Perched atop a sugar-white dune in the private, gated enclave of Old Florida Beach, this rare gulf-front lot offers both immediate rental income and long-term development potential. The existing home, spanning only half of the buildable footprint, generates nearly $200,000 in annual rental revenue and comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests. Priced at lot value based on recent sales on the west end of Scenic Highway 30A, this is a compelling opportunity to hold, collect, and plan. The current residence offers classic coastal charm, featuring breezy porches, multiple balconies, and a walkway that leads directly to the shoreline. Inside, the open-concept main floor includes a large living area, dining space for six, and a generous kitchen with wraparound butcher block counters. Two guest rooms with twin queen beds share a hall bath on this level, while upstairs features two additional queen bedrooms with balcony access, a shared bath, and a spacious gulf-facing primary suite. The primary includes its own beachfront balcony, wet bar, and an ensuite with marble-tiled walk-in shower and granite-topped vanities. Beyond the home itself, Old Florida Beach is a coveted low-density community with private beach access, a neighborhood pool, and a dock on Draper Lake -- one of the area's rare coastal dune lakes. From this tranquil location, you're minutes from Gulf Place, Seaside, Florida, and the Village of Baytowne Wharf, with dining, shops, and entertainment close by. Bring a buyer, builder, or investor ready to envision a future gulf-front masterpiece, while letting the current home pay its way in the meantime.
Single-familyProperty Type
1996Year Built
0.56 acresLot Size
$2,339Price/Sq.Ft.
$217/moHOA Dues
5 spacesParking
Listed by Snelling Team• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
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
485 Old Beach Rd · $5,500,000
$5.47M and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $5.47M+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
19 days
The average home goes pending in 88 days.
SALE-TO-LIST
96.5%
Most homes are selling 4% below list price.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Furnished
Window treatments
Bedrooms
5 bedrooms
Master suite on the second floor with balcony and waterfront access
Bathrooms
4 full bathrooms
Master bathroom with double vanity
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Microwave
Refrigerator
Laundry & utility
Washer
Dryer
Heating & cooling
High-efficiency heating
Natural gas heating
High-efficiency air conditioning
Exterior features
Balcony
Outdoor shower
Covered deck
Open deck
Open patio
Pool
Gulf view
Waterfront property with 65 feet of frontage
Covenants
Within 1/2 mile to water
Home design
Beach house style
2 stories
Built in 1996
Private road frontage
Controlled access
Parking
Driveway with 5 spaces
Security
Gated community
Construction
Metal roof
Cement fiberboard siding
Utilities
Public water
Community water
Community sewer
Electric
Natural gas
TV cable
HOA & community
Has association
Association covers grounds maintenance, land recreation, management and recreational facilities
Community features include beach, dock, pool, picnic area; pets allowed; short-term rentals allowed
Electricity and solar
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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
Dec 16, 2022 • Final
Roof permit - roof retro-fit (building)
Roofing
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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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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
81/ 100
Very 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.
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Redfin Estimate for 485 Old Beach Rd
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Nearby homes have recently sold between $1,150,000 and $2,750,000.
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $1.1M to $2.8M.