Address
273 Salt Box Lane, Watersound, FL
Price
$ 1,899,000
Property Attributes
  • MLS#1010927
  • TypeSingle Family
  • Listing Status Active
  • CountyWalton
  • CityWatersound
  • Area30A East
  • NeighborhoodWATERSOUND BEACH
  • Zip32461
  • StyleBeach House
  • Year Built2006
  • Taxes$ 12298
  • Price$ 1,899,000
  • Bedrooms2
  • Full Bathrooms3
  • Half Bathrooms0
  • Sqr Footage1464
Data Source:
Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR)
Property Description

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.

Elementary School Middle School High School
Dune Lakes Elementary School Emerald Coast Middle School South Walton High School
Price History
8/31/2026 Listed $1,899,000

General Features

Utilities Electric,Phone,Public Water,TV Cable,Underground
Zoning Resid Single Family
Property Subtype Detached Single Family
Community Features Beach,Community Room,Dock,Fishing,Gated Community,Pets Allowed,Picnic Area,Playground,Pool,Waterfront
County Walton
Property Type Residential
Subdivision Name WATERSOUND BEACH
Status Active
Buyer Financing Conventional
Directions From Highway 395 head east on 30A. Turn into the main entrance of Watersound Beach. Take your first left onto Salt Box Lane.
High School South Walton
City Watersound
MLS Area 18 - 30A East
Lot Size Units Acres
Elementary School Dune Lakes
Middle/Junior High School Emerald Coast
MLS Area Minor 1806 - S of of 30A/East
Standard Status Active
Sewer Public Sewer
Tax Assessed Value 1665
Cooling Ceiling Fans,Central Air
Garage Spaces 1
Patio/Porch Features Porch
Architectural Style Beach House
Construction Materials Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
Year Built 2006
Stories Count 2
Tax Year 2025
New Construction false
Attached Garage false
Total Rooms 5
Carport Y/N false
Property Condition Renovated,Construction Complete
Association Fee Includes Accounting,Ground Keeping,Internet Service,Legal,Master Association,Recreational Faclty,Security
Pool Features Pool Type
HOA true

Interior Features

Total Baths 3
Interior Amenities Breakfast Bar,Fireplace,Owner's Closet,Washer/Dryer Hookup
Air Conditioning Y/N true
Furnished Y/N Furnished - All

Exterior Features

Lot Features Covenants,Easements,Restrictions,Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot Dimensions TBD
Road Frontage Type Private Road
Exterior Amenities BBQ Pit/Grill,Shower,Sprinkler System
Fencing Fenced Lot-Part
Foundation Details Slab
Building Area Total 1464
Parking Features Garage
Total Parking 2

Amenities

  • Foreclosure
  • Views
  • Short Sale
  • New Construction
  • Adult 55+
  • Lease To Own
  • No HOA Fees
  • Furnished
  • Primary On Main
  • Air Conditioning
  • Seller Finance
  • Green
  • Fixer Upper
  • Horse
  • Golf
  • Fireplace
  • Deck
  • Garage
  • Basement
  • Pool

Property vs Single Family Average in 32461

Price
AVG $3.52M
$1.9M
Taxes
AVG $18,180
$12,298
Year Built
AVG 2018
2006

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