Escape the Ordinary: Your Emerald Coast Dream Starts Here Imagine a life with no HOA rules, no restrictions--just pure freedom and a canvas of natural Florida beauty waiting for your vision. Nestled in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, this rare, oversized 0.459-acre lot is enveloped by a majestic canopy of mature trees, offering the perfect blend of absolute privacy and coastal convenience. Whether you are looking to design your forever custom home, build a high-end spec home, or secure a prime investment property, this land represents a blank slate for your dreams. The Lifestyle: Where the Bay Meets the Beach This isn't just a piece of land; it is a gateway to the highly coveted Emerald Coast lifestyle. Morning Serenity: Take a short, peaceful walk or bike ride to the shores of the Choctawhatchee Bay. Afternoon Sun: You are just minutes from the world-famous, pure white sugar sands and emerald waters of the Gulf. Evening Entertainment: Enjoy effortless proximity to Grand Boulevard's upscale dining, Publix, and boutique shopping. The vibrant energy of Sandestin's Village of Baytowne Wharf is right around the corner, offering year-round concerts, fireworks, and family-friendly festivities. Peace of Mind: World-class healthcare at Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital is only minutes away. Ready for Your Vision The groundwork is already laid for you to begin building: Power Ready: Florida Power & Light (FPL) services the area, and the property is fully prepped for a meter installation. Modern Amenities: Clean, efficient natural gas is available right in the neighborhood. Water and sewer tap fees to be paid by Buyer. Seller does not have a wetland assessment report on file. Don't let this rare opportunity pass you by. Build the life you've always imagined in Santa Rosa Beach. Call today to claim your slice of Florida living at its absolute finest! All information and measurements are deemed accurate but should be independently verified by the buyer.
Santa Rosa Beach, located between Grayton Beach State Park and Seaside, is a coastal and low-rise Miramar Beach neighborhood with dune-backed shorelines and pine-flatwood trails. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the 30A corridor near the County Highway 393 junction, where bike traffic, beach cruisers, and small storefronts set a relaxed, design-forward pace. Architectural cues lean toward coastal cottages and contemporary beach homes with deep porches and metal roofs. Gulf views and rare coastal dune lakes shape daily rhythms, with boardwalks and trailheads threading through scrub and sand. Community pillars include The REP Theatre in Seaside, the open-air E.O. Wilson Park, and the long-running Grayton Beer Company taproom.
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Property details
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Fenced perimeter
Within 1/2 mile to water
Paved road access
Home design
Single-family / mobile home zoning
Utilities
Electric available
Natural gas available
HOA & community
Subdivision: METES & BOUNDS
Financial info
$1,343.57 annual taxes (2025)
Electricity and solar
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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
Jul 9, 2025 • Active
Temporary pole standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Electrical
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.
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 14-20% chance 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, 21 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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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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