Forest Lakes Beauty! Welcome to this Florida Coastal Cottage in the gated quaint community of Forest Lakes. It is only a short walk to the sugary sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enter the home from the spacious front porch into the open floor plan. The living/dining area has a spectacular vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and shiplap walls. There is an overlook from the second floor which expands the space even more. The open kitchen boasts stainless appliances, quartz countertops and a custom pantry. The first-floor master suite opens onto a large screened porch that feels like a second living space. It has a mounted tv with seating and dining areas. This porch is also accessible from the butler's pantry/laundry room. The master bath has an oversized shower, double quartz vanity area and a generous walk-in closet with custom built-ins and lots of storage. There are two bedrooms upstairs with an additional sitting or office space. The attached garage has a large storage closet and lots of shelving throughout the space. The backyard is a comfortable place to unwind, grill and entertain.
Single-familyProperty Type
2014Year Built
4,791 sq ftLot Size
$605Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Elaine Weeks• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Bought with Andy and Christina Meinen• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Forest Lakes Beauty! Welcome to this Florida Coastal Cottage in the gated quaint community of Forest Lakes. It is only a short walk to the sugary sands and emerald waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Enter the home from the spacious front porch into the open floor plan. The living/dining area has a spectacular vaulted ceiling, gas fireplace and shiplap walls. There is an overlook from the second floor which expands the space even more. The open kitchen boasts stainless appliances, quartz countertops and a custom pantry. The first-floor master suite opens onto a large screened porch that feels like a second living space. It has a mounted tv with seating and dining areas. This porch is also accessible from the butler's pantry/laundry room. The master bath has an oversized shower, double quartz
NAMLS #599382
Dec 12, 2014
Sold
$427,000
$236/sq ft
Dec 12, 2014
Sold
$427,000
$236/sq ft
Jun 24, 2013
Listed
$446,600
$247/sq ft
+18
READY FOR OCCUPANCY. Florida cottage architecture at its best. Enter from the covered front porch into the open floor plan. The family and dining rooms feature a spectacular vaulted ceiling with a balcony overlook from the second floor. The gourmet kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances and quartz counter tops. The first floor master suite opens onto a screened porch that is also accessible from the laundry room. The master bath has an oversized shower, double vanity and a generous walk in closet. There are two bedrooms and a sitting area on the second floor. The home features classic Florida cottage trim detail. Forest Lakes offers a community pool with a pavilion and a stocked lake. A full facility public beach access is just minutes away.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,639 (+128.8%)
$151,693 + $672,575
$824,268
2020
$3,339 (+3.1%)
2019
$3,238 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,184 (+2.9%)
2017
$3,094 (+1.4%)
2016
$3,053 (−0.8%)
2015
$3,079
$82,500 + $257,276
$339,776
Tax history for 25 W Okeechobee
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2022
$7,639 (+128.8%)
$151,693 + $672,575
$824,268
2020
$3,339 (+3.1%)
2019
$3,238 (+1.7%)
2018
$3,184 (+2.9%)
2017
$3,094 (+1.4%)
2016
$3,053 (−0.8%)
2015
$3,079
$82,500 + $257,276
$339,776
*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
4 ft.
Lot depth
12 ft.
Lot size
4,922 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2014
Sq. Ft.
1,806
Year built
2014
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
023S20344030000160
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.