Stunning custom built, one story home minutes from the beautiful Gulf! This home is located on a large lot in the peaceful Santa Rosa Ridge community and backs up to the state preserve for wonderful privacy. A short distance away, several shops and restaurants can be found at Gulf Place along with the Ed Walline beach access. Exterior features include beautiful Weathered Magnolia brick, a front porch, back patio with hot tub and fire pit, an additional spacious screened porch and is beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs. The interior boasts a large master suite, open floor plan, mud room, crown molding, coffered ceilings and recessed lighting. The kitchen is equipped with an island, breakfast bar, extra large pantry, double ovens and a full bar with ice maker and wine cooler. The home also features a high efficiency AC, storm door and windows, a central vacuum system and large garage with extra refrigerator. No short term rentals are permitted in this neighborhood and the home is sold unfurnished.
Single-familyProperty Type
2015Year Built
0.34 acresLot Size
$540Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
2 car garageParking
Listed by John Martin Group• Berkshire Hathaway Home Services PenFed Realty
Stunning custom built, one story home minutes from the beautiful Gulf! This home is located on a large lot in the peaceful Santa Rosa Ridge community and backs up to the state preserve for wonderful privacy. A short distance away, several shops and restaurants can be found at Gulf Place along with the Ed Walline beach access. Exterior features include beautiful Weathered Magnolia brick, a front porch, back patio with hot tub and fire pit, an additional spacious screened porch and is beautifully landscaped with flowering shrubs. The interior boasts a large master suite, open floor plan, mud room, crown molding, coffered ceilings and recessed lighting. The kitchen is equipped with an island, breakfast bar, extra large pantry, double ovens and a full bar with ice maker and wine cooler.
ECAR #796342
Jun 4, 2018
Sold
$625,000
$259/sq ft
Jun 4, 2018
Sold
$625,000
$259/sq ft
Apr 17, 2018
Listed
$649,000
$269/sq ft
+30
Absolutely stunning, custom built home, located within minutes of the beautiful emerald waters of the gulf. The peaceful community of Santa Rosa Ridge offers a unique lifestyle in a 30A neighborhood. Backed up to the state forest and on a low-traffic road, you will have wonderful privacy, but you are just a heartbeat away from the Ed Walline beach access and Gulf Place, which offers a handful of charming cafs and restaurants, shops, outdoor concerts and an artist community. A wonderful harmony of indoor and outdoor space was a focus in the design of this impeccable custom-built home. The large lot of this home site has allowed ample space for a multi-level, paver sun-deck with a gas fire-pit and hot-tub, a large screened-in porch, and built-in, raised gardens; all overlooking the nature of the state forest. Every feature of this home was thought out and researched for superior craftsmanship, function and design. The owners, along with the builder, Chris Taylor collaborated to create an astounding home. The stunning exterior of this 2015 built home is Weathered Magnolia brick with Savanna Ivory mortar. Windows are impact resistant Low E argon filled vinyl. The home is blown-in cellulose on exterior walls, open cell spray foam in attic and bottom plate sill sealant and breathable moisture resistant house wrap. The open floorplan, high ceilings and large sunny windows creates a warm, family environment. Features of the cozy living space are hand-scraped Acacia Engineered hardwood, handcrafted beamed ceiling, treyed ceilings, complimented by crown molding. The spacious gourmet kitchen features top of the line stainless steel appliances, including an ice maker and wine/beverage cooler, double oven, a large pantry with a sliding barn door and coffee serving station. The master suite has a lovely atmosphere and personal access to the outdoor living area, blended with the details of the interior unique features. Very roomy, trey ceiling, onyx tile bath with an enormous walk-in shower. The split bedroom plan entails 2 guest bedrooms with a Jack-&-Jill bath. A sweet flow takes you through a mud/work station area and a very spacious laundry room. Top of the line sinks, fixture, bath, toilets, light fixtures and central vacuum systems are only the short list of the quality and unique items that makes this home so much more than your typical home at the beach. Complete with a 2-car garage, this may very well be the exact home or vacation you have been planning for.
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,159 (−12.2%)
$472,500 + $579,764
$1,052,264
2024
$10,436 (+3.7%)
2023
$10,069 (+4.7%)
2022
$9,619 (+120.8%)
$251,526 + $824,573
$1,076,099
2021
$4,357 (−1.6%)
2020
$4,429 (+2.9%)
2019
$4,303 (+12.1%)
$137,917 + $332,759
$470,676
2018
$3,840 (+2.9%)
2017
$3,733 (+1.3%)
2016
$3,684
$105,930 + $299,342
$405,272
Tax history for 488 Ridge Rd
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$9,159 (−12.2%)
$472,500 + $579,764
$1,052,264
2024
$10,436 (+3.7%)
2023
$10,069 (+4.7%)
2022
$9,619 (+120.8%)
$251,526 + $824,573
$1,076,099
2021
$4,357 (−1.6%)
2020
$4,429 (+2.9%)
2019
$4,303 (+12.1%)
$137,917 + $332,759
$470,676
2018
$3,840 (+2.9%)
2017
$3,733 (+1.3%)
2016
$3,684
$105,930 + $299,342
$405,272
*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
3
Baths
3
Stories
1
Lot width
10 ft.
Lot depth
15 ft.
Lot size
0.34 Acres
Year renovated
2015
Sq. Ft.
2,411
Year built
2015
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
033S203419000B0070
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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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
Jul 10, 2024 • Final
Gas standalone permit - licensed contractors only
Gas
Jul 2, 2024 • Final
Gas
Gas
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.
Exterior: Fireplace, Hot Tub, Patio Open, Porch Screened, Sprinkler System
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.34
Lot Dimensions: 100' X 150'
Lot/Parcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete
Construction/Siding: Brick, Roof Shingle/Shake, Slab, Trim Wood
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2020
Last Taxes: 4429.30
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Other
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Gas - Propane, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Heat High Efficiency, Storm Doors, Storm Windows, Water Heater - Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1701 - West End of Hwy 30A
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 488
Street Name: Ridge
Street Suffix: Road
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: SANTA ROSA RIDGE UNIT 2
Absolute Longitude: 86.236018
Longitude: -86.236018
Latitude: 30.35959
Directions: From Hwy 98, turn right onto S Co Hwy 393. Turn right onto Ridge Rd and the home will be on the right.
Public facts
Beds: 3
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,411
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.34 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2015
Year Renovated: 2015
County: Walton County
APN: 033S203419000B0070
Home facts updated by county records on Jun 5, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 995000.00
List Price/SqFt: 412.69
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 2411.00
Design: Ranch
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
Immediate Occupancy: Immediate Occupancy
Around this home
Schools
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.5mi
9/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 7.3mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.6mi
8/10
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Lifestyle
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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
9/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
1/10 Air Factor
0 unhealthy days expected this year, 0 days in 30 years
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In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$1.24M – $1.50M
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