INVESTORS AND BUYERS SELLER IS NOW OFFER $5,000 BUYER CREDIT! Use your credit toward a rate buy down, for closing costs, or decorating allowance! This highly versatile, income-producing property is now offered at a reduced price, making it a rare find just minutes from 30A. Zoned for both short-term and long-term rentals, this opportunity offers flexibility and value rarely found this close to the beach--without the 30A price tag.Set on a .28-acre lot and bordered by a 255-acre conservation buffer that will never be developed, the property includes two fully furnished, coastal-inspired cottages plus a 30-amp RV hookup with sewer connection. With ample parking, no HOA, and room to add a pool or garden, the potential here is exceptional. The Blue Cottage features 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, 868 square feet of heated and cooled living space, plus a 178-square-foot screened porch, totaling 1,046 square feet of usable space. Recent updates include a 2023 metal roof, new kitchen appliances, island, countertops, flooring, interior and exterior paint, water heater, washer/dryer, and a new laundry room door. The cottage also includes a screened-in porch with a flat-screen TV, grilling deck, and is plumbed for a future outdoor shower, pool, or spa. The last long-term lease grossed $2,100 per month, and it grossed $29,000 as a short-term rental in 2023.
On the opposite side of the property sits "Crab Island," a one-bedroom, one-bath studio cottage built in 2014. The studio offers 350 square feet of interior space plus a 236-square-foot screened porch with large sliding glass doors that create an open-air flow between indoor and outdoor living. The porch features a sink, mini fridge, storage, and ceiling fans, making it ideal for entertaining. Additional features include a wraparound deck, outdoor shower, fenced backyard, and storage area. The studio grossed $19,000 as a short-term rental in 2023, and its last long-term lease brought in $1,650 per month.
Located just minutes from the white-sand beaches of South Walton, parks, Grand Boulevard, Miramar & Destin this property is ideal for investors, multi-generational living, or those seeking a personal retreat with strong rental income potential.
For sale
Price cut: $34K (6/21)
$465,000
40 Long Leaf Cir, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
3beds
1,252sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 2006
0.28 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$371/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Blue cottageCrab islandOne-bath studio cottageWraparound deckScreened-in porchGrilling deckInterior and exterior paint
- 118 days
- on Zillow |
- 390 |
- 18 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: July 31, 2025 at 06:29am
Listed by:
Bridgett L Hall-Cotton 850-381-7443,
A List Beach Realty LLC,
Wade Cotton 334-208-7628,
A List Beach Realty LLC
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 973018
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast

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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 2
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Bedroom
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat - Wall/Window, Electric
Cooling
- Electric, Wall/Window Unit(s)
Appliances
- Included: Electric Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Separate Apartment
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,252
- Total interior livable area: 1,252 sqft
Property
Features
- Stories: 1
- Patio & porch: Porch Screened, Screened Porch
- Pool features: None
- Fencing: Partial,Privacy
Lot
- Size: 0.28 Acres
- Dimensions: 141.75 x 86.07 x 139.39 x 89.92
- Features: Gravel/Oyster Shell, See Remarks, Survey Available
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 302S20333080000250
- Zoning description: Resid Multi-Family,See Remarks
- Special conditions: Accept Backup Offers
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Cabin
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Block, Frame, Wood Siding, Trim Wood
- Roof: Roof Composite Shngl,Metal
Condition
- Construction Complete
- Year built: 2006
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Electricity Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Nonesuch Way
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $371/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $178,028
- Annual tax amount: $1,535
- Date on market: 4/8/2025
- Total actual rent: 1750
- Electric utility on property: Yes
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