96 Hilltop Dr
$1,995,000
Price
4
Beds
5
Baths
3,458 Sq. Ft.
$577 / Sq. Ft.
3,458
Sq. Ft.
$577
per Sq. Ft.
Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass
Description
Just steps from the beach, this stunning coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, quality, and value—ideally nestled in Beach Highlands, one of the most sought-after communities on the coveted west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Tucked in a prime spot just minutes from the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grand Boulevard, and Sacred Heart Hospital, this home makes it easy to enjoy both the everyday essentials and the laid-back 30A lifestyle.
This never-rented primary home showcases superior...Just steps from the beach, this stunning coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, quality, and value—ideally nestled in Beach Highlands, one of the most sought-after communities on the coveted west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Tucked in a prime spot just minutes from the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grand Boulevard, and Sacred Heart Hospital, this home makes it easy to enjoy both the everyday essentials and the laid-back 30A lifestyle.
This never-rented primary home showcases superior craftsmanship, highlighted by a concrete first floor, impact-rated windows, and foam insulation for enhanced energy efficiency. Three high-efficiency Carrier HVAC units and a 400-amp electrical panel ensure comfort and performance year-round. Step inside to a spacious open-concept floor plan featuring generously sized rooms, soaring ceilings, and an effortless flow that invites relaxation and entertaining. Gulf views are just the beginning. This home also boasts a flexible lawn room with ample space to install a private pool.
With a two-car garage, additional carport, and plenty of room for RV or boat parking, there's no shortage of space for your coastal lifestyle. The layout also provides easy potential to add two additional bedrooms, increasing both value and functionality.
Whether you're seeking a primary residence, a second home, or a rental investment, 96 Hilltop Drive offers the opportunity to create the beachside haven you've always dreamed of. Buyer should verify information, measurements and dimensions.
This never-rented primary home showcases superior...Just steps from the beach, this stunning coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, quality, and value—ideally nestled in Beach Highlands, one of the most sought-after communities on the coveted west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Tucked in a prime spot just minutes from the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grand Boulevard, and Sacred Heart Hospital, this home makes it easy to enjoy both the everyday essentials and the laid-back 30A lifestyle.
This never-rented primary home showcases superior craftsmanship, highlighted by a concrete first floor, impact-rated windows, and foam insulation for enhanced energy efficiency. Three high-efficiency Carrier HVAC units and a 400-amp electrical panel ensure comfort and performance year-round. Step inside to a spacious open-concept floor plan featuring generously sized rooms, soaring ceilings, and an effortless flow that invites relaxation and entertaining. Gulf views are just the beginning. This home also boasts a flexible lawn room with ample space to install a private pool.
With a two-car garage, additional carport, and plenty of room for RV or boat parking, there's no shortage of space for your coastal lifestyle. The layout also provides easy potential to add two additional bedrooms, increasing both value and functionality.
Whether you're seeking a primary residence, a second home, or a rental investment, 96 Hilltop Drive offers the opportunity to create the beachside haven you've always dreamed of. Buyer should verify information, measurements and dimensions.
Listing Agents
![Stroop Group]()
stroopgroup@compass.comP: (850)-376-6435
![Martha Stroop]()
martha.stroop@compass.comP: (850)-376-6439
![Martha Stroop]()
martha.stroop@compass.comP: (850)-376-6439
Property Details for 96 Hilltop Drive
View
Lake, Gulf
ZoningResid Single Family
Architectural StyleBeach House
Subdivision NameBEACH HIGHLAND 1ST ADD
LISTING UPDATED: 12/15/2025 12:41 PM
Property Details for 96 Hilltop Drive
| Status | Active |
|---|---|
| MLS # | 980402 |
| Days on Market | 160 |
| Taxes | $6,704 / year |
| HOA Fees | - |
| Condo/Co-op Fees | - |
| Compass Type | Single Family |
| MLS Type | Residential / Detached Single Family |
| Year Built | 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.22 AC / 9,583 SF |
| County | Walton County |
| Buyer's Agent Compensation | 2.5% |
Location
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Building Information for 96 Hilltop Drive
Stories2Year Built2014Building Size-Lot Size0.22 AC / 9,583 SF
Payment Calculator
$10,417 per month
30 year fixed, 6.28% Interest
Principal and Interest
$9,858
Property Taxes
$559
HOA Dues
$0
The Payment Calculator is for illustrative purposes only.
