Welcome home to peaceful country living with modern comfort. Nestled on a quiet rural road in the desirable Hollandtown area of Jay, Florida, this practically brand-new 2023 home offers the perfect blend of space, serenity, and opportunity. Sitting on a full 1-acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,620 square feet of living space feels open, bright, and inviting from the moment you step inside. The layout is ideal for everyday living, with granite countertops throughout, easy-to-maintain wood-look flooring, and neutral paint colors that create a true blank canvas ready for your personal touch. Cozy carpeted bedrooms provide comfort and warmth, making this home equally functional and welcoming. Step outside and you’ll find one of the property’s standout features: a 24x38 barn equipped with two large roll-up doors plus a mini roll-up door, perfect for equipment, hobbies, storage, or future projects. Whether you’re dreaming of a workshop, home-based business, or simply need extra space, this barn delivers flexibility and value. The back patio offers a peaceful retreat, overlooking a wooded backyard where wildlife and nature set the scene for quiet mornings and relaxing evenings. Out front, enjoy beautiful sunrises over open fields—a daily reminder of the calm, rural lifestyle Jay is known for. Add in top-rated schools, friendly neighbors, and strong community values, and you have a location that truly feels like home. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer, a growing family, or anyone seeking a nearly new home with room to grow, this property is barely lived in and ready for its next chapter. Homes like this—new, spacious, and peaceful—don’t come around often. Schedule your private showing today and experience it for yourself.
Est. $2,795 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 1981 Rube Smith Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
PARMLS #676671
Jun 22, 2026
Sold
$325,000
$201/sq ft
Apr 24, 2026
Relisted
—
Jan 26, 2026
Listed
$325,000
$201/sq ft
PARMLS #626995
Oct 23, 2023
Sold
$265,990
$164/sq ft
Jun 28, 2023
Price Changed
$265,990
$164/sq ft
Jun 19, 2023
Price Changed
$270,990
$167/sq ft
May 15, 2023
Listed
$265,990
$164/sq ft
Come check out this BEAUTIFUL NEW Single-Story Home in the Costas Ridge Community! The desirable Covington Plan boasts an open design encompassing the Living, Dining, and Kitchen spaces. The Kitchen features gorgeous cabinets, granite countertops, and Stainless-Steel Appliances (Including Range with a Microwave hood and Dishwasher). In addition, the primary suite has a private bath with dual vanity sinks and a walk-in closet. This Home also includes 3 more bedrooms and a secondary bathroom.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,171 (−0.4%)
$23,230 + $193,566
$216,796
2024
$2,180 (+985.2%)
$25,250 + $194,875
$220,125
2023
$201 (+39.7%)
$16,160
2022
$144
$11,110
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
1.01 Acres
Year renovated
—
Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
2023
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Santa Rosa County
APN
27-4N-29-0000-00358-0000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jul 31, 2026.
