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
Price cut: $85K (9/30)
$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
$2,616,100 Zestimate®
$969/sqft
$200/mo HOA
What's special
Three beach accessesPrivate beachStunning gulf viewsLandscaped backyardHeated community poolOne-bedroom carriage houseDraper lake dock
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 13, 2025 at 12:58am
Listed by:
Snelling Team tim@scenicsir.com,
Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 984062
Originating MLS: Emerald Coast
Originating MLS: Emerald CoastTour with a local agent
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Full bathrooms: 5
Primary bedroom
- Features: Walk-In Closet(s)
- Level: Second
Bedroom
- Level: Second
Primary bathroom
- Features: Double Vanity, MBath Separate Shwr
Kitchen
- Level: First
Living room
- Level: First
Heating
- Heat High Efficiency
Cooling
- AC - High Efficiency
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Dual Fuel, Wine Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Bedroom, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Master Bedroom, Separate Apartment
- 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: 5
- Parking features: Garage Detached
- Garage spaces: 1
- Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
- Stories: 2
- Patio & porch: Patio Open, Porch
- Exterior features: Balcony, Sprinkler System, Dock
- Pool features: Community
- Fencing: Back Yard
- Has view: Yes
- View description: Gulf
- Has water view: Yes
- Water view: Gulf
- Waterfront features: Beach, Waterfront
Lot
- Size: 6,534 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 65' by 100'
- Features: Controlled Access, 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
- Year built: 1993
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Natural Gas Connected
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: Gated, Picnic Area, Pool
- Subdivision: Old Florida Beach
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Accounting, Maintenance Grounds, Insurance, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
- HOA fee: $2,400 annually
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
- Cumulative days on market: 124 days
- Road surface type: Paved
Estimated market value
$2,616,100
$2.49M - $2.75M
$5,612/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 |
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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% |
Find assessor info on the county website
BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$17,160/mo
Principal & interest
$13821
Property taxes
$2162
Other costs
$1177
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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