Experience unparalleled vistas from this charming coastal cottage expertly designed by Tom Christ of Christ & Associates and ideally situated on a large 76'x 280' gulf front parcel perfectly positioned to preside over excellent elevation to capture endless gulf & coastal dune lake views. This home is a blank slate to fill in all the details for a beach front masterpiece with an open floorplan that is ripe for modification to allow a personalized finish to excellent architectural bones. Notable features include panoramic gulf and lake views from both levels, ample parking for 6+ cars, spacious 2 car garage with 22'+ ceilings, 12' deep wrap around porches on both the first and second level as well as a private beach boardwalk leading to the community walkover. Old Florida Beach is a gated rental-friendly subdivision located South of Scenic Highway 30A and features ample privacy as well as access to Draper Lake & excellent proximity to shopping, dining and entertainment. A brand new community pool is currently under construction as well an adjoining clubhouse which is expected to be completed in early 2017.
Single-familyProperty Type
1995Year Built
$3,087Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 garage spacesParking
Listed by Jonathan Spears• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Experience unparalleled vistas from this charming coastal cottage expertly designed by Tom Christ of Christ & Associates and ideally situated on a large 76'x 280' gulf front parcel perfectly positioned to preside over excellent elevation to capture endless gulf & coastal dune lake views. This home is a blank slate to fill in all the details for a beach front masterpiece with an open floorplan that is ripe for modification to allow a personalized finish to excellent architectural bones. Notable features include panoramic gulf and lake views from both levels, ample parking for 6+ cars, spacious 2 car garage with 22'+ ceilings, 12' deep wrap around porches on both the first and second level as well as a private beach boardwalk leading to the community walkover. Old Florida Beach is a gated
NAMLS #764723
Jan 4, 2017
Listing Removed
—
Nov 7, 2016
Listed
$2,999,999
$1,300/sq ft
Nov 7, 2016
Listed
$2,999,999
$1,300/sq ft
ECAR #762559
Oct 13, 2016
Sold
$2,600,000
$1,127/sq ft
Oct 13, 2016
Sold
$2,600,000
$1,127/sq ft
Jul 3, 2016
Listed
$2,700,000
$1,170/sq ft
Public Records
Sep 16, 1993
Sold
$225,000
$97/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,980 (−9.2%)
2024
$45,136 (+8.5%)
2023
$41,595 (+19.1%)
2022
$34,920 (+23.4%)
2021
$28,289 (+4.5%)
$1,958,957 + $963,596
$2,922,553
2020
$27,062 (+4.8%)
$1,792,200 + $918,797
$2,710,997
2019
$25,830 (+64.5%)
2018
$15,702 (−15.2%)
$1,524,834 + $49,925
$1,574,759
2017
$18,507 (+190.7%)
$1,480,421 + $386,846
$1,867,267
2016
$6,367 (−0.9%)
2015
$6,422 (−0.6%)
2014
$6,460
Tax history for 405 Old Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$40,980 (−9.2%)
2024
$45,136 (+8.5%)
2023
$41,595 (+19.1%)
2022
$34,920 (+23.4%)
2021
$28,289 (+4.5%)
$1,958,957 + $963,596
$2,922,553
2020
$27,062 (+4.8%)
$1,792,200 + $918,797
$2,710,997
2019
$25,830 (+64.5%)
2018
$15,702 (−15.2%)
$1,524,834 + $49,925
$1,574,759
2017
$18,507 (+190.7%)
$1,480,421 + $386,846
$1,867,267
2016
$6,367 (−0.9%)
2015
$6,422 (−0.6%)
2014
$6,460
*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
Permits
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
8 ft.
Lot depth
17 ft.
Lot size
0.29 Acres
Year renovated
2018
Sq. Ft.
3,824
Year built
1995
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
113S20340200000130
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 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
Oct 22, 2025 • Active
Temporary pole sub
Electrical
Oct 22, 2025 • Active
Residential electrical sub
Electrical
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.
Directions: From Highway 83, turn right (West) at County Highway 30A. Follow 30A for a few miles; turn left onto Gulf View Heights Rd. Old Florida Beach entrance will be on your left. Go through the gate, take an immediate right. Follow it around, home will be on the right.
Project Facilities
Beach, Deed Access, Gated Community, Pool, Waterfront
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 3,824
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 0.29 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1995
Year Renovated: 2018
County: Walton County
APN: 113S20340200000130
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 2999999.00
List Price/SqFt: 1299.83
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2308.00
Design: Beach House
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes, Gulf
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.6mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.4mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
8/10
Provided by GreatSchools
Lifestyle
Provided by Walk Score and Local Logic
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
10/10 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
Provided by First Street
Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
Average low and high temperatures (°F)
59
43
65
52
71
57
76
64
80
70
86
76
88
79
86
77
85
74
79
66
73
59
64
50
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
June and 5.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
9.4 hrs
5.4 hrs
JuneDecember
Provided by Shadowmap
Estimated sale price
$6.77M – $8.19M
Reach more buyers when you sell with Redfin. Save up to $71,245 in fees.3 minutes to get started.
Get a free, detailed breakdown of how we calculated your estimate.