161 LAKEWOOD Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sources: Emerald Coast MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 12, 2026, 161 LAKEWOOD Drive in Cottages of Eastern Lake, Santa Rosa Beach is listed at $1,545,000. It has been 527 days on market. Listing facts: built in 2022. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone X, outside the special flood hazard area. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2022 · 4 yrs
- 1-car garage
- 527 days on market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
This home’s history
- 2022BuiltPer public record
- Aug 4, 2026First trackedObserved at $1,545,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $8,025/mo 81%
- Taxes $1,352/mo 14%
- Insurance $449/mo 5%
- HOA $50/mo 1%
$9,876/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.76% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Property taxes
✓ Based on certified county tax rollMany first-time Florida buyers are surprised when property taxes jump after closing. This estimate helps you budget before you make an offer.
Most of this comes from Florida’s Save Our Homes assessment cap resetting when the home sells — the current owner’s protected assessment doesn’t transfer to a new buyer.
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A market / assessed / taxable trend chart appears here once the prior-year rolls are ingested.
Sources: Florida DOR certified tax roll (2025), Emerald Coast AR. County public record, not MLS data — matched to this home by parcel ID. Estimates are not a tax bill.
Momentum Property Score
73/100 is strong across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
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About this home
Offered partially furnished. With a mix of private comfort inside and immediate access to a variety of natural wonders outside, 161 Lakewood Drive is ideal as either a primary home or vacation/rental home. Located in Seagrove Beach's Eastern Lake community south of 30A, this beautiful custom home is uniquely situated to provide access to all the outdoor activities that South Walton has to offer!
For kayakers a hidden-gem public park with boat-launch into Eastern Lake, one of the Emerald Coast's famous Dune Lakes, is directly across the street. You can be in the water in minutes and enjoy paddling the lake with access to the public Gulf beach at the lake's kid-friendly inlet. If you prefer walking or riding to the beach, the nearest public beach is less than a half-mile down the street.
Whether walking or boating, there is easy public access to the pristine natural beauty of Deer Lake State Park, just to the East. And for hikers, Greenway Station is a quick walk to the West, allowing access to Point Washington State Forest and its extensive trail system. And with rear-facing screened porches on both levels and a stand of old-growth trees in the front yard, the home provides nature and seclusion--even in the midst of a vibrant neighborhood with conveniently-located community pool and nearby to dining and shops, including the Old Florida Fish House and Cafe Thirty-A.
The home features 4 bedrooms including a spacious 2nd-floor master bedroom with gorgeous private bathroom and its own screened porch. A secondary master bedroom with private bath is located on the first floor. Two additional guest bedrooms with a shared hall-bath are found upstairs.
The open kitchen features ample storage and counter space, meaning that there is always room for cooking a fine meal. A rear screened-porch can be accessed from the living space downstairs, and opens up to a patio perfect for stoking a fire pit. There is parking space for 4 full-size vehicles, including a 1-car garage and partial carport attached to the front porch.
The expanded driveway allows for at least 2 vehicles to park without needing to shuffle for entry, and when entertaining the nearby Eastern Lake park provides opportunity for overflow parking across the street.
Description provided by Home Sold Realty LLC and reproduced from the MLS; not independently verified.
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Flood zone & elevation
Sourced environmental data for the parcel. Confirm with FEMA and your insurer.
From the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer. In this zone lender-required flood insurance is generally not mandated; confirm for the parcel.
Approximate parcel elevation from USGS; confirm exact elevation with a survey.
This is a coastal Florida county. Premiums and coverage vary by home; obtain a quote from a licensed insurer.
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Recent sales activity in Cottages of Eastern Lake
Recent comparable closed sales near this home, from public records. Summary figures are for general reference only and are not a valuation of this property. See the Cottages of Eastern Lake neighborhood guide for more.
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Investment snapshot
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 161 LAKEWOOD Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2022: confirm the roof and HVAC install dates and whether any builder or manufacturer warranty transfers.
- Confirm whether a mandatory HOA applies to this parcel and what it charges.
- FEMA flood zone X: flood insurance is not usually required, but get a quote anyway — FEMA reports roughly one in four flood claims come from outside high-risk zones.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Walton County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $16,223/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
Approximate distances
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View →Amenities and HOA/CDD detail on the neighborhood guide.
View →Data sources & freshness
| Listing record | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 12, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, as of July 25, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone X shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 161 LAKEWOOD Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 161 LAKEWOOD Drive was built in 2022 and has 4 bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 161 LAKEWOOD Drive in?
161 LAKEWOOD Drive is in Cottages of Eastern Lake in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Cottages of Eastern Lake from the same MLS data.
Why might property taxes on 161 LAKEWOOD Drive differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $16,223 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 161 LAKEWOOD Drive in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone X, outside the special flood hazard area, so flood insurance is not usually required by a lender. It is still available and worth quoting; confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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