Short sale Main cottage is one-level floor plan, near Seaside's town center and all amenities. Square footage, bed and bath count include 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage. Interiors have been completely renovated. Main cottage has been refurnished and can be enlarged with second level.
Single-familyProperty Type
1987Year Built
$1,071Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Bought with Jacks Barker• Seaside Community Realty Inc
Short sale Main cottage is one-level floor plan, near Seaside's town center and all amenities. Square footage, bed and bath count include 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage. Interiors have been completely renovated. Main cottage has been refurnished and can be enlarged with second level.
ECAR #376655
Apr 14, 2005
Sold
$1,750,000
$764/sq ft
Jan 3, 2005
Listed
$1,750,000
$764/sq ft
Includes 1 bedroom, 1 bath guest cottage (733 SF). Seller will be replacing roofs on both homes.
Public Records
Mar 13, 1998
Sold
$560,000
$244/sq ft
ECAR #80925
Feb 25, 1996
Listed
$565,000
$247/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 1, 1986
Sold
$43,700
$19/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,662 (−2.5%)
2024
$20,164 (+4.2%)
2023
$19,346 (+26.0%)
2022
$15,356 (+16.7%)
2021
$13,163 (+2.6%)
$541,209 + $818,604
$1,359,813
2020
$12,824 (+7.6%)
$495,138 + $789,521
$1,284,659
2019
$11,915 (+2.3%)
$480,717 + $719,048
$1,199,765
2018
$11,651 (+2.0%)
$466,715 + $701,731
$1,168,446
2017
$11,420 (+1.2%)
$453,122 + $699,085
$1,152,207
2016
$11,287 (+4.2%)
$435,694 + $692,277
$1,127,971
2015
$10,832 (+10.6%)
$407,191 + $677,211
$1,084,402
2014
$9,792
Tax history for 159 Ruskin St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$19,662 (−2.5%)
2024
$20,164 (+4.2%)
2023
$19,346 (+26.0%)
2022
$15,356 (+16.7%)
2021
$13,163 (+2.6%)
$541,209 + $818,604
$1,359,813
2020
$12,824 (+7.6%)
$495,138 + $789,521
$1,284,659
2019
$11,915 (+2.3%)
$480,717 + $719,048
$1,199,765
2018
$11,651 (+2.0%)
$466,715 + $701,731
$1,168,446
2017
$11,420 (+1.2%)
$453,122 + $699,085
$1,152,207
2016
$11,287 (+4.2%)
$435,694 + $692,277
$1,127,971
2015
$10,832 (+10.6%)
$407,191 + $677,211
$1,084,402
2014
$9,792
*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
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
7 ft.
Lot size
4,878 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
1993
Sq. Ft.
1,472
Year built
1987
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
153S192512000D0030
Parking Spaces
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Basement
—
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 Sep 9, 2026.
RP
Residential Preservation District
This district consists primarily of subdivisions existing as of November 7, 1996, approved development projects which are vested or built out, or recorded platted subdivisions that have infrastructure in place and are substantially built out.
Interior: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Newly Painted, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
Exterior
Exterior Features
Exterior: Fenced Lot-Part, Porch, Porch Screened
Land Information
Land Lease P/Year: 0.0000
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.00
Lot Dimensions: 70X70
Waterfront Feet: 0
Lot/Parcel Access: Paved Road
Zoning: County, Deed Restrictions, Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Under Construction
Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Wood, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2004
Last Taxes: 9658.00
Lease Information
Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable, Underground
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Heat Pump Air To Air, Water Heater - Elect
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 3200.00
Assessment Paid: Annually
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Trash
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Seaside
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1802 - East of Hwy 395
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 159
Street Name: Ruskin
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 04
Absolute Longitude: 86.136165
Longitude: -86.136165
Latitude: 30.321347
Directions: From 30-A in Seaside. Turn north onto E. Ruskin Street. Continue one block, cross Seaside Avenue. ''All About Me'' and ''All About Me 2'' will be the second house on the left.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,472
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 4,878 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1987
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Walton County
APN: 153S192512000D0030
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 975000.00
List Price/SqFt: 392.67
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2292.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Units Above Ground: 0.00
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.8mi
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1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
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1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$2.33M – $2.82M
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