278 Savelle Dr





























































































































































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The home backs up to the state park which makes a great neighbor! The lack of buildings/development due to the state park means you can hear the waves crashing from the second floor balcony. I have really enjoyed sitting outside at this home and listening to all of the nature happening around me with birds chirping in the trees and squirrels chasing each other through the branches while the rhythm of breaking waves plays in the distance. This home has a uniquely peaceful atmosphere that stands out in my decade of selling real estate on 30A. The deer from the park seem to agree, we frequently see them grazing along 278 Savelle's fence line and sometimes even sleeping with their fawns underneath the magnolia tree in the backyard.
When I think about 278 Savelle Drive the quality of construction stands out to me. It's all concrete block, and over 90% of homes in the area are not concrete. Of those that are, many choose to have concrete only on the first floor because it's an expensive building material. 278 Savelle Drive is all concrete, which benefits you in several ways. First, it means much lower insurance premiums (the owners currently pay $12,600 annually for homeowners insurance.) Second, it means that your utilities bills are lower due to the increased insulation and energy efficiency that concrete provides. Finally, it goes without saying that concrete construction is rated for higher winds and is a superior building material for withstanding storms when compared to the usual stick-frame construction that's common here on the Emerald Coast. Additionally, it has a home elevator that services all four levels, and it's smart home enabled with Control4 and surround sound. It also has whole home security cameras, a true 3-car garage, and every bedroom has its own ensuite bathroom and a private balcony (many of which have gulf views.)
The floor plan's flow is well thought out. Along the exterior is the three-car garage. It has access to three separate spaces: 1) the gunite-coated heated pool and spa 2) the 500sq/ft covered patio with built-in gas kitchen, 3) and the side door entrance to the home. There's also a full bathroom outside that serves as the pool bath. It makes it much easier to keep the house clean! It's a great place to shower off before throwing your sandy bathing suits into the first-floor laundry after a beach day. Finally, there's a lockable 12'x8' storage room with sturdy shelving and Control4 activated lights for easy storage of all things outdoors.
The first floor is designed to be a large mudroom and ideal landing area. It has the walk-in laundry room, home elevator, and a storage closet under the stairs that also serves as the audio/video hub for the smart home and Control4 features. The stairwell has floor-to-ceiling windows on all levels, so as you ascend in the home you get increasingly beautiful views of the state park and the Gulf of America.
The second floor hosts the main living area and also three guest bedrooms each with their own ensuite full bath and private balcony. The centerpiece of the second story is the living room with its combination of shiplapped and wainscoted walls that rise up to an impressive 28' apex. It has an ample number of windows that usher natural light into the space and provide views of the Gulf and state park. It's also crowned with one of the most unique features I've ever seen in a home. Hanging from the ceiling is a life boat that's been converted into a light fixture. This isn't just some decorative piece, it's an actual life boat that saved a man from a shipwreck, and he would only sell it to the builder on condition that he preserve it and do something cool with it. I'd say the builder held up his end of the bargain.
The kitchen has a large island topped with polished granite, an ideal natural stone due to its resistance to stains (superior to marble in that aspect) and its durability. The bar has seating for up to six people and the nearby dining room table has seating for ten. The kitchen also has a 60" Wolf range with six burners and a griddle, custom cabinetry with dovetail joints (the gold standard of construction for cabinetry), stainless steel refrigerator, wine cooler, dual dishwashers, and an extra wide stainless steel sink. It's framed in by lighting mounted under the cabinets and a myriad of custom wood finishes. There's also a half bath located directly off the living room and kitchen area, so a guest never has to intrude by going through a bedroom to get to a bathroom.
Also off the main living area is the second floor balcony which spans the length of the home and provides enough space for even a large group to sit or dine comfortably. This is one of my favorite spaces in the house. I can hear the waves rolling onto shore in the distance while birds chirp in the trees of the state park. It faces Southwest, ideal for Summer sunsets. It makes for a perfect indoor/outdoor entertainment setup with its convenient location directly off the kitchen and living room.
On the third floor the primary suite, a large home office with a built-in wet bar and gulf views, as well as an additional guest bedroom. The primary suite has its own wet bar complete with a refrigerator and ice maker. It's a cool hidden feature since it's paneled to look like cabinetry. The space also has a custom designed closet, a private balcony with gulf views, and a large ensuite bathroom. The primary bath has a massive walk-in shower complete with dual showerheads and an additional rain-style showerhead. It also has a bathtub, a full body length wall-mounted mirror, and his-and-hers style separate vanities.
The fourth floor, or the penthouse suite as it's lovingly referred to, is the newest addition to the home. It was added in 2017 to further capture the views across the state park, and it also gets excellent sunsets (particularly in the Summer.) It has a king sized bed, private wet bar, ensuite bath with dual vanities and walk-in shower, and it's accessible by elevator.
278 Savelle Drive is located in the gated neighborhood of Gulf Trace. It boasts private beach access and it's surrounded on all sides by Grayton Beach State Park. It's less than 3 miles from Seaside, Watercolor, and Grayton Beach but due to the state park it feels natural, secluded, and private. It's the perfect location for the discerning buyer who wants to be in the middle of the action on 30A but also have a quiet haven to retreat to when they're ready to relax, all for an HOA fee of only $1,000 annually.
