Nestled under Old Seagrove's iconic tree canopy and just two blocks from both the beach and Seaside, this three-story contemporary home (4645 sq-ft) blends architectural pedigree with coastal charm. Designed by acclaimed Tom Christ of Christ & Associates, a Seaside Prize-winning architect whose visionary work has shaped much of 30A's distinctive style. The main home delivers light-infused living with expansive covered porches and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows. On the first floor, you'll find a guest suite with private bath, walk-through laundry, and a massive unfinished flex space -- perfect for a future primary suite, media room, or game lounge. On the second floor, the open-concept living and dining area opens onto porches on both sides creating an ideal indoor-outdoor flow. A guest suite with a walk-in shower rounds out this level. The third floor is a private retreat: the primary suite stuns with wall-to-wall windows, a private balcony, dual closets, and a spa-worthy bath with double vanity, garden tub, and walk-in shower. Plus, there's a second guest room with pre-plumbing area ready for an ensuite bath. Carriage House (781 sq-ft) 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full kitchen, perched above a 3-car garage complete and 11 x11 air conditioned space. Ideal for multi-generational living, vacation guests, or rental opportunities. Designed by a local design legend, this Seagrove gem offers the best of both worlds smart, stylish architecture and unbeatable proximity to the Gulf and Seaside's vibrant hub. * * * Buyer is responsible for personally verifying details about this Any information contained in this listing is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed. * * *
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
0.31 acresLot Size
$682Price/Sq.Ft.
3 garage spacesParking
Listed by Dana Jusselin• Davis Properties Of Nw Fl
Santa Rosa Beach, located between Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside, is a coastal and low-rise Miramar Beach neighborhood with dune-backed shorelines and pine-flatwood trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 30A corridor near the County Highway 393 junction, where bike traffic, beach cruisers, and small storefronts set a relaxed, design-forward pace. Architectural cues lean toward coastal cottages and contemporary beach homes with deep porches and metal roofs. Gulf views and rare coastal dune lakes shape daily rhythms, with boardwalks and trailheads threading through scrub and sand. Community pillars include The REP Theatre in Seaside, the open-air E.O. Wilson Park, and the long-running Grayton Beer Company taproom.
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Market insights
286 Forest St · $3,295,000
DAYS ON MARKET
399 days
The average home goes pending in 108 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.9%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$3,295,000
Median list price in this area is $794,805. (76% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
3 price drops
15% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Interior features
Central vacuum
Bookcases
Vaulted ceilings
Recessed lighting
Newly painted
Window treatments
Gas fireplace
Bedrooms
6 bedrooms
One bedroom on the first floor
One bedroom on the second floor
Two bedrooms on the third floor
Bathrooms
5 bathrooms: 4 full and 1 half
Primary bathroom with double vanity, dressing area, garden tub, separate shower, tile, walk-in closet, and whirlpool
Primary bedroom with walk-in closet
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Disposal
Freezer
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer
Washer/dryer hookup
Gas water heater
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring
Heating & cooling
Natural gas heating
Ceiling fans
Two or more heating systems
Two or more heat pump air-conditioning systems
Exterior features
Balcony
Hot tub
Rain gutters
Open porch
Guest quarters
Corner lot
County road frontage
County road and gravel/oyster shell access
Home design
Contemporary style
Three stories
Parking
Detached garage with 3 spaces
Golf cart garage
6 driveway spaces
2 street parking spaces
Security
Security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 2006
Stucco, wood trim, and cement fiberboard siding
Metal roof
Utilities
Electricity
Natural gas
Private well
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity and solar
View estimated energy costs and solar savings for this home
VERY PRIVATE-WOODED CORNER LOT WITH ROOM TO BUILD LARGE MAIN RESIDENCE. ONE BLOCK EAST OF SEASIDE. CARRIAGE HOUSE FEATURES 2 BEDROOMS, WITH TILED BATH. FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN-GREAT ROOM. OAK HARDWOOD FLOORS THROUGHOUT. INVITING PORCH-DECK AREA. ENCLOSED PARKING FOR THREE VEHICLES. LIVE HERE WHILE YOU BUILD YOUR DREAM HOME OR HAVE CASH FLOW WHILE YOU WAIT TO BUILD.
Public Records
Sep 27, 1993
Sold
$34,000
$7/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 1, 1982
Sold
$10,500
$2/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$8,871 (+1.9%)
2024
$8,708 (+3.7%)
2023
$8,400 (+1.1%)
2022
$8,309 (−1.3%)
2021
$8,420 (−1.7%)
2020
$8,562 (+2.9%)
2019
$8,317 (+1.6%)
2018
$8,188 (+2.8%)
2017
$7,966 (+1.2%)
2016
$7,870 (−0.9%)
2015
$7,938 (−0.6%)
2014
$7,986
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
11 ft.
Lot depth
13 ft.
Lot size
0.31 Acres
Year renovated
1994
Finished Sq. Ft.
781
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
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Total Sq. Ft.
781
Year built
1994
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
143S192517000M0210
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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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
Jul 12, 2023 • Final
Residential electrical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Electrical
Jul 6, 2023 • Final
Gas standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Gas
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.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° 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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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
64/ 100
Moderate sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be some shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 286 Forest St
$3,030,287
$265K under list price of $3.30M
Nearby comparable homes
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