Enjoy stunning Gulf views from this beach home in the private, gated community of Old Florida Beach. Just three houses from the sand, the property includes a main home with three bedrooms (each with its own bath), a bunk room, and a lookout tower with panoramic views. The open living, kitchen, and dining area is designed for gathering, while the landscaped backyard offers shaded space for relaxing outdoors. A detached garage features a one-bedroom carriage house with full kitchen.
Old Florida Beach offers a private beach, heated community pool, Draper Lake dock, and three beach accesses. Perfect as a primary home or vacation rental.
For sale
$2,790,000
521 Old Beach Rd Box 2, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
5beds
2,880sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1993
6,534 Square Feet Lot
$2,530,500 Zestimate®
$969/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Stunning gulf viewsBunk room
- 214 days |
- 572 |
- 22 |
Zillow last checked: 7 hours ago
Listing updated: March 08, 2026 at 06:36am
Listed by:
Snelling Team tim@scenicsir.com,
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 984062
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 16
Bedroom
- Description: w/Private Bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Bedroom
- Description: w/Private Bath
- Level: Second
- Area: 140 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 14 x 10
Primary bathroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 104 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13 x 8
Kitchen
- Description: Open to Living Area
- Level: First
- Area: 240 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 16 x 15
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 448 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 28 x 16
Other
- Description: Coach House
- Level: Second
- Area: 486 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 27 x 18
Heating
- Heat High Efficiency, Natural Gas
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Furnished: Yes
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,880
- Total interior livable area: 2,880 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 4
- Parking features: Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Private Yard, Sprinkler System
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Gulf
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65' by 100'
- Features: Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Details
- Additional structures: Guest House
- Parcel number: 113S20340200000020
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
- Special conditions: Accept Backup Offers
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Florida Cottage
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Vinyl Siding
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Beach, Dock, Gated, Picnic Area, Pool, Waterfront, Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Subdivision: OLD FLORIDA BEACH
HOA
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $969/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $1,778,743
- Annual tax amount: $15,826
- Date on market: 8/27/2025
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,530,500
$2.40M - $2.66M
$5,687/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/30/2025 | Price change | $2,790,000-3%$969/sqft |
Source:  ECAOR #984062 Report a problem | ||
| 8/27/2025 | Listed for sale | $2,875,000+36.9%$998/sqft |
Source: ECAOR #984062 Report a problem | ||
| 12/13/2022 | Sold | $2,100,000$729/sqft |
Source: Public Record Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,826 +13.2% | $1,691,792 +10% |
| 2023 | $13,975 +174% | $1,537,993 +161.1% |
| 2022 | $5,101 -1.3% | $589,049 +3% |
| 2021 | $5,167 -1.7% | $571,892 +1.4% |
| 2020 | $5,258 +3% | $563,996 +2.3% |
| 2019 | $5,104 +2.9% | $551,316 +1.9% |
| 2018 | $4,962 | $541,036 +2.1% |
| 2017 | -- | $529,908 +2.1% |
| 2016 | -- | $519,009 +0.7% |
| 2015 | -- | $515,401 +0.8% |
| 2014 | -- | $511,311 +1.5% |
| 2013 | -- | $503,755 +1.7% |
| 2012 | -- | $495,334 +3% |
| 2011 | -- | $480,907 -4% |
| 2010 | -- | $501,093 -2% |
| 2009 | -- | $511,507 +0.1% |
| 2008 | -- | $510,996 +3% |
| 2007 | -- | $496,113 +5.6% |
| 2005 | -- | $469,916 +3% |
| 2004 | -- | $456,229 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $447,722 +27.2% |
| 2002 | -- | $352,012 +1.6% |
| 2001 | -- | $346,607 |
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BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$16,383/mo
Principal & interest
$14221
Property taxes
$2162
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Climate risks
Neighborhood: 32459
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 10/10Bay Elementary SchoolGrades: K-5Distance: 8.7 mi
- 8/10Emerald Coast Middle SchoolGrades: 6-8Distance: 6.5 mi
- 8/10South Walton High SchoolGrades: 9-12Distance: 3.4 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van R Butler
- Middle: Emerald Coast
- High: South Walton
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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