3,664 Sq. Ft.
$596 / Sq. Ft.
3,664
Sq. Ft.
$596
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Tucked away on a quiet private road in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, 279 Smith Drive offers the perfect blend of privacy and proximity. Just minutes from 30A, local dining, shopping, and the area's renowned beaches, this site-built home captures the relaxed coastal lifestyle South Walton is known for. Set on a generously sized lot, the property offers exceptional versatility—ideal for full-time living, a second home, or an investment opportunity in one of the area's most desirable and steadily growing...Tucked away on a quiet private road in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, 279 Smith Drive offers the perfect blend of privacy and proximity. Just minutes from 30A, local dining, shopping, and the area's renowned beaches, this site-built home captures the relaxed coastal lifestyle South Walton is known for. Set on a generously sized lot, the property offers exceptional versatility—ideal for full-time living, a second home, or an investment opportunity in one of the area's most desirable and steadily growing locations. Enjoy a peaceful setting with the convenience and long-term potential that continue to draw homeowners and investors alike. Buyer to verify all information, including construction details, age, dimensions, zoning, and intended use.
  1. Listed by Carol S Sharp • Brokerage DRE #1012107 • Keller Williams Realty Destin
    P: (215)-837-3571 C: (215)-837-3571 carolsharp.realtor@gmail.com

Property Details for 279 Smith Drive

Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Other
Subdivision Name
SANTA ROSA PLANTATION
LISTING UPDATED: 02/09/2026 11:50 AM

Property Details for 279 Smith Drive

StatusActive
MLS #991839
Days on Market74
Taxes$6,682 / year
HOA Fees-
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built2023
Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF
CountyWalton County

Location

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Building Information for 279 Smith Drive

Stories2Year Built2023Building Size-Lot Size0.62 AC / 27,007 SF

Payment Calculator

$11,206 per month

30 year fixed, 6.15% Interest

Principal and Interest

$10,649

Property Taxes

$557

HOA Dues

$0

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Property Information for 279 Smith Drive

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed
  • Directions: From US 98 W turn North on US-331 N. Go 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Chat Holley Rd. Go 0.8 Miles. Smith Road is on your right.
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1605 - SRB North of Chat Holley Rd
  • MLS Area Major: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach
  • Latitude: 30.391848
  • Longitude: -86.188489
  • Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1605 - SRB North of Chat Holley Rd
  • Location Tax and Legal:Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Location Tax and Legal:Middle School: Emerald Coast
  • Location Tax and Legal:High School: South Walton
  • Location Tax and Legal:Legal Description: SEE ATTACHED
  • Project Facilities: Pets Allowed2, Short Term Rental - Allowed
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Legal Description: SEE ATTACHED
  • Parcel Number: 19-2S-19-24090-000-0331
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Tax Annual Amount: $6,682
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $6,682
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2025.0
School Information
  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton
Parking
  • Carport YN: No
  • Attached Garage YN: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Attached
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: County PA Records
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 150 X 180
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.62
  • Lot Size Area: 0.62
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, See Remarks
  • Building Area Total: 3664.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 27007.2
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
  • LotParcel Access: Private Road
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, See Remarks6
Property and Assessments
  • Tax Year: 2025.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 2023.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Other
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: true
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Occupancy Status: Occupied
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas - Propane, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Utilities: Gas - Propane, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
  • Energy: AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
  • General Property Info:Pool: No
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: None
  • Exterior: Hot Tub, Patio Covered, Porch, Porch Screened
Interior Features
  • Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Interior Features: Pantry
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Loft, Garage, Screened Porch, Covered Porch
  • Rooms Total: 8.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.5
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 2.1
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Bedrooms Total: 3.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 2.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 1.0
  • Interior: Pantry
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Microwave, Range Hood
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 18.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Description: All measurements are estimates
  • Room Dimensions: 18 x 16
Room 2
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 19.0
  • Room Width: 11.0
  • Room Description: All measurements are estimates
  • Room Dimensions: 19 x 11
Room 3
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 12.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Description: All measurements are estimates
  • Room Dimensions: 12 x 14
Room 4
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 14.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 14
Room 5
  • Room Type: Loft
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 45.0
  • Room Width: 24.0
  • Room Description: 1031sq.ft. total
  • Room Dimensions: 45 x 24
Room 6
  • Room Type: Garage
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 243.0
  • Room Width: 3610.0
  • Room Description: 3 Car Garage
  • Room Dimensions: 243 x 3,610
Room 7
  • Room Type: Screened Porch
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Description: Rear enclosed with hot tub
Room 8
  • Room Type: Covered Porch
  • Room Description: front and one side of home
Rental
Rent Information
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 279 Smith Drive

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991839

Dec 29, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991839

$2,185,000
Mar 24, 2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455221301

$145,000
DateEvent & SourcePrice
12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991839

12/29/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #991839

$2,185,000
03/24/2021

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1455221301

$145,000

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

Public Records for 279 Smith Drive

Taxable ValueLand$118,450Additions$659,653Total$778,103
Tax Record2024$8,141 ($678 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,664 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,664 SqFtStories2Lot Size26,964 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2023CountyWALTONAPN19-2S-19-24090-000-0331

Schools near 279 Smith Drive

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
Dune Lakes 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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279 Smith Drive is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This property was listed for sale on December 29, 2025 by Keller Williams Realty Destin, it's currently listed at $2,185,000. It has been on the market for a total of 74 days and was last sold on March 24, 2021. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 279 Smith Drive is a 3-bed, 3-bath, 3,664 sqft single family home built in 2023.

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