Close to Blue Mountain Beach, this amazing updated home is brimming with design features and is move-in ready. Enviably located in a peaceful neighborhood, this desirable residence overlooks a lake and wildlife. The private backyard includes a heated and cooled pool, lush landscaping and a fountain. It's ideal as a full-time residence for first-time buyers, retirees or those looking to enjoy a coastal lifestyle. Laid out all on one level, the home has four beds, two full baths, a cloakroom and an attached two-car garage. Bonus features worth mentioning include a built-in desk area in the fourth bedroom and a spacious master suite with a sitting area, a large walk-in closet and a sliding barn door to the master bath. Hardwood flooring seamlessly connects the well-lit dining and living areas. A cozy fireplace adds a focal point. Soaring vaulted ceilings are highlighted with updated lighting and deep crown molding. An archway leads into a bonus space suitable for use as an office, media or game room. The updated kitchen has many natural elements including a white brick-faced peninsula bar and beautiful quartz countertops. Keen cooks will find a full array of stainless steel appliances at their fingertips along with ample storage. Outdoor living is a delight with a covered patio where you can relax and enjoy the peaceful lake views. The fenced backyard is ideal for keeping kids and pets secure as well as providing privacy when entertaining. The covered lanai looks out across the paved terrace to the pool with tanning shelf and the lake beyond. Close to many restaurants, shops and amenities, this pristine home is also within easy reach of beautiful beaches, hiking trails and outdoor recreation at Topsail Hill Preserve and Point Washington State Forest.
Sold for $720,000
$720,000
461 Whispering Lake Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
4beds
2,353sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2012
10,018.8 Square Feet Lot
$716,900 Zestimate®
$306/sqft
$4,310 Estimated rent
Home value
$716,900
$674,000 - $760,000
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Outdoor recreationMaster bathBonus spaceUpdated kitchenSpacious master suiteLarge walk-in closet
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Listed by:
Whitney E Cooley 850-368-5782,
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with:
Clark & Mitchell Group
Rosemary Beach Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 941749
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 237.94 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.3 x 17.9
Bedroom
- Description: Guest Bedroom 1
- Level: First
- Area: 132 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12 x 11
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 123 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 12.3
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 116 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10 x 11.6
Primary bathroom
- Level: First
- Area: 104.4 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 9 x 11.6
Foyer
- Level: First
- Area: 55.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 7 x 7.9
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 295.26 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 26.6 x 11.1
Laundry
- Level: First
- Area: 45.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 8 x 5.7
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 414 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18 x 23
Office
- Level: First
- Area: 146.32 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 12.4 x 11.8
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Washer
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Crown Molding, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Track Lighting, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Pantry, Shelving
- Flooring: Hardwood, Tile, Vinyl
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: EPA Qualified Fireplace
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,353
- Total interior livable area: 2,353 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Garage Door Opener
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Covered, Porch
- Exterior features: Outdoor Grill, Private Yard, Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler System, Rain Gutters
- Pool features: Heated, In Ground
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Lake
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Lake
- Waterfront features: Lake Front
Lot
- Size: 10,018 sqft
- Dimensions: 70 x 145
- Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Parcel number: 262S20337000000560
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
- Special conditions: Accept Backup Offers
- Other equipment: Satellite Dish
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Traditional
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Concrete, Brick, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Foundation: Slab
- Roof: Concrete,Shake
Condition
- Construction Complete,Renovated
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2012
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & neighborhood
Security
- Security features: Fire Alarm, Smoke Detector(s)
Community
- Community features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Dock, Fitness Center, Fishing, TV Cable, Waterfront
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
- Subdivision: WHISPERING LAKES ESTATES
Other
Other facts
- Road surface type: Paved
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3/11/2024 | Sold | $720,000-1.9%$306/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #941749 Report a problem | ||
| 2/12/2024 | Pending sale | $734,000$312/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #941749 Report a problem | ||
| 2/7/2024 | Listed for sale | $734,000+22.3%$312/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #941749 Report a problem | ||
| 12/7/2021 | Sold | $600,000-4%$255/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
| 10/23/2021 | Pending sale | $625,000$266/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #883215 Report a problem | ||
| 10/19/2021 | Listed for sale | $625,000+156.7%$266/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #883215 Report a problem | ||
| 6/1/2012 | Sold | $243,520$103/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,293 +0.2% | $518,736 +2.3% |
| 2024 | $4,284 -6.9% | $507,241 -6.9% |
| 2023 | $4,602 +6.6% | $544,814 +17% |
| 2022 | $4,316 +89.4% | $465,740 +70.5% |
| 2021 | $2,279 +8.5% | $273,114 +10.3% |
| 2020 | $2,100 +3.3% | $247,647 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $2,033 | $242,079 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $2,033 +1.8% | $237,565 +2.1% |
| 2017 | $1,997 +3% | $232,679 +2.1% |
| 2016 | $1,938 +1.5% | $227,893 +0.7% |
| 2015 | $1,910 -0.8% | $226,309 +0.8% |
| 2014 | $1,926 | $224,513 |
| 2013 | -- | $224,513 +740.6% |
| 2012 | -- | $26,708 +54.2% |
| 2011 | -- | $17,325 -10% |
| 2010 | -- | $19,250 -45.3% |
| 2009 | -- | $35,190 -15% |
| 2008 | -- | $41,400 +1052.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $3,591 |
Find assessor info on the county website
Neighborhood: 32459
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bay Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.9 mi
- 8/10Emerald Coast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 8/10South Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 2.3 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Dune Lakes
- 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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