Gorgeous WaterColor oasis nestled in the Lake District (Phase III) across from a charming community park. This residence features a 5BR, 4.5BA main home with large bunk room and a 1BR carriage home with full bathroom and kitchenette over a large garage. The comfortable design of the main home makes it easy to entertain large groups with a spacious open concept living and dining area, all guest rooms with en suite bathrooms for added privacy. Enjoy 10' ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor of the main home. Special features add character to this residence including shiplap walls, a built-in mud area with outstanding storage for beach gear and both covered and screened porches for outdoor living. The convenient community location, amount of living space and separate carriage home set this property apart from the rest! Located on 499 acres in the renowned South Walton Beaches, WaterColor was created with families in mind and offers the charm of small town life. Exceptional community amenities include several beautiful swimming pools, a gulf front beach club, nature trails, kayaking, canoeing, a fitness center, tennis, Camp WaterColor for kids, parks and green spaces. Highway 98 is minutes away making travel to both Destin and Panama City Beach convenient as well the Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Single-familyProperty Type
2007Year Built
$859Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Sullivan• Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Bought with Richard Barnett• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Gorgeous WaterColor oasis nestled in the Lake District (Phase III) across from a charming community park. This residence features a 5BR, 4.5BA main home with large bunk room and a 1BR carriage home with full bathroom and kitchenette over a large garage. The comfortable design of the main home makes it easy to entertain large groups with a spacious open concept living and dining area, all guest rooms with en suite bathrooms for added privacy. Enjoy 10' ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors throughout the first floor of the main home. Special features add character to this residence including shiplap walls, a built-in mud area with outstanding storage for beach gear and both covered and screened porches for outdoor living. The convenient community location, amount of living space and
Public Records
May 15, 2006
Sold
$741,000
$200/sq ft
ECAR #367809
Nov 15, 2004
Sold
$725,000
$196/sq ft
Aug 10, 2004
Listed
$730,000
$197/sq ft
Long Leaf is part of WaterColor's Phase III, where the homesites are clustered around a park. All homesites allow for cupolas and widows walks. All ammenities are within a short walk such as : tennis, shopping, bicycling, swimming, and canoeing, just to name a few. Awesome opportunity to join this exclusive community.
Public Records
Jul 2, 2004
Sold
$496,500
$134/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 25, 2004
Sold
$13,776,300
$3,723/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,588 (+3.3%)
2024
$23,800 (+4.7%)
2023
$22,723 (+6.1%)
2022
$21,411 (+23.6%)
2021
$17,319 (+8.7%)
2020
$15,930 (+3.6%)
$625,931 + $969,847
$1,595,778
2019
$15,375 (+1.8%)
$607,700 + $940,473
$1,548,173
2018
$15,109 (+2.2%)
$590,000 + $925,272
$1,515,272
2017
$14,789 (+4.8%)
$612,596 + $910,277
$1,522,873
2016
$14,116 (+5.3%)
$589,035 + $899,459
$1,488,494
2015
$13,402 (+12.0%)
$550,500 + $869,158
$1,419,658
2014
$11,971
Tax history for 5 Bluestem Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$24,588 (+3.3%)
2024
$23,800 (+4.7%)
2023
$22,723 (+6.1%)
2022
$21,411 (+23.6%)
2021
$17,319 (+8.7%)
2020
$15,930 (+3.6%)
$625,931 + $969,847
$1,595,778
2019
$15,375 (+1.8%)
$607,700 + $940,473
$1,548,173
2018
$15,109 (+2.2%)
$590,000 + $925,272
$1,515,272
2017
$14,789 (+4.8%)
$612,596 + $910,277
$1,522,873
2016
$14,116 (+5.3%)
$589,035 + $899,459
$1,488,494
2015
$13,402 (+12.0%)
$550,500 + $869,158
$1,419,658
2014
$11,971
*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
Permits
Beds
5
Baths
5
Stories
2
Lot width
5 ft.
Lot depth
12 ft.
Lot size
6,360 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2007
Sq. Ft.
3,700
Year built
2007
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
153S19254250000130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
CC
Coastal Center District
This district is primarily residential, allowing medium residential densities and supporting uses. All development is required to be connected to a public water and sewer system.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Bank
Day care facility
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Mixed use building
Office
Medical office
Educational/school
Library
Museum / gallery
Mar 17, 2026 • Active
Mechanical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
HVAC
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.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage Detached
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 6
Bedroom: Second
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 5
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 6.00
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Double Vanity, MBath Separate Shwr, MBath Whirlpool, MBed First Floor
Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1140.00
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
Homeowners Association Information
New Buyer Fee
%
School Information
Elementary School: Bay
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1802 - East of Hwy 395
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 5
Street Name: Bluestem
Street Suffix: Lane
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Absolute Longitude: 86.138861
Longitude: -86.138861
Latitude: 30.329246
Directions: From Hwy 395 enter Watercolor and the light at the Watercolor Publix. Take a right at the stop sign and follow West Lake Drive back to Sand Hill Circle. Turn right on Sand Hill then right on Cove Hollow. Home is on the left.
Project Facilities
Beach, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront, Whirlpool
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 5.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,700
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,360 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2007
Year Renovated: 2007
County: Walton County
APN: 153S19254250000130
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 1795000.00
List Price/SqFt: 485.14
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3700.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.3mi
8/10
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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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Estimated sale price
$3.02M – $3.66M
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