For sale

$1,475,000

Est. $9,455/mo —

•

2,288

sq ft

261 W Bartons Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

About this home

Completely renovated and move-in ready, this exceptional coastal retreat is located in the highly sought-after gated community of The Preserve at Grayton Beach, where deeded beach access, resort-style amenities, and short-term rental eligibility create the ultimate 30A lifestyle. A bright, open floor plan welcomes you into this beautifully updated home, thoughtfully renovated within the past five years with fresh interior paint, a stunning new designer kitchen featuring premium appliances, a luxurious primary bath renovation, custom California Closets in the primary suite, and new LVP flooring. Designed for both entertaining and everyday living, the spacious layout offers a first-floor guest bedroom, two generously sized bedrooms upstairs, and a large bonus room perfect as a second living area, bunk room, media room, or home office. Throughout the home, you'll find quality craftsmanship and timeless finishes, including solid wood doors and beautifully detailed living spaces. One of the home's most distinctive features is its expansive wrap-around porches, accessible from all bedrooms, complete with ceiling fans, providing the perfect setting to enjoy Gulf breezes and outdoor living year-round. Nestled among the natural beauty of 30A, The Preserve at Grayton Beach is an intimate, Gated community of custom homes offering two resort-style pools, tennis courts, a fitness center, and private deeded beach access. Residents can enjoy a scenic boardwalk through protected dunes and coastal habitat leading to one of 30A's most pristine beaches, with nearby rare coastal dune lakes, abundant wildlife, and endless opportunities for paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing, and beachcombing. Whether you're searching for a Primary Residence, luxury vacation home, or an investment property with short-term rentals permitted, 261 W. Bartons Way offers an exceptional combination of modern updates, coastal charm, and outstanding rental potential in one of 30A's most desirable gated communities.

Single-familyProperty Type

2005Year Built

5,662 sq ftLot Size

$645Price/Sq.Ft.

$245/moHOA Dues

2 spacesParking

Listed by Priscilla Arce • Douglas Elliman

Listed by Brad Reese • Douglas Elliman

Listing updated: Aug 14, 2026 at 08:36am

Redfin checked: a few seconds ago

•Source:ECAR #1007807

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$9,455 per month

Principal and interest$7,752

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Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 7.0mi

10/10

Emerald Coast Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 4.9mi

8/10

South Walton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 2.8mi

8/10

Provided by GreatSchools

About Preserve at Grayton

Beach

Preserve at Grayton Beach, located between Grayton Beach State Park and Point Washington State Forest, is a coastal and nature-forward Freeport neighborhood with pine-shaded streets and low-rise homes. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the County Road 30A and Grayton Beach Road corridor, where beach-day traffic, bike racks, and patio tables set a casual rhythm. Architecture leans coastal cottage with metal roofs, deep porches, and native landscaping that blends into the dunes-and-forest backdrop. Grayton Beach State Park frames daily routines with boardwalks, dune lakes, and Gulf shoreline. Community pillars nearby include The Red Bar, Chiringo, and Grayton Beer Company.

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Offer insights

261 W Bartons Way · $1,475,000

Strong offer

$1.46M and above

75% chance or better to win

Why $1.46M+ is a strong offer

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Property details

Interior
Exterior
Finance

Kitchen

Bathroom

Bedroom

Living

Dining

Interior features
Breakfast bar
Kitchen island
Pantry
Washer/dryer hookup
Partially furnished

Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Master bedroom with balcony and carpeted floors

Bathrooms
3 full bathrooms
Master bathroom with cultured marble, double vanity, separate tile shower and whirlpool tub

Kitchen
Cooktop
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator

Laundry & utility
First-floor laundry room

Flooring
Laminate flooring
Vinyl flooring

Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Electric heat control
Electric water heater

