About 5 Red Basil Drive
Welcome to 'Stay Salty', a beautifully updated five-bedroom, four-and-a-half-bath home located on a highly sought-after corner lot in the WaterColor community. Professionally designed by Three Dog Design and sold fully furnished with a four-person golf cart, this property comfortably sleeps 12 and has been extensively upgraded throughout. A true turnkey opportunity for luxury living or high-performing short-term rental ownership.The open, light-filled floor plan features high ceilings and coastal-inspired interiors. The spacious living and dining areas flow into a custom kitchen with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with seating.The main-level primary King suite offers a spa-style bath, while upstairs includes additional king and queen suites, a double-queen room, a twin bunk nook with a closet, and a secondary living area. Outdoor spaces include a screened patio, covered front porch with grill, upper balcony (off the upstairs king suite), and expansive side deck surrounded by mature landscaping. The home includes a garage suitable for the golf cart or a small vehicle, plus driveway parking for two vehicles. Rental performance is exceptional, producing $130,508.05 in 2024 gross income and $153,251.76 already booked for 2025, with new reservations coming in daily and lots of owner use! Over 49 five-star reviews and a 12% repeat guest rate year-to-date highlight its proven appeal. Owners and guests enjoy full access to WaterColor's top-tier amenities including resort-style pools, tennis and pickleball courts, trails, parks, and the private WaterColor Beach Club. Just minutes from Seaside, 30A dining, and the Gulf, this corner-lot home combines design, comfort, and strong investment potential in one of 30A's most desirable neighborhoods.
Features of 5 Red Basil Drive
| MLS® # | 988802 |
|---|---|
| Price | $2,550,000 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
| Bathrooms | 5.00 |
| Full Baths | 4 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Square Footage | 2,749 |
| Acres | 0.10 |
| Year Built | 2013 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | Detached Single Family |
| Style | Beach House |
| Status | Active |
| Last Taxes | 16806.38 |
| Last Tax Year | 2024 |
Community Information
| Address | 5 Red Basil Drive |
|---|---|
| Area | 30A East |
| Subdivision | WATERCOLOR |
| City | Santa Rosa Beach |
| County | Walton |
| State | FL |
| Zip Code | 32459 |
Amenities
| Amenities | BBQ Pit/Grill, Beach, Deed Access, Dock, Exercise Room, Golf, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis, TV Cable, Waterfront |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Underground |
| Parking Spaces | 1 |
| Parking | Golf Cart Enclosed |
| # of Garages | 1 |
| Is Waterfront | No |
| Has Pool | Yes |
| Pool | Community |
Interior
| Interior Features | Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Upgraded Media Wing, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Stove/Oven Gas, Washer |
| Heating | Heat Cntrl Electric |
| Cooling | AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans |
| Has Basement | No |
| Fireplace | No |
| # of Stories | 2 |
Exterior
| Exterior | Frame, Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Deck Open, Porch Screened, Separate Living Area, Shower, Sprinkler System |
| Lot Description | Corner, Covenants, Irregular |
| Roof | Roof Metal, Roof Pitched |
| Construction | Frame |
| Foundation | Slab |
School Information
| Elementary | Dune Lakes |
|---|---|
| Middle | Emerald Coast |
| High | South Walton |
Additional Information
| Zoning | Resid Single Family |
|---|---|
| Foreclosure | No |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
| HOA Fees | 1840.00 |
| HOA Fees Freq. | Quarterly |