$7,500 TOWARDS BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS! Experience the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Santa Rosa Beach from this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach cottage, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and enjoying all that the Emerald Coast has to offer. The inviting open-concept layout features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and LVP flooring throughout, creating a comfortable and cohesive living space. Step outside to the spacious, fully fenced backyard, offering privacy and an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends, enjoying an evening around the fire, or simply unwinding outdoors. A generous 10' x 10' storage shed provides convenient space for garden tools, beach gear, and other essentials. Perfectly positioned just 3 miles from multiple beach access points along 30A, this home places you close to the area's renowned beaches, local restaurants, shopping, parks, and outdoor recreation. Cessna Landing waterfront park and boat launch is half a mile away, providing easy access to even more opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the Emerald Coast. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this inviting beach cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Santa Rosa Beach lifestyle year-round.
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
68 Central 8th St · $389,900
$390K and above
75% chance or better to win
Why $390K+ is a strong offer
DAYS ON MARKET
18 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
Double-pane windows
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms, all on the first floor
First-floor primary bedroom with a walk-in closet
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Primary bathroom with a double vanity, garden tub, and separate shower
Kitchen
Breakfast bar
Dishwasher, disposal, microwave
Laundry & utility
Washer/dryer hookup
Flooring
Tile, vinyl
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air conditioning
Ceiling fans
Exterior features
Private yard
Sprinkler system
Yard building
Open deck and porch
Wooded lot within half a mile of water
County road frontage
Home design
Florida Cottage style
One story
Security
Smoke detectors
Construction
Built in 2020
Hardboard siding
Composite shingle roof
Utilities
Electricity
Public water and sewer
TV cable
Electric water heater
Electricity and solar
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$7,500 TOWARDS BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS! Experience the laid-back coastal lifestyle of Santa Rosa Beach from this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath beach cottage, thoughtfully designed for both everyday living and enjoying all that the Emerald Coast has to offer. The inviting open-concept layout features stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, and LVP flooring throughout, creating a comfortable and cohesive living space. Step outside to the spacious, fully fenced backyard, offering privacy and an ideal setting for gathering with family and friends, enjoying an evening around the fire, or simply unwinding outdoors. A generous 10' x 10' storage shed provides convenient space for garden tools, beach gear, and other essentials. Perfectly positioned just 3 miles from multiple beach access points along 30A, this home places you close to the area's renowned beaches, local restaurants, shopping, parks, and outdoor recreation. Cessna Landing waterfront park and boat launch is half a mile away, providing easy access to even more opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of the Emerald Coast. Whether you're looking for a full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity, this inviting beach cottage offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Santa Rosa Beach lifestyle year-round.
ECAR #962978
Aug 1, 2025
Price Changed
$405,000
$250/sq ft
Mar 13, 2025
Price Changed
$439,900
$272/sq ft
Jan 27, 2025
Price Changed
$444,900
$275/sq ft
Nov 13, 2024
Listed
$449,900
$278/sq ft
ECAR #943822
Mar 4, 2024
Listed
$465,000
$287/sq ft
ECAR #841892
Aug 21, 2020
Sold
$279,900
$173/sq ft
Jul 21, 2020
Pending
—
Jul 17, 2020
Relisted
—
Jun 16, 2020
Pending
—
May 9, 2020
Price Changed
$279,000
$172/sq ft
Mar 4, 2020
Listed
$289,000
$178/sq ft
Mar 4, 2020
Listed
$279,000
$172/sq ft
Public Records
Mar 5, 2004
Sold
$20,000
$12/sq ft
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$1,775 (+2.2%)
2024
$1,737 (+4.2%)
2023
$1,667 (+1.6%)
2022
$1,642 (−1.1%)
2021
$1,659 (+924.4%)
$21,947 + $187,079
$209,026
2020
$162 (+52.8%)
$16,224
2019
$106 (+16.9%)
2018
$91 (+18.9%)
2017
$76
$7,696
Public record
Public record
Zoning
Beds
3
Baths
2
Stories
1
Lot width
5 ft.
Lot depth
13 ft.
Lot size
6,229 Sq. Ft.
Year renovated
2020
Finished Sq. Ft.
1,620
Unfinished Sq. Ft.
—
Total Sq. Ft.
1,620
Year built
2020
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
222S20331201010220
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.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
No uses permitted by right
Climate risks
4/10 Flood Factor
Estimated 16-24% chance of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
3/10 Fire Factor
0.15% 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
49/ 100
Low sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be significant shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
6.6 hrs
1.6 hrs
JuneDecember
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Redfin Estimate for 68 Central 8th St
$385,965
$3,935 under list price of $390K
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $335K to $515K.