Designed by Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, the 'Forsythe House' combines both modern and traditional elements...all the while maintaining the most unique artistic elements that are sure to have you taking a second look! Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals for the family in the open two story kitchen which includes Traulsen refrigerator, Garland gas stove and concrete countertop. Lunch or dinner can be served in the private outdoor courtyard. Enjoy an afternoon beverage on the spacious rooftop deck. Gulf views from the roof deck along with sunsets glistening off Seaside's roof tops in every direction. Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your living area. Stairwells seem to suspend from the walls with open steps and cable rails as you ascend to the upper floors. Guest bedroom with bath on the 2nd level. Master and guest bedrooms with bath on the 3rd level. The town house can be expanded 20'x20' (10' heated/cooled, 10' balcony)on west side at second level with carport below and 10' balcony above off 3rd level. Second level above existing kitchen could also become living space or master suite. There is an additional 900 square feet of roof top deck and balcony. Forsythe House has been featured in a variety of publications-Architecture, Row HousRedux, House Beautiful, Mary Engelbreit's Home Companion, House Beautiful Kitchens, Parallel Utopias, American Townhouse and Seaside Style. While believe to be accurate Buyer to verify all information and dimensions.
TownhomeProperty Type
1990Year Built
$950Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Bought with Cindy Cole Fine Homes• Keller Williams Realty Destin
Designed by Seaside Prize recipient Walter Chatham, the 'Forsythe House' combines both modern and traditional elements...all the while maintaining the most unique artistic elements that are sure to have you taking a second look! Much like the shops of Ruskin Place, Forsythe House offers a little variety for everyone. The chef in the family will enjoy preparing meals for the family in the open two story kitchen which includes Traulsen refrigerator, Garland gas stove and concrete countertop. Lunch or dinner can be served in the private outdoor courtyard. Enjoy an afternoon beverage on the spacious rooftop deck. Gulf views from the roof deck along with sunsets glistening off Seaside's roof tops in every direction. Ruskin Park is an outdoor extension of your living area. Stairwells seem to
NAMLS #808169
Nov 19, 2019
Listing Removed
—
Sep 27, 2018
Listed
$1,580,000
$745/sq ft
NAMLS #542405
Dec 19, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jul 26, 2010
Listed
$1,600,000
$755/sq ft
ECAR #124839
Oct 22, 1998
Listed
$850,000
$401/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,369 (−4.7%)
$451,266 + $1,360,328
$1,811,594
2024
$17,171 (+4.5%)
2023
$16,426 (+13.5%)
2022
$14,474 (+17.5%)
2021
$12,317 (+45.7%)
$438,122 + $834,320
$1,272,442
2020
$8,453 (+2.9%)
2019
$8,211 (+1.6%)
2018
$8,084 (+2.8%)
2017
$7,864 (+1.2%)
2016
$7,769 (−0.9%)
2015
$7,837 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,884
Tax history for 208 W Ruskin Pl
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$16,369 (−4.7%)
$451,266 + $1,360,328
$1,811,594
2024
$17,171 (+4.5%)
2023
$16,426 (+13.5%)
2022
$14,474 (+17.5%)
2021
$12,317 (+45.7%)
$438,122 + $834,320
$1,272,442
2020
$8,453 (+2.9%)
2019
$8,211 (+1.6%)
2018
$8,084 (+2.8%)
2017
$7,864 (+1.2%)
2016
$7,769 (−0.9%)
2015
$7,837 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,884
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
4
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1,688 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1996
Sq. Ft.
2,627
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
153S192512000K0040
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
RP
Residential Preservation District
This district consists primarily of subdivisions existing as of November 7, 1996, approved development projects which are vested or built out, or recorded platted subdivisions that have infrastructure in place and are substantially built out.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Oct 27, 2025 • Final
Residential remodel - exterior permit - licensed contractors only
Remodel
Oct 3, 2025 • Active
Mechanical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
HVAC
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
No
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: Second, Third
Master Bedroom: Third
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 3.00
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom