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4 beds2,524 sqft$792/sqft
261 Ridge Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Est: $11,287/moGet pre-approved
Single FamilyProperty Type
1 acresLot Size
1989Year Built
$792/sq ftPrice per sq ft
9 carsParking Spaces

Description

Nestled on a private one-acre homesite overlooking the tranquil waters of Fox Lake, this beautifully updated residence offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and timeless design. Featuring four bedrooms, including two spacious primary suites, the thoughtfully designed floor plan lives primarily on the main level, making everyday living both effortless and functional. A dramatic vaulted entry welcomes you into the sunken living room, where soaring wood ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and travertine...Nestled on a private one-acre homesite overlooking the tranquil waters of Fox Lake, this beautifully updated residence offers the perfect blend of space, comfort, and timeless design. Featuring four bedrooms, including two spacious primary suites, the thoughtfully designed floor plan lives primarily on the main level, making everyday living both effortless and functional. A dramatic vaulted entry welcomes you into the sunken living room, where soaring wood ceilings, rich hardwood flooring, and travertine accents create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere. The heart of the home is the beautifully appointed kitchen with fresh white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, generous prep space, and picturesque lake views. The adjoining dining area and breakfast bar flow seamlessly to the expansive rear patio, designed for year-round entertaining. Paver walkways wind through the lush grounds, where mature citrus and pear trees create a private, tropical setting that complements the peaceful waterfront backdrop. Offering exceptional privacy, generous outdoor space, and breathtaking views, this Fox Lake retreat is a rare opportunity to enjoy refined lakefront living in Santa Rosa Beach.

Seller holds an assignable equitable interest in the property pursuant to a fully executed purchase contract. Closing with purchaser is contingent upon seller's acquisition or assignment of that interest. Contact listing agent for details.

Listing Agents

  1. Spears Group

    Spears Group

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (850) 710-2114

    M: (850) 710-2114

  2. Isaiah Denman

    Isaiah Denman

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (850) 687-1628

    M: (850) 687-1628

50 days on Market
Last updated: 08/08/2026 07:45 AM • Source: ECAR, MLS#: 1008474

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Property Information for 261 Ridge Road

Property Details
  • Taxes: $11,419 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached Single Family
  • Waterfront Features: Lake
  • View: Lake
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family
  • Architectural Style: Traditional
  • Subdivision Name: FOX LAKE S/D PH 1
Building Information
  • Stories: 2
  • Year Built: 1989
  • Lot Size: 1.00 AC / 43,560 SF
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Directions: From Hwy 98, turn south on 393 approx 1 mile. Turn right on Ridge Rd. Home is on the left, located on the corner of Ridge Rd and Fairway Dr
  • Road Frontage Type: County Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393
  • MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
  • Latitude: 30.357519
  • Longitude: -86.234259
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West 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: Lots 3 & 4 Santa Rosa Ridge Fox Lake Addition Pb 7-17 Or 890-243 Or 1341-109 Or 1669-303 Or 2143-397 Or 2619-2460 Or 2628-3150 Or 2929-1590 Or 3095-3441 Or 3348-4782
  • Garage: true
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: Lots 3 & 4 Santa Rosa Ridge Fox Lake Addition Pb 7-17 Or 890-243 Or 1341-109 Or 1669-303 Or 2143-397 Or 2619-2460 Or 2628-3150 Or 2929-1590 Or 3095-3441 Or 3348-4782
  • Parcel Number: 03-3S-20-34222-000-0030
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $11,419
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: No
  • Parking Features: Boat, Detached, Garage Detached, Oversized
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 8.0
  • Parking Features: Boat, Detached, Garage Detached, Oversized
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 230x65x222x105x200
  • Lot Size Acres: 1.0
  • Lot Size Area: 1.0
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 2524.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 43560.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Waterfront: Lake
  • Waterfront Feet 2: 66
  • Waterview: Lake2
  • LotParcel Access: County Road
  • Lot Features: Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1989.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • Property Type Label: Residential
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Traditional
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Roof Composite Shngl, Stucco
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Electric: True
  • Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Heat Cntrl Electric
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Dock, Summer Kitchen
  • Construction Materials: Stucco
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
  • Fencing: Fenced Lot-All
  • Roof: Roof Composite Shngl
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: BBQ PitGrill, Dock, Fenced Lot-All, Patio Open, Summer Kitchen
Interior Features
  • Heating: Central
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Cathedral, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted
  • Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
  • Window Features: Window Treatment All
  • Room Type: Living Room, Kitchen, Full Bathroom, Bedroom, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Florida Room, Dining Area, Balcony, Owner's Closet, Garage
  • Rooms Total: 13.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 3.0
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Kitchen Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven Continue Clean, Range Hood, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Cathedral, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Newly Painted, Window Treatment All
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Microwave, Oven Continue Clean, Range Hood, Refrigerator WIceMk, Smoke Detector, Washer
  • Furnished: Furnished - All
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 20.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 20 x 16
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Full Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 5.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 5
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 21.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 21
Room 6
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 9.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 9 x 8
Room 7
  • Room Type: Florida Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room 8
  • Room Type: Dining Area
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Room 9
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 21.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 21 x 13
Room 10
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 12
Room 11
  • Room Type: Balcony
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 12
Room 12
  • Room Type: Owner's Closet
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 8.0
  • Room Width: 56.0
  • Room Dimensions: 8 x 56
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 261 Ridge Road

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 25, 2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #1008474

$2,000,000
Jan 23, 2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638626165

$659,000

+6.2% / yr

Jan 23, 2019

Sold

ECAR #810114

$659,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/25/2026

Listed (Active)

ECAR #1008474

$2,000,000
01/23/2019

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #638626165

$659,000

+6.2% / yr

01/23/2019

Sold

ECAR #810114

$659,000

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

Public Records for 261 Ridge Road

Taxable ValueLand$935,812Additions$680,284Total$1,616,096
Tax Record2025$11,419 ($952 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Baths3Total Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,524 SqFtStories2Lot Size42,112 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1989Year Renovated1995ZoningRPCountyWALTONAPN03-3S-20-34222-000-0030

Schools near 261 Ridge Road

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
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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261 Ridge Road is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This property was listed for sale on July 25, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $2,000,000. It has been on the market for a total of 50 days and was last sold on January 23, 2019. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Van R. Butler Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 261 Ridge Road is a 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,524 sqft single family home built in 1989.

No guarantee, warranty or representation of any kind is made regarding the completeness or accuracy of any information, descriptions or measurements (including square footage measurements and property condition), such should be independently verified through appropriate means, including, but not limited to, in person inspection and public records, and Compass International Holdings, its subsidiaries, affiliates and independently owned and operated franchisees, and their affiliated agents and associated third parties expressly disclaim any liability in connection therewith. Photos may be virtually staged or digitally enhanced and may not reflect actual property conditions. Offers of compensation are subject to change at the seller's discretion. No financial or legal advice provided. Equal Housing Opportunity. Subject to change at any time. Compass, Inc., its subsidiaries, affiliates and their agents and associated third parties make no guarantee, warranty or representation regarding the accuracy of any waterfront feature, water view or waterfront view.

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