$9,138

closing credit¹

260 Blue Gulf Dr Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$769,500
2 beds
1 full
715 sqft
0.2 acres
$1,076 / sqft
House

Property details

About 260 Blue Gulf Dr

This charming move-in-ready beach cottage sits on an almost quarter-acre lot with ample space for a newly built home, if desired. The existing home could comfortably be lived in while you build your dream beach house. It could then be repurposed as an income-generating vacation rental or used as the perfect guest cottage to complement your new home. Alternatively, enjoy the beach cottage as-is, complete with a spacious, shady lot, prime location and a laid-back beach lifestyle. Fully furnished, its the perfect lock-up-and-leave beach retreat with a surprising amount of storage. This charming property is located between two public beach access points on a high-and-dry elevation and has durable construction, including impact-resistant windows and doors. Steps lead up to a generous front porch, which is sure to be your favorite place to lounge and relax after a day of swimming, shelling and shopping. Inside, this chic retreat has a well-designed floor plan offering a flow of rooms, including a comfortable living room, two bedrooms and an updated bathroom with a shower/tub combo. Fresh LVP wood flooring and neutral decor create a restful ambiance throughout. A raised step-up bar with a long countertop offers both functionality and an open, connected feel. Sit on tall stools and enjoy a cocktail while chatting with the cook. The spacious master bedroom has a walk-in closet. A door provides access to a second covered porch for starting the day with a peaceful morning coffee while listening to happy birdsong. The generous pine-covered lot offers plenty of dappled shade for outdoor living and dining. Theres ample space for parking multiple vehicles, and a large 8x12 shed provides storage for bicycles, beach chairs and more. This versatile beach cottage has a history of vacation rentals, making it suitable for investors or buyers who want to use the cottage part-time while renting it out when it is not required. With no HOA to worry about, you can enjoy lower operating costs, endless flexibility and no rental restrictions. Welcome to Blue Mountain paradise!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingCentral
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Central Air
Size715 sqft
Lot size0.23 Acres
Year built2020
MLS #965256

Summary

  • MLS Number: 965256
  • MLS Name: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
  • Office Name: Scenic Sothebys International Realty
  • Office Email: blake@scenicsir.com
  • Listing Agent: Teresa Turner

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 20, 2002
Home Sold
$42,500
Aug 27, 1998
Home Sold
$23,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$563,100$3,532
2022$580,348$3,589
2021$236,044$3,589
2020$103,358$2,081
2019$59,073$793

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

8

Van R. Butler Elementary School

Public District KG-5

3.2 mi

6694 W County Highway 30A

7

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public District KG-5

5.5 mi

6565 US Highway 98 E

6

Freeport Elementary School

Public District PK-5

11.8 mi

15381 US Highwayy 331 S

School ratings are a score out of 10, where 10 is the highest and 1 is the lowest.

All data from GreatSchools

Neighborhood

The neighbors living near this home have an average income of $58,836. Typical income of Santa Rosa Beach, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. Typical family type is single, no kids. Most residents in this area have post secondary degree education.

How much money do the neighbors make?

26%
<35k
44%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
12%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree

What types of families live nearby?

42%
Single, No Kids
11%
Single, with Kids
32%
Married, No Kids
15%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

14%
<11 yrs old
5%
12-17 yrs old
16%
18-34 yrs old
51%
35-64 yrs old
14%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • NASCARNASCAR
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Dick's Sporting GoodsDick's Sporting Goods
  • DillardsDillards
  • Wal-MartWal-Mart

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Texas RoadhouseTexas Roadhouse
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • Hardee'sHardee's

What do the neighbors drive?

  • SubaruSubaru
  • CadillacCadillac
  • RamRam

What do the neighbors listen to?

  • New CountryNew Country
  • News/Talk/InformationNews/Talk/Information
  • Classic CountryClassic Country
All data provided by Home Junction and Claritas

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About 260 Blue Gulf Dr

This home is located at 260 Blue Gulf Dr in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and zip code 32459. This 715 square foot home, which was built in 2020, sits on a 0.23 acre lot. Features: 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since December 27, 2024 and is currently priced at $769,500.

Over 1 listings were sold over their listed price in January 2025 in Santa Rosa Beach, FL. In the same period over 51 listings were sold below the listed price and 10 listings were sold for the listed price. The number of homes for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL increased by 10.8% between December and January 2025. In January 2025 median list price was $969,555 and the average listing age was 89 days.

From Rocket Homes Real Estate and based on county public records data.

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