The residential property located in the attractive urban village of Seaside Florida is available to a purchaser seeking an unparalleled flexibility of balance between personal home, vacation rental and investment property. The offering comprises two freestanding two-story timber cottages on one generous-sized lot about 1000-feet setback from the Gulf of Mexico along the popular tourist 30-A corridor in the northwest Florida panhandle. Each cottage has its own access, parking, porches, and interior areas. Each may accommodate the owner's family, with an independent rental party in the adjacent cottage, or may be rented to two unrelated parties, or may be combined as a rental to one extended party. The ''main house'' cottage provides five bedrooms, four and half baths, two screened
Single-familyProperty Type
1990Year Built
$1,235Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
3 spacesParking
Listed by Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Bought with Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
The residential property located in the attractive urban village of Seaside Florida is available to a purchaser seeking an unparalleled flexibility of balance between personal home, vacation rental and investment property. The offering comprises two freestanding two-story timber cottages on one generous-sized lot about 1000-feet setback from the Gulf of Mexico along the popular tourist 30-A corridor in the northwest Florida panhandle. Each cottage has its own access, parking, porches, and interior areas. Each may accommodate the owner's family, with an independent rental party in the adjacent cottage, or may be rented to two unrelated parties, or may be combined as a rental to one extended party. The ''main house'' cottage provides five bedrooms, four and half baths, two screened
ECAR #840315
Nov 10, 2020
Delisted
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Nov 9, 2020
Listing Removed
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Aug 18, 2020
Price Changed
$2,450,000
$847/sq ft
Feb 13, 2020
Listed
$2,595,000
$898/sq ft
Feb 13, 2020
Listed
$2,450,000
$847/sq ft
NAMLS #722484
Jul 18, 2016
Sold
$1,475,000
$510/sq ft
Jul 18, 2016
Sold
$1,475,000
$510/sq ft
Feb 1, 2015
Listed
$1,695,000
$586/sq ft
NAMLS #515399
May 30, 2010
Listing Removed
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Apr 28, 2009
Listed
$1,695,000
$586/sq ft
Apr 28, 2009
Listed
$1,695,000
$586/sq ft
ECAR #379574
Jan 28, 2005
Listed
$2,250,000
$778/sq ft
ECAR #144721
Dec 9, 1999
Listed
$1,125,000
$389/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,962 (−3.6%)
2024
$26,940 (+3.9%)
2023
$25,929 (+25.0%)
2022
$20,740 (+17.9%)
2021
$17,586 (+2.8%)
$541,209 + $1,275,568
$1,816,777
2020
$17,099 (+8.5%)
$495,138 + $1,217,779
$1,712,917
2019
$15,764 (+3.5%)
$480,717 + $1,106,682
$1,587,399
2018
$15,225 (+11.5%)
2017
$13,657 (+1.0%)
$453,122 + $924,849
$1,377,971
2016
$13,521 (+2.7%)
$435,694 + $915,569
$1,351,263
2015
$13,167 (+9.1%)
$407,191 + $895,401
$1,302,592
2014
$12,066
Tax history for 485 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$25,962 (−3.6%)
2024
$26,940 (+3.9%)
2023
$25,929 (+25.0%)
2022
$20,740 (+17.9%)
2021
$17,586 (+2.8%)
$541,209 + $1,275,568
$1,816,777
2020
$17,099 (+8.5%)
$495,138 + $1,217,779
$1,712,917
2019
$15,764 (+3.5%)
$480,717 + $1,106,682
$1,587,399
2018
$15,225 (+11.5%)
2017
$13,657 (+1.0%)
$453,122 + $924,849
$1,377,971
2016
$13,521 (+2.7%)
$435,694 + $915,569
$1,351,263
2015
$13,167 (+9.1%)
$407,191 + $895,401
$1,302,592
2014
$12,066
*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
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
7 ft.
Lot size
4,878 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2010
Sq. Ft.
2,149
Year built
1990
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
153S192512000C0080
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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
No
Driveway Spaces: 1.00
Street Spaces: 2.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 6
Bedroom: First, Second
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 6.00
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Covered Porch, Dining Area, Foyer, Kitchen, Living Room
Lot Features: Covenants, Interior, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
Zoning: County, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2019
Last Taxes: 15764.47
Lease Information
Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Water Heater - Gas, Water Heater - Tnkls
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 3604.00
Assessment Paid: Annually
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Security, Trash
School Information
Elementary School: Bay
Middle School: Seaside
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1802 - East of Hwy 395
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 485
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 04
Absolute Longitude: 86.13542
Longitude: -86.13542
Latitude: 30.321441
Directions: In Seaside from 30A turn on to east Quincy Street, right on Seaside Ave, left on Forest St. House is on left. Name of cottages: Fresh Cream and Whipped Cream.
Project Facilities
Beach, Deed Access, Exercise Room, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,149
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 4,878 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1990
Year Renovated: 2010
County: Walton County
APN: 153S192512000C0080
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 2450000.00
List Price/SqFt: 847.46
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2891.00
Design: Beach House
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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
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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$3.39M – $4.11M
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