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Property Description
Discover an exceptional opportunity to build your coastal home in the beautiful St. James Bay golf course community on Florida's Forgotten Coast. This bamboo wooded .177-acre homesite offers an appealing combination of natural privacy, recreational amenities and a prime location near the 14th hole tee. Surrounded by the natural beauty that defines St. James Bay, the property provides a wonderful setting for a full-time residence, retirement home or coastal getaway. The homesite offers the opportunity to thoughtfully position your future home while preserving mature vegetation for shade, privacy and a peaceful connection to the surrounding landscape. For the golfer, the location is difficult to beat. The driving range is within easy walking distance, making it convenient to sharpen your game before heading out for a round. St. James Bay features a Robert Walker-designed championship course recognized as an Audubon Signature Sanctuary, where golf has been thoughtfully integrated with the area's wetlands, pine forest and native habitat. The location also places many of the community's recreational amenities within an easy walk. Enjoy the clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts and pickleball courts without having to venture far from home. Spend the morning on the course, relax by the pool in the afternoon, meet friends for a game of pickleball, or simply enjoy the quiet surroundings and laid-back atmosphere that make St. James Bay such a distinctive coastal community. Beyond the golf course, you are ideally positioned to enjoy everything Florida's Forgotten Coast has to offer. Downtown Carrabelle, Carrabelle Beach, Gulf and bay boating access, outstanding inshore and offshore fishing, St. George Island and historic Apalachicola are all part of the lifestyle that awaits along this remarkably unspoiled stretch of the Florida Panhandle. 257 Royal Tern offers more than simply a place to build, it offers the opportunity to create a home centered around golf, recreation, nature and the relaxed pace of coastal living. Whether you're looking for a permanent residence or your own Forgotten Coast retreat, this homesite provides an inviting setting in one of the area's most distinctive golf communities. Bring your house plans and start imagining mornings at the driving range, afternoons by the pool and evenings enjoying the quiet beauty of St. James Bay.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 257 Royal Tern Way
General
- Price: $49,900
- HOA FEE: $40/month
- HOA FEE FREQ.: Quarterly
- Taxes: $187 (2025)
- Status: Active
- Type: Lots/Land
- Source: 933
- MLS ID: 329698
- Updated: 10/8/2026
- Added to Site: 2 day(s) ago
Location
- Area: Carrabelle
- Subdivision: St James Bay
- Driving Directions: From Hwy 98 enter St James subdivision on Crooked River Road. Take first right on Royal Tern Way and proceed approximately 3/4 of a mile. Just past Laughing Gull Lane. Lot is on the left just before the first home on the left.
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Outdoor Lights
Utilities
- Utility Description: Electricity Available, Sewer Available, Underground Utilities, Water Available
Lot Features
- Lot Dimensions: irregular
- Frontage: 60
- Lot Features: Covenants/Restrictions, Irregular Lot, Restrictions, Wooded
Financial Considerations
- Association Fee: $120
- Assoc Fee Freq.: Quarterly
- Tax Amount: $187
- Tax Year: 2025
- Terms: Cash, Conventional
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: ST JAMES BAY SUB PB 7/39 BLOCK G LOT 4 PHASE 1-A
- Restrictions: CC&R
- Flood Zone Info: A
- Property ID: 05-07S-03W-1000-000G-0040
- Block/Lot/Section: BLOCK G LOT 4
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Schools
Schools serving 257 Royal Tern Way
School District:Franklin County School District, Eastpoint, FL
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Franklin County Schools Pk-12 1250 U.S. 98, Eastpoint, FL 32328 | PK-12 | 18.1 mi |
Franklin Virtual Instruction Program 85 School Road, Eastpoint, FL 32328 | K-12 | 22 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 257 Royal Tern Way
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/08/2026
Listed
$49,900
-73.1%
MLS
12/03/2004
Sold
$185,500
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 257 Royal Tern Way
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$187
3%
$25,750
—
2024
$181
26%
$25,750
51%
2023
$144
9%
$17,000
21%
2021
$132
-8%
$14,000
-18%
2022
$143
8%
$17,000
62%
2021
$132
7%
$10,500
36%
2019
$123
28%
$7,700
10%
2018
$96
-27%
$7,000
-33%
2017
$132
-1%
$10,500
-12%
2016
$134
3%
$12,000
52%
2015
$130
33%
$7,920
10%
2014
$98
—
$7,200
—
2013
$98
—
$7,200
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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257 Royal Tern Way, Carrabelle, FL 32322 (MLS# 329698) is a Lots/Land property with a lot size of acres. 257 Royal Tern Way is currently listed for $49,900 and was received on October 08, 2026. Want to learn more about 257 Royal Tern Way? Do you have questions about finding other Lots/Land real estate for sale in Carrabelle? You can browse all Carrabelle real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