AG-RR
Rural Residential Agriculture District
To provide suitable areas for low density residential development. This district is characterized by single family detached structures and such other structures that are accessory to the residence. This district may also include conditional uses for community facilities and utilities that service specifically the residents of this district or which are benefited by and compatible with a rural residential and farming environment. The allowable density for Rural Residential Agriculture is 1 dwelling unit per acre.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Agriculture
Livestock production
Garden center
Housing-Group
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Mobile home park
Property details
Parking
Parking / Garage Information
# of Total Parking Spaces: 2
# of Garage Spaces: 2
Covered Spaces: 2
Has Garage
Has Attached Garage
Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
Interior
Master Bedroom Information
Master Bedroom Level: First
Master Bedroom Width: 15.42
Master Bedroom Length: 14.25
Master Bedroom Area: 219.69
Bedroom 1 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Width: 10.5
Bedroom Length: 12.5
Bedroom Area: 131.25
Bedroom 2 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Width: 10.5
Bedroom Length: 12.5
Bedroom Area: 131.25
Bedroom 3 Information
Bedroom Level: First
Bedroom Width: 11.83
Bedroom Length: 11.58
Bedroom Area: 137.07
Bathroom Information
# of Bathrooms (Full): 2
# of Bathrooms (1/2): 0
Room Bathroom Features: Not Updated
Dining Room Information
Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room/Nook
Living Room Information
Living Room Level: First
Living Room Width: 15.42
Living Room Length: 13.42
Living Room Area: 206.84
Kitchen Information
Kitchen Features: Not Updated, Granite Counters
Interior Features
Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
Interior Features: Baseboards, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting
Exterior
Exterior Features
Fencing: Partial
Allows Horses: No
Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
Roof: Shingle
Lot Information
Lot Size Acres: 1.01
Lot Size Area: 1.01
Lot Size Units: Acres
Lot Features: Central Access
Property Information
Property Condition: Resale
New Construction: No
Has Property Attached: No
Other Structures: Barn(s)
Homestead: Yes
Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Walls
Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Laundry Features: Inside, W/D Hookups
Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Road Surface Type: Paved
Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road
Building Information
Building Area Total: 1,620
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Foundation Details: Slab
Levels: One
Construction Materials: Frame
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Legal Description: *DESCRIPTION UPDATE FOR 2024** SECTION 27 TWNSHP 4N RANGE 29W LOT 22, COSTAS RIDGE: A PORT OF LAND DESC IN OR BK 2693 PG 1918, BEING MORE PARTIC DESC AS FOLL: COM AT NW COR OF NW4 OF SECTION 27; THN S 02*22'37"W FOR 38.49 FT ALONG W LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 TO MNMTD SLY R/W LINE OF HWY 178, AS RECD IN FDOT R/W MAP SECTION 58523-2601 AND OR BK 2 04 PG 902; THN S 87*06'04"E FOR 2655.18 FT ALONG SAID MNMT D SLY R/W LINE TO I/S OF SAID MNMTD SLY R/W LINE OF HWY 178 WITH WLY R/W LINE OF RUBE SMITH RD; THN ALONG SAID WLY R/W LINE FOLL FOUR (4) COURSES AND DISTANCES; S 03*10'00"W FOR 975.00 FT TO POB; THN CONT S 03*10'00"W FOR 43.35 FT TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WLY, HAVING A R= 259.6 4 FT AND CA= 27*51'13"; THN SLY ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE FO R 126.22 FT; THN S 31*01'12"W FOR 42.41 FT; THN DEPARTING SAID WLY R/W LINE N 58*58'48"W FOR 350.00 FT; THN N 31*01'12"E FOR 20.00 FT; THN N 03*10'00"E FOR 19.31 FT; THN S 87*06'04"E FOR 350.00 FT TO SAID WLY R/W LINE AND POB. LESS ALL MNRL RTS AS DES IN OR 4445 PG 1006
Utilities
Utility Information
Electric: Circuit Breakers, Copper Wiring
Sewer: Septic Tank
Utilities: Cable Available
Heating & Cooling
Has Cooling
Has Heating
Cooling: Central Air
Heating: Central
Location
HOA Information
Association YN: No
Association Fee Frequency: Annually
School / Neighborhood
Middle Or Junior School: Central
High School: Central
Location Details
Directions: From Woodbine Rd. in Pace, head North on Chumuckla Hwy. Turn right onto Spanish Trail / Highway 178. Turn right onto Rube Smith Rd. Home is on your right.
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,620
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 1.01 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2023
Year Renovated: —
County: Santa Rosa County
APN: 27-4N-29-0000-00358-0000
Home facts updated by county records on Jul 31, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Central School
Public PreK-12 • Assigned • 5.9mi
3/10
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Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
8/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 106° expected this year, 20 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Jay, FL • 32565
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Sun exposure
93/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Estimated sale price
$305,000 – $370,000
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