McRae Home next to the Hilton Home in Seacrest

If it's the one right next door, that's the McRae house. The family has a long history in the lumber bisness.

http://rexlumberllc.com/history.html

For some reason I've always heard people say that it's owned by Michael Jordan. :funn: Apparently that whole subdivision is full of the rich and famous.

yes i also heard jordan owned the one next store. didn't they just replace the stucco?who owns the monster one on the other side of the neighborhood that looks like a french home as it stretches from the sea to the road in the other cul da sac?they're still working on it

yes i also heard jordan owned the one next store. didn't they just replace the stucco?who owns the monster one on the other side of the neighborhood that looks like a french home as it stretches from the sea to the road in the other cul da sac?they're still working on it

Walton County Parcel Maps

So interesting. It sits very high off of the lot and looks very majestic but kind of empty. You can tell it doesn't get any TLC. It is really out of place. Michael Jordan? Lumber titan? A few years ago my sisters and I drove up to it and 2 of them jumped out of the car to climb the big staircase to the front door and peaked in. I was very nervous (not sure why). Did I think the real estate police were coming? Anyway they reported that it looked very cold inside and didn't even have much in it. Thanks for all the info. I absolutely adore 30A but you can tell there isn't any consistent zoning on it.

The home is owned by our friends Finley and Martha Kaye McRae. Martha Kaye is one of the most gracious and caring southern women I have ever known. Her husband Finely has been friend, mentor and overall, a very smart, hard working & superb individual. Their four generation family timber business is primarily located in Graceville, Florida and all of their children and grandchildren are cut from the same cloth. Being around Finley and Martha Kaye is always a special treat.

As far as zoning is concerned, overall I am proud of South Walton's devotion to using modern land planning and design standards in the vast majority of our beach communities. The diversity of architecture is a story in itself, the old school, the new, the funky and then there is the Hilton House. Every project has its own set of critics and fans and all those opinions are important - it shows the passion that all of us have who call it home.

You are a sweet friend and it's nice of you to stick up for your friends!
Why do so many people think Michael Jordan owns that house? Do you know how that rumor started?

I loved reading what Criolla Man had to say. Oh my gosh there was no offense intended. They sound like wonderful people, I was just wondering about the house. Thanks for the info. Just curious about the house.

You are a sweet friend and it's nice of you to stick up for your friends!
Why do so many people think Michael Jordan owns that house? Do you know how that rumor started?

Not sure on that one, but I do chuckle every time I hear someone start talking about the various "celebrity" homes in the area. They're usually way off and don't even mention the actual celebrities who do have homes here.

The latest rumor was that Karl Rove bought a place in Rosemary.

It makes people feel all warm inside thinking celebrities would want to own a piece of the area. Honestly when you look at some of the homes you think only celebrities could afford them. Hence the rumors begin...

I believe Karl has owned property in this area for some time. Probably still has a lot up in Owl's Head too.

Karl Rove has owned a house here for years. In fact when Valerie Plam (sp?) was outed he hid out here for weeks.

My sisters and I were in Rosemary Beach a few years ago and sitting at Wild Olives. We are all dog lovers. A nice man walked by with his adorable dog. He was going in for coffee and we offered to "dogsit" for him. He was so nice and went in to get his coffee and muffin or whatever and came back out and we chatted him and we all talked about ho much we love our pups. He left and one of my sisters looked at me and said "doesn't he look like Karl Rove?"

My sisters and I were in Rosemary Beach a few years ago and sitting at Wild Olives. We are all dog lovers. A nice man walked by with his adorable dog. He was going in for coffee and we offered to "dogsit" for him. He was so nice and went in to get his coffee and muffin or whatever and came back out and we chatted him and we all talked about ho much we love our pups. He left and one of my sisters looked at me and said "doesn't he look like Karl Rove?"

Probably wasn't him unless you noticed a strange cold wind. 😀

Probably wasn't him unless you noticed a strange cold wind. 😀

Or a warm fuzzy feeling........

Or a warm fuzzy feeling........

Probably a warm fuzzy feeling.....

I doubt that the spawn of satin would be anything but.....:cool:

Actually he was very nice.

Kurt, could you please close this thread? The owners of this home are people who are not seeking fame and do not deserve to be picked apart on this forum. Kurt, I can reveal the source of my information if you will PM me.

Huh? The owners of what home?