island. Open floor plan dining and living area. Back porch outside with cathedral ceiling. Three bedrooms upstairs with ensuite bathrooms. Master bathroom upstairs has ensuite spa bathroom. One bedroom has been made into an office. There are so many upgrades the owners put into the house. House comes fully furnished with new washer and dryer. Upgraded Denon Surround Sound entertainment throughout the house, Added security system, upgraded internet system (eero mesh wifi) ,California Closets did the pantry, an office and master closets. New ecobee thermostats. Also comes with a golf cart . This house is a must for full time, part time living, or great investment property
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
4,356 sq ftLot Size
$589Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Del 2 Team Del Donie• The Premier Property Group Seacrest Office
Listed by Karla Del Monaco and David Del Donie Del Monaco• The Premier Property Group Seacrest Office
Bought with Bob Sellers• Newman Dailey Resort Properties
Welcome home!!! This neighborhood is ''Old Florida'' at its best. Forest Lakes is the best kept secret on 30A. This award winning David Weekley house is nestled in this quaint community with Florida's natural vegetation, and a beautiful coastal lake. This community offers fishing, paddle boarding, kayaking, natural playground area, and hiking trails to enjoy the natural habitat. For those hot summer days, enjoy a summer swim in the two-tiered pool and then enjoy a summer picnic under the covered pavilion. The pavilion offers a summer kitchen and a fireplace for the cool fall evenings. The beach is only a four minute bike ride. This beach house says ''welcome''. Step up on your coastal porch and enter into the wide entrance area with wire brushed oak floors, master downstairs, chef kitc with large baker island. Open floor plan dining and living area. Back porch outside with cathedral ceiling. Three bedrooms upstairs with ensuite bathrooms. Master bathroom upstairs has ensuite spa bathroom. One bedroom has been made into an office. There are so many upgrades the owners put into the house. House comes fully furnished with new washer and dryer. Upgraded Denon Surround Sound entertainment throughout the house, Added security system, upgraded internet system (eero mesh wifi) ,California Closets did the pantry, an office and master closets. New ecobee thermostats. Also comes with a golf cart . This house is a must for full time, part time living, or great investment property
ECAR #708557
Oct 5, 2015
Sold
$640,000
$271/sq ft
Jun 25, 2014
Listed
$649,990
$275/sq ft
+21
New Construction built by Award Winning David Weekley Homes! Complete and ready for immediate move in! Just in time for Summer!! This beautiful 2-story home greets you with a welcoming porch. The chef in your family will love the gourmet kitchen that includes GE Caf stainless steel appliances, and a baker's island, all overlooking a spacious family room. There is also a bedroom with its own private bath downstairs that could also be used as an office .The owner's retreat features a master bath with double vanities, walk-in shower and walk-in closet. Also located upstairs are two spacious bedrooms, each with their own full bath. Relax on your front or back porch. Amenities at Forest Lakes include two tier pool with summer kitchen and outdoor fireplace, private lake with two docks, green
Public Records
Oct 31, 2012
Sold
$85,100
$36/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 20, 2004
Sold
$292,000
$123/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,523 (−1.0%)
$285,000 + $879,552
$1,164,552
2024
$10,624 (+0.5%)
$274,450 + $888,610
$1,163,060
2023
$10,568 (+31.6%)
$274,450 + $888,610
$1,163,060
2022
$8,032 (+16.0%)
2021
$6,923 (+15.1%)
2020
$6,015 (+4.5%)
$110,350 + $492,230
$602,580
2019
$5,756 (+4.5%)
$97,396 + $482,155
$579,551
2018
$5,510 (+12.0%)
2017
$4,919 (+1.6%)
$91,806 + $404,449
$496,255
2016
$4,841
$88,275 + $395,585
$483,860
Tax history for 198 W Okeechobee
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$10,523 (−1.0%)
$285,000 + $879,552
$1,164,552
2024
$10,624 (+0.5%)
$274,450 + $888,610
$1,163,060
2023
$10,568 (+31.6%)
$274,450 + $888,610
$1,163,060
2022
$8,032 (+16.0%)
2021
$6,923 (+15.1%)
2020
$6,015 (+4.5%)
$110,350 + $492,230
$602,580
2019
$5,756 (+4.5%)
$97,396 + $482,155
$579,551
2018
$5,510 (+12.0%)
2017
$4,919 (+1.6%)
$91,806 + $404,449
$496,255
2016
$4,841
$88,275 + $395,585
$483,860
*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
4,500 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,490
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
023S20344000000320
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
SN
Small Neighborhood District
This district is intended for areas transitioning from fragmented developments to an area with higher density and a mixed use core that will facilitate neighborhood continuity. Each Small Neighborhood shall provide for a mixture of uses to encourage economic diversity and sustainability within the area, promote the future viability of the neighborhood, and encourage a walking and bicycle-friendly design to conserve energy and reduce emissions.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use building
Office
Medical office
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
Has Garage
Parking Features: Garage Attached
Garage Spaces: 1.00
Driveway Spaces: 2.00
Street Spaces: 1.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 4
Bedroom: Second
Master Bedroom: First, Second
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 4
Total Baths: 4.00
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Double Vanity, MBath Shower Only
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First
Room 1
Kitchen
Area: 110.00
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Length: 11.00
Width: 10.00
Level: 1
Room 2
Living Room
Area: 168.00
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Length: 14.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room 3
Master Bedroom
Area: 132.00
Dimensions: 11 x 12
Length: 11.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room 4
Master Bedroom
Area: 156.00
Dimensions: 12 x 13
Length: 12.00
Width: 13.00
Level: 2
Room 5
Master Bathroom
Area: 110.00
Dimensions: 11 x 10
Length: 11.00
Width: 10.00
Level: 2
Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 121.00
Dimensions: 11 x 11
Length: 11.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 2
Room 7
Bedroom
Interior Features
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Washer
Interior: Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lock Out, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Community
Exterior: Columns, Porch Open
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.10
Lot Dimensions: 45X100
Lot Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
Financial
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Seller
Seller
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Water Heater - Tnkls
Directions: Going East on 98, turn right on 393 and then left on 30A. Forest lakes entrance is after Draper Lake. Turn left into Forest Lakes gate. Turn left on Okeechobee West and follow street around. House will be on the right.
Project Facilities
Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, TV Cable
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,490
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,500 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Walton County
APN: 023S20344000000320
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 1690000.00
List Price/SqFt: 714.59
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2365.00
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 • 8.4mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.1mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.9mi
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
3/10 Fire Factor
0.31% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
6 days above 104° expected this year, 19 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 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
$1.32M – $1.60M
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