144 Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 987795)

144 Royal Fern Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,550,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,504 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,550,000 List Date: 10/17/2025 Last Modified: 12/15/2025

Description

Grace and functionality meet in this beautifully updated six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath residence by David Weekley Homes, ideally situated in WaterColor's Cypress Cove district. Backing onto a serene natural preserve, the home offers privacy and a peaceful backdrop for everyday living or extended stays along 30A. A soaring 25-foot foyer sets the tone, leading past a private study/bedroom with French doors into a light-filled family room and gourmet kitchen. Newly refreshed with a reimagined island, striking backsplash, and all-new flooring, the kitchen features JennAir Pro Series appliances, Timberlake cabinetry, and marble countertops — perfect for entertaining or gathering with family.

Supplements: The spacious dining area flows seamlessly to a screened porch overlooking lush greenery. The first-floor owner's retreat provides a tranquil escape with a luxurious bath, dual vanities, soaking tub, and private porch access. Upstairs, three additional bedrooms; including a second floor master, and an ensuite bedroom, a bunk room, and a second sitting area ensure ample space for guests. Thoughtful details include shiplap accents, oak flooring throughout, glass tile finishes, and a one-car garage. Positioned near WaterColor Crossings and just moments from the gulf, this home offers the best of convenience and comfort with access to WaterColor's acclaimed amenities, including resort-style pools, tennis, a fitness center, trails, and the gulf-front Beach Club.

More Information MLS# 987795

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 1013.13 List Date: 2025-10-17 Current Price: $3,550,000 List Price: $3,550,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1802 - S. of 98 W of Camp Creek Elementary School: Bay Middle School: Seaside High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 21 CYPRESS COVE AT WATERCOLOR S/D PB 15-44 OR 2603-330 OR 2777-2223 OR 2903-162 OR 2909-2483 OR 2954-4947

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: County PA Records Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 3 Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3504 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 5 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2014 Garage Spaces: 1

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No 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: 307 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 24221 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Grace and functionality meet in this beautifully updated six-bedroom, six-and-a-half-bath residence by David Weekley Homes, ideally situated in WaterColor's Cypress Cove district. Backing onto a serene natural preserve, the home offers privacy and a peaceful backdrop for everyday living or extended stays along 30A. A soaring 25-foot foyer sets the tone, leading past a private study/bedroom with French doors into a light-filled family room and gourmet kitchen. Newly refreshed with a reimagined island, striking backsplash, and all-new flooring, the kitchen features JennAir Pro Series appliances, Timberlake cabinetry, and marble countertops — perfect for entertaining or gathering with family.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1 Guest: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

Paved Road: 1 Private Road: 1

Lot Features

Interior: 1 Wooded: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Deed Access: 1 Dock: 1 Fishing: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Playground: 1 Pool: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1 TV Cable: 1 Waterfront: 1

Construction/Siding

Foundation Off Grade: 1 Roof Metal: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Trim Wood: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Deck Covered: 1 Fenced Back Yard: 1 Porch Open: 1 Porch Screened: 1 Shower: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Raised: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - None: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Pantry: 1 Renovated: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1 Window Treatmnt None: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Oven Self Cleaning: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Smoke Detector: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Gas: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBath Walk-In Closet: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1 See Remarks: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

Second: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Covered Porch: 1 Dining Room: 1 Garage: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Office: 1 Recreation Room: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Internet Service: 1 Land Recreation: 1 Management: 1 Master Association: 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 #: 144 Street Name: Royal Fern Street Suffix: Way State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: WATERCOLOR Parcel ID: 14-3S-19-25400-000-0210

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Interior; Wooded Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Attached; Guest Project Facilities: Beach; Deed Access; Dock; Fishing; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pets Allowed; Picnic Area; Playground; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront Exterior: Deck Covered; Fenced Back Yard; Porch Open; Porch Screened; Shower Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Raised; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - None; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Pantry; Renovated; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatmnt None Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Gas; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Covered Porch; Dining Room; Garage; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Office; Recreation Room Financing: Conventional Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Internet Service; Land Recreation; Management; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable

Room Information

Covered Porch Level: First Dimensions: 25 x 15 Length: 25.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 25 x 15 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 18 x 16 Length: 18.00 Width: 16.00 Dimensions: 18 x 16 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 17 x 9 Length: 17.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 17 x 9 Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 15 Length: 16.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 16 x 15 Office Level: First Dimensions: 14 x 13 Length: 14.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 14 x 13 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 20 x 11 Length: 20.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 20 x 11 Bedroom Level: Second 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 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 14 Length: 16.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 16 x 14 Master Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 13 x 13 Length: 13.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 13 x 13 Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 13 x 12 Length: 13.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 13 x 12 Recreation Room Level: Second Dimensions: 16 x 14 Length: 16.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 16 x 14

Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025

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