This charming four-bedroom, three-bath, beach cottage emits a plantation flair for its wide front porch and window shutters and sits just one lot in from the sugar white sandy beach. Live oak shade trees and a white picket fence frame the large corner lot. The open space living and dining space is flooded with natural daylight, and the kitchen pass-through is perfect for a buffet, breakfast bar or wine tasting. Enjoy gulf views from the second and third floor balconies. There are three private beach walkovers, a neighborhood community pool and clubhouse and a Draper Lake dock in this gated neighborhood. The opportunity here includes a great family vacation spot with rental options or a full-time residence for those who value location and the 2,757 square feet inside.
Single-familyProperty Type
1994Year Built
10,018 sq ftLot Size
$1,018Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
5 spacesParking
Listed by Snelling Team• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Guy Bradley• LAH Real Estate at the Beach
This charming four-bedroom, three-bath, beach cottage emits a plantation flair for its wide front porch and window shutters and sits just one lot in from the sugar white sandy beach. Live oak shade trees and a white picket fence frame the large corner lot. The open space living and dining space is flooded with natural daylight, and the kitchen pass-through is perfect for a buffet, breakfast bar or wine tasting. Enjoy gulf views from the second and third floor balconies. There are three private beach walkovers, a neighborhood community pool and clubhouse and a Draper Lake dock in this gated neighborhood. The opportunity here includes a great family vacation spot with rental options or a full-time residence for those who value location and the 2,757 square feet inside.
ECAR #103393
Oct 4, 1997
Sold
$446,000
$162/sq ft
Aug 5, 1997
Listed
$469,000
$170/sq ft
''DUNE BREEZE'' - LOCATED IN OLD FLORIDA BEACH. THIS HOME HAS A VERY LARGE LIVING AREA, ROOMY BEDROOMS, PLUS AN OBSESRVATION ROOM ON THE THIRD FLOOR FOR BEAUTIFUL GULF VIEWS. THE MASTER SUITE HAS PRIVATE BALCONY FACING THE GULF AND A PRIVATE BATH WITH JACUZZI TUB AND WALK-IN SHOWER. ONE LOT OFF THE GULF WITH PARKING FOR FOUR CARS. ON RIVARD'S RENTAL PROGRAM.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,075 (+558.3%)
$600,000 + $3,281,777
$3,881,777
2024
$5,328 (−61.9%)
$583,270 + $9
$583,279
2023
$13,969 (+7.1%)
2022
$13,048 (+17.3%)
2021
$11,127 (+4.5%)
$840,719 + $308,771
$1,149,490
2020
$10,651 (+17.4%)
$769,152 + $297,791
$1,066,943
2019
$9,073 (+5.2%)
2018
$8,621 (+17.2%)
2017
$7,358 (+4.6%)
$545,272 + $290,958
$836,230
2016
$7,032 (+5.2%)
$524,300 + $288,086
$812,386
2015
$6,687 (+34.3%)
$490,000 + $281,799
$771,799
2014
$4,981
Tax history for 474 Old Beach Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$35,075 (+558.3%)
$600,000 + $3,281,777
$3,881,777
2024
$5,328 (−61.9%)
$583,270 + $9
$583,279
2023
$13,969 (+7.1%)
2022
$13,048 (+17.3%)
2021
$11,127 (+4.5%)
$840,719 + $308,771
$1,149,490
2020
$10,651 (+17.4%)
$769,152 + $297,791
$1,066,943
2019
$9,073 (+5.2%)
2018
$8,621 (+17.2%)
2017
$7,358 (+4.6%)
$545,272 + $290,958
$836,230
2016
$7,032 (+5.2%)
$524,300 + $288,086
$812,386
2015
$6,687 (+34.3%)
$490,000 + $281,799
$771,799
2014
$4,981
*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
5
Baths
6
Stories
3
Lot width
11 ft.
Lot depth
11 ft.
Lot size
0.28 Acres
Year renovated
2024
Sq. Ft.
5,343
Year built
2024
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
113S20340200000450
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 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 18, 2024 • Final
Single family dwelling
New construction
Oct 17, 2024 • Final
Temporary pole 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.
Lot Features: Corner, Sidewalk, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot/Parcel Access: City Road, Controlled Access, Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2018
Last Taxes: 8621.03
Lease Information
Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Financing: Conventional
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans
Location
Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1690.00
Assessment Paid: Annually
Homeowners Association Information
Fees Include: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Land Recreation, Management, Recreational Faclty
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1705 - South of 30A West Beaches
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 474
Street Name: Old Beach
Street Suffix: Road
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: OLD FLORIDA BEACH
Absolute Longitude: 86.220244
Longitude: -86.220244
Latitude: 30.344109
Directions: Going East on 30A from 393 County Road turn right/south on Gulf Heights Road (Goatfeathers). Take last left onto Old Beach Road to reach Old Florida Beach Gate. Through gate, take your first right, 474 Old Beach Road on your left at the corner. Gate Code required.
Project Facilities
Beach, Deed Access, Dock, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Pool, Waterfront
Public facts
Beds: 5
Baths: 6.0
Sq. Ft.: 5,343
Stories: 3.0
Lot Size: 0.28 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2024
Year Renovated: 2024
County: Walton County
APN: 113S20340200000450
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 1295000.00
List Price/SqFt: 469.71
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2757.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Waterview: Gulf, Gulf/Pass
Listing Information
As Is
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.7mi
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
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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, 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
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Estimated sale price
$2.67M – $3.23M
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