Sold for $1,725,000 on 08/31/23
$1,725,000
153 W Okeechobee, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
5beds
3,243sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2014
9,147.6 Square Feet Lot
$1,762,300 Zestimate®
$532/sqft
$6,768 Estimated rent
Home value
$1,762,300
$1.62M - $1.90M
$6,768/mo
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What's special
The quintessential entertaining home is now available with zero reason to wait to experience the life of your dreams on 30A! This home also features the top-of-the-line American Home Shield 'Shield Complete' Home Warranty 1 yr post closing!Forest Lakes is one of 30A West's most desirable, gated communities. This custom built home by Luke & Blues offers the perfect blend of coastal with craftsman quality and design on a larger than average lot for the community backing to preserve. If outdoor living is as important as indoor living for you, this is likely your one. Enjoy over 1400 SF of outdoor covered porches, not to mention, the 24 x 30 in-ground pool with a spacious sun deck with an [lock-out] cabana for entertaining and/or as a guest suite.
Adorned with Gas Lanterns, this front porch warmly extends it's invitation. Inside, you will be delighted at the craftsmanship from the wood floors, to the detail of the trim on the main floor featuring to your left, an office / bedroom with custom built-in bookcases; and an on-suite bathroom, then onto the fabulous oversized, open kitchen, dining and living areas.
The kitchen island is a striking 7 x 9, enabling plenty room for storage, along with a separate beverage refrigerator and ice maker. Prepare amazing meals on your GE professional 48" double-oven range with a pot filler with plenty storage in your 5 x 7 walk-in pantry. Here you have the ease of entertaining with your screened porches and stairs just out the side door where you can exit to access the garage and a outdoor storage closet with an upright freezer.
The upstairs is light and bright, hosting 3 secondary bedrooms including a [custom built-in] bunk room. The primary room is at the back of the home, offering his and hers closets, a incredible bath with freestanding tub and spacious shower. This retreat offers a very private 10 x 20 covered porch overlooking the gorgeous pool and the preserve.
The lower cabana area is perfect for entertaining and hosting guests. There is a small sink cabinet, full size refrigerator, and full bath with a stackable washer/ dryer for all the 'pool laundry'. Also on this level is a spacious outdoor shower as well.
This home features spacious storage underneath, a 1 car garage, 1 car carport, a bike, outdoor toy storage space, and is just minutes from the Gulfview Heights beach access, Gulf place and Blue Mountain beach with all the shops and restaurants.
There is new trim exterior paint on the home. It has custom plantation shutters through-out
Forest Lakes offers a high quality life. It's simply an oasis away from what can be the busy hustle and bustle outside. It's like you go through a portal upon entering this community into a truly tranquil setting. Enjoy paver streets, walking trails through-out, the lakes, community pool, playground... serenity at it's best. This home is a great op for primary, secondary or short-term rental.
*Disclaimer: All listing data is deemed correct, however buyer is responsible to verify all as needed and desired.
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: October 27, 2024 at 02:46pm
Listed by:
Rachel B Hutchings 850-842-9202,
Compass
Bought with:
Charles C Porter, 3463658
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Michael B Savage, 3318898
Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 921007
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: MBed Sitting Area, Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: MBath Carpeted, MBath Separate Shwr, MBath Tile, Walk-In Closet(s)
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Ice Maker, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Gas Range, Warranty Provided, Wine Refrigerator
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Bookcases, Crown Molding, Recessed Lighting, Newly Painted, Pantry, Bedroom, Bunk Room, Family Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Office
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Floor WW Carpet New
- Windows: Plantation Shutters
- Attic: Pull Down Stairs
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 3,243
- Total interior livable area: 3,243 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Carport, Attached Carport, Garage, Attached
- Attached garage spaces: 1
- Carport spaces: 1
- Covered spaces: 2
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 3
- Patio & porch: Deck Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower
- Has private pool: Yes
- Pool features: Private, Gunite, In Ground
- Spa features: Bath
- Fencing: Back Yard
Lot
- Size: 9,147 sqft
- Dimensions: appro x . 42 x 209 x 47 x 199
- Features: Controlled Access, Covenants, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
Details
- Additional structures: Cabana, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool House
- Parcel number: 023S20344000000160
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Craftsman Style
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding Brick Some, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
- Foundation: Foundation Off Grade
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 2014
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected
Community & neighborhood
Community
- Community features: Community Room, Fishing, Gated, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
- Subdivision: Forest Lakes
HOA & financial
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- HOA fee: $556 quarterly
- Services included: Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Land Recreation, Management, Master Association, Recreational Faclty, Trash
Other
Other facts
- Listing terms: Conventional
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2023 | Sold | $1,725,000-9.2%$532/sqft |
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| 8/2/2023 | Pending sale | $1,899,900$586/sqft |
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| 7/30/2023 | Price change | $1,899,900-5%$586/sqft |
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| 6/4/2023 | Price change | $1,999,000-9%$616/sqft |
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| 4/24/2023 | Price change | $2,197,400-3%$678/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,710 +81.2% | $1,539,202 +76.7% |
| 2023 | $7,566 +1.1% | $870,961 +3% |
| 2022 | $7,483 -1.3% | $845,593 +3% |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32459
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bay Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.5 mi
- 8/10Emerald Coast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.2 mi
- 8/10South Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van R Butler
- Middle: Emerald Coast
- High: South Walton
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.

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