Winter is the perfect time for a little 'facelift!' Back on the market and celebrating spring, Whatcha Dune has just emerged with a brand new look and it's FUN! Come see how a sweet, happy beach vibe transforms an otherwise basic house into a must-have beach cottage!! Whatcha Dune is a family-friendly cottage centrally located near the Seaside Chapel and directly across from Forest Street Park. Equidistant to both east and west-end pools as well as the beach, families love this location! This inviting cottage offers the popular open floor plan that everybody prefers. The kitchen is roomy with granite countertops and a breakfast bar seating four. A breakfast nook off to the side provides a cozy corner. The kitchen (continued)... blends seamlessly with the dining area and then into the living room, which includes a fireplace for those chilly winter nights. Off the living room is an open deck which runs the width of the living room for your outdoor grilling and enjoyment, while a full bathroom and plenty of storage rounds out the downstairs plan. Upstairs, the second floor includes a Master (king) bedroom with a full bath and opens onto a shaded screened porch overlooking the Park. Two guest bedrooms, one with twins and the other a queen, share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The queen bedroom also enjoys access to the screened porch. The third floor loft boasts two twin beds and a small sitting area with flat-screen TV offering a special getaway place for the kiddos. Two story porches run nearly the length of the home with the first floor porch being open and the second level screened. This cottage has been greatly loved and is in excellent condition. Forest Street is a peaceful location, bookended by two community pools and framed with lots of green space.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
3,049 sq ftLot Size
$1,023Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by Donna Spiers• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Bought with Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Winter is the perfect time for a little 'facelift!' Back on the market and celebrating spring, Whatcha Dune has just emerged with a brand new look and it's FUN! Come see how a sweet, happy beach vibe transforms an otherwise basic house into a must-have beach cottage!! Whatcha Dune is a family-friendly cottage centrally located near the Seaside Chapel and directly across from Forest Street Park. Equidistant to both east and west-end pools as well as the beach, families love this location! This inviting cottage offers the popular open floor plan that everybody prefers. The kitchen is roomy with granite countertops and a breakfast bar seating four. A breakfast nook off to the side provides a cozy corner. The kitchen (continued)...
NAMLS #795514
Oct 4, 2018
Listing Removed
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Apr 3, 2018
Listed
$1,485,000
$691/sq ft
Apr 3, 2018
Listed
$1,485,000
$691/sq ft
ECAR #142086
Oct 8, 2004
Sold
$1,350,000
$628/sq ft
Oct 1, 1999
Listed
$1,350,000
$628/sq ft
Public Records
Nov 7, 1995
Sold
$445,000
$207/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,468 (−2.2%)
2024
$17,870 (+4.7%)
2023
$17,073 (+26.4%)
2022
$13,502 (+16.2%)
2021
$11,621 (+2.8%)
$514,149 + $686,402
$1,200,551
2020
$11,302 (+7.4%)
$470,382 + $661,829
$1,132,211
2019
$10,520 (+2.3%)
$456,681 + $602,630
$1,059,311
2018
$10,284 (+2.1%)
$443,380 + $587,960
$1,031,340
2017
$10,070 (+1.3%)
$430,466 + $585,564
$1,016,030
2016
$9,942 (+5.0%)
$413,909 + $579,698
$993,607
2015
$9,471 (+11.4%)
$386,831 + $566,933
$953,764
2014
$8,503
Tax history for 608 Forest St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$17,468 (−2.2%)
2024
$17,870 (+4.7%)
2023
$17,073 (+26.4%)
2022
$13,502 (+16.2%)
2021
$11,621 (+2.8%)
$514,149 + $686,402
$1,200,551
2020
$11,302 (+7.4%)
$470,382 + $661,829
$1,132,211
2019
$10,520 (+2.3%)
$456,681 + $602,630
$1,059,311
2018
$10,284 (+2.1%)
$443,380 + $587,960
$1,031,340
2017
$10,070 (+1.3%)
$430,466 + $585,564
$1,016,030
2016
$9,942 (+5.0%)
$413,909 + $579,698
$993,607
2015
$9,471 (+11.4%)
$386,831 + $566,933
$953,764
2014
$8,503
*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
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
4 ft.
Lot depth
8 ft.
Lot size
3,136 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1995
Sq. Ft.
1,840
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
153S192512000E0020
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
Jan 7, 2025 • Final
Mechanical standalone permit - licensed contractors only
HVAC
Feb 3, 2023 • Final
Roof permit - roof retro-fit (building)
Roofing
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
Street Spaces: 2.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: Second
Master Bedroom: Second
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 3.00
Full Bathroom: Second
Half Bathroom: First
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Full Bathroom, Half Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Loft, Master Bedroom, Storage
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First
Room 1
Dining Room
Area: 304.00
Dimensions: 19 x 16
Dimensions: 19x16
Length: 19.00
Width: 16.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 2
Kitchen
Area: 224.00
Dimensions: 16 x 14
Dimensions: 14x16
Length: 16.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 3
Master Bedroom
Area: 240.00
Dimensions: 16 x 15
Dimensions: 15x16
Length: 16.00
Width: 15.00
Level: 2
Room Level: 2
Room 4
Bedroom
Area: 168.00
Dimensions: 14 x 12
Dimensions: 12x14
Length: 14.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 2
Room Level: 2
Room 5
Bedroom
Area: 120.00
Dimensions: 12 x 10
Dimensions: 10x12
Length: 12.00
Width: 10.00
Level: 2
Room Level: 2
Room 6
Storage
Area: 21.00
Dimensions: 7 x 3
Dimensions: 3x 7
Length: 7.00
Width: 3.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Room 7
Half Bathroom
Dimensions: 1
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Remarks: Dimensions: 1
Room 8
Full Bathroom
Dimensions: 3
Level: 2
Room Level: 2
Remarks: Dimensions: 3
Room 9
Loft
Area: 209.00
Dimensions: 19 x 11
Dimensions: 11x19
Length: 19.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 3
Room Level: 3
Room 10
Living Room
Area: 342.00
Dimensions: 19 x 18
Dimensions: 18x19
Length: 19.00
Width: 18.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Community
Land Information
Land Lease P/Year: 0.0000
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.07
Lot Dimensions: 40X75& 44X75
Waterfront Feet: 0
Zoning: Deed Restrictions, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2018
Last Taxes: 9872.00
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Public Sewer, Public Water, Underground
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 3993.00
Assessment Paid: Annually
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1802 - East of Hwy 395
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 608
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 04
Absolute Longitude: 86.13711
Longitude: -86.13711
Latitude: 30.322479
Directions: Turn north on Quincy Circle. Turn right onto Seaside Avenue. At end of Avenue, turn left to Forest Street. Pass the Chapel and home is second on the right. ''Watcha Dune''
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,840
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 3,136 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 1995
County: Walton County
APN: 153S192512000E0020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 1398000.00
List Price/SqFt: 650.54
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2149.00
Design: Florida Cottage
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 • 4.7mi
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
10/10 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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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$2.09M – $2.53M
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