***HUGE INCENTIVE!! 14K ASSESSMENT FEE FOR EXPANSION PAID IN FULL BY SELLER & it was just reduced by $27,000.*** This immaculate, NEVER BEEN RENTED 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage comes completely FURNISHED/TURN-KEY ready! Home features beautiful wood floors throughout, ship-lap walls adorn living/dining, crown molding, granite countertops, and Stainless GE appliances included. Comes complete with fresh paint and newly added built-ins for optimal storage space. Cottage features two large porches, one on front of home with another screened-in porch that runs along Master Bedroom to Dining room with dual entry points. Back yard offers private oasis buffered by native vegetation. Hurry up, because this gem will not last long! Best deal in WaterColor!
Single-familyProperty Type
2005Year Built
6,098 sq ftLot Size
$967Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 spacesParking
Listed by The Dixon Team• 30A Home Sales
Bought with Don Sealy• Coastal Sands Properties LLC
***HUGE INCENTIVE!! 14K ASSESSMENT FEE FOR EXPANSION PAID IN FULL BY SELLER & it was just reduced by $27,000.*** This immaculate, NEVER BEEN RENTED 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage comes completely FURNISHED/TURN-KEY ready! Home features beautiful wood floors throughout, ship-lap walls adorn living/dining, crown molding, granite countertops, and Stainless GE appliances included. Comes complete with fresh paint and newly added built-ins for optimal storage space. Cottage features two large porches, one on front of home with another screened-in porch that runs along Master Bedroom to Dining room with dual entry points. Back yard offers private oasis buffered by native vegetation. Hurry up, because this gem will not last long! Best deal in WaterColor!
ECAR #724185
Jul 1, 2015
Sold
$740,000
$443/sq ft
Mar 2, 2015
Listed
$750,000
$449/sq ft
ECAR #453741
Nov 7, 2008
Sold
$600,000
$359/sq ft
Jan 29, 2007
Listed
$695,000
$416/sq ft
NAMLS #392376
Jan 3, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Jun 6, 2005
Listed
$1,295,000
$775/sq ft
Public Records
May 22, 2003
Sold
$18,095,600
$10,823/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,436 (+74.8%)
$582,511 + $1,015,112
$1,597,623
2024
$8,256 (+3.7%)
2023
$7,963 (+1.1%)
2022
$7,876 (−1.3%)
2021
$7,981 (−1.7%)
2020
$8,116 (+2.9%)
2019
$7,883 (+1.6%)
2018
$7,761 (+1.0%)
$487,701 + $327,964
$815,665
2017
$7,682 (+1.5%)
$473,496 + $301,625
$775,121
2016
$7,569 (+14.3%)
$455,285 + $301,208
$756,493
2015
$6,624 (+14.7%)
$425,500 + $291,069
$716,569
2014
$5,773
Tax history for 62 Royal Fern Way
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$14,436 (+74.8%)
$582,511 + $1,015,112
$1,597,623
2024
$8,256 (+3.7%)
2023
$7,963 (+1.1%)
2022
$7,876 (−1.3%)
2021
$7,981 (−1.7%)
2020
$8,116 (+2.9%)
2019
$7,883 (+1.6%)
2018
$7,761 (+1.0%)
$487,701 + $327,964
$815,665
2017
$7,682 (+1.5%)
$473,496 + $301,625
$775,121
2016
$7,569 (+14.3%)
$455,285 + $301,208
$756,493
2015
$6,624 (+14.7%)
$425,500 + $291,069
$716,569
2014
$5,773
*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
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
6,300 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,672
Year built
2005
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
143S19254000000290
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
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
Jun 30, 2022 • Active
Gas
Gas
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
Driveway Spaces: 2.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: First
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 2.00
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1085.00
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Sewer, Trash, TV Cable
New Buyer Fee
%
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 #: 62
Street Name: Royal Fern
Street Suffix: Way
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Absolute Longitude: 86.126076
Longitude: -86.126076
Latitude: 30.32386
Directions: From Hwy 98, turn South onto 395. Then turn West onto Royal Fern Way. 62 Royal Fern Way will be your first house on the right.
Project Facilities
BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Community Room, Deed Access, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Game Room, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,672
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 6,300 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2005
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Walton County
APN: 143S19254000000290
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 819000.00
List Price/SqFt: 489.83
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1672.00
Design: Beach House
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.4mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.5mi
9/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 5.0mi
7/10
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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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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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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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Estimated sale price
$1.54M – $1.86M
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