Note the acreage. Property zoned neighborhood infill allowing a mixture of uses. clustered town homes, estate lots, smaller lots or a mixture. A rare find! This 9.36 acre property has gorgeous towering oaks, magnolias and pine trees galore. There are 2 homes on site. Under a nationwide permit, you could reduce the small amount of wetlands (0.94 acre) to .044 acre. The second home is approximately 900 sq.ft., built with framing of a motor home barn. Virtually all the property is in Flood Zone X. Boat Launch across the street. Close proximity to local favorite shopping, dining, entertainment, Sacred Heart Hospital, and sugar white sand of the Emerald Coast Beaches. Listing realtor in the process of verifying all utility availability.
Single-familyProperty Type
1974Year Built
9.3 acresLot Size
$1,087Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by John A. King, Sr. King• Keller Williams Realty Destin
Note the acreage. Property zoned neighborhood infill allowing a mixture of uses. clustered town homes, estate lots, smaller lots or a mixture. A rare find! This 9.36 acre property has gorgeous towering oaks, magnolias and pine trees galore. There are 2 homes on site. Under a nationwide permit, you could reduce the small amount of wetlands (0.94 acre) to .044 acre. The second home is approximately 900 sq.ft., built with framing of a motor home barn. Virtually all the property is in Flood Zone X. Boat Launch across the street. Close proximity to local favorite shopping, dining, entertainment, Sacred Heart Hospital, and sugar white sand of the Emerald Coast Beaches. Listing realtor in the process of verifying all utility availability.
ECAR #842681
May 10, 2021
Delisted
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May 10, 2021
Relisted
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Jun 8, 2020
Pending
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Jun 8, 2020
Listing Removed
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Mar 13, 2020
Listed
$1,950,000
$981/sq ft
Mar 13, 2020
Listed
$1,950,000
$981/sq ft
ECAR #463322
May 2, 2007
Listed
$7,000,000
$3,521/sq ft
ECAR #429574
May 3, 2006
Listed
$7,000,000
$3,521/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,926 (+0.5%)
$1,305,590
2023
$11,863 (−11.7%)
$1,305,590
2022
$13,430 (+138.5%)
$1,449,205
2021
$5,631 (+2.8%)
2020
$5,479 (+520.4%)
$484,539 + $101,658
$586,197
2019
$883 (+2.3%)
2018
$864 (+3.4%)
2017
$835 (+1.9%)
2016
$819 (−0.7%)
2015
$825 (−0.5%)
2014
$829
Tax history for 1581 Mack Bayou Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2024
$11,926 (+0.5%)
$1,305,590
2023
$11,863 (−11.7%)
$1,305,590
2022
$13,430 (+138.5%)
$1,449,205
2021
$5,631 (+2.8%)
2020
$5,479 (+520.4%)
$484,539 + $101,658
$586,197
2019
$883 (+2.3%)
2018
$864 (+3.4%)
2017
$835 (+1.9%)
2016
$819 (−0.7%)
2015
$825 (−0.5%)
2014
$829
*Taxable value of land and structures on it ("additions") is determined regularly by local assessors and does not affect market price.
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
9.13 Acres
Year renovated
1974
Sq. Ft.
1,988
Year built
1974
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
242S21420000370000
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
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Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Nov 14, 2025.
NI
Neighborhood Infill District
This district is designed to facilitate compatible development of unplatted or vacant parcels that total ten contiguous acres or less within areas where the majority of the adjacent or surrounding land has been developed.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Nov 15, 2021 • Final
Demolition permit - licensed contractors only
Demolition
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
No
No
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: First
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 2.00
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Living Room: First
Room 1
Master Bedroom
Area: 210.00
Dimensions: 14 x 15
Length: 14.00
Width: 15.00
Level: 1
Room 2
Bedroom
Area: 168.00
Dimensions: 12 x 14
Length: 12.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 1
Room 3
Bedroom
Area: 144.00
Dimensions: 12 x 12
Length: 12.00
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room 4
Bedroom
Area: 192.00
Dimensions: 12 x 16
Length: 12.00
Width: 16.00
Level: 1
Room 5
Living Room
Area: 252.00
Dimensions: 14 x 18
Length: 14.00
Width: 18.00
Level: 1
Exterior
Exterior Features
Pool Type: None
Lot Information
Acreage: 9.30
Lot Dimensions: 300'x1350'
Lot Features: Interior, Survey Available
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2019
Last Taxes: 883.15
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Other
Financing: Conventional, FHA, VA
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1601 - Mack Bayou
Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach
Street #: 1581
Street Name: Mack Bayou
Street Suffix: Road
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: Mack Bayou
Absolute Longitude: 86.305675
Longitude: -86.305675
Latitude: 30.397446
Directions: From Highway 98, go north on Mack Bayou Rd. Just past Bayou Landing Rd, the road makes a sharp 90 degree turn to the left, and the house is up on the left - before the next sharp 90 degree turn to the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,988
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 9.13 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1974
Year Renovated: 1974
County: Walton County
APN: 242S21420000370000
Home facts updated by county records on Nov 14, 2025
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 1950000.00
List Price/SqFt: 980.89
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1988.00
Design: Ranch
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Around this home
Schools
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 3.8mi
9/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 11.8mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 7.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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Climate risks
2/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 104° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
2/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, placing it above the
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Estimated sale price
$2.05M – $2.49M
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