17 Fort Panic Rd
Description
Designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, the cottage features two well-sized bedrooms — each with its own...Set on a prime Gulf-front lot along the West End of 30A, this classic beach cottage offers a rare combination of privacy, character, and uninterrupted views of the emerald Gulf and sugar-white sands. Tucked away from the main thoroughfare but still close to top-tier dining, shopping, and outdoor destinations, the property blends timeless Old Florida charm with the best of coastal living.
Designed with simplicity and comfort in mind, the cottage features two well-sized bedrooms — each with its own ensuite bath — and an open-concept main living area that maximizes both space and views. Natural light floods the interior through large windows, creating a relaxed, airy atmosphere ideal for a true beach retreat. Whether cooking in the efficient, well-equipped kitchen or relaxing in the living space, you're never far from the Gulf's presence.
Outside, a covered porch offers a quiet place to enjoy morning coffee or evening breezes, while a dune-front deck brings you even closer to the shoreline. With private beach access just steps from the door, days here move at the pace of the tideeasy, calm, and grounded in nature.
Offered fully furnished and including a complete set of architectural plans for a future build, this property is ready for immediate enjoyment or long-term vision. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway, a strong investment property, or the perfect site to build a custom Gulf-front home, this is a rare opportunity to own a piece of 30A with both charm and potential.
Property Details for 17 Fort Panic Road
Property Details for 17 Fort Panic Road
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 972747 |
| Days on Market | 269 |
| Taxes | $21,752 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2000 |
| Lot Size | 0.25 AC / 10,890 SF |
| County | Walton County |
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Building Information for 17 Fort Panic Road
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$20,046 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
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Property Information for 17 Fort Panic Road
- Directions: Going East on Hwy 98 from Destin turn on Hwy 30-A..travel approximately 2 miles. House located on Gulf immediately west of Dune Allen Public Beach Access Park and south of # 15 Fort Panic Rd.
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
- Latitude: 30.352346
- Longitude: -86.251636
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- 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 VAN WAY BEACH S/D PB 19-54 OR 3001-3570 OR 3189-2540 OR 3209-4645
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 VAN WAY BEACH S/D PB 19-54 OR 3001-3570 OR 3189-2540 OR 3209-4645
- Parcel Number: 04-3S-20-34111-000-0020
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $21,752
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $21,752
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
- Elementary School: Van R Butler
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: No
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 3.0
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 75x209x25x100
- Lot Size Acres: 0.25
- Lot Size Area: 0.25
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 1260.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 10890.0
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterfront: Gulf, GulfPass
- Waterview: GulfPass2
- LotParcel Access: County Road, GravelOyster Shell
- Lot Features: Within 12 Mile to Water
- Tax Year: 2024.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2000.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Beach House
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Foundation On Piling, Frame, Roof Metal, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Wood
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Public Water
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Public Sewer, Public Water
- Energy: AC - Central Elect, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
- Construction Materials: Frame, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Siding Wood
- Foundation Details: Foundation On Piling
- Stories: 1.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Deck Open
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Deck Covered, Deck Open
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Central Air
- Interior Features: Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Painted
- Flooring: Floor Tile
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
- Room Type: Living Room, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Sitting Room, Balcony, Full Bathroom
- Rooms Total: 7.0
- 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
- Bathrooms Half: 0.0
- Interior: Floor Tile, Furnished - All, WasherDryer Hookup, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
- Appliances: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Smooth Stovetop Rnge
- Room Type: Living Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 17.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 17 x 10
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 9
- Room Type: Sitting Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 8
- Room Type: Balcony
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 8
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 5
- Room Type: Full Bathroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 7.0
- Room Dimensions: 7 x 5
- Furnished: Furnished - All
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No
Property History for 17 Fort Panic Road
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972747 | $3,850,000 | — |
| Nov 26, 2025 | Expired ECAR #972747 | $3,690,000 | — |
| Apr 1, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972747 | $3,850,000 | — |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455221287 | $2,500,000 | +8.8% / yr |
| Mar 24, 2021 | Sold ECAR #846700 | $2,500,000 | — |
| Jan 17, 2021 | Pending ECAR #846700 | — | |
| May 19, 2020 | Listed (Active) ECAR #846700 | $2,500,000 | — |
| Dec 31, 2019 | Expired ECAR #793283 | — | |
| Mar 7, 2018 | Listed (Active) ECAR #793283 | $2,250,000 | — |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Sold ECAR #732653 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Feb 4, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #565481559 | $1,625,000 | — |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Pending ECAR #732653 | — | |
| Jun 23, 2015 | Listed (Active) ECAR #732653 | $1,695,000 | — |
| Jul 17, 2007 | Expired ECAR #447835 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #447835 | $2,995,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2006 | Expired ECAR #431509 | — | |
| May 15, 2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #431509 | $4,995,000 | — |
| Sep 23, 2002 | Sold ECAR #327684 | $1,049,900 | — |
| Aug 14, 2002 | Pending ECAR #327684 | — | |
| Jun 16, 2002 | Listed (Active) ECAR #327684 | $1,500,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 11/27/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972747 | $3,850,000 |
| 11/26/2025 | Expired ECAR #972747 | $3,690,000 |
| 04/01/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #972747 | $3,850,000 |
| 03/24/2021 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #1455221287 | $2,500,000 +8.8% / yr |
| 03/24/2021 | Sold ECAR #846700 | $2,500,000 |
| 01/17/2021 | Pending ECAR #846700 | — |
| 05/19/2020 | Listed (Active) ECAR #846700 | $2,500,000 |
| 12/31/2019 | Expired ECAR #793283 | — |
| 03/07/2018 | Listed (Active) ECAR #793283 | $2,250,000 |
| 02/05/2016 | Sold ECAR #732653 | $1,625,000 |
| 02/04/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #565481559 | $1,625,000 |
| 06/26/2015 | Pending ECAR #732653 | — |
| 06/23/2015 | Listed (Active) ECAR #732653 | $1,695,000 |
| 07/17/2007 | Expired ECAR #447835 | — |
| 11/09/2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #447835 | $2,995,000 |
| 11/08/2006 | Expired ECAR #431509 | — |
| 05/15/2006 | Listed (Active) ECAR #431509 | $4,995,000 |
| 09/23/2002 | Sold ECAR #327684 | $1,049,900 |
| 08/14/2002 | Pending ECAR #327684 | — |
| 06/16/2002 | Listed (Active) ECAR #327684 | $1,500,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 17 Fort Panic Road
Schools near 17 Fort Panic Road
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Charter - | 5 to 12 |
Rating | School | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Van R. Butler 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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