Discover the ideal location for your dream home within the quaint 17-home community, situated a mere 1.5 miles from the white sandy shores of the Emerald Coast. This rare 1/2-acre parcel, free of wetlands and south of Highway 98, offers unparalleled potential for optimizing your future home's footprint. Spanning 149 ft by 145 ft, this lot is large enough to design a spacious residence complete with a pool and backyard oasis. Water and power are already connected to the lot, saving you time and money. Delbert Lane, located off Thompson Road and connection to 30A, facilitates easy access via golf cart or scenic bike rides to the nearby beach, dining, shops, and more. Enjoy the tranquility of Delbert Lane, a secluded cul-de-sac devoid of traffic, ensuring a peaceful living environment.
Vacant landProperty Type
0.5 acresLot Size
$892,372Price/Acres
Listed by Julie Smith• Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
Build your dream home at the beach on this cleared half-acre homesite in Thompson Plantation, a 17-home community south of Highway 98. This property currently hosts a 600-sq.-ft. garage with power. This is a superb opportunity with no HOA and no build-out time requirements in a quiet neighborhood with no through traffic. Enjoy close proximity to the beach and all of the amenities Scenic Highway 30A is known for, just 1.5 miles away.
Public Records
Sep 27, 2021
Sold
$325,000
Public Records
Dec 10, 2009
Sold
$57,000
Public Records
Apr 25, 2003
Sold
$48,000
Public Records
Oct 1, 2001
Sold
$25,000
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,124 (−1.4%)
$201,500 + $33,591
$235,091
2024
$2,154 (+5.9%)
$201,500 + $34,298
$235,798
2023
$2,033 (+30.9%)
2022
$1,554 (+77.4%)
$137,196 + $30,460
$167,656
2021
$876 (−35.0%)
$106,401 + $21,733
$128,134
2020
$1,348 (+3.5%)
2019
$1,302 (+2.0%)
2018
$1,276 (+3.2%)
2017
$1,236 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,216 (−0.8%)
2015
$1,226 (−0.5%)
2014
$1,232
Tax history for 71 Delbert Ln
Year
Property tax
Land + Additions
Assessment*
2025
$2,124 (−1.4%)
$201,500 + $33,591
$235,091
2024
$2,154 (+5.9%)
$201,500 + $34,298
$235,798
2023
$2,033 (+30.9%)
2022
$1,554 (+77.4%)
$137,196 + $30,460
$167,656
2021
$876 (−35.0%)
$106,401 + $21,733
$128,134
2020
$1,348 (+3.5%)
2019
$1,302 (+2.0%)
2018
$1,276 (+3.2%)
2017
$1,236 (+1.7%)
2016
$1,216 (−0.8%)
2015
$1,226 (−0.5%)
2014
$1,232
*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
—
Baths
—
Stories
1
Lot width
—
Lot depth
—
Lot size
0.5 Acres
Year renovated
2013
Sq. Ft.
360
Year built
2013
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Walton County
APN
332S20334000000150
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
—
HOA Dues
—
Garage
—
Features
—
Last updated by owner on Aug 26, 2026.
CR 2/1
Conservation Residential 2 units/1 acre District
This district includes private, larger tract ownership intended for very low density use and enhancement of natural resource conservation or farmland preservation. This classification responds to a variety of circumstances such as limited development potential due to environmental sensitivity, including development constraints caused by the presence of salt marsh, wetlands, or floodplains and in these cases, land use is limited to clustered low impact residential usage and recreational activities compatible with natural resource and wildlife conservation.
Permitted uses
Include but are not limited to:
Housing-Single unit
Recreation
Park & open space
Feb 5, 2026 • Active
Plumbing sub
Plumbing
Dec 10, 2025 • Final
Demolition permit - licensed contractors only
Demolition
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.
Property details
Exterior
Lot Information
Acreage: 0.50
Lot Dimensions: 149x145x149x145
Lot Features: Cleared, Dead End, Level, Restrictions, Survey Available
Zoning: Residential Single Family
Financial
Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2024
Last Taxes: 2153.85
Financial Information
Mortgage Type: None
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
Buyer
Seller
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid
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 #: 71
Street Name: Delbert
Street Suffix: Lane
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: THOMPSON PLANTATION
Absolute Longitude: 86.247217
Longitude: -86.247217
Latitude: 30.371062
Directions: From Hwy 98 turn south onto Thompson Road. Turn right onto Delbert Lane. 71 Delbert Lane will be on your left.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: —
Sq. Ft.: 360
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 0.5 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 2013
Year Renovated: 2013
County: Walton County
APN: 332S20334000000150
Home facts updated by county records on Aug 26, 2026
Other
Listing Price Information
List Price: 420000.00
List Price/Acre: 840000.00
Property Information
Sub-Type: Vacant Land
Around this home
Schools
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Public K-5 • Assigned • 1.0mi
9/10
Emerald Coast Middle School
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 8.0mi
8/10
South Walton High School
Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.0mi
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
June and 5.4 hours in December, placing it above the
U.S. average for solar exposure.
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Estimated sale price
$424,000 – $514,000
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