81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 1011551)


$5,395,000
81 Western Lake Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
MLS# 1011551
7 beds  |  7 baths  |  5130 sqft


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Property Description
One of the best lots in Watercolor! Located in the heart of WaterColor, this corner-lot residence offers Gulf views from multiple porches and its four-story watchtower. Positioned directly across from the WaterColor Beach Club and just steps from Seaside, the home spans over 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. The main living and dining areas occupy the second floor, offering privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered porches, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces add flexibility, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. Accommodations include suites on every floor and in the carriage house, plus a built-in bunk room. The private pool sits between the main house and carriage house, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A spacious mudroom offers custom built-ins, two sets of washers and dryers, and a changing room for easy pool and beach access. Recent updates include an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting, along with a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows throughout.

Details
General Property Info
userdefined76: 8
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 2
Street Spaces: 4
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 5130
Bedrooms: 7
Full Baths: 6
Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 7
# Stories: 4
Year Built: 2007
Garage Spaces: 2
Acreage: 0.19
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 1051.66
List Date: 2026-09-08
Current Price: $5,395,000
List Price: $5,395,000
Location, Tax and Legal
Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 1 TOWN CENTER 30-A EAST PB 15-51 OR 2514-1699 OR 2562- 186 OR 2682-3879 OR 2912-3142
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1840
Annual Assessment Amount: 7360
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 40528.99
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: Yes
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: One of the best lots in Watercolor! Located in the heart of WaterColor, this corner-lot residence offers Gulf views from multiple porches and its four-story watchtower. Positioned directly across from the WaterColor Beach Club and just steps from Seaside, the home spans over 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. The main living and dining areas occupy the second floor, offering privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered porches, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces add flexibility, while the kitchen is outfitted with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and bar seating. Accommodations include suites on every floor and in the carriage house, plus a built-in bunk room. The private pool sits between the main house and carriage house, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A spacious mudroom offers custom built-ins, two sets of washers and dryers, and a changing room for easy pool and beach access. Recent updates include an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting, along with a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows throughout.
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Garage Attached: 1
Waterview
Gulf: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Community Room: 1
Deed Access: 1
Elevators: 1
Exercise Room: 1
Pickle Ball: 1
Pool: 1
Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1
Tennis: 1
Construction/Siding
Foundation On Piling: 1
Frame: 1
Roof Metal: 1
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1
Siding Wood: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Gas - Natural: 1
Phone: 1
Public Sewer: 1
Public Water: 1
TV Cable: 1
Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
Balcony: 1
BBQ Pit/Grill: 1
Deck Covered: 1
Deck Open: 1
Fenced Lot-Part: 1
Pool - Gunite Concrt: 1
Pool - Heated: 1
Porch: 1
Porch Open: 1
Porch Screened: 1
Renovated: 1
Separate Living Area: 1
Shower: 1
Summer Kitchen: 1
Interior
Breakfast Bar: 1
Built-In Bookcases: 1
Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1
Fireplace Gas: 1
Floor Hardwood: 1
Floor Tile: 1
Furnished - All: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Hallway Bunk Beds: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Lighting Recessed: 1
Owner's Closet: 1
Pantry: 1
Shelving: 1
Split Bedroom: 1
Energy
AC - 2 or More: 1
AC - Central Elect: 1
Ceiling Fans: 1
Heat Cntrl Electric: 1
Water Heater - Elect: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Dressing Area: 1
MBath Garden Tub: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBath Tile: 1
MBed Fireplace: 1
MBed Sitting Area: 1
Master Bedroom
Second: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Second: 1
Kitchen
Second: 1
Living Room
Second: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Dining Room: 1
Garage: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Other: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 81
Street Name: Western Lake
Street Suffix: Drive
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Parcel ID: 15-3S-19-25519-000-0010
Property Features
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Waterview: Gulf
Parking Features: Garage Attached
Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Elevators; Exercise Room; Pickle Ball; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis
Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Fenced Lot-Part; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - Heated; Porch; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Renovated; Separate Living Area; Shower; Summer Kitchen
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Hallway Bunk Beds; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Shelving; Split Bedroom
Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect
Master Bedroom: Second
Bedroom: First; Second
Kitchen: Second
Living Room: Second
Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other
Supplements
WaterColor, Florida is one of 30A's most sought-after communities. Miles of walking and biking trails wind through lush coastal forests, connecting neighborhoods to parks, pools, Western Lake, the Town Center, and the beach. Residents enjoy multiple community pools - including the expansive Camp WaterColor and the iconic WaterColor Beach Club with Gulf views and beach access -- plus kayaking and paddle boarding on Western Lake via the BoatHouse. Beautiful gathering spaces such as Cerulean Park, Marina Park, and Western Lake Park round out the community, along with a fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, and a town center just minutes from the dining and entertainment along Scenic 30A. Inquire today to schedule a private showing and experience all that WaterColor has to offer.
Room Information
Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width
GarageFirst31 x 2031.0020.00
BedroomFirst16 x 11.616.0011.60
Living RoomSecond25 x 1625.0016.00
Dining RoomSecond16 x 12.616.0012.60
KitchenSecond12 x 1212.0012.00
Master BedroomSecond16 x 1616.0016.00
BedroomSecond16 x 11.816.0011.80
BedroomSecond16 x 1216.0012.00
OtherThird20 x 2020.0020.00

Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Last Updated: September - 27 - 2026

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