81 Western Lake Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 997564)


$5,950,000
81 Western Lake Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
MLS# 997564
7 beds  |  7 baths  |  5130 sqft


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Property Description
Located in the heart of WaterColor and designed by architect Dawn Thurber, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches with Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned across from the WaterColor Beach Club, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. Recent updates feature an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting. Additional details include a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. The main living and dining areas are located on the second floor, providing privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered outdoor spaces, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow.

Details
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 1159.84
List Date: 2026-03-10
Current Price: $5,950,000
List Price: $5,950,000
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
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Driveway 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
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
Homestead: No
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: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Located in the heart of WaterColor and designed by architect Dawn Thurber, this corner-lot residence offers multiple porches with Gulf views from its four-story watchtower. Positioned across from the WaterColor Beach Club, the home spans more than 5,000 square feet and includes seven bedrooms, a private pool, and a carriage house. Recent updates feature an additional third-floor bathroom, refreshed flooring, and upgraded lighting. Additional details include a central vacuum system and floor-to-ceiling impact glass windows. The main living and dining areas are located on the second floor, providing privacy and abundant natural light. The living room features soaring ceilings and French doors that open to generous covered outdoor spaces, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Garage: 1
Garage Detached: 1
Waterview
Gulf: 1
Lot/Parcel Access
Paved Road: 1
Lot Features
Covenants: 1
Restrictions: 1
Survey Available: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Community Room: 1
Deed Access: 1
Dock: 1
Exercise Room: 1
Fishing: 1
Pets Allowed: 1
Pickle Ball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Pool: 1
Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1
Tennis: 1
Waterfront: 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
Fireplace: 1
Guest Quarters: 1
Patio Covered: 1
Patio Open: 1
Pool - Gunite Concrt: 1
Pool - Heated: 1
Pool - In-Ground: 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: 1
Fireplace 2+: 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
Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1
Wet Bar: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Woodwork Painted: 1
Financing
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA: 1
Appliances
Auto Garage Door Opn: 1
Central Vacuum: 1
Cooktop: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Freezer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven Self Cleaning: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1
Security System: 1
Stove/Oven Gas: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 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
MBath Walk-In Closet: 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 Area: 1
Garage: 1
Kitchen: 1
Living Room: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Other: 1
Fees Include
Accounting: 1
Ground Keeping: 1
Legal: 1
Licenses/Permits: 1
Management: 1
Recreational Faclty: 1
Repairs/Maintenance: 1
Security: 1
Trash: 1
TV Cable: 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
Lot Features: Covenants; Restrictions; Survey Available; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Waterview: Gulf
Parking Features: Garage; Garage Detached
Project Facilities: Beach; Community Room; Deed Access; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Pets Allowed; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; Waterfront
Exterior: Balcony; BBQ Pit/Grill; Deck Covered; Deck Open; Fenced Lot-Part; Fireplace; Guest Quarters; Patio Covered; Patio Open; Pool - Gunite Concrt; Pool - Heated; Pool - In-Ground; Porch; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Renovated; Separate Living Area; Shower; Summer Kitchen
Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Fireplace; Fireplace 2+; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Guest Quarters; Hallway Bunk Beds; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry; Shelving; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted
Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Central Vacuum; Cooktop; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
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 Area; Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Other
Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA
Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Legal; Licenses/Permits; Management; Recreational Faclty; Repairs/Maintenance; Security; Trash; TV Cable
Supplements
A formal dining area and additional sitting spaces offer flexibility, while the kitchen is equipped with premium appliances, ample cabinetry, and a bar seating area. Accommodations include suites on each floor and in the carriage house, along with a built-in bunk area. The private pool is positioned between the main house and carriage house, complemented by a wood-burning fireplace and outdoor kitchen. A spacious mudroom includes custom built-ins, two sets of washers and dryers, and a changing room for convenient pool and beach access. WaterColor offers a wide range of amenities, including a beach club, fitness center, town center, tennis and pickleball courts, walking and biking trails, and a boathouse with access to the lake for paddle boarding and kayaking. The community is also conveniently located just minutes from the dining and entertainment options 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 Remarks
Living RoomSecond25 x 1625.0016.00
Dining AreaSecond16 x 12.616.0012.60
KitchenSecond12 x 1212.0012.00
Master BedroomSecond16 x 1616.0016.00
BedroomFirst16 x 11.616.0011.60
BedroomSecond16 x 11.816.0011.80
BedroomSecond16 x 1216.0012.00
GarageFirst31 x 2031.0020.00
OtherFourth20 x 2020.0020.00Watchtower

Listing Office: Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast

Last Updated: March - 10 - 2026

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