Lot 23 Spotted Dolphin Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
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Discover the perfect opportunity to build your dream home just moments from the sugar-white sands of Scenic Highway 30A. Located in the charming community of Hidden Highlands, this homesite is close to the Gulf that you can hear the waves from your future porch. Flood Zone X per survey. Enjoy the best of the 30A lifestyle with easy access by golf cart or bicycle to multiple public beach accesses, the renowned Stinky's Fish Camp, Elmo's Grill, and the scenic Timpoochee Trail. Outdoor enthusiasts will love being just minutes from three rare coastal dune lakes, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, and the shops, dining, and entertainment of Gulf Place Town Center. Hidden Highlands offers a relaxed Old Florida setting with mature trees, natural landscaping, and no required build-out timeframe, allowing you to build when the time is right. The location also provides convenient access to Grand Boulevard, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital, and the exciting new retail and commercial developments along the Highway 98 and North 30A corridor. Whether you're planning a primary residence, a second home, or an investment property, this homesite offers exceptional potential in one of the Emerald Coast's most sought-after locations. Bonus: One water tap and one sewer impact fee have already been paid, providing added value and savings for the future owner. Gas is available on the street. Buyer should verify all information, dimensions, and details deemed important.
Vacant landProperty Type
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$49Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Sabine Robertson• Sea Haus Realty
Listed by Christine Robertson• Sea Haus Realty
Bought with Dustin Cornwell• Dream Destin Realty PLLC
Sale and tax history for Lot 23 Spotted Dolphin Rd
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ECAR #1008684
Sep 3, 2026
Sold
$495,000
Jul 29, 2026
Listed
$500,000
ECAR #988183
Jan 9, 2026
Sold
$3,000,000
Dec 2, 2025
Pending
—
Oct 23, 2025
Listed
$3,290,000
+54
Located in the highly desirable Dune Allen community along Scenic Highway 30A, this fully furnished coastal retreat offers a rare combination of upscale design, flexibility, and strong short-term rental potential - with no HOA restrictions. Whether you're looking for a luxury getaway or a high-performing income property, this one checks all the boxes. Set on a private, tree-lined lot, the home features 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a light-filled open layout built for hosting and relaxing. The gourmet kitchen impresses with sleek white waterfall-edge countertops, a 48' dual-fuel range, top-tier built-in appliances, and an oversized island with seating for six. A dedicated home office just off the kitchen is perfect for remote work or quiet retreat. Designed with comfort and privacy in mind, the home includes two king primary suites - one on the second floor and one on the third - plus two additional king bedrooms and a custom bunk room, each with its own private bath. The third floor also features a flex space, perfect for a media or game room. Three owner's closets provide ample secure storage for personal items. Just off the second-floor family room, doors open to a large elevated porch with a heated pool, lounge area, and fireplace. Offering the ultimate in outdoor living. In total, the home offers more than 1,000 square feet of porch and patio space, including a ground-level covered living area with a fireplace, an outdoor TV, dining space, and a fully equipped summer kitchen featuring a grill, sink, and mini fridge. An elevator connects all three levels, and an oversized garage offers ample storage for beach gear, bikes, or golf carts. Ideally located near Gulf Place Town Center, top-tier golf, and the scenic trails of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, this home offers both convenience and coastal serenity.
ECAR #972050
Mar 25, 2025
Delisted
—
Mar 24, 2025
Sold
$400,000
Mar 24, 2025
Listed
$400,000
ECAR #968104
Feb 27, 2025
Price Changed
$3,290,000
Feb 8, 2025
Listed
$3,595,000
ECAR #911278
Jan 5, 2023
Delisted
—
Jan 4, 2023
Listing Removed
—
Nov 4, 2022
Listed
$498,000
Nov 2, 2022
Listed
$498,000
ECAR #867281
Jun 8, 2021
Sold
$2,595,000
Jun 8, 2021
Sold
$2,595,000
Mar 29, 2021
Pending
—
Mar 19, 2021
Listed
$2,595,000
Mar 19, 2021
Listed
$2,595,000
ECAR #527428
Jan 12, 2010
Sold
$65,000
Jan 12, 2010
Sold
$65,000
Nov 12, 2009
Listed
$75,000
Nov 12, 2009
Listed
$75,000
NAMLS #403912
Sep 8, 2006
Listing Removed
—
Sep 8, 2005
Listed
$239,900
Sep 8, 2005
Listed
$239,900
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$18,982 (−1.6%)
$400,000 + $1,700,802
$2,100,802
2024
$19,299 (+0.5%)
$412,000 + $1,700,802
$2,112,802
2023
$19,198 (−6.6%)
$412,000 + $1,700,802
$2,112,802
2022
$20,560 (+1,388.4%)
$194,361 + $2,024,156
$2,218,517
2021
$1,381 (+5.7%)
2020
$1,306 (+35.1%)
2019
$967 (+3.5%)
$97,396
2018
$935
$93,730
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
4
Stories
3
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
14 ft.
Lot size
10,193 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2021
Sq. Ft.
4,734
Year built
2021
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
043S20340000060010
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.
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 30, 2021 • Final
Gas
Gas
Jun 9, 2021 • Final
Residential pool
Pool and hot tub
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
Exterior
Land Information
Mineral Rights: No
Lot Information
Lot Features: Aerials/Topo Availbl, Cul-De-Sac, Easements, Interior Lot, Within 1/2 Mile to Water, Wooded
Lot Size (Acres): 0.23
Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 10018.8
Lot Size Dimensions: Irregular
Road Frontage Type: Private Road
Acreage: 0.23
Lot Access: Paved Road, Private Road
Road Surface Type: Paved
Zoning: Resid Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Annual Amount: $2,708.35
Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable, Tap Fee Paid, Gas Available
Water Source: Public
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Dune Lakes
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Community Information
Subdivision Name: HIDDEN HIGHLANDS
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 4.0
Sq. Ft.: 4,734
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 10,193 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2021
Year Renovated: 2021
County: Walton County
APN: 043S20340000060010
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 0.3mi
9/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.5mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.7mi
8/10
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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, 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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Sun exposure
72/ 100
Good sunlight
Sunscore
This home receives average direct sun exposure in Santa Rosa Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
7.3 hrs
6 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$1.74M – $2.11M
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