253 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 978359)

253 Driftwood Point Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$3,280,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,684 Status: Sold

Current Price: $3,280,000 List Date: 6/09/2025 Last Modified: 10/31/2025

Overview

Description

Welcome to 253 Driftwood Point Drive, a one of a kind bayfront estate offering unparalleled views and world-class sunsets across Choctawhatchee Bay. Set on an oversized, nearly one-acre homesite, this western-facing property is perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking panoramic vistas and vibrant evening skies year-round. As you approach the residence down a serene, tree lined 300-foot drive, you're immediately struck by the property's presence and privacy. A striking pivot-style front door opens to reveal a completely reimagined interior where water views take center stage from nearly every room. This thoughtfully redesigned 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home has been taken down to the studs and rebuilt with today's modern standards in mind combining timeless elegance

Supplements: with the convenience of new construction. No detail was overlooked: new roofing, windows, doors, insulation, siding, mechanicals, flooring, lighting, tile, and more. The resort-style pool and spa add a luxurious focal point to the waterfront backyard, which boasts over 115 feet of pristine bay frontage. Out back, a newly built 900-square-foot comp ... (Read more)

Listing Details MLS# 978359

Status Change Info

Under Contract Date: 2025-08-27
Sold Date: 2025-10-31
Sold Price/SqFt: 890.34

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 948.7
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach
Street #: 253
Street Name: Driftwood Point Road
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: DRIFTWOOD ESTATES
Parcel ID: 11-2S-21-42010-00C-0050

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3684
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 5
Total Bathrooms: 5
# Stories: 2
Year Built: 1996
Garage: Yes
Carport: No
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Private

Waterfront

Waterfront Feet: 115
Bay: Yes

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1601 - SRB NW of Hwy 98 to Church Hill Bayou
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 5 BLK C DRIFTWOOD ESTATES PB 5-28 OR 856-120 OR 972-188 OR 2606-1603 OR 2669-2062 OR 3230-2505

More Information

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: No
New Buyer Fee: No
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Welcome to 253 Driftwood Point Drive, a one of a kind bayfront estate offering unparalleled views and world-class sunsets across Choctawhatchee Bay. Set on an oversized, nearly one-acre homesite, this western-facing property is perfectly positioned to capture breathtaking panoramic vistas and vibrant evening skies year-round. As you approach the residence down a serene, tree lined 300-foot drive, you're immediately struck by the property's presence and privacy. A striking pivot-style front door opens to reveal a completely reimagined interior where water views take center stage from nearly every room. This thoughtfully redesigned 4 bedroom, 5 bathroom home has been taken down to the studs and rebuilt with today's modern standards in mind combining timeless elegance

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Parking Features

Garage Detached: Yes

Waterview

Bay: Yes

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: Yes

Utilities

Gas - Natural: Yes
Private Well: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Dock: Yes
Pool - In-Ground: Yes

Energy

AC - Central Elect: Yes
AC - High Efficiency: Yes
Heat Cntrl Electric: Yes
Storm Doors: Yes
Storm Windows: Yes
Water Heater - Gas: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes

Master Bedroom

Second: Yes

Bedroom

First: Yes
Second: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Rooms

Bedroom: Yes
Dining Room: Yes
Kitchen: Yes
Laundry: Yes
Living Room: Yes
Master Bedroom: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterfront: Bay Waterview: Bay Parking Features: Garage Detached Exterior: Dock; Pool - In-Ground Utilities: Gas - Natural; Private Well; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; AC - High Efficiency; Heat Cntrl Electric; Storm Doors; Storm Windows; Water Heater - Gas; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First; Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width
Living Room	First	22 x 17	22.00	17.00
Dining Room	First	16 x 15	16.00	15.00
Kitchen	First	23 x 18	23.00	18.00
Bedroom	First	13 x 13	13.00	13.00
Laundry	First	15 x 10	15.00	10.00
Bedroom	Second	16 x 15	16.00	15.00
Bedroom	Second	16 x 13	16.00	13.00
Master Bedroom	Second	21 x 15	21.00	15.00

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: October - 31 - 2025

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