Secluded home in a private and heavily wooded setting on Florida's Forgotten Coast. Located minutes from boat ramps providing access to the Gulf of Mexico or the Apalachicola River system. Close to Historic Apalachicola and the beautiful beaches of St George Island. Property has been well maintained and is decked out with a Sunsetter shade, screened porch, automatic (powers entire house) standby 8K Generac generator, 4 pole barns, fenced dog walks and kennel. The pre-renovation original house was site built. Ample room for boat/RV/golf cart parking, and storage. With several pole barns and plenty of parking and storage space, this property is perfectly suited for full or part time use and winter or weekend retreats.
Single-familyProperty Type
1955Year Built
1.13 acresLot Size
$257Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
8 spacesParking
Listed by Michael Billings• St George Island Realty, LLC
Contact: 8509274777
Bought with Michael Billings• St George Island Realty, LLC
Remodeled in 1999 and updated in 2004, this quaint cottage is in move-in condition. Features an open porch on the front, a screened porch on the back (grill included), large bathroom with Jacuzzi tub, large second bedroom (currently used as an office), large kitchen, nice sized dining room and utility room, new roof 2004, offered fully furnished. This home is situated on a large, 1 acre parcel on a canopy tree paved road in a quiet neighborhood with beautiful mature trees and wildlife aplenty. Being sold As Is. Insurance premiums: approx. $1250 for homeowners/windstorm. No flood insurance necessary due to high elevation. Flood premium quote is about $600, if added.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,132 (−42.1%)
$42,500 + $113,437
$155,937
2024
$1,956 (+11.7%)
2023
$1,750 (+17.2%)
2022
$1,493 (−1.1%)
$25,000 + $119,259
$144,259
2021
$1,510 (−1.7%)
$25,000 + $113,337
$138,337
2020
$1,536 (−14.7%)
$25,000 + $107,300
$132,300
2019
$1,801 (−5.6%)
$28,250 + $123,503
$151,753
2018
$1,909 (+0.4%)
$14,690 + $137,063
$151,753
2017
$1,901 (+284.9%)
$14,690 + $137,063
$151,753
2016
$494 (−1.6%)
$16,950 + $57,737
$74,687
2014
$502
$16,950 + $57,737
$74,687
Tax history for 300 Smith Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,132 (−42.1%)
$42,500 + $113,437
$155,937
2024
$1,956 (+11.7%)
2023
$1,750 (+17.2%)
2022
$1,493 (−1.1%)
$25,000 + $119,259
$144,259
2021
$1,510 (−1.7%)
$25,000 + $113,337
$138,337
2020
$1,536 (−14.7%)
$25,000 + $107,300
$132,300
2019
$1,801 (−5.6%)
$28,250 + $123,503
$151,753
2018
$1,909 (+0.4%)
$14,690 + $137,063
$151,753
2017
$1,901 (+284.9%)
$14,690 + $137,063
$151,753
2016
$494 (−1.6%)
$16,950 + $57,737
$74,687
2014
$502
$16,950 + $57,737
$74,687
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Beds
—
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1 Acre
Year renovated
1955
Sq. Ft.
962
Year built
1955
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Franklin County
APN
3508S08W000001110000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Sep 8, 2026.
Property details
Parking
Parking/Garage Information
# of Parking Spaces Total: 8
Parking Features: Covered, Guest, Oversized, See Remarks
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 2
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Heat Pump
Interior Features
Window Features: Window Coverings
Appliances: Dryer, Washer, Freezer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Electric Cooktop, Electric Oven
Flooring: Hardwood
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior Features: Outdoor Shower
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Fencing: Full
Roof: Metal
Building Information
Construction Materials: Wood Siding
Property Features
New Construction
Other Structures: Kennel/Dog Run, Storage
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Raw Mls Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
Property Condition: New Construction
Lot Information
Lot Features: Level, Landscaped
Road Frontage Type: County Road
Lot Size Dimensions: IRREGULAR
Lot Size Acres: 1.13
Zoning Description: Horses Allowed,Mixed Use,Residential Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $497
Utilities
Utility Information
Water Source: Public
Utilities: Propane, Electricity Connected
Sewer: Septic Tank
Location
Location Information
Directions: Proceed North on Bluff Rd/12th Street to Bay City Rd and turn right. Proceed 1/10th mile on Bay City Road and turn right onto Smith Rd. Proceed on Smith Rd 1/4 mile to first home on left.
Subdivision Name: No Named Subdivision
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 962
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1955
Year Renovated: 1955
County: Franklin County
APN: 3508S08W000001110000
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Information
AttributionContact: 8509274777
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9/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 80%+ chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
3% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$331,000 – $400,000
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