Sale and tax history for 261 W Bartons Way

Sale History
Tax History

Date

Event

Price

ECAR #1007807

Aug 14, 2026

Price Changed

$1,475,000

$645/sq ft

Jul 18, 2026

Listed

$1,525,000

$667/sq ft

NAMLS #874224

Aug 4, 2021

Sold

$995,000

$435/sq ft

Aug 4, 2021

Sold

$995,000

$435/sq ft

Jul 2, 2021

Pending

—

Jun 14, 2021

Listed

$995,000

$435/sq ft

Jun 12, 2021

Listed

$995,000

$435/sq ft

+29

A beautiful open floor plan greets you as you enter this meticulously maintained home in the established gated neighborhood of Preserve at Grayton. Take in the Gulf breezes from an abundance of porches. This home is well appointed with marble countertops, solid wood doors, stained porch ceilings, and has a great floorplan with one bedroom down and 2 large bedrooms up, and a big bonus room that can be used as an upstairs living area, and/or bunkroom. Take a tree lined stroll between the dunes that protect Little Red Fish and Big Red Fish lakes to one of 30A's best beaches, abundant with marine wildlife and activities. The Preserve is a small enclave with unique custom homes, all surrounded by Grayton State Park. With a great rental potential, you won't want to miss this one!

NAMLS #777453

May 9, 2018

Sold

$625,000

$273/sq ft

May 9, 2018

Sold

$625,000

$273/sq ft

Jun 12, 2017

Listed

$649,999

$284/sq ft

ECAR #490458

Dec 31, 2008

Sold

$350,000

$153/sq ft

Dec 31, 2008

Sold

$350,000

$153/sq ft

Apr 7, 2008

Listed

$402,900

$176/sq ft

Apr 7, 2008

Listed

$402,900

$176/sq ft

Public Records

Jul 28, 2008

Sold

$707,100

$309/sq ft

NAMLS #409856

Apr 26, 2008

Listing Removed

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Nov 14, 2005

Listed

$604,900

$264/sq ft

Nov 14, 2005

Listed

$604,900

$264/sq ft

Public Records

Sep 26, 2005

Sold

$929,200

$406/sq ft

Public Records

Apr 22, 2004

Sold

$143,100

$63/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$9,392 (+1.9%)

$365,000 + $713,004

$1,078,004

2024

$9,220 (+3.7%)

2023

$8,894 (+3.8%)

$350,000 + $667,145

$1,017,145

2022

$8,570 (+76.8%)

$333,000 + $591,699

$924,699

2021

$4,848 (−1.6%)

2020

$4,929 (+3.0%)

2019

$4,784 (+12.7%)

$131,421 + $387,688

$519,109

2018

$4,243 (+2.9%)

2017

$4,125 (+1.3%)

2016

$4,072 (−0.9%)

2015

$4,107 (+0.6%)

$101,200 + $339,754

$440,954

2014

$4,082

Public record

Public record
Zoning

Beds

Baths

Stories

Lot width

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Lot depth

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Lot size

6,057 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

2005

Finished Sq. Ft.

2,288

Unfinished Sq. Ft.

—

Total Sq. Ft.

2,288

Year built

2005

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Walton County

APN

073S19251800001260

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

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Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.

TND

Traditional Neighborhood Development District

This district provides for flexibility in design that will create vibrant walkable, accessible, and distinctive neighborhoods with densities and intensities that can support transit-oriented development and multimodal transportation alternatives. This district is intended to allow for traditional neighborhood design including a mix of residential types and non-residential uses relating to integrated public space such as town centers and public squares. The intent of the category is to allow compact, human scale development with varying residential types, lot sizes, and lot dimensions with supporting neighborhood and general commercial uses, civic uses, and public uses. New developments within this district shall create and utilize a form based code or urban design code and utilize the PUD process in order to achieve the necessary densities and intensities of development.

Permitted uses

Include but are not limited to:

Gas station
Convenience store
General retail
Retail-Grocery
Restaurant
Housing-Single unit
Housing-Multiple units
Hotel / motel
Office
Regional center

Climate risks

1/10 Flood Factor

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

4/10 Fire Factor

1% 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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Historical weather

Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459

Average low and high temperatures (°F)

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Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Sun exposure

75/ 100

Good sunlight

Sunscore

There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.

7.5 hrs

5.1 hrs

JuneDecember

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Redfin Estimate for 261 W Bartons Way

$1,394,774

$80K under list price of $1.48M

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Rental earnings

Est. $4,700 per month, based on comparable rentals

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