71 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Off market may 2004 for $925K

$2,279,712

Est. refi paymentEst. refi $5,396/mo

•

1,800

sq ft

71 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

About this home

Designed by New York Architect and Rome Prize winner Walter Chatham, this 1,800 sq. ft. cottage is located in Seaside Beach on a double lot very close to the beach. This award winning home was named ''House of the Year'' in 1989 by Architectural Records and has been featured in numerous publications over the years. The Chatham house was designed to obliterate the destinction between indoor and outdoor living and features bold colors, a 15' vaulted ceiling, and a wonderful deck in a natural setting.

Single-familyProperty Type

1988Year Built

$1,267Est. Price/Sq.Ft.

2 spacesParking

Listed by Mary Stephens • ResortQuest Real Estate Seagrove Beach

Bought with Donna Spiers • Seaside Community Realty Inc

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•Source:ECAR #354868

Redfin Estimate

$2,279,712

$1.4M since sold in May 2004$140K since October

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This home's estimate is 22.8% higher than the average sale price ($1.86M) of 6 comparable homes.

SOLD AUG 20, 2026
$2,200,000
A
3 beds3.5 baths1,671 sq ft
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SOLD MAY 21, 2026
$1,395,000
B
3 beds2 baths1,744 sq ft
80 Dogwood St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD JUN 26, 2026
$1,850,000
C
4 beds3 baths1,904 sq ft
127 Dogwood St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD OCT 16, 2026
$2,200,000
D
3 beds3 baths1,546 sq ft
125 Silver Laurel Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD MAY 1, 2026
$1,485,000
E
3 beds3 baths2,183 sq ft
119 Nightcap St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
SOLD JUN 3, 2026
$2,004,450
F
3 beds3 baths1,061 sq ft
54 Roberts Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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Market trends in 32459, FL

Last updated October 2026

Buyer's Market

Seller's Market

Buyer's market

Sale-to-list price

95.9%

0.3% MoM

Median sale price

$930K

$8K MoM

Avg. days on market

94d

11 days MoM

Recently sold homes

318

15 MoM

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$8,900,000
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$5,850,000
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4499 W County Hwy 30a, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$3,000,000
4 beds3.5 baths2,154 sq ft
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OPEN TODAY, 10AM TO 12PM
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Sale history for 71 E Ruskin St

Date

Event

Price

ECAR #354868

May 4, 2004

Sold

$925,000

$514/sq ft

Jan 20, 2004

Listed

$979,000

$544/sq ft

ECAR #341000

Apr 7, 2003

Listed

$970,000

$539/sq ft

Public Records

May 1, 1985

Sold

$49,500

$28/sq ft

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,230 (−2.1%)

2024

$19,646 (+4.2%)

2023

$18,855 (+29.0%)

2022

$14,611 (+16.0%)

2021

$12,598 (+2.7%)

$541,209 + $760,289

$1,301,498

2020

$12,271 (+7.3%)

$495,138 + $734,130

$1,229,268

2019

$11,435 (+2.2%)

$480,717 + $670,739

$1,151,456

2018

$11,186 (+2.1%)

$466,715 + $655,167

$1,121,882

2017

$10,961 (+1.2%)

$453,122 + $652,794

$1,105,916

2016

$10,830 (+4.6%)

$435,694 + $646,668

$1,082,362

2015

$10,358 (+11.0%)

$407,191 + $633,115

$1,040,306

2014

$9,329

Tax history for 71 E Ruskin St

Year

Property tax

Land + Additions

Assessment*

2025

$19,230 (−2.1%)

2024

$19,646 (+4.2%)

2023

$18,855 (+29.0%)

2022

$14,611 (+16.0%)

2021

$12,598 (+2.7%)

$541,209 + $760,289

$1,301,498

2020

$12,271 (+7.3%)

$495,138 + $734,130

$1,229,268

2019

$11,435 (+2.2%)

$480,717 + $670,739

$1,151,456

2018

$11,186 (+2.1%)

$466,715 + $655,167

$1,121,882

2017

$10,961 (+1.2%)

$453,122 + $652,794

$1,105,916

2016

$10,830 (+4.6%)

$435,694 + $646,668

$1,082,362

2015

$10,358 (+11.0%)

$407,191 + $633,115

$1,040,306

2014

$9,329

*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

Baths

Stories

Lot width

7 ft.

Lot depth

7 ft.

Lot size

5,314 Sq. Ft.

Year renovated

1993

Sq. Ft.

1,972

Year built

1988

Style

Single Family Residential

County

Walton County

APN

153S192511000C0080

Parking Spaces

—

Basement

—

Accessible

—

HOA Dues

—

Garage

—

Features

—

Last updated by owner on Sep 9, 2026.