Property Information for 96 Hilltop Drive
Summary
Location and General Information
- Community Features: Beach, Fishing
- Directions: From Hwy 98 turn on the west end of Hwy 30A. Travel approx. 2 miles then left on Hilltop (just west of Stinky's restaurant)
- Road Frontage Type: County Road
- MLS Area Minor: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393
- MLS Area Major: 17 - 30A West
- Latitude: 30.355261
- Longitude: -86.254835
- Location Tax and Legal:Sub Area: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393
- 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 7 BLK E BEACH HIGHLANDS 1ST ADD PB 3-50 OR 1462-11 OR 2901-863 OR 2997-2202
- Project Facilities: Beach, Fishing
Taxes and HOA
- Tax Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK E BEACH HIGHLANDS 1ST ADD PB 3-50 OR 1462-11 OR 2901-863 OR 2997-2202
- Parcel Number: 04-3S-20-34020-00E-0070
- Association Fee: $0
- Tax Annual Amount: $6,704
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Last Taxes: $6,704
- 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: Yes
- Attached Garage YN: Yes
- Parking Features: Carport Attached, Golf Cart Covered, Golf Cart Open, Oversized, RV
- Carport Spaces: 1.0
- Garage Spaces: 2.0
- General Property Info:Carport Spaces: 1.0
- General Property Info:Driveway Spaces: 4.0
- Parking Features: Carport Attached, Garage Attached, Golf Cart Covered, Golf Cart Open, Oversized, RV
Property
Lot Information
- Building Area Source: Appraiser
- Lot Size Dimensions: 70 x 140
- Lot Size Acres: 0.22
- Lot Size Area: 0.22
- Lot Size Units: Acres
- Property Condition: Construction Complete
- Other Structures: Guest Quarters
- Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water
- Building Area Total: 3458.0
- Lot Size Square Feet: 9583.2
- General Property Info:SqFt Source: Appraiser
- Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes2, Gulf2, Lake2
- LotParcel Access: County Road, Paved Road
- Lot Features: 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: 2014.0
- Property Sub Type: Detached Single Family
- New Construction YN: No
- General Property Info:Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
- General Property Info:Design: Beach House
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Homestead: Yes
- Construction Status: Construction Complete
- Construction Siding: Block, Frame, Insulated Conc Forms, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd, Slab
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
- Electric: True
- Utilities: Electric, Gas - Natural, Phone2, Public Sewer, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid, TV Cable
- Energy: AC - 2 or More, AC - Central Elect, AC - High Efficiency, Ceiling Fans, Heat - Two or More, Heat Cntrl Electric, Water Heater - Elect
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
- Exterior Features: Balcony, Sprinkler System
- Construction Materials: Block, Frame, Insulated Conc Forms, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Stories: 2.0
- Patio And Porch Features: Deck Covered, Patio Open, Porch Open
- Fencing: Fenced Lot-Part
- General Property Info:Pool: No
- General Property Info:Pool Type: None
- Exterior: Balcony, Deck Covered, Fenced Lot-Part, Guest Quarters, Patio Open, Porch Open, Sprinkler System
Interior Features
- Heating: Central
- Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
- Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling Tray/Cofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Woodwork Painted
- Fireplace Features: Fireplace Gas
- Flooring: Floor Hardwood, Floor Marble, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet New
- Window Features: Window Treatment All
- Room Type: Dining Room, Kitchen, Master Bedroom, Master Bathroom, Library, Covered Porch, Bedroom, Laundry, Foyer, Garage, Carport, Separate Apartment, Terrace
- Rooms Total: 14.0
- Bathrooms Total Integer: 5.0
- Bathrooms Total Decimal: 4.5
- Bathrooms Total Notational: 4.1
- Cooling YN: Yes
- Heating YN: Yes
- Fireplace YN: Yes
- Bedrooms Total: 4.0
- Bathrooms Full: 4.0
