Welcome to 'You Are My Sunshine,' a charming beach cottage in the heart of WaterSound Beach.Freshly updated with new floors, paint, and furnishings, this turnkey retreat is bright, inviting, and move-in ready. It comes fully furnished, rental-ready, and includes a golf cart--perfect for enjoying everything the neighborhood has to offer.The open living and dining area flows into a well-equipped kitchen with stainless steel appliances and generous storage. Two ensuite bedrooms are conveniently located on the main level. Upstairs, the spacious suite features a queen bed, bunk bed, a walk-in shower, and a clawfoot tub. A paved driveway provides parking for several cars, and plans for a garage are available for added value. Outdoor living includes multiple porches and a private deckperfect for relaxing after a day in the sun.
Located in an upscale gulf-front community, this home offers access to resort-style amenities just a golf cart ride away, including pools, parks, boardwalks, a fitness center, and a putting green. The sugar-white beach is only three blocks from your doorstep, with world-class dining, shopping, and entertainment all close by.
For sale
$2,450,000
261 Salt Box Ln, Inlet Beach, FL 32461
3beds
1,801sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
5,227.2 Square Feet Lot
$2,268,900 Zestimate®
$1,360/sqft
$598/mo HOA
What's special
Charming beach cottageMultiple porchesTurnkey retreatGenerous storageClawfoot tubWell-equipped kitchenWalk-in shower
- 47 days |
- 248 |
- 16 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 21, 2025 at 08:02am
Listed by:
Nikita Korkh 850-502-7650,
EXP Realty LLC,
Karen M Holder 850-687-1064,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 990063
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Originating MLS: Emerald CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Primary bedroom
- Features: MBed First Floor, Walk-In Closet(s)
Primary bathroom
- Features: MBath Shower Only, MBath Tile
Kitchen
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric
Cooling
- Electric
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Range, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting, Bedroom, Dining Area, Kitchen
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: Gas, Outside
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,801
- Total interior livable area: 1,801 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 3
- Parking features: Open
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler System
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Partial
- Waterfront features: Beach
Lot
- Size: 5,227.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 39 x 105
- Features: Covenants, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available
Details
- Parcel number: 203S18160130000070
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Trim Wood
- Roof: Roof Composite Shngl,Roof Dimensional Shg
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Cable Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Fitness Center, Gated, Picnic Area, Pool, TV Cable
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: Watersound Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Internet, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
- HOA fee: $1,795 quarterly
Location
- Region: Inlet Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,360/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,362,509
- Annual tax amount: $12,331
- Date on market: 11/21/2025
- Cumulative days on market: 48 days
- Electric utility on property: Yes
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,268,900
$2.16M - $2.38M
$4,320/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+25.6%$1,360/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #990063 Report a problem | ||
| 11/27/2023 | Sold | $1,950,000-12.6%$1,083/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #925301 Report a problem | ||
| 10/16/2023 | Pending sale | $2,230,000$1,238/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #925301 Report a problem | ||
| 8/11/2023 | Price change | $2,230,000-3%$1,238/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #925301 Report a problem | ||
| 6/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$1,277/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #925301 Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,446 +13.1% | $1,362,509 +22.6% |
| 2023 | $11,007 +1.8% | $1,111,461 +10% |
| 2022 | $10,811 +21.6% | $1,010,419 +10% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$15,423/mo
Principal & interest
$12068
Property taxes
$1899
Other costs
$1456
Climate risks
Neighborhood: WaterSound Beach
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bay Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 3 mi
- 8/10Emerald Coast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 4.7 mi
- 8/10South Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 8.7 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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