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Property Details for 278 Savelle Drive
Property Details for 278 Savelle Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 999434 |
| Days on Market | 44 |
| Taxes | $30,653 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2004 |
| Lot Size | 0.34 AC / 14,810 SF |
| County | Walton County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
Building Information for 278 Savelle Drive
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Property Information for 278 Savelle Drive
- Community Features: Beach
- Directions: Off of Hwy 98, you can Go South on Co. Hwy 283 S., then Right on W. Co. Hwy 30a. Then Left on Forest Dunes Blvd. Continue Straight and it turns into Savelle Drive. 278 Savelle Drive is down on the Right.
- Road Frontage Type: Private Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
- MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
- Latitude: 30.333273
- Longitude: -86.179357
- 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 C DESC AS BEG AT NW/C GULF TRACE S/D, S 88 DEG 59'55''E 154FT S 16 DEG 41'19''E 136.17 FT TO PT ON CURVE, RUN SWLY ALONG CURVE 47.84FT N 44 DEG 05'46''W 218.74FT TO POB, BEING A PART OF LOTS 2 & 3 BLK A, GULF TRACE S/D PB 5-44 OR 1780-351 OR 2249-358 OR 3000-4349 OR 3045-4520 OR 3205-4656
- Project Facilities: Beach
- Garage: true
- Tax Legal Description: LOT C DESC AS BEG AT NW/C GULF TRACE S/D, S 88 DEG 59'55''E 154FT S 16 DEG 41'19''E 136.17 FT TO PT ON CURVE, RUN SWLY ALONG CURVE 47.84FT N 44 DEG 05'46''W 218.74FT TO POB, BEING A PART OF LOTS 2 & 3 BLK A, GULF TRACE S/D PB 5-44 OR 1780-351 OR 2249-358 OR 3000-4349 OR 3045-4520 OR 3205-4656
- Parcel Number: 08-3S-19-25020-00A-0020
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $30,653
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $30,653
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
- Elementary School: Van R Butler
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Garage
- Garage Spaces: 3.0
- Parking Features: Garage3, Garage Attached
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 53x130x160x208
- Lot Size Acres: 0.34
- Lot Size Area: 0.34
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Lot Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 5020.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 14810.4
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterview: Gulf2
- LotParcel Access: Paved Road, Private Road
- Lot Features: Covenants, Restrictions, Within 12 Mile to Water
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2025.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 2004.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Villa
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Block, Concrete, Roof Metal, Roof Pitched, Slab, Stucco
- Occupancy Status: Occupied
- Green Energy Efficient: Doors
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Propane, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Propane, Phone2, Public Water, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat Cntrl Electric, Insulated Doors, Water Heater - Elect
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Hot Tub, Shower, Summer Kitchen
- Construction Materials: Concrete, Block, Roof Pitched, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 4.0
- Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
- Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-All, Fenced Privacy
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
- Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Fenced Lot-All, Fenced Privacy, Hot Tub, Patio Open, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Renovated, Shower, Summer Kitchen
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Wet Bar, Woodwork Stained
- Flooring: Floor Tile
- Window Features: Double Pane Windows
- Room Type: Great Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Bedroom, Office
- Rooms Total: 8.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 9.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 8.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 8.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 6.0
- Bathrooms Full: 8.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Elevator, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Owner's Closet, Renovated2, Wet Bar, Woodwork Stained
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Freezer, Ice Machine, Microwave, Oven Double, Oven Self Cleaning, Range Hood, Refrigerator, Security System, Smoke Detector, StoveOven Gas, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 17
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 13.0
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 13
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Fourth
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 18.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Type: Office
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 12.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Furnished: Furnished - All
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false
Property History for 278 Savelle Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #999434 | $5,650,000 | — |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Expired CPAR #760636 | $6,497,655 | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Expired ECAR #955668 | $6,469,000 | — |
| Jul 29, 2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #760636 | $6,497,655 | — |
| Jul 27, 2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #955668 | $6,497,655 | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #600353801 | $2,475,000 | +74.4% / yr |
| Jun 30, 2017 | Sold ECAR #758599 | $2,475,000 | — |
| Apr 29, 2017 | Pending ECAR #758599 | — | |
| Jan 2, 2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #758599 | $2,975,000 | — |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564732787 | $1,125,000 | — |
| Jan 29, 2016 | Sold ECAR #604273 | $1,125,000 | — |
| Jan 1, 2016 | Pending ECAR #604273 | — | |
| Aug 27, 2014 | Listed (Active) ECAR #604273 | $1,650,000 | — |
| Dec 27, 2006 | Expired ECAR #395276 | $3,450,000 | — |
| Dec 27, 2005 | Listed (Active) ECAR #395276 | $3,450,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 04/03/2026 | Listed (Active) ECAR #999434 | $5,650,000 |
| 07/22/2025 | Expired CPAR #760636 | $6,497,655 |
| 07/16/2025 | Expired ECAR #955668 | $6,469,000 |
| 07/29/2024 | Listed (Active) CPAR #760636 | $6,497,655 |
| 07/27/2024 | Listed (Active) ECAR #955668 | $6,497,655 |
| 06/30/2017 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #600353801 | $2,475,000 +74.4% / yr |
| 06/30/2017 | Sold ECAR #758599 | $2,475,000 |
| 04/29/2017 | Pending ECAR #758599 | — |
| 01/02/2017 | Listed (Active) ECAR #758599 | $2,975,000 |
| 01/29/2016 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #564732787 | $1,125,000 |
| 01/29/2016 | Sold ECAR #604273 | $1,125,000 |
| 01/01/2016 | Pending ECAR #604273 | — |
| 08/27/2014 | Listed (Active) ECAR #604273 | $1,650,000 |
| 12/27/2006 | Expired ECAR #395276 | $3,450,000 |
| 12/27/2005 | Listed (Active) ECAR #395276 | $3,450,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 278 Savelle Drive
Schools near 278 Savelle Drive
Rating | School | Type | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public - | K to 5 | |||
| Public - | 6 to 8 | |||
| Public - | 9 to 12 | |||
| Public - | K 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 | ||
WALTON VIRTUAL SCHOOL WCSD-7023 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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