5,020 Sq. Ft.
$1,125 / Sq. Ft.
5,020
Sq. Ft.
$1,125
per Sq. Ft.

Description

A lot of us crave the quiet beach getaway that made Old Florida legendary. It's harder to find since 30A has grown in popularity, but it can still be found if you know where to look. 278 Savelle Drive is an all-concrete constructed home located in Gulf Trace, a gated subdivision that's surrounded by the untouched beauty of Grayton Beach State Park. It has private beach access buffered by coastal dune lakes on either side providing an uncrowded beach for an HOA fee of only $1,000 annually. It combines...A lot of us crave the quiet beach getaway that made Old Florida legendary. It's harder to find since 30A has grown in popularity, but it can still be found if you know where to look. 278 Savelle Drive is an all-concrete constructed home located in Gulf Trace, a gated subdivision that's surrounded by the untouched beauty of Grayton Beach State Park. It has private beach access buffered by coastal dune lakes on either side providing an uncrowded beach for an HOA fee of only $1,000 annually. It combines that secluded feel with a location that's minutes from Grayton Beach, Seaside, and Watercolor. It's one of those rare subdivisions that offers the best of both worlds: easy access to all of the action along 30A, and privacy that makes you feel tucked miles away. 278 Savelle stands out among the homes of Gulf Trace with its prominent gulf views over the state park, all concrete block construction, home elevator, and true 3-car garage (nearly impossible to find south of 30A.) The pool area is uniquely large for 30A. It has a 30'x15' heated pool, 5'x5' spa with granite water feature, and over 1,400sq/ft of fenced-in pavered patio area surrounding it. Another thing that many 30A homes lack is adequate parking, but not 278 Savelle Drive. Along with the 3-car garage there's room for 8+ additional cars in the driveway. This home also has a sizable fenced-in backyard that borders the state park along with a 500+sq/ft covered patio equipped with a built-in outdoor kitchen.

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.

Listing Agents

  1. Michael Tucker

    Michael Tucker

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (850)-687-4917

  2. Caleb Spears

    Caleb Spears

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (850)-974-1765

Property Details for 278 Savelle Drive

View
Gulf
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Villa
Subdivision Name
GULF TRACE
LISTING UPDATED: 04/03/2026 03:26 PM

Property Details for 278 Savelle Drive

StatusActive
MLS #999434
Days on Market44
Taxes$30,653 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Property TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2004
Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF
CountyWalton County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%
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Building Information for 278 Savelle Drive

Stories4Year Built2004Building Size-Lot Size0.34 AC / 14,810 SF

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$31,005 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$28,451

Property Taxes

$2,554

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Property Information for 278 Savelle Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • 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
Taxes and HOA
  • 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
School Information
  • Elementary School: Van R Butler
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Parking Features: Garage
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage3, Garage Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • 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
Property and Assessments
  • 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 Features
  • Green Energy Efficient: Doors
Utilities
  • 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
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • 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
Interior Features
  • 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 Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Great Room
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 23.0
  • Room Width: 17.0
  • Room Dimensions: 23 x 17
Room 2
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 25.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 25 x 12
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 13.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 13
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Fourth
  • Room Length: 15.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 15 x 12
Room 5
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 12
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 12
Room 7
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
Room 8
  • Room Type: Office
  • Room Level: Third
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 12.0
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Furnished - All
Rental
Rent Information
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 278 Savelle Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
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—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
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

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

Public Records for 278 Savelle Drive

Taxable ValueLand$888,300Additions$3,302,343Total$4,190,643
Tax Record2024$31,362 ($2,613 / month)
Home Facts
Beds6Total Finished SqFt4,699 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt4,699 SqFtStories4Lot Size14,645 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2004Year Renovated2006CountyWALTONAPN08-3S-19-25020-00A-0020

Schools near 278 Savelle Drive

This home is within Walton.
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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278 Savelle Drive is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This property was listed for sale on April 3, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $5,650,000. It has been on the market for a total of 44 days and was last sold on June 30, 2017. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 278 Savelle Drive is a 6-bed, 9-bath, 5,020 sqft single family home built in 2004.

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