Property details

Parking

Parking Information
Street Spaces: 2.00

Interior

Bedroom Information
Bedrooms: 2
Bedroom: First
Master Bedroom: First

Bathroom Information
Full Baths: 1
Half Baths: 1
Total Baths: 2.00

Room Information
Rooms: Bedroom, Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom
Kitchen: First

Room 1
Master Bedroom
Area: 252.00
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Dimensions: 14x18
Length: 18.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1

Room 2
Bedroom
Area: 252.00
Dimensions: 18 x 14
Dimensions: 14x18
Length: 18.00
Width: 14.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1

Room 3
Kitchen
Area: 144.00
Dimensions: 18 x 8
Dimensions: 8x18
Length: 18.00
Width: 8.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1

Room 4
Dining Room
Area: 640.00
Dimensions: 32 x 20
Dimensions: 20x32
Length: 32.00
Width: 20.00
Level: 1
Room Level: 1
Remarks: Dining/Living Combo

Exterior

Lot Information
Lot Dimensions: 79X79
Zoning: Residential Single Family

Building Information
Construction Status: Construction Complete

Financial

Tax Information
Last Tax Year: 2002
Last Taxes: 5898.00

Financial Information
Mortgage Type: Conventional

Utilities

Utility Information
Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid
Energy: AC - High Efficiency, Heat High Efficiency

Location

Assessment Information
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 1590.00
Assessment Paid: Annually

School Information
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Seaside
High School: South Walton

Location Information
Sub Area: 1802 - East of Hwy 395
Area: 18 - 30A East
Street #: 71
Street Direction: E
Street Name: Ruskin
Street Suffix: Street
City: Santa Rosa Beach
County: Walton
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
Project Name/Subdivision: SEASIDE 03
Directions: In Seaside, From 30-A, Turn onto East Ruskin Street. Home is the last one on the left. The home is called Chatham.

Project Facilities
Beach

Public facts

Beds: 3
Baths: 2.0
Sq. Ft.: 1,972
Stories: 1.0
Lot Size: 5,314 square feet
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1988
Year Renovated: 1993
County: Walton County
APN: 153S192511000C0080

Home facts updated by county records on Sep 8, 2026

Other

Listing Price Information
List Price: 979000.00
List Price/SqFt: 513.89

Property Information
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1800.00
Design: Florida Cottage
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Units Above Ground: 0.00

Around this home

Schools

K - 12
Preschool & daycare

Dune Lakes Elementary School

Public K-5 • Assigned • 4.0mi

10/10

Emerald Coast Middle School

Public 6-8 • Assigned • 2.9mi

9/10

South Walton High School

Public 9-12 • Assigned • 4.9mi

7/10

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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

4/10 Fire Factor

1% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years

10/10 Heat Factor

7 days above 105° expected this year, 22 days in 30 years

10/10 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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In this area, properties receive around 9.5 hours in June and 5.5 hours in December, placing it above the U.S. average for solar exposure.

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Estimated sale price

$2.17M – $2.62M

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Home values near 71 E Ruskin St

Data from public records.

Address	Redfin Estimate
53 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1035 Sq. Ft.	$1,950,232
37 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1042 Sq. Ft.	$2,566,555
52 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 2 Baths \| 1605 Sq. Ft.	$2,569,489
61 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1729 Sq. Ft.	$2,551,847
51 Savannah Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 954 Sq. Ft.	$1,893,399
61 Savannah Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 2062 Sq. Ft.	$2,732,339
428 West Grove Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2094 Sq. Ft.	$3,517,627

Address	Redfin Estimate
44 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1824 Sq. Ft.	$2,631,411
60 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 2.5 Baths \| 1568 Sq. Ft.	$2,785,312
78 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 1966 Sq. Ft.	$2,727,952
36 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 6 Baths \| 3395 Sq. Ft.	$4,878,990
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197 Quincy Circle, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 1478 Sq. Ft.	$2,098,508
112 Seaside Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 1 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 441 Sq. Ft.	$2,088,136

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29 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 3.5 Baths \| 2265 Sq. Ft.	$3,119,860
45 East Ruskin Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 3 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 1446 Sq. Ft.	$2,073,373
100 West Grove Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 2 Beds \| 1 Baths \| 787 Sq. Ft.	$1,165,416
69 Savannah Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 4 Baths \| 2305 Sq. Ft.	$2,525,829
38 Seaside Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 9 Beds \| 11 Baths \| 5476 Sq. Ft.	$7,653,906
100 Seaside Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 4 Beds \| 3 Baths \| 3098 Sq. Ft.	$3,673,836

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