172 E Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$2,995,000
Property Type:
Residential
Bedrooms:
4
Baths:
5
Square Footage:
3,173
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
5,663
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$2,995,000
List Date:
6/28/2025
Last Modified:
11/30/2025
Description
Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf.
✨ Interior Highlights:
Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout
Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths
Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker
Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures
Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers
On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort
🌿 Outdoor Oasis:
Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station
Supplements: Pool backing to a private preserve with fenced rear yard " Brazilian Cumaru hardwood decking on exterior porchesdurable and beautiful < WaterColor Community Amenities: " Access to the exclusive WaterColor Beach Club: 3 pools, 3 restaurants & panoramic Gulf views " Private beach access for residents only " Camp WaterColor: Lazy river, slides, and 2 additional pools " Tennis & pickleball complex with 5 clay courts and pro instruction " The Boathouse on Western Lake: kayak, paddle board & foil board rentals + fitness classes This home is more than just a place to liveit's your gateway to a luxurious coastal lifestyle. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence or an upscale beach retreat, this WaterColor gem checks every box.
More Information MLS# 979070
Contract Info
Listing Board: Emerald Coast
List Price/SqFt: 943.9
List Date: 2025-06-06
Current Price: $2,995,000
List Price: $2,995,000
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 40 Park District at Watercolor PB 22-94 or 3177-3247
General Property Info
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
SqFt Source: Appraiser
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: No
Carport: Yes
Carport Spaces: 1
Driveway Spaces: 1
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3173
Bedrooms: 4
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: 1
Total Bathrooms: 5
# Stories: 2
Year Built: 2015
Acreage: 0.13
Listing Info, Tax & Legal
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: 16961.1
Last Tax Year: 2024
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Welcome to your dream home in the heart of WaterColor—one of 30A's most coveted luxury communities. This beautifully crafted residence blends timeless design with high-end finishes and unmatched outdoor living, just steps from the Gulf.
✨ Interior Highlights:
Wide plank oak wood flooring throughout
Sleek white quartz countertops in kitchen and baths
Chef's kitchen with Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances, including 36'' Wolf range, wine fridge & ice-maker
Designer touches: Emtek hardware & Grohe plumbing fixtures
Spa-quality master baths with Bianca Carrera marble tiled showers
On-demand tankless water heater for energy-efficient comfort
🌿 Outdoor Oasis:
Expansive screened-in wraparound loggia with gas fireplace, outdoor TV & full grilling station
Sale Type
Accept Backup Offers: 1
Construction Status
Construction Complete: 1
Parking Features
Carport Attached: 1
Covered: 1
Golf Cart Open: 1
Lot/Parcel Access
County Road: 1
Lot Features
Interior: 1
Level: 1
Project Facilities
Beach: 1
Deed Access: 1
Dock: 1
Exercise Room: 1
Fishing: 1
Marina: 1
Pavillion/Gazebo: 1
Pickle Ball: 1
Picnic Area: 1
Playground: 1
Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1
Tennis: 1
TV Cable: 1
Waterfront: 1
Whirlpool: 1
Construction/Siding
Foundation On Piling: 1
Roof Metal: 1
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1
Utilities
Electric: 1
Gas - Natural: 1
TV Cable: 1
Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Exterior
Deck Covered: 1
Fenced Back Yard: 1
Fireplace: 1
Pool - In-Ground: 1
Porch Screened: 1
Sprinkler System: 1
Summer Kitchen: 1
Interior
Ceiling Raised: 1
Floor Hardwood: 1
Kitchen Island: 1
Lighting Recessed: 1
Window Treatment All: 1
Appliances
Dishwasher: 1
Disposal: 1
Dryer: 1
Fire Alarm/Sprinkler: 1
Ice Machine: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven Self Cleaning: 1
Range Hood: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Security System: 1
Smoke Detector: 1
Stove/Oven Gas: 1
Washer: 1
Wine Refrigerator: 1
Energy
AC - Central Elect: 1
Ceiling Fans: 1
Heat Pump Air To Air: 1
Water Heater - Tnkls: 1
Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath
MBath Garden Tub: 1
MBath Separate Shwr: 1
MBed Walk-in Closet: 1
Master Bedroom
First: 1
Bedroom
Second: 1
Kitchen
First: 1
Rooms
Balcony: 1
Bedroom: 1
Bonus Room: 1
Covered Porch: 1
Great Room: 1
Kitchen: 1
Master Bedroom: 1
Screened Porch: 1
Fees Include
Ground Keeping: 1
Recreational Faclty: 1
Security: 1
Trash: 1
TV Cable: 1
Status Change Info
Status: Active
Location Tax and Legal
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 172
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Royal Fern
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR
Parcel ID: 14-3S-19-25404-000-0410
Property Features
Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Lot Features: Interior; Level
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Parking Features: Carport Attached; Covered; Golf Cart Open
Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Dock; Exercise Room; Fishing; Marina; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Playground; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront; Whirlpool
Exterior: Deck Covered; Fenced Back Yard; Fireplace; Pool - In-Ground; Porch Screened; Sprinkler System; Summer Kitchen
Interior: Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Window Treatment All
Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Fire Alarm/Sprinkler; Ice Machine; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer; Wine Refrigerator
Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Pump Air To Air; Water Heater - Tnkls
Master Bedroom: First
Bedroom: Second
Kitchen: First
Rooms: Balcony; Bedroom; Bonus Room; Covered Porch; Great Room; Kitchen; Master Bedroom; Screened Porch
Fees Include: Ground Keeping; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable
Room Information
Great Room
Level: First
Dimensions: 23 x 19
Length: 23.00
Width: 19.00
Dimensions: 23 x 19
Kitchen
Level: First
Dimensions: 23 x 11
Length: 23.00
Width: 11.00
Dimensions: 23 x 11
Master Bedroom
Level: First
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.00
Dimensions: 14 x 13
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bedroom
Level: Second
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Length: 14.00
Width: 11.00
Dimensions: 14 x 11
Bonus Room
Level: Second
Dimensions: 25 x 8
Length: 25.00
Width: 8.00
Dimensions: 25 x 8
Covered Porch
Level: First
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Length: 24.00
Width: 10.00
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Balcony
Level: Second
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Length: 24.00
Width: 10.00
Dimensions: 24 x 10
Screened Porch
Level: First
Remarks: 560sqft
Listing Office:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices
Last Updated: November - 30 - 2025
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