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
$2,270,700 Zestimate®
$1,360/sqft
$598/mo HOA
What's special
Charming beach cottageFully furnishedMultiple porchesBright invitingGenerous storageClawfoot tubWalk-in shower
- 92 days |
- 499 |
- 12 |
Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: February 12, 2026 at 11:31pm
Listed by:
Nikita Korkh 850-502-7650,
EXP Realty LLC,
Karen M Holder 850-687-1064,
EXP Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 990063
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 4
- Full bathrooms: 4
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 180.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.3
Bedroom
- Level: First
- Area: 180.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 11.3
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 226.46 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 18.7 x 12.11
Dining area
- Description: Dining/Living
- Level: First
- Area: 298.2 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 21 x 14.2
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 123.3 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.7 x 9
Heating
- Central
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer, Electric Water Heater
- Laundry: Washer/Dryer Hookup
Features
- Breakfast Bar, Vaulted Ceiling(s), Recessed Lighting
- Flooring: Tile
- Has fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace features: EPA Qualified Fireplace, Gas
- 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
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Covered, Patio, Screened
- Exterior features: Outdoor Shower, Sprinkler System
- Fencing: Partial
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
- Trim Wood, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Roof: Composition,Shingle
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Beach, Fitness Center, Gated, Picnic Area, Pool, TV Cable
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: WATERSOUND BEACH
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, Internet
- 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
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,270,700
$2.16M - $2.38M
$4,260/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/21/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,450,000+25.6%$1,360/sqft |
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| 11/27/2023 | Sold | $1,950,000-12.6%$1,083/sqft |
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| 10/16/2023 | Pending sale | $2,230,000$1,238/sqft |
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| 8/11/2023 | Price change | $2,230,000-3%$1,238/sqft |
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| 6/11/2023 | Listed for sale | $2,300,000$1,277/sqft |
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| 12/9/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 9/25/2022 | Price change | $2,300,000-8%$1,277/sqft |
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| 7/29/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,500,000-3.7%$1,388/sqft |
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| 4/26/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 4/2/2022 | Listed for sale | $2,595,000+183.6%$1,441/sqft |
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| 2/13/2020 | Sold | $915,000-4.7%$508/sqft |
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| 1/2/2020 | Pending sale | $960,000$533/sqft |
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| 2/28/2019 | Listed for sale | $960,000$533/sqft |
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| 2/14/2019 | Pending sale | $960,000$533/sqft |
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| 4/25/2018 | Listed for sale | $960,000+17.1%$533/sqft |
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| 8/5/2014 | Sold | $820,000-3.5%$455/sqft |
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| 6/4/2014 | Price change | $849,900-2.9%$472/sqft |
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| 3/4/2014 | Listed for sale | $875,000$486/sqft |
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| 11/20/2013 | Listing removed | $875,000$486/sqft |
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| 8/22/2013 | Listed for sale | $875,000-18.1%$486/sqft |
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| 8/7/2006 | Sold | $1,069,000$594/sqft |
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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% |
| 2021 | $8,891 +7.8% | $918,563 +11.2% |
| 2020 | $8,245 +6.5% | $825,920 +6% |
| 2019 | $7,741 | $779,450 -4.9% |
| 2018 | $7,741 -5.3% | $819,925 +1.4% |
| 2017 | $8,176 +2% | $808,834 +5.1% |
| 2016 | $8,017 +4.1% | $769,319 +4.8% |
| 2015 | $7,698 +3.1% | $734,397 +23.6% |
| 2014 | $7,465 | $594,397 +7.9% |
| 2013 | -- | $551,037 +23.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $445,505 -1.8% |
| 2011 | -- | $453,493 -4.4% |
| 2010 | -- | $474,183 -7.7% |
| 2009 | -- | $513,515 -17.9% |
| 2008 | -- | $625,354 -23.9% |
| 2007 | -- | $822,206 +65.4% |
| 2005 | -- | $497,000 +19246% |
| 2004 | -- | $2,569 |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$14,470/mo
Principal & interest
$11973
Property taxes
$1899
HOA Fees
$598
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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