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Off Market Jul 2022 for $2.3M

$1,979,166

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $12,079/mo

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2,358

sq ft

178 Buddy St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

About this home

The perfect beach cottage south of 30A and just seven minutes from the front door to toes in the water. Relax in rocking chairs on the front porch, nap in the daybed swing under the pergola or lounge in the large private pool. With gorgeous landscaping, you will love the outdoor living spaces as much as you'll enjoy the gathering with friends and family inside. The entire house was renovated in 2021 and is all new. The kitchen, baths, roof, lighting, paint, etc. are all new. The house has 5 bedrooms and 3 baths and a spacious bunk room to easily accommodate up to 15 guests. It is the epitome of a beach escape and has only been used as a second home. Rental projections range from 105K to 150K and it is ready to enjoy as a second home or a great revenue generating investment property Pool deck and front porch refinished May 2022. No HOA. Current owner has never rented since renovations. Perfect family retreat, 2nd home or rental producing property.

Single-familyProperty Type

2012Year Built

7,840 sq ftLot Size

$839Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

6 spacesParking

Listed by Cheryl English (Mease ) Mease • Go to the Beach Real Estate

Bought with Brian Raymond • Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty

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•Source:ECAR #899023

Redfin Estimate

$1,979,166

$341K since sold in July 2022$107K since August

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This home's estimate is 99.7% higher than the average sale price ($991K) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD JUN 15, 2026
$1,100,000
A
4 beds2 baths2,318 sq ft
16 Lanier Ln, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD JUL 24, 2026
$1,050,000
B
3 beds3.5 baths2,736 sq ft
11 Woodland Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD SEP 15, 2026
$950,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,816 sq ft
128 Hidden Lake Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD AUG 28, 2026
$920,000
D
5 beds3 baths3,036 sq ft
165 Maple St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD JUN 17, 2026
$975,000
E
4 beds3 baths1,632 sq ft
44 Vicki St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD AUG 27, 2026
$950,000
F
4 beds2.5 baths2,022 sq ft
33 Emerald Beach Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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$4,897/mo

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Market trends in 32459, FL

Last updated August 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-List Price

95.9%

+0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$915K

$35K MoM

Avg. days on market

87d

1 days MoM

Recently sold homes

360

36 MoM

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Sale history for 178 Buddy St

Date

Event

Price

ECAR #979351

Jun 23, 2025

Listed

$2,199,000

$933/sq ft

ECAR #959516

Feb 6, 2025

Price Changed

$2,399,000

$1,017/sq ft

Jan 9, 2025

Price Changed

$2,474,000

$1,049/sq ft

Sep 18, 2024

Listed

$2,500,000

$1,060/sq ft

NAMLS #899023

Jul 21, 2022

Sold

$2,320,000

$984/sq ft

Jul 21, 2022

Sold

$2,320,000

$984/sq ft

May 30, 2022

Pending

—

May 30, 2022

Pending

—

May 20, 2022

Listed

$2,599,000

$1,102/sq ft

May 20, 2022

Listed

$2,599,000

$1,102/sq ft

NAMLS #854268

Feb 19, 2021

Sold

$1,245,000

$528/sq ft

Feb 19, 2021

Sold

$1,245,000

$528/sq ft

Oct 13, 2020

Pending

—

Sep 11, 2020

Delisted

—

Aug 31, 2020

Price Changed

$1,249,500

$530/sq ft

Aug 31, 2020

Pending

—

Aug 29, 2020

Listed

$1,224,500

$519/sq ft

Aug 29, 2020

Listed

$1,249,500

$530/sq ft

NAMLS #587193

Apr 12, 2013

Sold

$450,000

$191/sq ft

Apr 12, 2013

Sold

$450,000

$191/sq ft

Nov 20, 2012

Listed

$469,000

$199/sq ft

Public Records

May 21, 2012

Sold

$110,000

$47/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 11, 1998

Sold

$68,500

$29/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,557 (−1.1%)

$715,000 + $674,735

$1,389,735

2024

$12,694 (+0.9%)

$715,000 + $674,735

$1,389,735

2023

$12,576 (−0.6%)

$641,597 + $742,497

$1,384,094

2022

$12,649 (+80.9%)

$712,173 + $652,704

$1,364,877

2021

$6,991 (+12.0%)

2020

$6,244 (+5.4%)

$263,959 + $361,560

$625,519

2019

$5,922 (+11.5%)

2018

$5,311 (+11.5%)

2017

$4,764 (+1.3%)

$190,956 + $289,737

$480,693

2016

$4,703 (+3.1%)

$183,612 + $286,415

$470,027

2015

$4,562 (+2.1%)

$171,600 + $277,270

$448,870

2014

$4,466

Tax history for 178 Buddy St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$12,557 (−1.1%)

$715,000 + $674,735

$1,389,735

2024

$12,694 (+0.9%)

$715,000 + $674,735

$1,389,735

2023

$12,576 (−0.6%)

$641,597 + $742,497

$1,384,094

2022

$12,649 (+80.9%)

$712,173 + $652,704

$1,364,877

2021

$6,991 (+12.0%)

2020

$6,244 (+5.4%)

$263,959 + $361,560

$625,519

2019

$5,922 (+11.5%)

2018

$5,311 (+11.5%)

2017

$4,764 (+1.3%)

$190,956 + $289,737

$480,693

2016

$4,703 (+3.1%)

$183,612 + $286,415

$470,027

2015

$4,562 (+2.1%)

$171,600 + $277,270

$448,870

2014

$4,466

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

8 ft.

