Enjoy stunning Gulf views from this beach home in the private, gated community of Old Florida Beach. Just three houses from the sand, the property includes a main home with three bedrooms (each with its own bath), a bunk room, and a lookout tower with panoramic views. The open living, kitchen, and dining area is designed for gathering, while the landscaped backyard offers shaded space for relaxing outdoors. A detached garage features a one-bedroom carriage house with full kitchen. Old Florida Beach offers a private beach, heated community pool, Draper Lake dock, and three beach accesses. Perfect as a primary home or vacation rental.
Single-familyProperty Type
1993Year Built
6,534 sq ftLot Size
$935Price/Sq.Ft.
$200/moHOA Dues
1 garage spacesParking
Listed by Snelling Team• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Bought with Snelling Team• Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Est. $4,571 per month, based on comparable rentals
Sale and tax history for 521 Old Beach Rd #2
Sale History
Tax History
Date
Event
Price
ECAR #1012591
Oct 23, 2026
Sold
$2,600,000
$935/sq ft
Sep 23, 2026
Listed
$2,790,000
$1,003/sq ft
ECAR #984062
Sep 30, 2025
Price Changed
$2,790,000
$1,003/sq ft
Aug 27, 2025
Listed
$2,875,000
$1,034/sq ft
Public Records
Dec 13, 2022
Sold
$2,100,000
$755/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$15,935 (+0.7%)
$524,943 + $1,238,664
$1,763,607
2024
$15,826 (+13.2%)
2023
$13,975 (+174.0%)
$427,500 + $1,110,493
$1,537,993
2022
$5,101 (−1.3%)
2021
$5,167 (−1.7%)
2020
$5,258 (+3.0%)
2019
$5,104 (+1.6%)
2018
$5,023 (+2.8%)
2017
$4,884 (+1.3%)
2016
$4,822 (−0.9%)
2015
$4,864 (−0.6%)
2014
$4,892
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
4
Baths
3
Stories
2
Lot width
7 ft.
Lot depth
10 ft.
Lot size
6,490 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2003
Sq. Ft.
2,258
Year built
1993
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
113S20340200000020
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 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.
Community Features: Beach, Dock, Gated, Picnic Area, Pool, Waterfront, Pets Allowed, Short Term Rental - Allowed
Public facts
Beds: 4
Baths: 3.0
Sq. Ft.: 2,258
Stories: 2.0
Lot Size: 6,490 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1993
Year Renovated: 2003
County: Walton County
APN: 113S20340200000020
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026
Around this home
Schools
Dune Lakes Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 8.7mi
10/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 6.5mi
9/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 3.4mi
7/10
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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
9/10 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
88/ 100
Very good sunlight
Sunscore
This home ranks in the top 18% for direct sun exposure in Santa Rosa Beach. There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
8 hrs
5.2 hrs
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Estimated sale price
$1.70M – $2.05M
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