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498 Forest St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
About this home
Southern charm with modern conveniences. This Charleston style cottage features vaulted ceiling in living area, 3 separate porches, upgraded kitchen. Popular rental for returning guests with extended families. Conveniently located near tennis, playground and pools. Addl. +-500 SF porches. 10'x12' garden shed for added storage.
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Sale history for 498 Forest St
$546/sq ft
$915/sq ft
$954/sq ft
$471/sq ft
$489/sq ft
$478/sq ft
$210/sq ft
Tax history for 498 Forest St
*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
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.Include but are not limited to:
- No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
- Parking Information
- Street Spaces: 2.00
Interior
- Bedroom Information
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bedroom: First, Second
- Master Bedroom: Second
- Bathroom Information
- Full Baths: 3
- Total Baths: 3.00
- Full Bathroom: Second
- Half Bathroom: First
- Room Information
- Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Area, Full Bathroom, Half Bathroom, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Storage
- Kitchen: First
- Living Room: First
- Room 1
- Living Room
- Area: 360.00
- Dimensions: 20 x 18
- Dimensions: 18x20
- Length: 20.00
- Width: 18.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 2
- Dining Area
- Area: 221.00
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
- Dimensions: 13x17
- Length: 17.00
- Width: 13.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 3
- Kitchen
- Area: 135.00
- Dimensions: 15 x 9
- Dimensions: 15x9
- Length: 15.00
- Width: 9.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 4
- Storage
- Area: 24.00
- Dimensions: 6 x 4
- Dimensions: 4x6
- Length: 6.00
- Width: 4.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 5
- Laundry
- Area: 24.00
- Dimensions: 6 x 4
- Dimensions: 4x6
- Length: 6.00
- Width: 4.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 6
- Half Bathroom
- Area: 35.00
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
- Dimensions: 5x7
- Length: 7.00
- Width: 5.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 7
- Bedroom
- Area: 176.00
- Dimensions: 16 x 11
- Dimensions: 11x16
- Length: 16.00
- Width: 11.00
- Level: 1
- Room Level: 1
- Room 8
- Master Bedroom
- Area: 182.00
- Dimensions: 14 x 13
- Dimensions: 13x14
- Length: 14.00
- Width: 13.00
- Level: 2
- Room Level: 2
- Room 9
- Master Bathroom
- Area: 60.00
- Dimensions: 12 x 5
- Dimensions: 5x12
- Length: 12.00
- Width: 5.00
- Level: 2
- Room Level: 2
- Room 10
- Full Bathroom
- Area: 35.00
- Dimensions: 7 x 5
- Dimensions: 5x7
- Length: 7.00
- Width: 5.00
- Level: 2
- Room Level: 2
- Room 11
- Bedroom
- Area: 180.00
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Dimensions: 12x15
- Length: 15.00
- Width: 12.00
- Level: 2
- Room Level: 2
- Interior Features
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Floor Hardwood, Furnished - All, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Bay, Window Treatment All
Exterior
- Exterior Features
- Exterior: BBQ Pit/Grill
- Lot Information
- Acreage: 0.00
- Lot Dimensions: 50X75
- Lot Features: Covenants, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Lot/Parcel Access: Paved Road
- Zoning: Deed Restrictions, Residential Single Family
- Building Information
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
Financial
- Lease Information
- Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly
- Financial Information
- Mortgage Type: Conventional
- Financing: Conventional
- Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
- Utility Information
- Utilities: Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Water Heater - Elect
Location
- Assessment Information
- Assessment Fees: Yes
- Assessment Amount: 3141.00
- Assessment Paid: Annually
- 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 #: 498
- Street Name: Forest
- Street Suffix: Street
- City: Santa Rosa Beach
- County: Walton
- State: FL
- Zip Code: 32459
- Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 04
- Absolute Longitude: 86.135397
- Longitude: -86.135397
- Latitude: 30.321618
- Directions: Near the Swim & Tennis club area on Forest Street in Seaside. Cottage name: ''Lovin' Life''
- Project Facilities
- Deed Access, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area
Public facts
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 3.0
- Sq. Ft.: 1,991
- Stories: 2.0
- Lot Size: 3,746 square feet
- Style: Single Family Residential
- Year Built: 1987
- Year Renovated: 2000
- County: Walton County
- APN: 153S192512000A0090
Other
- Listing Price Information
- List Price: 1745000.00
- List Price/SqFt: 915.30
- Property Information
- Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1830.00
- Design: Florida Cottage
- Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- Units Above Ground: 0.00
- Listing Information
- Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.8mi
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
Lifestyle
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Climate risks
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.
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| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 5 Baths | 2311 Sq. Ft. | $2,213,240 |
2 Beds | 1 Baths | 624 Sq. Ft. | $1,766,992 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1792 Sq. Ft. | $2,141,915 |
6 Beds | 5.5 Baths | 2891 Sq. Ft. | $3,539,376 |
| Address | Redfin Estimate |
|---|---|
4 Beds | 3.5 Baths | 2717 Sq. Ft. | $3,298,574 |
3 Beds | 3 Baths | 1994 Sq. Ft. | $2,154,156 |
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