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$2,875,000

521 Old Beach Rd Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

5 beds
5 full
2,880 sqft
0.1 acres
$998 / sqft
House

Property details

About 521 Old Beach Rd

Get ready to enjoy unobstructed Gulf of Mexico views from your master bedroom suite! This property enjoys forever gulf views from the second and third floors of the main house and the carriage house. The large detached garage has a self-contained one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen on the second floor. Located in the sought-after, private beachfront, gated community of Old Florida Beach, this beach house is just three homes from the beach. The main house has three generously sized bedrooms, each with its own bathroom and a bunk room. The living area opens into a large kitchen/dining area. The home is well built with 9 feet ceilings throughout. The 3rd floor lookout tower has breathtaking gulf views, best enjoyed with a long cool drink as the sun goes down. The private landscaped backyard has mature trees providing dappled shade for barbecues or relaxing after a day at the beach. Old Florida Beach community is located south of 30A directly on a private beach, has heated community pool, Draper lake dock, and 3 private beach accesses. The established neighborhood makes it ideal for full-time residents or as a vacation rental.

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
StatusActive
Size2,880 sqft
Lot size0.15 Acres
Year built1993
ParkingGarage Detached
MLS #970250
Garage1 space
ViewGulf

Summary

  • Full Bathrooms: 5
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Oven, Wine Cooler
  • Total Bedroom Count: 5
  • Garage Space: 1 space
  • Attached Garage: No
  • Private Pool: No
  • Parking: Garage Detached
  • View: Gulf
  • Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Architectural Style: Florida Cottage
  • List Price: $2,875,000
  • Price/SqFt: $998
  • HOA Amount: $2400 Annually
  • Lot: Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Directions: Heading east on County Hwy 30A, TURN RIGHT past onto Gulfview Heights Street, Heading SOUTH 2 Blocks turn LEFT on Old Beach Road into Old Florida Beach neighborhood, thru gate (call for gate code) turn right at stop sign to 521 Old Beach Road (second home on right).
  • Year Built: 1993
  • Stories: 2
  • Living Area: 2,880 SqFt
  • Lot Size: 0.15 Acres
  • MLS Number: 970250
  • MLS Name: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
  • Office Name: Scenic Sothebys International Realty
  • Office Email: will@scenicsir.com
  • Listing Agent: Snelling Team

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Nearby schools

7

Van R. Butler Elementary School

Public District KG-5

2.7 mi

6694 W County Highway 30A

8

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public District KG-5

6.3 mi

6565 US Highway 98 E

8

Freeport Elementary School

Public District PK-5

12.5 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. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

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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Frequently asked questions

About 521 Old Beach Rd

The listing price of 521 Old Beach Rd property is $2,875,000.

The property 521 Old Beach Rd is a house located in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, 32459.

Active Listing: 521 Old Beach Rd is For Sale (Active/New) which means the seller is accepting offers.

The nearby schools for 521 Old Beach Rd are: Van R. Butler Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Dune Lakes Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Freeport Elementary School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Emerald Coast Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 6/10), Freeport Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 7/10), Destin Middle School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), South Walton High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10), Seaside Neighborhood School (GreatSchools Rating 10/10), Freeport High School (GreatSchools Rating 8/10).

The property at 521 Old Beach Rd has 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms.

The property 521 Old Beach Rd is 2,880 SqFt (source: MLS/tax record).

The year of construction for 521 Old Beach Rd is 1993.

This home is located at 521 Old Beach Rd in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and zip code 32459. This 2,880 square foot home, which was built in 1993, sits on a 0.15 acre lot. Features: 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since March 5, 2025 and is currently priced at $2,875,000.

While more than 2 listings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL in June 2025 were sold above asking price, there were more than 10 listings sold at asking price, and more than 55 were sold below. Between May and June 2025, Santa Rosa Beach, FL real estate market has seen increase in the number of listings by 6.5%. The median list price of listings available in June 2025 was $995,000, while the average time on the real estate market was 101 days.

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

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