8266 E County Highway 30A




















































































































































Description
With panoramic Gulf views from nearly every vantage point and a proven track record of strong rental income — over $729K in...Perched along one of the most exclusive stretches of Scenic Highway 30A, 8266 E Co Hwy 30A is a masterfully curated Gulf-front estate offering 80 feet of pristine beach frontage and nearly half an acre of seclusion on the coveted east end. A rare legacy offering, this impeccably appointed residence marries timeless coastal design with the serene cadence of the Emerald Coast.
With panoramic Gulf views from nearly every vantage point and a proven track record of strong rental income — over $729K in peak year performance — this property offers a compelling blend of investment and lifestyle. Designed for elevated entertaining and effortless relaxation, the first floor welcomes with a bespoke entertainment lounge, complete with arcade games, billiards, and a plush cinema-style seating area. Two luxurious guest suites, a fully stocked kitchenette featuring a Miele coffee station, and direct access to the private pool and spa create a five-star guest experience.
Ascend via the brand-new elevator to the second level, where an expansive open-concept layout unfolds. A culinary dream kitchen features Wolf, Viking, and Miele appliances, while the dining and living areas offer unobstructed views of the Gulf's turquoise waters. Three guest suites, including two with direct balcony access and a charming bunk room, ensure all guests are accommodated with grace and comfort.
The third level is reserved for the grand Primary Suite, a true sanctuary. Wake up to sweeping Gulf views, unwind in the private sitting area, or soak in the tranquility of a spa-inspired bath complete with oversized soaking tub and glass-enclosed shower. A private balcony offers a front-row seat to every sunset.
Outside, the private Gulf-front pool and spa, full summer kitchen, and expansive patio invite you to live life outdoors. Professionally designed interiors, fresh accessories, and premium finishes throughout speak to the caliber of this exceptional estate.
Whether you're looking for the ultimate family compound or a high-performing luxury rental, 8266 E Co Hwy 30A delivers on every level a rare coastal jewel offering both exclusivity and soul-soothing serenity.
Property Details for 8266 East County Highway 30A
Property Details for 8266 East County Highway 30A
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 974347 |
| Days on Market | 231 |
| Taxes | $57,105 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 1996 |
| Lot Size | 0.46 AC / 20,037 SF |
| County | Walton County |
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Building Information for 8266 East County Highway 30A
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Property Information for 8266 East County Highway 30A
- Directions: From Rosemary Beach travel West approximately 2 miles. Home is just past Seabreeze Trail on the South Side of 30A.
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
- MLS Area Major: 18 - 30A East
- Latitude: 30.290314
- Longitude: -86.05104
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1806 - S of of 30A/East
- 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: LOT 2 BLK A GULF LAKE BEACHES ESTATES PB 3-58 OR 845-304 OR 921-136 OR 2286-152 &-153 OR 2289-79 OR 2922-4890 OR 3064-1459
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 2 BLK A GULF LAKE BEACHES ESTATES PB 3-58 OR 845-304 OR 921-136 OR 2286-152 &-153 OR 2289-79 OR 2922-4890 OR 3064-1459
- Parcel Number: 28-3S-18-16020-00A-0020
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $57,105
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $57,105
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Tax Year: 2024.0
- Elementary School: Dune Lakes
- Middle Or Junior School: Emerald Coast
- High School: South Walton
- Carport YN: No
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Oversized
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 12.0
- Parking Features: Garage Attached, Oversized
- Building Area Source: County PA Records
- Lot Size Dimensions: 80x249
- Lot Size Acres: 0.46
- Lot Size Area: 0.46
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Renovated, Construction Complete
- Other Structures: Guest Quarters
- Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 5210.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 20037.6
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: County PA Records
- Waterfront: Gulf
- Waterview: Gulf2
- LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: Within 12 Mile to Water
- Road Surface Type: Paved
- Tax Year: 2024.0
- Floor Plans Count: 0.0
- Property Type: Residential
- Year Built: 1996.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Beach House
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Frame, Roof Metal, Slab, Stucco
