521 Old Beach Rd, Unit 2

2,880 Sq. Ft.
$969 / Sq. Ft.
2,880
Sq. Ft.
$969
per Sq. Ft.

Description

Enjoy stunning Gulf views from this beach home in the private, gated community of Old Florida Beach. Just three houses from the sand, the property includes a main home with three bedrooms (each with its own bath), a bunk room, and a lookout tower with panoramic views. The open living, kitchen, and dining area is designed for gathering, while the landscaped backyard offers shaded space for relaxing outdoors. A detached garage features a one-bedroom carriage house with full kitchen. Old Florida Beach...Enjoy stunning Gulf views from this beach home in the private, gated community of Old Florida Beach. Just three houses from the sand, the property includes a main home with three bedrooms (each with its own bath), a bunk room, and a lookout tower with panoramic views. The open living, kitchen, and dining area is designed for gathering, while the landscaped backyard offers shaded space for relaxing outdoors. A detached garage features a one-bedroom carriage house with full kitchen. Old Florida Beach offers a private beach, heated community pool, Draper Lake dock, and three beach accesses. Perfect as a primary home or vacation rental.
  1. Listed by Snelling Team • Brokerage DRE #1007656 • Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
    P: (850)-830-2447 Tim@scenicsir.com

Property Details for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

View
Gulf
Zoning
Resid Single Family
Architectural Style
Florida Cottage
Subdivision Name
OLD FLORIDA BEACH
LISTING UPDATED: 03/08/2026 08:37 AM

Property Details for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

StatusActive
MLS #984062
Days on Market218
Taxes$15,826 / year
HOA Fees$2,400 / year
Condo/Co-op Fees-
Compass TypeSingle Family
MLS TypeResidential / Detached Single Family
Year Built1993
Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF
CountyWalton County

Location

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Building Information for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

Stories2Year Built1993Building Size-Lot Size0.15 AC / 6,534 SF

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$15,568 per month

30 year fixed, 6.46% Interest

Principal and Interest

$14,049

Property Taxes

$1,319

HOA Dues

$200

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Property Information for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

