Don't miss this opportunity at 385 Wilderness Way to embrace the 30A lifestyle among 20 lush acres! Live and play in the gated, tranquil neighborhood of Lake Place at Grayton Beach situated between 30A and Western Lake with private neighborhood dock and sparkling pool. Welcome to a beautiful bright and airy coastal retreat with carriage house. This charming Florida cottage at once welcomes you and embodies the laid-back vibe of Grayton Beach while sitting prominently on a large homesite with well-maintained indigenous landscape of magnolia, twisted oaks sculpted by southern breezes, tall pines, and bright green palmettos. Outdoor living abounds on the large, screened wrap around porch. This home offers a blend of privacy, modern amenities, and proximity to the natural beauty of acres of forest trails, bike path, state parks and Western Lake, a rare coastal dune lake. The main house features a spacious wrap-around screened porch, ideal for enjoying the serene surroundings, an eat-in kitchen with gracious countertop space and window over the sink, built-in bookcases and tall ceilings, plus an outdoor area ideal for grilling. It includes two bedrooms and a bathroom on the first level, with a full second level primary suite and loft for workspace. The Carriage House (built in 2019 according to public record) features private porch, living area with sleeping, full bath, kitchen plus washer and dryer making guest life easy. Enjoy convenient garage parking plus room for stowing away kayaks, standup paddle boards and bikes. The home is set back among native landscaping, offering privacy in a 20-acre, rental-restricted neighborhood featuring 50 home sites with access to a community dock on Western Lake and a neighborhood pool. Just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico, residents can enjoy sunsets over the lake, kayaking, paddleboarding right off the community dock or relaxing by the sugar-white beaches of Grayton Beach State Park. Nature trails connect Lake Place to the forest for a walk with nature and state park passes are easily available for beach access or kayak or canoe to the beach. Visit Grayton Corners or Uptown Grayton both within walking distance and feature a myriad of shopping, eateries and more. We invite you to discover the gem of Lake Place at Grayton Beach, 385 Wilderness Way. It's all here waiting for you at 385 Wilderness Way.
Single-familyProperty Type
2002Year Built
0.44 acresLot Size
$1,151Price/Sq.Ft.
$254/moHOA Dues
Listed by Gay Landreth• La Florida Coastal Properties
Listed by Kay M Khaldi• La Florida Coastal Properties
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
385 Wilderness Way · $2,450,000
DAYS ON MARKET
388 days
The average home goes pending in 82 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.5%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
LIST PRICE
$2,450,000
Median sale price in this area is $647,875. (74% lower than this home)
PRICE DROP
0 price drops
20% of homes in this area have had a price drop in the past month.
Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Vaulted ceilings
Fireplace (gas)
Kitchen island
Washer/Dryer hookup
Window treatments
Furnished
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Master bedroom on the first floor
Separate apartment (second level)
Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Master bath with double vanity, garden tub and separate shower
Kitchen
Kitchen on the first floor
Kitchen island
Dishwasher
Microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer and dryer (appliances included)
Washer/Dryer hookup
Electric water heater
Heating & cooling
Central air conditioning
Multiple AC systems
Natural gas heating
Multiple heating systems
Exterior features
Screened porch
Porch
Private paved road frontage
Paved access
Within half a mile to water
Dock and waterfront access
Pool
Home design
Florida cottage style
2 stories
Built in 2002
Interior lot
Residential single-family zoning
Parking
Attached garage
Detached garage
Security
Gated community
Construction
Built in 2002
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electric service
Natural gas
HOA & community
Association with management and grounds maintenance
Fees include accounting, ground keeping and management
Community allows pets
Short-term rentals not allowed; minimum rental period enforced
Other
Subdivision: LAKE PLACE AT GRAYTON BEACH T/H
Electricity and solar
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Situated at the end of a long private driveway, this capacious family home in Lake Place has the benefit of a recently added carriage house and two-car garage. Fully renovated, this traditional home is suitable for a primary residence or second home with ample space for guests and entertaining. Indoor and outdoor living spaces are balanced with a bright open family room and wraparound porch of the home. It's a place for relaxing on the swing seat and watching the world go by through screened vegetation. The full-width porch provides access to the home through three sets of French doors. They open into a light-filled double-height foyer. Polished wood flooring leads the way through a series of living areas for relaxing, dining and watching TV around the cozy gas fireplace. Shelving under the stairs creates an informal display area for a library or collection of treasures. Beyond the family dining area, there's a modern refurbished kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The first floor includes two bedrooms and a bathroom with a feature staircase heading up to an open gallery with loft/office space. The master suite is particularly spacious with a zen-like white bathroom with a twin vanity, generous walk-in shower and deep oval tub for leisurely soaks. To the rear of the home, a paved yard and pergola connect the main house with the two-car garage and carriage house, which were added in 2018. The self-contained studio accommodation includes a full kitchen and sitting area for independent guests. This rental-restricted coastal dune community is set on 20 acres of native landscaping with gated security. Nearby amenities add to the quality of life with a neighborhood pool and a community dock overlooking Western Lake in the adjoining state park. This hidden gem is minutes from stunning gulf beaches, shopping and dining in Grayton Beach.
CPARMLS #720447
Dec 23, 2021
Sold
$1,692,500
$795/sq ft
Nov 16, 2021
Listed
$1,800,000
$846/sq ft
Comp Sale From ECAOR -------------------------------- Located in the much desired, coastal dune lake neighborhood of Lakeplace at Grayton Beach, this charming home is the perfect full time residence or vacation getaway. Lakeplace at Grayton Beach is a beautiful, 20 acre, rental restricted, gated community located south of 30A. Set back in the trees and surrounded by native landscaping, this home offers privacy on every side. The main house features an amazing wrap around screened in porch, a large eat in kitchen, built in bookcases, 2 bedrooms & bath on the first level with master suite and extra loft space upstairs. Recently built in 2019, the guest cottage, located above the two car garage, features a full kitchen, light filled living room & bedroom space and large private porch.
NAMLS #885691
Dec 23, 2021
Sold
$1,692,500
$795/sq ft
Dec 23, 2021
Sold
$1,692,500
$795/sq ft
Nov 16, 2021
Pending
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Nov 11, 2021
Listed
$1,800,000
$846/sq ft
Nov 11, 2021
Listed
$1,800,000
$846/sq ft
Public Records
May 18, 1999
Sold
$84,000
$39/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,575 (−3.2%)
$649,750 + $1,112,559
$1,762,309
2024
$16,085 (−2.3%)
$678,000 + $1,121,196
$1,799,196
2023
$16,464 (+2.3%)
$678,000 + $1,133,978
$1,811,978
2022
$16,098 (+142.0%)
$735,930 + $1,001,127
$1,737,057
2021
$6,653 (+3.2%)
$298,600 + $388,683
$687,283
2020
$6,449 (+33.9%)
$273,181 + $372,888
$646,069
2019
$4,815 (+8.2%)
2018
$4,451 (+5.5%)
2017
$4,219 (+7.4%)
$250,000 + $210,428
$460,428
2016
$3,927 (+13.1%)
$218,280 + $210,326
$428,606
2015
$3,472 (+13.8%)
$204,000 + $155,757
$359,757
2014
$3,052
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
8 ft.
Lot depth
24 ft.
Lot size
0.44 Acres
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,644
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,644
Year built
2002
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
083S192525000A0310
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
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
Mar 2, 2023 • Active
Mechanical
HVAC
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Climate risks
5/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 19-29% chance 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 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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Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
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Moderate sunlight
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Redfin Estimate for 385 Wilderness Way
$2,263,265
$187K under list price of $2.45M
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