Lot depth

10 ft.

Lot size

7,710 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2012

Sq. Ft.

2,358

Year built

2012

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Walton County

APN

023S203409000C0120

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
No
No
Driveway Spaces: 4.00
Street Spaces: 2.00

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 5
Bedroom: First, Second
Master Bedroom: First

Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 3.00
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Double Vanity, MBath Shower Only, MBath Tile, MBed First Floor, MBed Walk-in Closet

Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Bunk Room, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Sun Room
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First

Room 1
Living Room
Area: 231.20
Dimensions: 17 x 13.6
Length: 17.00
Width: 13.60
Level: 1

Room 2
Dining Room
Area: 169.00
Dimensions: 13 x 13
Length: 13.00
Width: 13.00
Level: 1

Room 3
Kitchen
Area: 190.40
Dimensions: 14 x 13.6
Length: 14.00
Width: 13.60
Level: 1

Room 4
Bedroom
Area: 146.88
Dimensions: 13.6 x 10.8
Length: 13.60
Width: 10.80
Level: 1
Remarks: Front bedroom off living room

Room 5
Master Bedroom
Area: 201.28
Dimensions: 14.8 x 13.6
Length: 14.80
Width: 13.60
Level: 1

Room 6
Bedroom
Area: 132.00
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Length: 12.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 1
Remarks: Off back hallway

Room 7
Sun Room
Area: 184.96
Dimensions: 13.6 x 13.6
Length: 13.60
Width: 13.60
Level: 1

Room 8
Bedroom
Area: 163.90
Dimensions: 14.9 x 11
Length: 14.90
Width: 11.00
Level: 2
Remarks: Faces Backyard of Home

Room 9
Bedroom
Area: 132.00
Dimensions: 12 x 11
Length: 12.00
Width: 11.00
Level: 2
Remarks: Looks at Front yard

Room 10
Bunk Room
Area: 154.00
Dimensions: 22 x 7
Length: 22.00
Width: 7.00
Level: 2
Remarks: Measurements include upstairs bathroom

Interior Features
Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Security System, Smoke Detector, Smooth Stovetop Rnge
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet, Furnished - All, Hallway Bunk Beds, Kitchen Island, Newly Painted, Owner's Closet, Renovated, Wallpaper, Walls Paneled, Walls Wainscoting, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted

Exterior

Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Private
Exterior: Deck Covered, Deck Open, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy, Hurricane Shutters, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Porch, Shower, Sprinkler System, Yard Building

Lot Information
Acreage: 0.18
Lot Dimensions: 75 x 103
Lot Features: Dead End, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family

Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Roof Dimensional Shg, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, System Built

Financial

Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2021
Last Taxes: 6991.48

Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Buyer
Seller

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect

Location

School Information
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton

Location Information
Sub Area: 1705 - South of 30A West Beaches
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 178
Street Name: Buddy
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: GULFVIEW HEIGHTS
Absolute Longitude: 86.218022
Longitude: -86.218022
Latitude: 30.345833
Directions: From 393 and 30A head east appx. 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Gulfview Heights St (south of 30A). Turn left onto Buddy. Home is on right near end of street.

Public facts

Beds: 5
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,358
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 7,710 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2012
Year Renovated: 2012
County: Walton County
APN: 023S203409000C0120

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Price Information
List Price: 2599000.00
List Price/SqFt: 1102.21

Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2358.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family

Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy

Around this home

Schools

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.5mi

10/10

Emerald Coast Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.3mi

8/10

South Walton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.2mi

8/10

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Lifestyle

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Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years

3/10 Fire Factor

0.31% chance of being 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

1 unhealthy days expected this year, 1 days in 30 years

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Estimated sale price

$1.88M – $2.28M

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Home values near 178 Buddy St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
151 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1804 Sq. Ft.	$1,190,413
210 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1349 Sq. Ft.	$1,119,781

Address	Redfin Estimate
134 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1972 Sq. Ft.	$1,416,783
154 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2145 Sq. Ft.	$1,204,885

Address	Redfin Estimate
162 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1846 Sq. Ft.	$1,235,246
135 Buddy Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 6 Beds \| 5.5 Baths \| 4060 Sq. Ft.	$2,747,375

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