Summary
Location and General Information
  • Community Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Dock, Gated Community, Pets Allowed, Picnic Area, Pool, Waterfront
  • Directions: Heading east on County Hwy 30A, TURN RIGHT past onto Gulfview Heights Street, Heading SOUTH 2 Blocks turn LEFT on Old Beach Road into Old Florida Beach neighborhood, thru gate (call for gate code) turn right at stop sign to 521 Old Beach Road (second home on right).
  • Road Frontage Type: Private Road
  • MLS Area Minor: 1705 - SRB South of 30A
  • MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
  • Latitude: 30.344508
  • Longitude: -86.220704
  • 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 2 OLD FLORIDA BEACH PB 9-17 OR 953-222 OR 3158-1359 OR 3275-1545
  • Project Facilities: Beach, Dock2, Gated Community, Pets Allowed2, Picnic Area, Pool2, Short Term Rental - Allowed, Waterfront
  • Garage: true
Taxes and HOA
  • Association Fee Frequency: Annually
  • Association Fee Includes: Accounting, Ground Keeping, Insurance, Legal, Management, Recreational Faclty, Security
  • Association Fee2: $2,400
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 OLD FLORIDA BEACH PB 9-17 OR 953-222 OR 3158-1359 OR 3275-1545
  • Parcel Number: 11-3S-20-34020-000-0020
  • Association Fee: $0
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $15,826
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $15,826
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
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: Garage Detached
  • Garage Spaces: 1.0
  • General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 4.0
  • Parking Features: Garage Detached
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Source: Appraiser
  • Lot Size Dimensions: 65' by 100'
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.15
  • Lot Size Area: 0.15
  • Lot Size Units: Acres
  • Property Condition: Construction Complete
  • Other Structures: Guest Quarters
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
  • Building Area Total: 2880.0
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 6534.0
  • General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
  • Waterview: Gulf2
  • LotParcel Access: Controlled Access, Paved Road, Private Road
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, Within 12 Mile to Water
Property and Assessments
  • Road Surface Type: Paved
  • Tax Year: 2024.0
  • Floor Plans Count: 0.0
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Year Built: 1993.0
  • Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
  • New Construction YN: No
  • General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
  • General Property Info:Design: Florida Cottage
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: false
  • Construction Status: Construction Complete
  • Construction Siding: Roof Metal, Siding Vinyl
  • Occupancy Status: Vacation Rental
Utilities
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utilities: Gas - Natural, Public Water
  • Utilities: Gas - Natural, Public Sewer, Public Water
  • Energy: AC - High Efficiency, Heat High Efficiency, Water Heater - Tnkls
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Exterior Features: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Sprinkler System
  • Construction Materials: Siding Vinyl
  • Stories: 2.0
  • Pool Features: Pool Type
  • Patio And Porch Features: Patio Open, Porch
  • General Property Info:Pool: Yes
  • General Property Info:Pool Type: Community
  • Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Back Yard, Guest Quarters, Patio Open, Porch, Sprinkler System
Interior Features
  • Room Type: Kitchen, Living Room, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Bedroom, Separate Apartment
  • Rooms Total: 7.0
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Total Notational: 5.0
  • Bedrooms Total: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Full: 5.0
  • Bathrooms Half: 0.0
  • Interior: Furnished - All
  • Appliances: Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, StoveOven Dual Fuel, Wine Refrigerator
Room Information
Room 1
  • Room Type: Kitchen
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 16.0
  • Room Width: 15.0
  • Room Description: Open to Living Area
  • Room Dimensions: 16 x 15
Room 2
  • Room Type: Living Room
  • Room Level: First
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 28 x 16
Room 3
  • Room Type: Master Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 28.0
  • Room Width: 16.0
  • Room Dimensions: 28 x 16
Room 4
  • Room Type: Master Bathroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 13.0
  • Room Width: 8.0
  • Room Dimensions: 13 x 8
Room 5
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: w/Private Bath
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room 6
  • Room Type: Bedroom
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 14.0
  • Room Width: 10.0
  • Room Description: w/Private Bath
  • Room Dimensions: 14 x 10
Room 7
  • Room Type: Separate Apartment
  • Room Level: Second
  • Room Length: 27.0
  • Room Description: Coach House
  • Room Dimensions: 27 x 18
Multi Family
Multi Family Information
  • Furnished: Furnished - All
Rental
Rent Information
  • General Property Info:Immediate Occupancy: true
  • Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: false

Property History for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 30, 2025

Price Change

ECAR #984062

$2,790,000—
Aug 27, 2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #984062

$2,875,000—
Dec 9, 2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503560723

$2,100,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/30/2025

Price Change

ECAR #984062

$2,790,000
08/27/2025

Listed (Active)

ECAR #984062

$2,875,000
12/09/2022

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #1503560723

$2,100,000

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Public Records for 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

Taxable ValueLand$524,943Additions$1,238,664Total$1,763,607
Tax Record2024$15,826 ($1,319 / month)
Home Facts
Beds4Total Finished SqFt2,258 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt2,258 SqFtStories2Lot Size6,490 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built1993Year Renovated2003CountyWALTONAPN11-3S-20-34020-000-0020Fireplace TypeHas Fireplace

Schools near 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2

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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521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2 is a single family home for sale in Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This property was listed for sale on August 27, 2025 by Scenic Sotheby's International Realty, it's currently listed at $2,790,000. It has been on the market for a total of 218 days and was last sold on December 9, 2022. This listing's school district is Walton. Nearby schools include Dune Lakes Elementary School, Emerald Coast Middle School and South Walton High School. 521 Old Beach Road, Unit 2 is a 5-bed, 5-bath, 2,880 sqft single family home built in 1993.

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