286 Forest ST Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
6 Beds
5 Baths
5,426 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 5,426 sqft
Price per Sqft $644
Subdivision Seagrove 5Th Addn
MLS Listing ID 986020
Style Contemporary
Bedrooms 6
Full Baths 4
Half Baths 1
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 2006
Annual Tax Amount $8,708
Tax Year 2024
Lot Size 0.310 Acres
Acres 0.31
Lot Dimensions 106x125x151
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 5426
Property Description
For many years, my late wife Linda and I dreamed of making the beautiful 30A area our permanent home. In 2000, we found the perfect lot in Seagrove Beach--a quiet, idyllic spot just a short walk from both the shore and the vibrant heart of Seaside. We knew instantly this was where we wanted to build our forever dream.
In 2004, we partnered with renowned local architect Tom Christ to bring our vision to life: a modern beach house flooded with natural light, designed to stand beautifully against the elements for generations to come.
-Engineered for Peace of Mind
-No detail was spared in making this home incredibly strong, resilient, and low-maintenance.
- Fortified Structure: Built with a stucco and concrete block first floor, elevated 10 feet to eliminate stormwater concerns, and anchored by stainless steel cables running from the roof rafters directly into the concrete foundation.
- Premium Materials: Clad in durable Hardie Board siding, fitted with hurricane-rated windows and doors, and topped with a long-lasting, wind-resistant standing-seam galvanized-aluminum roof.
- Salt-Air Protection: Constructed using exclusively stainless steel exterior screws to prevent corrosion, alongside premium Trex decking on all porches so you can enjoy the Gulf breeze without the upkeep of painting or staining.
- Reliability: Equipped with a whole-house natural gas generator to ensure uninterrupted comfort and power. *** A Home Designed for Living
Completed in 2006, the interior was a true labor of love. Linda spent months curating furniture and furnishings from across the Southeast, creating a space that felt both elevated and deeply welcoming.
It was designed to be lived in full-time. The layout features generous office space that comfortably accommodates two remote work setups, alongside a dedicated, quiet hobby room. For nearly two decades, this home provided us with a wonderful life. We spent our days walking to the beach for swims and sunsets, exploring local craft breweries and restaurants, and filling the rooms with the laughter of visiting friends and family.
-The Next Chapter
Following Linda's passing, this beautiful home holds too many memories for me to stay, but it remains a profound testament to the life and dreams we shared here. This house was built to be a sanctuary, a place of joy, and a bedrock for a beautiful life. My deepest hope is to pass it on to someone who will cherish the craftsmanship, embrace the incredible 30A lifestyle, and fill these walls with wonderful new memories of their own.
-On the first floor, you'll find a guest suite with private bath, walk-through laundry, and a massive unfinished flex space -- perfect for a future primary suite, media room, or game lounge.On the second floor, the open-concept living and dining area opens onto porches on both sides creating an ideal indoor-outdoor flow. A guest suite with a walk-in shower rounds out this level. The third floor is a private retreat: the primary suite stuns with wall-to-wall windows, a private balcony, dual closets, and a spa-worthy bath with double vanity, garden tub, and walk-in shower. Plus, there's a second guest room with pre-plumbing area ready for an ensuite bath Carriage House (781 sq-ft) 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full kitchen, perched above a 3-car garage, complete with a double car garage door on the left and single car garage on the right. A separate 11 x11 storage space. Ideal for multi-generational living, vacation guests, or rental opportunities. This Seagrove gem offers the best of both worlds smart, stylish architecture and unbeatable proximity to the Gulf and Seaside's vibrant hub.***Buyer is responsible for personally verifying details about this Any information contained in this listing is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.***
Location
State FL
County Walton
Area 18 - 30A East
Zoning Resid Single Family
Direction From 395 & 30a turn Right towards Seaside. Dogwood is the second to last street on right in Old Seagrove before Seaside. Take a right onto Dogwood drive down to Forest St stop sign, 286 Forest is the
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom true
Kitchen true
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating Heat Pump A/A Two +
Cooling Ceiling Fans
Flooring Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Floor Vinyl
Fireplaces Type Fireplace Gas
Furnishings Furnished - None
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Window Treatment All
Appliance Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Tnkls
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Rain Gutter, Balcony, Hot Tub, Porch, Open Porch, Guest Quarters, Hot Tub, Rain Gutters, Balcony
Parking Features Garage Detached, Golf Cart Enclosed
Garage Spaces 3.0
Utilities Available Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water
Roof Type Metal
Porch Porch, Porch Open
Road Frontage County Road
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Corner, Survey Available
Faces From 395 & 30a turn Right towards Seaside. Dogwood is the second to last street on right in Old Seagrove before Seaside. Take a right onto Dogwood drive down to Forest St stop sign, 286 Forest is the
Story 3
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Contemporary
Additional Building Guest Quarters
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Dune Lakes
Middle Schools Emerald Coast
High Schools South Walton
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 14-3S-19-25170-00M-0210
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