485 Old Beach Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Santa Rosa Beach
Local realty services provided by:Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Emerald Coast
485 Old Beach Road,Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$5,500,000
  • 5 Beds
  • 4 Baths
  • 2,351 sq. ft.
  • Single family
  • Active
Listed by: snelling team
Office: scenic sotheby's international realty
MLS#:1012886
Source:FL_ECAR

Price summary

  • Price:$5,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$2,339.43

About this home

Perched atop a sugar-white dune in the private, gated enclave of Old Florida Beach, this rare gulf-front lot offers both immediate rental income and long-term development potential. The existing home, spanning only half of the buildable footprint, generates nearly $200,000 in annual rental revenue and comfortably accommodates up to 14 guests. Priced at lot value based on recent sales on the west end of Scenic Highway 30A, this is a compelling opportunity to hold, collect, and plan. The current residence offers classic coastal charm, featuring breezy porches, multiple balconies, and a walkway that leads directly to the shoreline. Inside, the open-concept main floor includes a large living area, dining space for six, and a generous kitchen with wraparound butcher block counters. Two guest rooms with twin queen beds share a hall bath on this level, while upstairs features two additional queen bedrooms with balcony access, a shared bath, and a spacious gulf-facing primary suite. The...

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Home facts

  • Year built:1996
  • Subdivision & Development:OLD FLORIDA BEACH
  • Listing ID #:1012886
  • Added:1 day(s) ago
  • Updated:September 29, 2026 at 12:42 AM

Rooms and interior

  • Bedrooms:5
  • Total bathrooms:4
  • Full bathrooms:4
  • Rooms Total:8
  • Kitchen Description:Dishwasher, Disposal, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric
  • Living area:2,351 sq. ft.

Structure and exterior

  • Year built:1996
  • Building area:2,351 sq. ft.
  • Lot area:0.56 Acres
  • Lot Features:Covenants
  • Architectural Style:Beach House
  • Exterior Features:Balcony, Shower

Schools

  • High school:South Walton
  • Middle school:Emerald Coast
  • Elementary school:Van R Butler

Utilities

  • Water:Community Water, Public Water

Finances and disclosures

  • Price:$5,500,000
  • Price per sq. ft.:$2,339.43
  • Tax amount:$35,914 (2025)

Features and amenities

  • Appliances:Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer
  • Laundry features:Dryer, Washer
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