Investor alert! Looking for the perfect beach cottage close to the beach w/ a powerhouse rental history? This charming ''Old Florida'' beach cottage is calling your name. With three bedrooms, two full baths, expansive outdoor living space, hot tub and a few short blocks to the beach, this cottage is the epitome of quintessential beach living. Great location on west side of 30A directly across from Goatfeathers and Gulfview Heights beach access. Large lot w/ fenced in backyard, hot tub and expansive outdoor entertaining space. Tree-lined driveway, charming front porch swing and large backyard perfect for generations of families to enjoy. Lot large enough to add pool, expand primary residence or build detached garage/carriage house. Short walk to the gorgeous beaches of 30A, bike path, restaurants, shopping and only a ½ mile to Gulf Place. Turnkey property with STRONG rental history as an investment property. $48K gross rentals in 2019. Projected $52K in rentals for 2021. Perfect location and classic beach cottage décor make this perfect as a second home, full-time beach residence or short-term vacation rental property. No HOA fees. Survey available upon request. All furnishings and linens convey with small exclusions list.
Investor alert! Looking for the perfect beach cottage close to the beach w/ a powerhouse rental history? This charming ''Old Florida'' beach cottage is calling your name. With three bedrooms, two full baths, expansive outdoor living space, hot tub and a few short blocks to the beach, this cottage is the epitome of quintessential beach living. Great location on west side of 30A directly across from Goatfeathers and Gulfview Heights beach access. Large lot w/ fenced in backyard, hot tub and expansive outdoor entertaining space. Tree-lined driveway, charming front porch swing and large backyard perfect for generations of families to enjoy. Lot large enough to add pool, expand primary residence or build detached garage/carriage house. Short walk to the gorgeous beaches of 30A, bike path,
NAMLS #547847
Apr 29, 2011
Listing Removed
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Nov 8, 2010
Listed
$175,000
$136/sq ft
Nov 8, 2010
Listed
$175,000
$136/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 6, 2007
Sold
$287,500
$223/sq ft
NAMLS #444227
Jan 26, 2007
Listing Removed
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Sep 25, 2006
Listed
$287,900
$224/sq ft
Sep 25, 2006
Listed
$287,900
$224/sq ft
Public Records
Aug 31, 1993
Sold
$17,000
$13/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,154 (+19.2%)
$400,000 + $281,123
$681,123
2024
$5,162 (+7.4%)
2023
$4,808 (+1.4%)
2022
$4,742 (+41.9%)
2021
$3,342 (+30.2%)
$186,130 + $159,146
$345,276
2020
$2,567 (+3.1%)
$130,989 + $126,130
$257,119
2019
$2,490 (+150.0%)
$127,173 + $123,559
$250,732
2018
$996 (+3.4%)
2017
$964 (+1.9%)
2016
$946 (−0.7%)
2015
$953 (−0.5%)
2014
$958
Tax history for 50 Walnut St
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$6,154 (+19.2%)
$400,000 + $281,123
$681,123
2024
$5,162 (+7.4%)
2023
$4,808 (+1.4%)
2022
$4,742 (+41.9%)
2021
$3,342 (+30.2%)
$186,130 + $159,146
$345,276
2020
$2,567 (+3.1%)
$130,989 + $126,130
$257,119
2019
$2,490 (+150.0%)
$127,173 + $123,559
$250,732
2018
$996 (+3.4%)
2017
$964 (+1.9%)
2016
$946 (−0.7%)
2015
$953 (−0.5%)
2014
$958
*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
Beds
2
Baths
1
Stories
1
Lot width
8 ft.
Lot depth
11 ft.
Lot size
8,232 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2005
Sq. Ft.
1,288
Year built
1997
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
023S203410000E0030
Parking Spaces
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Basement
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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
Property details
Parking
Parking Information
Driveway Spaces: 4.00
Interior
Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 3
Bedroom: First
Master Bedroom: First
Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: 0
Total Baths: 2.00
Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Area, Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom
Utilities: Community Sewer, Community Water, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Location
School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Location Information
Sub Area: 1703 - Hwy 393 to Hwy 83
Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 50
Street Name: Walnut
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: GULFVIEW HEIGHTS
Absolute Longitude: 86.220858
Longitude: -86.220858
Latitude: 30.350884
Directions: FROM THE INTERSECTION OF HWY 98 & 293 GO SOUTH ON 293 TO 30A. TURN LEFT ON 30A TO SATINWOOD (JUST BEFORE GOATFEATHERS RESTAURANT). TURN LEFT ON SATINWOOD TO WALNUT STREET. TURN RIGHT ON WALNUT STREET.
Project Facilities
Beach
Public facts
Beds: 2
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,288
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 8,232 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1997
Year Renovated: 2005
County: Walton County
APN: 023S203410000E0030
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 485000.00
List Price/SqFt: 376.55
Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1288.00
Design: Ranch
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Listing Information
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 • 3.1mi
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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Historical weather
Santa Rosa Beach, FL • 32459
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Sun exposure
In this area, properties receive around 9.4 hours in
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Estimated sale price
$695,000 – $841,000
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