286 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 986020)

286 Forest Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,395,000

2nd story entrance showcasing windows in living room

286 Forest Main house, Garage apartment and driveway

North facing porches and 1st floor entrance

2nd story Entrance and covered porch leading to living and Kitchen- North side

2nd story - glass doors lead out to covered porch

2nd story covered South facing porch off of living Room

3rd floor South facing balcony off of Primary

3rd floor Bath with double vanity and hand painted mural

Main staircase looking down to 2nd and 1st floor

1st floor entrance from main entrance also showing North facing back entrance

1st floor Bedroom, glass doors go to North side/back entrance with jacuzzi under covered porch

1st floor Laundry and central vacuum systems

Carriage house 2 bedroom apartment above,2 car garage and golf cart garage

11 x11 air condition storage in back of the garage

North side of house and path to parking pad

Path from garage apartment to parking pad

East side of property -2 car parking pad for garage apartment tenants

Carriage house Large open living dining and Kitchen space

1st bedroom, closet, bookshelves and door to bathroom

2nd bedroom, closet and has a corner shelf. This would be a great bunk room

Forest Street house showing 3 rd story Primary Bedroom and south facing balcony

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 5,426 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 13,504 Status: Active

Current Price: $3,395,000 List Date: 9/23/2025 Last Modified: 8/12/2026

Overview

Description

Nestled under Old Seagrove's iconic tree canopy and just two blocks from both the beach and Seaside, this three-story contemporary home (4645 sq-ft) blends architectural pedigree with coastal charm. Designed by acclaimed Tom Christ of Christ & Associates, a Seaside Prize-winning architect whose visionary work has shaped much of 30A's distinctive style. The main home delivers light-infused living with expansive covered porches and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows. On the first floor, you'll find a guest suite with private bath, walk-through laundry, and a massive unfinished flex space -- perfect for a future primary suite, media room, or game lounge.On the second floor, the open-concept living and dining area opens onto porches on both sides creating an ideal indoor-outdoor flow. A guest suite with a walk-in shower rounds out this level. The third floor is a private retreat: the primary suite stuns with wall-to-wall windows, a private balcony, dual closets, and a spa-worthy bath with do ... (Read more)

Supplements: proximity to the Gulf and Seaside's vibrant hub.***Buyer is responsible for personally verifying details about this Any information contained in this listing is believed to be accurate but not guaranteed.***

Listing Details MLS# 986020

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 625.69
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 286
Street Name: Forest
Street Suffix: Street
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: SEAGROVE 5TH ADDN
Parcel ID: 14-3S-19-25170-00M-0210

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Contemporary
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 5426
SqFt Source: Building Plan
Full Baths: 4
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 5
# Stories: 3
Year Built: 2006
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Garage Spaces: 3
Driveway Spaces: 6
Street Spaces: 2
userdefined76: 11
Acreage: 0.31
Pool: No
Pool Type: None

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 21 BLK M SEAGROVE 5TH ADD AND ALSO BEG AT NW CMOST COR OF LOT 21, BLK M GO N 20 DEG 25' 58'' E 25 FT S 33 DEG 15' 17'' E 151.21 FT TO WLY ROW OF DOGWOOD ST, AND THE COMMON PROPERTY COR BETWEEN LOTS 20 & 21 N 41 DEG 30'' W 137.36 FT TO POB OR 747-91 OR 1031-73 OR 1533-168 OR 2147-292

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: No
New Buyer Fee: No
Last Taxes: 8708.37
Last Tax Year: 2024
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: Yes

More Information

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Nestled under Old Seagrove's iconic tree canopy and just two blocks from both the beach and Seaside, this three-story contemporary home (4645 sq-ft) blends architectural pedigree with coastal charm. Designed by acclaimed Tom Christ of Christ & Associates, a Seaside Prize-winning architect whose visionary work has shaped much of 30A's distinctive style. The main home delivers light-infused living with expansive covered porches and soaring floor-to-ceiling windows. On the first floor, you'll find a guest suite with private bath, walk-through laundry, and a massive unfinished flex space -- perfect for a future primary suite, media room, or game lounge.On the second floor, the open-concept living and dining area opens onto porches on both sides creating an ideal indoor-outdoor flow. A guest suite with a walk-in shower rounds out this level. The third floor is a private retreat: the primary suite stuns with wall-to-wall windows, a private balcony, dual closets, and a spa-worthy bath with double vanity, garden tub, and walk-in shower. Plus, there's a second guest room with pre-plumbing area ready for an ensuite bath. Carriage House (781 sq-ft) 2 bedrooms, 1 bath and a full kitchen, perched above a 3-car garage complete and 11 x11 air conditioned space. Ideal for multi-generational living, vacation guests, or rental opportunities.Designed by a local design legend, this Seagrove gem offers the best of both worlds smart, stylish architecture and unbeatable

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage Detached: Yes
Golf Cart Enclosed: Yes

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: Yes
Gravel/Oyster Shell: Yes

Lot Features

Corner: Yes
Survey Available: Yes

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal: Yes
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
Stucco: Yes
Trim Wood: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Private Well: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes
Guest Quarters: Yes
Hot Tub: Yes
Porch: Yes
Porch Open: Yes
Rain Gutter: Yes

Interior

Breakfast Bar: Yes
Built-In Bookcases: Yes
Ceiling Vaulted: Yes
Fireplace Gas: Yes
Floor Hardwood: Yes
Floor Tile: Yes
Floor Vinyl: Yes
Furnished - None: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Newly Painted: Yes
Washer/Dryer Hookup: Yes
Window Treatment All: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes

Appliances

Central Vacuum: Yes
Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Freezer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Refrigerator: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Security System: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes
Washer: Yes

Energy

Ceiling Fans: Yes
Heat - Two or More: Yes
Heat Pump A/A Two +: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Dressing Area: Yes
MBath Garden Tub: Yes
MBath Separate Shwr: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBath Walk-In Closet: Yes
MBath Whirlpool: Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet: Yes

Master Bedroom

Third: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes
Third: Yes

Kitchen

Second: Yes

Living Room

Second: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Bonus Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Corner; Survey Available Zoning: Resid Single Family Parking Features: Garage Detached; Golf Cart Enclosed Exterior: Balcony; Guest Quarters; Hot Tub; Porch; Porch Open; Rain Gutter Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Floor Vinyl; Furnished - None; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Newly Painted; Washer/Dryer Hookup; Window Treatment All Appliances: Central Vacuum; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Refrigerator; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Security System; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Private Well; Public Sewer; Public Water Energy: Ceiling Fans; Heat - Two or More; Heat Pump A/A Two +; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Third Bedroom: First; Second; Third Kitchen: Second Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Bonus Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width	Remarks
Bedroom	First	20 x 14	20.00	14.00
Laundry	First	16 x 6	16.00	6.00	L shape
Bonus Room	First	18 x 17	18.00	17.00
Bedroom	Second	14.5 x 14.5	14.50	14.50
Kitchen	Second	12 x 16.5	12.00	16.50	Open concept
Living Room	Second	25 x 16.5	25.00	16.50	Open concept
Bedroom	Third	14.3 x 14.3	14.30	14.30
Master Bedroom	Third	19.7 x 16	19.70	16.00

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Listing Office: Davis Properties Of Nw Fl

Last Updated: August - 12 - 2026

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