- Green Energy Efficient: Doors
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Phone, Public Water, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Phone2, Public Sewer, Public Water, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, Ceiling Fans, Double Pane Windows, Heat - Two or More, Heat Cntrl Electric, Heat Pump AA Two, Heat Pump Air To Air, Insulated Doors, Water Heater - Elect, Water Heater - Two
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Separate Living Area, Shower, Sprinkler System
- Construction Materials: Frame, Stucco
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 3.0
- Pool Features: Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Pool Type
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy
- General Property Info:Pool: Yes
- General Property Info:Pool Type: Private
- Exterior: Balcony, Fenced Lot-Part, Fenced Privacy, Guest Quarters, Pool - Gunite Concrt, Pool - Heated, Pool - In-Ground, Separate Living Area, Shower, Sprinkler System
- Heating: Heat Pump A/A Two +, Heat Pump Air To Air, Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Guest Quarters, Newly Painted, Pantry, Wet Bar
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile
- Window Features: Window Treatment All, Double Pane Windows
- Room Type: Kitchen, Great Room, Bedroom, Dining Room, Master Bedroom
- Rooms Total: 9.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 8.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 7.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 7.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 7.0
- Bathrooms Full: 7.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Crwn Molding, Ceiling Raised, Floor Hardwood, Floor Tile, Furnished - All, Guest Quarters2, Newly Painted, Pantry, Renovated2, Wet Bar, Window Treatment All
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 9
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 26.0
- Room Width: 16.0
- Room Dimensions: 26 x 16
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 9
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Type: Great Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 25.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Dimensions: 25 x 17
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 14.0
- Room Width: 12.0
- Room Dimensions: 14 x 12
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Third
- Room Length: 26.0
- Room Width: 19.0
- Room Dimensions: 26 x 19
- Furnished: Furnished - All
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No
Property History for 8266 East County Highway 30A
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $10,450,000 | — |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $11,750,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $12,850,000 | — |
| Apr 19, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #974347 | $11,950,000 | — |
| May 14, 2022 | Expired ECAR #871747 | $16,000,000 | — |
| May 14, 2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #871747 | $16,000,000 | — |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #615654508 | $4,500,000 | +10.0% / yr |
| Jan 30, 2018 | Sold ECAR #752965 | $4,500,000 | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | Pending ECAR #752965 | — | |
| Nov 9, 2017 | Price Change ECAR #752965 | $5,245,000 | — |
| May 4, 2017 | Expired CPAR #652358 | $5,950,000 | — |
| Nov 8, 2016 | Listed (Active) CPAR #652358 | $6,500,000 | — |
| May 17, 2016 | Listed (Active) ECAR #752965 | $6,500,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #356300842 | $2,900,000 | — |
| Jun 17, 2013 | Sold ECAR #584875 | $2,900,000 | — |
| May 2, 2013 | Pending ECAR #584875 | — | |
| Oct 8, 2012 | Listed (Active) ECAR #584875 | $3,450,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10/17/2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $10,450,000 |
| 08/11/2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $11,750,000 |
| 04/19/2025 | Price Change ECAR #974347 | $12,850,000 |
| 04/19/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #974347 | $11,950,000 |
| 05/14/2022 | Expired ECAR #871747 | $16,000,000 |
| 05/14/2021 | Listed (Active) ECAR #871747 | $16,000,000 |
| 01/30/2018 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #615654508 | $4,500,000 +10.0% / yr |
| 01/30/2018 | Sold ECAR #752965 | $4,500,000 |
| 12/20/2017 | Pending ECAR #752965 | — |
| 11/09/2017 | Price Change ECAR #752965 | $5,245,000 |
| 05/04/2017 | Expired CPAR #652358 | $5,950,000 |
| 11/08/2016 | Listed (Active) CPAR #652358 | $6,500,000 |
| 05/17/2016 | Listed (Active) ECAR #752965 | $6,500,000 |
| 06/17/2013 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #356300842 | $2,900,000 |
| 06/17/2013 | Sold ECAR #584875 | $2,900,000 |
| 05/02/2013 | Pending ECAR #584875 | — |
| 10/08/2012 | Listed (Active) ECAR #584875 | $3,450,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 8266 East County Highway 30A
Schools near 8266 East County Highway 30A
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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