159 W Water Street, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461 (MLS# 975430)


$3,750,000
159 W Water Street
Rosemary Beach, FL 32461
MLS# 975430
Status: Sold
4 beds  |  4 baths  |  2682 sqft


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Property Description
On one of Rosemary Beach's largest corner lots just north of 30A, this elegantly renovated residence offers a serene retreat amid the timeless architecture of the Gulf Coast's most cherished community. Framed by mature oaks and a privacy wall of stuccoed concrete, the property feels worlds away—yet it remains only a short walk to the beach and the vibrant Town Center. With four bedrooms and four full baths spread over three levels, the home is designed to host with ease, accommodating up to twelve guests. The first floor flows seamlessly through living, dining, and kitchen areas, anchored by a guest suite. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms open onto balconies for morning breezes and afternoon sun. The third floor features a charming, oversized bunk room, perfect for children or guests

Details
Documents
Status Change Info
Sold Price/SqFt: 1398.21
Status: Sold
Under Contract Date: 2025-05-07
Sold Date: 2025-05-27
Sold Price: $3,750,000
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 1398.21
List Date: 2025-05-02
Current Price: $3,750,000
List Price: $3,750,000
Location, Tax and Legal
Sub Area: 1804 - S. of 98 East of Camp Creek
Elementary School: Bay
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK 43 ROSEMARY BEACH PH 9 PB 14-7 OR 2131-96
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Immediate Occupancy: No
Garage: No
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 2
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2682
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Total Bathrooms: 4
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 2002
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller
Who Paid Title: Buyer
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1510
Annual Assessment Amount: 6040
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 21551
Last Tax Year: 2024
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: On one of Rosemary Beach's largest corner lots just north of 30A, this elegantly renovated residence offers a serene retreat amid the timeless architecture of the Gulf Coast's most cherished community. Framed by mature oaks and a privacy wall of stuccoed concrete, the property feels worlds away—yet it remains only a short walk to the beach and the vibrant Town Center. With four bedrooms and four full baths spread over three levels, the home is designed to host with ease, accommodating up to twelve guests. The first floor flows seamlessly through living, dining, and kitchen areas, anchored by a guest suite. Upstairs, two additional bedrooms open onto balconies for morning breezes and afternoon sun. The third floor features a charming, oversized bunk room, perfect for children or guests
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Lot/Parcel Access
Private Road: 1
Lot Features
Corner: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Exercise Room: 1
Playground: 1
Pool: 1
Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1
Tennis: 1
Waterfront: 1
Construction/Siding
Block: 1
Stucco: 1
Trim Wood: 1
Utilities
Community Water: 1
Electric: 1
Gas - Natural: 1
Public Sewer: 1
TV Cable: 1
Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
Balcony: 1
BBQ Pit/Grill: 1
Fenced Privacy: 1
Pool - Heated: 1
Pool - In-Ground: 1
Porch: 1
Porch Open: 1
Shower: 1
Interior
Breakfast Bar: 1
Ceiling Beamed: 1
Ceiling Raised: 1
Floor Hardwood: 1
Floor Tile: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Owner's Closet: 1
Pantry: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Stove/Oven Gas: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 1
Energy
AC - Central Elect: 1
Water Heater - Elect: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Garden Tub: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBath Tile: 1
MBath Walk-In Closet: 1
MBed Balcony: 1
Master Bedroom
Second: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Second: 1
Third: 1
Kitchen
First: 1
Living Room
First: 1
Full Bathroom
First: 1
Second: 1
Third: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Full Bathroom: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bathroom: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Fees Include
Accounting: 1
Internet Service: 1
Land Recreation: 1
Master Association: 1
Recreational Faclty: 1
Security: 1
Trash: 1
TV Cable: 1
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 159
Street Direction: W
Street Name: Water
Street Suffix: Street
State: FL
Zip Code: 32461
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: ROSEMARY BEACH
Parcel ID: 35-3S-18-16067-043-0070
Property Features
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Lot Features: Corner; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Project Facilities: Beach; Exercise Room; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront
Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Fenced Privacy; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Shower
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Kitchen Island; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Window Treatment All
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
Utilities: Community Water; Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect; Water Heater - Elect
Master Bedroom: Second
Bedroom: First; Second; Third
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First
Full Bathroom: First; Second; Third
Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Full Bathroom; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom
Financing: Conventional
Fees Include: Accounting; Internet Service; Land Recreation; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable
Supplements
A newly added pool and several outdoor seating areas transform the courtyard into a restful haven, perfect for long afternoons and al fresco evenings. Renovated by Regal Stephens and featured in The Rosemary Thymes, the home reflects a refined attention to detail throughout. Owners enjoy access to five community pools and a private beach, making this a rare opportunity for a lucrative rental or a private coastal sanctuary.
Room Information
Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width Remarks
Living RoomFirst23 x 1723.0017.00
Dining RoomFirst23 x 823.008.00
KitchenFirst21 x 921.009.00
Full BathroomFirst8 x 68.006.00
BedroomFirst11 x 1011.0010.00
BedroomSecond16 x 1116.0011.00
Full BathroomSecond10 x 910.009.00
Master BedroomSecond12 x 1712.0017.00
Master BathroomSecond21 x 721.007.00
BedroomThird30 x 2530.0025.00Bunk Room
Full BathroomThird9 x 89.008.00

Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: June - 13 - 2025

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