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Property Description
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Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 9 Tidepool Ln
General
- Price: $4,550,000
- Taxes: $24,850 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Emerald_Coast
- MLS ID: 981629
- Updated: 4/23/2026
- Added to Site: 186 day(s) ago
Rental Information
- Complex Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Community Room, Dock, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, TV Cable
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 12
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Ceiling Cathedral, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Upgraded Media Wing, Woodwork Painted
- Fireplace: Yes
- Fireplace(s): Fireplace
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
- Furnishings: Furnished - All
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 6
- Full Bathrooms: 5
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 5
Additional Information
- Pool: Yes
- Pool Description: Pool Type
Exterior
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Columns, Shower
- Porch/Patio/Deck: Deck Covered, Deck Enclosed, Deck Open, Porch, Porch O
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Garage, Garage Detached
Location
- Area: 18 - 30A East
- County: Walton
- Subdivision: WATERSOUND BEACH
- Driving Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 395 and 30A head East and turn South into Watersound Beach. Check with security for access through the gate. Follow through gate and take the immediate (first) right on Salt Box Lane. Continue to the dead end at Boat Wright Way and turn left. The house will be on your right at the intersection of Boat Wright Way and Tidepool Lane.
School Information
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
Community
- Association: Yes
- Assoc. Fees Include: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security, Services, Cable TV, Trash
Heating & Cooling
- Central air: Yes
- Air Conditioning: Yes
- Cooling Type: Central Air
- Heating/Cooling: Central Air
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utility Description: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Beach House
- Construction: Foundation Off Grade, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Shake
- Exterior Const.: Foundation Off Grade, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Shake
- Stories/Levels: 3
- Square Feet: 4,228
- Sq. Ft. Source: Building Plan
- Year Built: 2007
Additional Structures
- Other Structures: Guest Quarters
Lot Features
- Property View: Gulf
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.19
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 8,276.4
- Lot Dimensions: 76 x 131 x 70 x 104
- Frontage: Private Road
- Street/Road Desc.: Paved
- Lot Features: Corner, Covenants, Irregular, Level, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Zoning: Resid Single Family
Water Features
- Water View: Yes
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Amount: $1,795
- Tax Amount: $24,850.44
- Tax Year: 2024
Disclosures and Reports
- Legal Description: LOT 49 WATERSOUND BEACH PH 2 PB 15-50A-D OR 2512-1951 OR 2520-1879 OR 2785-1669 OR 2785-1671 OR 2838-804 OR 2905-1108
- APN: 20-3S-18-16011-000-0490
- Property ID: 20-3S-18-16011-000-0490
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Schools
Schools serving 9 Tidepool Ln
School District:Walton County School District
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Bay Elementary School 6565 US Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | K-5 | 2.9 mi |
Emerald Coast Middle School 4019 US Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | 6-8 | 4.5 mi |
South Walton High School 645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 | 9-12 | 8.4 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 9 Tidepool Ln
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
4/13/2026
Price Reduced
$4,550,000
-4.21%
MLS
10/20/2025
Price Reduced
$4,750,000
-4.04%
MLS
7/24/2025
Listed
$4,950,000
172.58%
MLS
3/17/2010
Sold
$1,816,000
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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 9 Tidepool Ln
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$24,850
—
$2,973,472
—
2024
$24,850
8%
$2,984,940
4%
2023
$23,093
28%
$2,860,849
53%
2021
$18,084
-15%
$1,868,250
-27%
2022
$21,266
18%
$2,561,612
47%
2021
$18,084
-13%
$1,746,776
-16%
2019
$20,670
2%
$2,081,357
2%
2018
$20,343
4%
$2,040,149
2%
2017
$19,508
11%
$2,000,265
14%
2016
$17,596
8%
$1,758,428
10%
2015
$16,259
3%
$1,599,546
4%
2014
$15,834
6%
$1,535,974
7%
2013
$14,921
—
$1,438,474
—
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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9 Tidepool Lane, Inlet Beach, FL 32461 (MLS# 981629) is a Single Family property with 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 9 Tidepool Lane is currently listed for $4,550,000 and was received on October 20, 2025. Want to learn more about 9 Tidepool Lane? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Inlet Beach? You can browse all Inlet Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

