1981 Rube Smith Rd

1,620 Sq. Ft.
$201 / Sq. Ft.
1,620
Sq. Ft.
$201
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Welcome home to peaceful country living with modern comfort. Nestled on a quiet rural road in the desirable Hollandtown area of Jay, Florida, this practically brand-new 2023 home offers the perfect blend of space, serenity, and opportunity. Sitting on a full 1-acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,620 square feet of living space feels open, bright, and inviting from the moment you step inside. The layout is ideal for everyday living, with granite countertops throughout, easy-to-maintain...Welcome home to peaceful country living with modern comfort. Nestled on a quiet rural road in the desirable Hollandtown area of Jay, Florida, this practically brand-new 2023 home offers the perfect blend of space, serenity, and opportunity. Sitting on a full 1-acre lot, this 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,620 square feet of living space feels open, bright, and inviting from the moment you step inside. The layout is ideal for everyday living, with granite countertops throughout, easy-to-maintain wood-look flooring, and neutral paint colors that create a true blank canvas ready for your personal touch. Cozy carpeted bedrooms provide comfort and warmth, making this home equally functional and welcoming. Step outside and you’ll find one of the property’s standout features: a 24x38 barn equipped with two large roll-up doors plus a mini roll-up door, perfect for equipment, hobbies, storage, or future projects. Whether you’re dreaming of a workshop, home-based business, or simply need extra space, this barn delivers flexibility and value. The back patio offers a peaceful retreat, overlooking a wooded backyard where wildlife and nature set the scene for quiet mornings and relaxing evenings. Out front, enjoy beautiful sunrises over open fields—a daily reminder of the calm, rural lifestyle Jay is known for. Add in top-rated schools, friendly neighbors, and strong community values, and you have a location that truly feels like home. Perfect for a first-time homebuyer, a growing family, or anyone seeking a nearly new home with room to grow, this property is barely lived in and ready for its next chapter. Homes like this—new, spacious, and peaceful—don’t come around often. Schedule your private showing today and experience it for yourself.
  1. Listed by Ginger Jennings • Levin Rinke Realty • gingerj@levinrinkerealty.com

Property Details for 1981 Rube Smith Road

Architectural Style
Traditional
Zoning Description
Agricultural
LISTING UPDATED: 01/26/2026 09:09 PM

Property Details for 1981 Rube Smith Road

StatusActive
MLS #676671
Days on Market4
Taxes-
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Single Family Residence
Year Built2023
Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF
CountySanta Rosa County

Location

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Building Information for 1981 Rube Smith Road

