Last Sold Price
2 beds1,515 sqft$634/sqft
148 Birch St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

Description

Just a short stroll from the sugar-white sands and the shops and dining at Gulf Place, this updated Florida cottage blends charm, privacy, and potential. Now expanded to over 1,500 square feet, it features 2 bedrooms, a new custom bunk room, and plenty of room to relax or entertain — making it an ideal primary home, second home, or vacation rental. The private backyard oasis includes a large pool, spacious patio area, and is surrounded by mature landscaping, while the fenced-in front yard and expansive...Just a short stroll from the sugar-white sands and the shops and dining at Gulf Place, this updated Florida cottage blends charm, privacy, and potential. Now expanded to over 1,500 square feet, it features 2 bedrooms, a new custom bunk room, and plenty of room to relax or entertain — making it an ideal primary home, second home, or vacation rental. The private backyard oasis includes a large pool, spacious patio area, and is surrounded by mature landscaping, while the fenced-in front yard and expansive lot offer added space, privacy, and flexibility. With no HOA and a 50amp RV hookup, the property opens the door for future additions like home expansion. Other highlights include a screened-in porch, attached carport (easily convertible to a third bedroom or enclosed garage), a metal roof (2018), water heater (2020),HVAC(2024) and a whole-home Generac generator (2020). Whether you're seeking a turn-key investment or a place to call home, 148 Birch Street captures the essence of 30A living  relaxed, stylish, and full of opportunity.
LISTING CLOSED: 07/31/2026 12:00 AM

  1. Listed by The Simpson Group • Christies International Real Estate Emerald Coast
    P: (501) 413-3451 C: (501) 413-3451 joesimpson@cireec.com

Property Details for 148 Birch Street

Status
MLS #
975531
Days on Market
295
Taxes
-
HOA Fees
-
Condo/Co-op Fees
-
Property Type
MLS Type
Residential / Detached Single Family
Year Built
1992
Lot Size
0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Florida Cottage
Subdivision Name
GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADDN

Location

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Building Information for 148 Birch Street

Stories1Year Built1992Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF

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$5,441 per month

30 year fixed, 6.55% Interest

Principal and Interest

$4,881

Property Taxes

$560

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 148 Birch Street

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From 393 S, head east on 30A for about 0.6 miles. Turn left onto Acacia Street, then right onto Birch Street. 148 Birch Street will be on your left.
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1703 - Santa Rosa Beach and S of 98 East of 393
  • MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
  • Latitude: 30.348459
  • Longitude: -86.219059
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1703 - Santa Rosa Beach and S of 98 East of 393
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Emerald Coast
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK N GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADD PB 3-87 OR 803-11 OR 946-44 OR 1447-254 OR 1794-242 OR 1817-294 OR 2052-323 OR 2351-1462 OR 2711-1701 OR 2711-1911 OR 2811-3745 OR 2936-1934 OR 3006-1558
  • Garage: false
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK N GULFVIEW HEIGHTS 1ST ADD PB 3-87 OR 803-11 OR 946-44 OR 1447-254 OR 1794-242 OR 1817-294 OR 2052-323 OR 2351-1462 OR 2711-1701 OR 2711-1911 OR 2811-3745 OR 2936-1934 OR 3006-1558
  • Parcel Number: 02-3S-20-34100-00N-0020
  • Association Fee: $0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Carport Attached
  • Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Carport Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 75x127
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.22
  • Lot Size Area: 0.22
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 1515.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
  • Lot Features: Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1992.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab
  • Occupancy Status: Vacant
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Water
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Lawn Pump
  • Construction Materials: Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Stories: 1.0
  • Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Fencing: Fenced Privacy
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
  • Exterior: Fenced Privacy, Lawn Pump, Patio Open, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Room Type: Living Room, Dining Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Laundry, Master Bathroom
  • Rooms Total: 6.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2.0
  • Interior: Furnished - Some
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveOven Electric, Washer
  • Furnished: Furnished - Some
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 2
  • Room Type: Dining Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 17.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 17 x 14
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Laundry
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 8
Room 6
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 148 Birch Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 31, 2026

Sold

ECAR #975531

$960,375
Jul 11, 2026

Pending

ECAR #975531

Jul 6, 2026

Price Change

ECAR #975531

$995,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/31/2026

Sold

ECAR #975531

$960,375
07/11/2026

Pending

ECAR #975531

07/06/2026

Price Change

ECAR #975531

$995,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 148 Birch Street

Taxable ValueLand$400,000Additions$344,275Total$744,275
Tax Record2025$6,725 ($560 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths1.5Total Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,515 SqFtStories1Lot Size9,670 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1992Year Renovated2002ZoningRPCountyWALTONAPN02-3S-20-34100-00N-0020

Schools near 148 Birch Street

This home is within Walton.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - K to 5
Public - 6 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Charter - 5 to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Dune Lakes Elementary School
PublicK to 5

Emerald Coast Middle School
Public6 to 8

South Walton High School
Public9 to 12

Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter5 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Nearby home values

AddressSold priceBedsBathsSqftLot (Sqft)
This home: 148 Birch Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$960,375
2
1,515
9,583
$274,500
3
2,904
9,583
$160,000
3
1,109
$340,000
3
2,626
10,018
$3,750,000
8
5,599
10,875
2
1
1,120
9,670

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