$9,375

closing credit¹

78 1st St Mexico Beach, FL 32456

$789,450
4 beds
3 full
2,772 sqft
0.6 acres
$285 / sqft
House

Property details

About 78 1st St

BEACH OASIS with 2 SEPARATE HOMES, featuring a FULLY FURNISHED 2br/2bath, 1,472 sq. foot Guest Cottage, with partial Gulf views and only a 2 min walk to the beach! There is a jetted pool, on a private 100 x 280 foot lot (0.64 acre, X flood zone), which is one of the largest in Mexico Beach, backing up to 80 acres of woodlands that can never be developed. The main 2 br/1 bath home greets you with a coastal color palette, a cozy family room with brick wood burning fireplace, and renovated kitchen with warm pecky cypress wood accents. Through the French doors is a vaulted sun/great room with 8 panoramic windows with sunset views. Enjoy beverages on the 50 ft long covered front porch where you can often hear the soothing Gulf waves. Exiting the back door to the pool courtyard, you will find a FULLY RENOVATED, 2 story, 2 br/2 bath Guest Cottage with partial Gulf views. It has a boho beach vibe & comes FULLY FURNISHED as a turnkey RENTAL OPPORTUNITY, or can be used for family or private in-law home. The 2nd floor has a private entrance with pull-out queen sofa bed and 82in TV, so could easily be converted into a 5th bedroom/private master with balcony and partial Gulf view. $100k+ in renovations-all new flooring/paint, timeless white kitchen cabinetry, quartz countertops, new stainless-steel appliances, all bathrooms have new toilets/vanities, $12k in hurricane windows, a fully furnished Guest Cottage, 6 mounted TVs, and more. In 2019, both homes received new metal roofs with hurricane clips. Oversized driveway is perfect for boat/RV parking with room in the back yard for a garage, pole barn, or family reunion! There is no other property on the market that offers TWO SEPARATE HOMES with a blend of PRIVACY (backed by 80 acres of woodlands), and BEACH LIFE with partial Gulf views, a jetted pool, and short 2 min walk to the beach at ONLY $285 PER SQ. Foot !! Be sure to check out both of the 3D virtual tours!! Schedule your private tour today!

Highlights

Home typeSingle Family Residence
HeatingElectric
StatusActive
CoolingCeiling Fan(s), Electric
Size2,772 sqft
Lot size0.64 Acres
Year built1977
ParkingDriveway
MLS #766995
Garage6 spaces
ViewGulf

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Summary

  • MLS Number: 766995
  • MLS Name: BCAR
  • Office Name: Beach Properties Real Estate

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Price information

Property sales

DateEventPrice
Aug 24, 2021
Home Sold
$565,000
Jun 19, 2000
Home Sold
$115,000

Tax history

YearAssessmentProperty Tax
2023$503,300$7,907
2022$480,070$7,305
2021$238,733$7,305
2020$214,772$4,002
2018$243,526$4,637
2017$238,207$3,897

History based on county public records data.

Nearby schools

5

Port St. Joe Elementary School

Public District PK-6

11.2 mi

2201 Long Ave

4

Wewahitchka Elementary School

Public District PK-6

16.8 mi

514 E River Rd

3

Callaway Elementary School

Public District KG-5

18.6 mi

7115 E Highway 22

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 $48,621. Typical income of Mexico Beach, FL residents is between $35k-100k annually. The most common type of family is single, no kids. Typical level of education for residents in this area is post secondary degree.

How much money do the neighbors make?

36%
<35k
40%
35k-100k
18%
100k-200k
6%
200k+

What level of education do the neighbors have?

High School Diploma
Post Secondary Degree
Masters Degree
Doctorate

What types of families live nearby?

47%
Single, No Kids
4%
Single, with Kids
40%
Married, No Kids
9%
Married, with Kids

Are the neighbors home owners or renters?

Home Owners
Renters

How old are people in this area?

7%
<11 yrs old
4%
12-17 yrs old
13%
18-34 yrs old
45%
35-64 yrs old
31%
65+ yrs old

What do the neighbors do for fun?

  • HuntingHunting
  • Figure SkatingFigure Skating
  • NASCARNASCAR

Where do the neighbors shop?

  • Wal-MartWal-Mart
  • DillardsDillards
  • Dollar GeneralDollar General

Where do the neighbors go to eat?

  • Hardee'sHardee's
  • Cracker BarrelCracker Barrel
  • ApplebeesApplebees

What do the neighbors drive?

  • RamRam
  • CadillacCadillac
  • SubaruSubaru

What do the neighbors listen to?

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

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About 78 1st St

This home is located at 78 1st St in Mexico Beach, FL and zip code 32456. This 2,772 square foot home, which was built in 1977, sits on a 0.64 acre lot. Features: 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. It has been listed on Rocket Homes since January 9, 2025 and is currently priced at $789,450.

The inventory of homes for sale in Mexico Beach, FL between December and January 2025 decreased by 9.4%. Listings spent 182 days on the market in January 2025, and had a median list price of $354,900 during the same period.

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

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