2552 Pathways DR Inlet Beach, FL 32461
4 Beds
3 Baths
3,056 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 3,056 sqft
Price per Sqft $373
Subdivision Watersound Origins
MLS Listing ID 1004756
Style Florida Cottage
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 3
HOA Y/N Yes
Year Built 2025
Annual Tax Amount $1,355
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.290 Acres
Acres 0.29
Lot Dimensions 133 x 129 x 133 x 41
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 3056
Property Description
The chef's kitchen is the undisputed heart of the home. Designed for real entertaining, it delivers the counter space, storage, and layout that weekend hosts dream about, without sacrificing the warmth and functionality that make everyday cooking a pleasure. Every finish, every fixture, every detail was chosen with intention -- craftsmanship you feel the moment you walk in and notice more the longer you stay.
The primary suite redefines what a bedroom can be on 30A. A true spa-inspired sanctuary with a luxurious walk-in shower, sleek rimless glass enclosure, dual vanities, and panoramic windows framing uninterrupted views of the lake and nature preserve. Wake up to that view every morning and the word 'ordinary' stops applying to your life. All three full bathrooms carry the same standard -- beautifully tiled, thoughtfully appointed, nothing left as an afterthought.
The outdoor setting is where this home becomes something else entirely. The oversized covered back porch was positioned perfectly -- lake views, nature preserve, towering longleaf pines, and those Emerald Coast sunsets that make people fall in love with 30A in the first place. The lot is generously sized with ample room for a custom pool, making this one of the few new construction homes in WaterSound Origins where the outdoor living potential is truly unrestricted. This is the backyard that 30A buyers spend years looking for.
Living in WaterSound Origins means resort-quality amenities come with the address. HOA membership covers access to multiple pools, a state-of-the-art fitness center, tennis courts, and pickleball courts -- and, perhaps most distinctively, the WaterSound Origins Golf Course, a beautifully designed par-3 layout winding through preserved wetlands and longleaf pine forest. Beyond that, dock access at Lake Powell -- one of Florida's rarest and largest coastal dune lakes -- miles of walking and biking trails, and the scenic Monarch Art Trail make the community itself a daily destination.
For residents who want to go further, an optional Watersound Club membership is available. The Watersound Beach Club offers over 1,000 feet of private Gulf-front beach with two zero-entry pools, poolside cabanas, and concierge-level service. The Camp Creek campus adds a 12,000-square-foot wellness and fitness center, three dining venues, resort pools, 8 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, and 8 pickleball courts. Golf access spans three championship courses: Camp Creek (Tom Fazio), Shark's Tooth (Greg Norman), and The Third. Ask your agent for current membership details.
Location is the third reason this home makes sense. Inlet Beach sits at the eastern gateway of Scenic Highway 30A, minutes from Rosemary Beach, Alys Beach, and Seacrest Beach -- with an easy bike or walk along the multi-use path to the Rosemary Beach farmers' market. Head west and the whole corridor opens up: Seaside, WaterColor, Seagrove Beach, Grayton Beach, Blue Mountain Beach. The Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport is 16 miles away -- a direct connection for buyers relocating from Atlanta, Nashville, Dallas, or Houston. Destin's harbor is a short drive west. Watersound Town Center -- Publix, Starbucks, restaurants, and medical -- is within walking distance. Everything you need, nothing in the way.
Location
State FL
County Walton
Community Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Pickle Ball, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Golf, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis
Area 18 - 30A East
Zoning Resid Single Family
Direction From Hwy 98 take WaterSound Pkwy north to Pathaways Dr and turn Left. Home is located at the end of Pathways Dr in the cul-de-sac.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Main
Master Bedroom true
Kitchen true
Interior
Interior Features Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Raised, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry, Shelving, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Flooring Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet New
Furnishings Furnished - None
Appliance Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Covered Patio, Porch
Parking Features Garage, Guest
Garage Spaces 2.0
Pool Pool Type
Community Features Short Term Rental - Not Allowed, Pickle Ball, Exercise Room, Fishing, Gated Community, Golf, Pavillion/Gazebo, Picnic Area, Playground, Pool, Tennis
Utilities Available Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water
Waterfront Description Lake,Pond
View Pond, Lake
Roof Type Composite Shingle
Street Surface Paved
Porch Patio Covered, Porch
Road Frontage Private Road
Garage Yes
Building
Lot Description Covenants, Cul-De-Sac, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Faces From Hwy 98 take WaterSound Pkwy north to Pathaways Dr and turn Left. Home is located at the end of Pathways Dr in the cul-de-sac.
Story 1
Sewer Public Sewer
Architectural Style Florida Cottage
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Dune Lakes
Middle Schools Emerald Coast
High Schools South Walton
Others
Pets Allowed No
Tax ID 24-3S-18-16123-000-4530
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