273 Salt Box Lane is currently the lowest-priced home available in Watersound Beach, offering an exceptional entry point into one of 30A's most coveted guard-gated, gulf-front communities. Located south of Scenic Highway 30A, this fully-furnished, two-bedroom, three-bath coastal cottage combines timeless Watersound architecture with a rare one-car garage, intriguing expansion potential, and an exceptional location just steps from the private gate to the Watersound Beach Club. Inside, soaring ceilings and abundant natural light give the cottage an airy feel, while the open living, dining, and kitchen areas create an inviting gathering space for family and friends. The beds and bath configuration is comfortable as-is, but what makes this property particularly compelling is its potential to evolve with a future owner's needs. Subject to Watersound Beach ARC approval and all applicable requirements, several opportunities exist to create an additional bedroom: adding a carriage house above the existing garage, enclosing the rear deck, or using the home's dramatic ceiling height to create additional second-floor living space. For a buyer who loves the location and community but ultimately wants a third bedroom, these possibilities add another dimension to the property's long-term value. The one-car garage is a coveted and uncommon feature among the cottages, offering valuable space for a vehicle, golf cart, bicycles, paddleboards, beach gear, or owner storage.
Another standout is its proximity to the private gate, providing convenient access to the Watersound Beach Club for owners who choose to obtain a separate club membership. For club members, this location makes the club exceptionally convenient while retaining the privacy and charm of life in Watersound Beach.
The community's two designated golf cart boardwalks give golf cart access directly to the private beach.
Offering one of the most extraordinary coastal settings along Scenic Highway 30A, life unfolds behind the guard-gated entrance where owners and guests enjoy more than a mile of pristine shoreline, private deeded beach access, scenic boardwalks winding through preserved coastal dunes, community pools, parks, and miles of walking and biking paths. The community's thoughtful design and natural beauty create a peaceful sense of privacy increasingly difficult to find along 30A.
Whether enjoyed immediately as a personal beach retreat, second home, or vacation rental, or reimagined over time to add living space, this cottage offers a rare combination of price, location, flexibility, and amenities - creating a compelling opportunity to own in one of 30A's premier beachfront communities.
For sale
$1,899,000
273 Salt Box Ln, Watersound, FL 32461
2beds
1,464sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
5,662 Square Feet Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$1,297/sqft
$555/mo HOA
What's special
Two-bedroom three-bath coastal cottageRare one-car garageAbundant natural lightCommunity poolsSoaring ceilingsPrivate deeded beach access
- 12 days
- 4,332
- 233
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
James H Johnson 850-865-3036,
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Source: CPAR,MLS#: 794787
Originating MLS: Central Panhandle Association of REALTORS
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 3
Rooms
- Room types: Bedroom, Kitchen, Loft, Living Room, Primary Bedroom
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 17 x 13
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 15 x 12
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 14 x 9
Living room
- Level: First
- Dimensions: 19 x 14
Loft
- Level: Second
- Dimensions: 16 x 12
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Features
- Main Level Primary, Loft
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,464
- Total interior livable area: 1,464 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 1
- Parking features: Gated
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Patio & porch: Open, Porch, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Porch
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Partial
- On waterfront: Yes
Lot
- Size: 5,662 Square Feet
- Features: Paved
Details
- Parcel number: 203S18160130000090
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Coastal
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- HardiPlank Type
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Beach, Waterfront, Community Pool, Gated, Short Term Rental Allowed
- Security: Gated Community, Security Gate
- Subdivision: [No Recorded Subdiv]
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Association Management, Internet, Legal/Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Recreation Facilities, Security
- HOA fee: $1,665 quarterly
Location
- Region: Watersound
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,297/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,372,343
- Annual tax amount: $12,298
- Date on market: 8/31/2026
- Cumulative days on market: 13 days
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000+65.9%$1,297/sqft |
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| 10/19/2020 | Sold | $1,145,000-0.4%$782/sqft |
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| 9/30/2020 | Listed for sale | $1,150,000+37.6%$786/sqft |
Source: Corcoran Reverie #856035 Report a problem | ||
| 11/29/2006 | Sold | $835,500$571/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,298 +4% | $1,351,039 +10% |
| 2024 | $11,828 +6.9% | $1,228,217 +10% |
| 2023 | $11,062 +1.8% | $1,116,561 +10% |
| 2022 | $10,862 +21.6% | $1,015,055 +10% |
| 2021 | $8,932 +8.3% | $922,777 +11.7% |
| 2020 | $8,250 +6.5% | $826,477 +6% |
| 2019 | $7,746 | $779,951 -4.9% |
| 2018 | $7,746 -3.6% | $820,518 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $8,032 +5.9% | $809,431 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $7,584 +6.2% | $769,912 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $7,141 +5.2% | $734,975 +23.5% |
| 2014 | $6,790 | $594,975 +7.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $551,621 +23.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,977 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $453,965 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $474,660 -7.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $514,006 -17.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $625,852 -23.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $822,917 +65.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $497,000 +19246% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,569 |
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Neighborhood: WaterSound Beach
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dune Lakes
- Middle: Emerald Coast
- High: South Walton
Source: CPAR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






