This is an amazing one level Mediterranean style home in the desirable gated community of Bella Mar at Gulf Place! Directly across 30A from Bella Mar is their deeded beach access. This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home features an open floor plan with soaring tray ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances. The spacious great room has a gas fireplace and leads you out to a large salt water swimming pool and fenced lawn area, providing an oasis for outdoor living. The master bedroom is oversized and features a sitting room and an ensuite full bath. The second master bedroom also features an ensuite full bathroom, and the large third bedroom has an adjacent full bathroom. Additionally, this residence has a home office and media room. Surround sound is featured in all rooms.The house has dual heating/cooling systems and high impact glass windows (140 mph). The location is just a walk, bike ride or golf cart ride away from the beach, golf course, the Santa Rosa Golf and Beach Club and the shops and restaurants of Gulf Place. Bella Mar is not a short term rental community.
Single-familyProperty Type
2006Year Built
$521Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Pixie Hoffner• The Premier Property Group
Bought with Gay Landreth• La Florida Coastal Properties
This is an amazing one level Mediterranean style home in the desirable gated community of Bella Mar at Gulf Place! Directly across 30A from Bella Mar is their deeded beach access. This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home features an open floor plan with soaring tray ceilings and beautiful hardwood floors. The updated kitchen features quartz countertops and upgraded stainless steel appliances. The spacious great room has a gas fireplace and leads you out to a large salt water swimming pool and fenced lawn area, providing an oasis for outdoor living. The master bedroom is oversized and features a sitting room and an ensuite full bath. The second master bedroom also features an ensuite full bathroom, and the large third bedroom has an adjacent full bathroom.
ECAR #600947
Aug 30, 2013
Sold
$630,000
$186/sq ft
Aug 30, 2013
Sold
$630,000
$186/sq ft
Jul 15, 2013
Listed
$649,900
$192/sq ft
NAMLS #529994
Sep 13, 2010
Listing Removed
—
Jan 15, 2010
Listed
$525,000
$155/sq ft
Jan 15, 2010
Listed
$525,000
$155/sq ft
Public Records
Jun 16, 2004
Sold
$367,400
$108/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 2003
Sold
$175,000
$52/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 20, 2000
Sold
$75,000
$22/sq ft
Public Records
Jul 31, 1996
Sold
$54,500
$16/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,867 (−10.0%)
$450,000 + $863,372
$1,313,372
2024
$13,183 (+4.7%)
2023
$12,590 (+16.7%)
2022
$10,786 (+12.5%)
2021
$9,590 (+14.1%)
$292,445 + $698,264
$990,709
2020
$8,402 (−5.7%)
$267,550 + $574,180
$841,730
2019
$8,908 (+3.0%)
$288,619 + $608,403
$897,022
2018
$8,651 (+2.2%)
$280,213 + $587,357
$867,570
2017
$8,462 (+20.0%)
$214,214 + $713,442
$927,656
2016
$7,051 (+5.9%)
$205,975 + $498,693
$704,668
2015
$6,659 (+1.3%)
$192,500 + $462,647
$655,147
2014
$6,573
Tax history for 297 Emerald Rdg
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$11,867 (−10.0%)
$450,000 + $863,372
$1,313,372
2024
$13,183 (+4.7%)
2023
$12,590 (+16.7%)
2022
$10,786 (+12.5%)
2021
$9,590 (+14.1%)
$292,445 + $698,264
$990,709
2020
$8,402 (−5.7%)
$267,550 + $574,180
$841,730
2019
$8,908 (+3.0%)
$288,619 + $608,403
$897,022
2018
$8,651 (+2.2%)
$280,213 + $587,357
$867,570
2017
$8,462 (+20.0%)
$214,214 + $713,442
$927,656
2016
$7,051 (+5.9%)
$205,975 + $498,693
$704,668
2015
$6,659 (+1.3%)
$192,500 + $462,647
$655,147
2014
$6,573
*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
3
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2006
Sq. Ft.
3,393
Year built
2006
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
033S203440100E0160
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Jun 5, 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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Parking Features: Garage Attached
Garage Spaces: 2.00
Driveway Spaces: 4.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 3
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 3.00
Master Bedroom/Master Bath: MBath Double Vanity, MBath Garden Tub, MBath Separate Shwr, MBed Carpeted, MBed Sitting Area
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bathroom, Media Room, Office
Kitchen: First
Living Room: First
Room 1
Living Room
Area: 433.77
Dimensions: 22.83 x 19
Length: 22.83
Width: 19.00
Level: 1
Room 2
Dining Area
Area: 145.75
Dimensions: 13.25 x 11
Length: 13.25
Width: 11.00
Level: 1
Room 3
Office
Area: 142.72
Dimensions: 12.41 x 11.5
Length: 12.41
Width: 11.50
Level: 1
Room 4
Kitchen
Area: 183.00
Dimensions: 15.25 x 12
Length: 15.25
Width: 12.00
Level: 1
Room 5
Media Room
Area: 199.40
Dimensions: 15.75 x 12.66
Length: 15.75
Width: 12.66
Level: 1
Room 6
Master Bathroom
Area: 424.00
Dimensions: 32 x 13.25
Length: 32.00
Width: 13.25
Level: 1
Room 7
Bedroom
Area: 145.13
Dimensions: 13.5 x 10.75
Length: 13.50
Width: 10.75
Level: 1
Room 8
Bedroom
Area: 236.97
Dimensions: 16.83 x 14.08
Length: 16.83
Width: 14.08
Level: 1
Interior Features
Appliances: Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Range Hood
Interior: Breakfast Bar, Built-In Bookcases, Fireplace, Washer/Dryer Hookup
Exterior
Exterior Features
Has Pool
Pool Type: Private
Exterior: Deck Covered, Fenced Back Yard, Lawn Pump