Charming Coastal Retreat in Blue Mountain Beach Welcome to Tipsy Marlin, a thoughtfully designed coastal home located in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach, one of Scenic 30A's most relaxed and desirable communities. This 2-bedroom, 2-bath residence offers an ideal blend of comfort, location, and versatility—perfect as a primary residence, second home, or income-producing investment. The interior features an open and inviting layout with coastal finishes, a spacious living and dining area, and a well-appointed kitchen ideal for entertaining or everyday living. Both bedrooms are generously sized, allowing the home to comfortably accommodate family and guests, while the two full bathrooms provide privacy and convenience. Situated just a short walk or bike ride from the sugar-white sands of the Gulf, the property enjoys close proximity to Blue Mountain Beach access, Draper Lake, and the scenic 30A bike path. Local favorites, restaurants, and shops are all nearby, offering the quintessential 30A lifestyle without the congestion of more commercialized areas. Currently utilized as a successful vacation rental, this home presents excellent flexibility enjoy it personally, continue its rental use, or combine both. Blue Mountain Beach remains one of the strongest rental submarkets along 30A, known for its laid-back atmosphere, strong demand, and long-term value. Property Highlights: 2 bedrooms | 2 full bathrooms Open-concept living and dining area Coastal interior finishes Laundry, outdoor space, and parking Short distance to beach access and 30A amenities Located in the desirable Blue Mountain Beach community Whether you're seeking a coastal getaway, a low-maintenance beach home, or a proven rental opportunity, Tipsy Marlin delivers location, lifestyle, and long-term appeal along Scenic Highway 30A.
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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Offer insights
34 Marlin St · $649,000
$642K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $642K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
233 days
The average home goes pending in 82 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.5%
Most homes are selling 3% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
First-floor living room
First-floor kitchen
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms total
Master bedroom located on the second floor
Second-floor bedroom
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
First-floor kitchen
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Electric heat controls
Exterior features
Within 1/2 mile to water
Lot dimensions approximately 75 x 45
Home design
Beach House style
2 stories
Built in 1998
Zoned for single-family residential
Construction
Built in 1998
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
HOA & community
Part of the BLUE GULF RESORT subdivision
Other
Total building area recorded as 1292
County records listed as source for building area
Electricity and solar
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BEST DEAL ON 30-A....YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THE OPPORTUNITY TO OWN THIS CHARMING COASTAL COTTAGE IN PRIME LOCATION in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach with additional land available next door. Affordable living in desirable Blue Gulf Resort within 1/4 mile to the sugar white sands and emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Complete with Hardwood flooring & granite counter tops. The main level offers an open and airy floor plan with great spaces. The kitchen, living and dining room all seamlessly flow to create the perfect space for daily use and entertaining guests. The upstairs offers master bedroom with plenty of natural light and its own private balcony along with an additional bedroom. Connecting all the beach communities on the Scenic 30-A corridor is an 18-mile bike path that carries the nature enthusiasts past old Florida with protected wetlands & unique Coastal Dune Lakes of South Walton. Conveniently located to the Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club for those who enjoy spending time playing golf followed by a gulf-view dining experience. Walk or ride your bike on the scenic 30A Corridor to the nearby popular Gulf Place Community, a commercial and residential meeting spot with restaurants, shops, Artist Colony, Beach Bar, Wine Bar as well as an outdoor amphitheater and public beach access. Buyer to verify all info Only minutes away from Grayton Beach, Watercolor, Seaside, Seagrove, Alys Beach and Rosemary Beach to the East and close to Sandestin, Destin & the Silver Sands Outlet Mall to the West. Call to schedule your private showing today! This one won't last long!
Public Records
Jan 3, 2000
Sold
$119,000
$92/sq ft
ECAR #140211
Aug 19, 1999
Listed
$120,000
$93/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$4,703 (+3.1%)
2024
$4,560 (+2.1%)
2023
$4,465 (+12.3%)
2022
$3,976 (+27.9%)
2021
$3,108 (+22.2%)
$111,846 + $209,207
$321,053
2020
$2,542 (+6.7%)
$102,325 + $152,367
$254,692
2019
$2,382 (+7.5%)
$90,313 + $149,552
$239,865
2018
$2,216 (+1.9%)
$73,069 + $149,149
$222,218
2017
$2,175 (+1.1%)
$70,941 + $148,478
$219,419
2016
$2,152 (+2.1%)
$68,212 + $146,924
$215,136
2015
$2,107 (+38.1%)
$63,750 + $143,623
$207,373
2014
$1,526
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Permits
Beds
2
Baths
2
Stories
2
Lot width
4 ft.
Lot depth
7 ft.
Lot size
3,088 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2002
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,292
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,292
Year built
1998
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
123S203403000A0050
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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
Mar 13, 2026 • Final
Roof standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Roofing
Nov 12, 2021 • Active
Roof
Roofing
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
6/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 71-79% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.77% 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
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Sun exposure
73/ 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.
7.4 hrs
3.7 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 34 Marlin St
$628,275
$21K under list price of $649K
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The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $600K to $825K.