491 Botany Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
FOR SALE
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0.32 ACRES

491 Botany Blvd
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,272 sqft (on 0.32 acres)
  • 4 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 3,272 sqft (on 0.32 acres)

$1,977,000

Original price: $1,982,000
Est. Mortgage $11,315/mo*
We estimate this home will sell faster than 91% nearby.

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Description

Revel in quality in this absolutely stunning 4 bedroom retreat by the bay. This beautiful home is nestled amongst the oak trees in the private gated community of Botany Bayou. This courtyard style home is built for outdoor living, with just under 1800 square feet of porches and a beautiful pool. The spacious upstairs porch is an extension of the indoor living space, with a second outdoor living and dining area, a beautiful outdoor fireplace, outdoor kitchen prep area, and a large open air deck to entertain all of your guests. The spacious first floor boasts three bedrooms, including the primary suite, and a secondary living room. A thoughtfully designed powder bath has direct access to the pool area for easy access for your guests enjoying the pool. Up the beautiful wood stairway, wrapped in shiplap, lies the stunning kitchen, living room, dining area and another large bedroom and full bathroom. Even the most discerning chefs will find delight with the 6 burner gas range, Sub Zero refrigerator, and wine fridge. This lovely home was carefully crafted with quality at every turn. The oversized two car garage has been finished with epoxied floors, floor to ceiling built in storage, and a utility sink. The beautifully landscaped yard is dotted with spectacular oaks and palmettos. Behind the home lies an additional deck space in a fenced in backyard, perfect for your four legged friends to roam. If you are looking for privacy, come experience this 0.32 acre retreat tucked away at the very back of the neighborhood on a culdesac. Botany Bayou offers a gated entrance, rental restrictions, a community dock on the deep waters of Hewett Bayou, and a community pool. For those looking for bayside living, this lovely home offers an unparalleled experience.

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Car Garage
Outdoor
Porch, Patio, Deck, Pool
View
Bay, Bayou
HOA
$133/Monthly
Price/Sqft
$604
Listed
25 days ago

Home Details for 491 Botany Blvd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Number of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Basement
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms: 4Number of Bathrooms (full): 3Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 3272 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas ConnectedAppliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Stove/Oven Dual Fuel, Washer, Wine RefrigeratorDishwasherDryerLaundry: Washer/Dryer HookupMicrowaveRefrigeratorWasher
Heating & Cooling
Heating: ElectricHas CoolingAir Conditioning: AC - 2 or More,ElectricHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Electric
Gas & Electric
Has Electric on Property
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Flooring: HardwoodCommon Walls: No Common Walls
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Stories: 2Floors: Hardwood
View
Has a ViewView: Bay, Bayou
Security
Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ConcretePatio / Porch: Deck Enclosed, Patio Covered, Patio Open, Porch, Porch OpenFencing: Back Yard, PrivacyOther Structures: Yard BuildingExterior: Balcony, Barbecue, Separate Living Area, DockHas a Private Pool
Parking & Garage
Number of Garage Spaces: 2Number of Covered Spaces: 2No CarportHas a GarageHas an Attached GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 4Parking: Garage,Attached
Pool
Pool: Private, Heated, In GroundPool
Frontage
Road Frontage: Private RoadRoad Surface Type: Paved
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer

Days on Market

Days on Market: 25

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 2008
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Villa
Building
Not Attached Property
Property Information
Condition: Construction CompleteParcel Number: 192S203316000A0270

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $1,977,000Price Per Sqft: $604
Status Change & Dates
Possession Timing: Immediate

Active Status

MLS Status: Active

Location

Direction & Address
City: Santa Rosa BeachCommunity: Botany Bayou
School Information
Elementary School: Van R ButlerJr High / Middle School: Emerald CoastHigh School: South Walton

Agent Information

Listing Agent
Listing ID: 946487

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 3272 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Fishing, Gated, Pool

HOA

HOA Fee Includes: Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Recreational FacltyAssociation for this Listing: Emerald CoastHas an HOAHOA Fee: $400/Quarterly

Lot Information

Lot Area: 0.32 acres

Offer

Listing Terms: Conventional, FHA, VA Loan

Compensation

Buyer Agency Commission: 2.5Buyer Agency Commission Type: %Transaction Broker Commission: 2.5Transaction Broker Commission Type: %
Notes
The listing broker’s offer of compensation is made only to participants of the MLS where the listing is filed

Rental

FurnishedLease Term: Minimum Rental Prd

Miscellaneous

Mls Number: 946487Water ViewWater View: Bay, Bayou

Additional Information

FishingGatedPool
Last check for updates: about 15 hours ago
Listing courtesy of Chelsey A Pedersen, (985) 373-8692
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Jabbour Luxury Group, (850) 231-1047
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Source: ECAOR, MLS#946487

Price History for 491 Botany Blvd

DatePriceEventSource
04/22/2024$1,977,000PriceChange
ECAOR #946487
04/15/2024$1,982,000PriceChange
ECAOR #946487
04/11/2024$1,987,000PriceChange
ECAOR #946487
04/09/2024$1,988,000PriceChange
ECAOR #946487
04/04/2024$1,989,000PriceChange
ECAOR #946487
02/19/2024$1,999,000PriceChange
ECAOR #938753
12/22/2023$2,095,000Listed For SaleECAOR #938753
09/13/2022$1,895,000Sold
ECAOR #903149
08/06/2022$1,895,000PendingECAOR #903149
07/08/2022$1,895,000Listed For SaleECAOR #903149
03/02/2020$860,000Sold
N/A
01/30/2020$859,900PendingAgent Provided
08/20/2019$859,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/26/2019$882,900PriceChange
Agent Provided
07/02/2019$900,000Listed For SaleAgent Provided
07/30/2007$179,000Sold
N/A

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Property Taxes and Assessment

Year2022
Tax$6,637
Assessment$941,738
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491 Botany Blvd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 is a 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3,272 sqft single-family home built in 2008. This property is currently available for sale and was listed by ECAOR on Apr 4, 2024. The MLS # for this home is MLS# 946487.