Stories1Year Built2023Building Size-Lot Size1.01 AC / 43,995 SF

Payment Calculator

$1,766 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$1,584

Property Taxes

$182

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 1981 Rube Smith Road

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Woodbine Rd. in Pace, head North on Chumuckla Hwy. Turn right onto Spanish Trail / Highway 178. Turn right onto Rube Smith Rd. Home is on your right.
  • Latitude: 30.833111
  • Longitude: -87.133891
  • Subdivision Name: None
Taxes and HOA Information
  • Association Fee Includes: None
  • Tax Legal Description: *DESCRIPTION UPDATE FOR 2024** SECTION 27 TWNSHP 4N RANGE 29W LOT 22, COSTAS RIDGE: A PORT OF LAND DESC IN OR BK 2693 PG 1918, BEING MORE PARTIC DESC AS FOLL: COM AT NW COR OF NW4 OF SECTION 27; THN S 02*22'37"W FOR 38.49 FT ALONG W LINE OF SAID SECTION 27 TO MNMTD SLY R/W LINE OF HWY 178, AS RECD IN FDOT R/W MAP SECTION 58523-2601 AND OR BK 2 04 PG 902; THN S 87*06'04"E FOR 2655.18 FT ALONG SAID MNMT D SLY R/W LINE TO I/S OF SAID MNMTD SLY R/W LINE OF HWY 178 WITH WLY R/W LINE OF RUBE SMITH RD; THN ALONG SAID WLY R/W LINE FOLL FOUR (4) COURSES AND DISTANCES; S 03*10'00"W FOR 975.00 FT TO POB; THN CONT S 03*10'00"W FOR 43.35 FT TO A POINT OF CURVATURE OF A CURVE CONCAVE WLY, HAVING A R= 259.6 4 FT AND CA= 27*51'13"; THN SLY ALONG ARC OF SAID CURVE FO R 126.22 FT; THN S 31*01'12"W FOR 42.41 FT; THN DEPARTING SAID WLY R/W LINE N 58*58'48"W FOR 350.00 FT; THN N 31*01'12"E FOR 20.00 FT; THN N 03*10'00"E FOR 19.31 FT; THN S 87*06'04"E FOR 350.00 FT TO SAID WLY R/W LINE AND POB. LESS ALL MNRL RTS AS DES IN OR 4445 PG 1006
  • Association: No
Parking
  • Garage Spaces: 2.0
  • Parking Features: 2 Car Garage, Garage Door Opener
  • Parking Total: 2.0
  • Carport: No
  • Garage: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Chumuckla
  • High School: Central
  • Middle Or Junior School: CENTRAL
Property
Lot Information
  • Construction Materials: Frame
  • Levels: One
  • Lot Features: Central Access
  • Other Structures: Barn(s)
  • Road Responsibility: County Maintained Road
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Roof: Shingle
  • Cooling: Yes
  • Heating: Yes
  • Horse: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Attached: No
Property and Assessments
  • Documents Count: 2
  • Parcel Number: 274N290000003580000
  • Homestead: Yes
  • Photos Count: 42
  • Property Condition: Resale
Green Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Insulated Walls
Utilities
  • Electric: Circuit Breakers, Copper Wiring
  • Sewer: Septic Tank
  • Utilities: Cable Available
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Fencing: Partial
  • Foundation Details: Slab
  • Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Porch
  • Pool Features: None
  • Security Features: Smoke Detector(s)
Interior Features
  • Appliances: Electric Water Heater, Built In Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Covered Spaces: 2.0
  • Flooring: Vinyl, Carpet
  • Heating: Central
  • Interior Features: Baseboards, High Speed Internet, Recessed Lighting
  • Laundry Features: Inside, W/D Hookups, Laundry Room
  • Stories: 1
  • Window Features: Blinds, Shutters
Room Information
Room Information
  • Room Bathroom Features: Not Updated
  • Room Bedroom Area: 131.25
  • Room Bedroom Length: 12.5
  • Room Bedroom Level: First
  • Room Bedroom Width: 10.5
  • Room Dining Room Features: Breakfast Bar, Breakfast Room/Nook
  • Room Kitchen Features: Not Updated, Granite Counters
  • Room Living Room Area: 206.840277777
  • Room Living Room Length: 13.416666666
  • Room Living Room Level: First
  • Room Living Room Width: 15.416666666
Room 1 Information
  • Room Bedroom 1 Area: 131.25
  • Room Bedroom 1 Length: 12.5
  • Room Bedroom 1 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom 1 Width: 10.5
Room 2 Information
  • Room Bedroom 2 Area: 137.069444444
  • Room Bedroom 2 Length: 11.583333333
  • Room Bedroom 2 Level: First
  • Room Bedroom 2 Width: 11.833333333
Rental
Rental Information
  • Leasable Area Units: Square Feet
  • Rent Restrictions: No
  • Lease Considered: No

Property History for 1981 Rube Smith Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jan 26, 2026

Listed (Active)

PENSACOLA #676671

$325,000
Aug 28, 2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911343739

$85,000

-45.7% / yr

Oct 23, 2023

Sold

PENSACOLA #626995

$265,990
Oct 16, 2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522415251

$266,000
Jul 24, 2023

Pending

PENSACOLA #626995

May 15, 2023

Price Change

PENSACOLA #626995

$270,990
May 15, 2023

Listed (Active)

PENSACOLA #626995

$265,990
DateEvent & SourcePrice
01/26/2026

Listed (Active)

PENSACOLA #676671

$325,000
08/28/2025

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1911343739

$85,000

-45.7% / yr

10/23/2023

Sold

PENSACOLA #626995

$265,990
10/16/2023

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1522415251

$266,000
07/24/2023

Pending

PENSACOLA #626995

05/15/2023

Price Change

PENSACOLA #626995

$270,990
05/15/2023

Listed (Active)

PENSACOLA #626995

$265,990

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

Public Records for 1981 Rube Smith Road

Taxable ValueLand$25,250Additions$194,875Total$220,125
Tax Record2024$2,180 ($182 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt1,620 SqFtStories1Lot Size43,996 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023ZoningAG-RRCountySANTA ROSAAPN27-4N-29-0000-00358-0000

Schools near 1981 Rube Smith Road

This home is within Santa Rosa.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - PK to 12
Public - K to 12
Public - K to 12
Rating
School
Distance
Chumuckla Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Central School
PublicPK to 12

HIGH ROAD-1421
PublicK to 12

Santa Rosa Virtual Franchise
PublicK 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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1981 Rube Smith Road is a single family home for sale in Jay, FL 32565. This property was listed for sale on January 26, 2026 by Levin Rinke Realty, it's currently listed at $325,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on August 28, 2025. This listing's school district is Santa Rosa. Nearby schools include Chumuckla Elementary School, Central School and HIGH ROAD-1421. 1981 Rube Smith Road is a 4-bed, 2-bath, 1,620 sqft single family home built in 2023.

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