- Bathrooms Half: 1.0
- Interior: Breakfast Bar, Ceiling TrayCofferd, Ceiling Vaulted, Fireplace Gas, Floor Hardwood, Floor Marble, Floor Tile, Floor WW Carpet New, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Window Treatment All, Woodwork Painted
- Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Central Vacuum, Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator WIceMk, StoveOven Gas, Washer
Room Information
Room 1
- Room Type: Dining Room
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 23.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Description: Dining/Living Combo
- Room Dimensions: 23 x 17
Room 2
- Room Type: Kitchen
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 24.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 24 x 14
Room 3
- Room Type: Master Bedroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 21.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Dimensions: 21 x 17
Room 4
- Room Type: Master Bathroom
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room 5
- Room Type: Library
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 8.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 8
Room 6
- Room Type: Covered Porch
- Room Level: Second
- Room Length: 19.0
- Room Width: 5.0
- Room Dimensions: 19 x 5
Room 7
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 15.0
- Room Dimensions: 15 x 10
Room 8
- Room Type: Bedroom
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 16.0
- Room Width: 14.0
- Room Dimensions: 16 x 14
Room 9
- Room Type: Laundry
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 10.0
- Room Width: 10.0
- Room Dimensions: 10 x 10
Room 10
- Room Type: Foyer
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 11.0
- Room Width: 9.0
- Room Dimensions: 11 x 9
Room 11
- Room Type: Garage
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 27.0
- Room Width: 27.0
- Room Dimensions: 27 x 27
Room 12
- Room Type: Carport
- Room Level: First
- Room Length: 27.0
- Room Width: 17.0
- Room Dimensions: 27 x 17
Rental
Rent Information
- Listing Info Tax Legal:Is Subject Leased: No
Property History for 96 Hilltop Drive
| Date | Event & Source | Price | Appreciation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 16, 2025 | Price Change ECAR #980402 | $1,995,000 | — |
| Jul 8, 2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #980402 | $2,245,000 | — |
| Sep 29, 2022 | Withdrawn ECAR #896045 | $2,895,000 | — |
| Apr 18, 2022 | Listed (Active) ECAR #896045 | $2,895,000 | — |
| Apr 11, 2022 | Withdrawn PENSACOLA #606425 | — | |
| Apr 4, 2022 | Listed (Active) PENSACOLA #606425 | $3,499,000 | — |
| May 15, 2017 | Expired ECAR #752857 | — | |
| May 16, 2016 | Listed (Active) ECAR #752857 | $1,195,000 | — |
| Sep 25, 2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339647847 | $102,000 | — |
| Date | Event & Source | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 08/16/2025 | Price Change ECAR #980402 | $1,995,000 |
| 07/08/2025 | Listed (Active) ECAR #980402 | $2,245,000 |
| 09/29/2022 | Withdrawn ECAR #896045 | $2,895,000 |
| 04/18/2022 | Listed (Active) ECAR #896045 | $2,895,000 |
| 04/11/2022 | Withdrawn PENSACOLA #606425 | — |
| 04/04/2022 | Listed (Active) PENSACOLA #606425 | $3,499,000 |
| 05/15/2017 | Expired ECAR #752857 | — |
| 05/16/2016 | Listed (Active) ECAR #752857 | $1,195,000 |
| 09/25/2012 | Sold (Public Record) Public Record #339647847 | $102,000 |
For completeness, Compass often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.
Public Records for 96 Hilltop Drive
Taxable ValueLand$721,000Additions$1,569,541Total$2,290,541
Tax Record2024$6,704 ($559 / month)
Home Facts
Beds3Total Finished SqFt3,458 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt3,458 SqFtStories2Lot Size9,757 SqFtStyleSingle Family ResidenceYear Built2014CountyWALTONAPN04-3S-20-34020-00E-0070
Schools near 96 Hilltop 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 |
|---|---|---|
Van R. Butler 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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