85 Emerald Beach Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$870,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 3 Square Footage: 1,705 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 4,356 Status: Active

Current Price: $870,000 List Date: 6/12/2026 Last Modified: 8/27/2026

Overview

Description

Welcome to your slice of paradise on the coveted 30A corridor! This stunning home in the highly sought-after Highland Parks community is a premier short-term rental opportunity -- and it's easy to see why guests keep coming back. Step inside to a bright, airy open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space perfectly designed for gathering, entertaining, and making memories. The seamless flow and generous square footage make this home as functional as it is beautiful. Out back, you'll discover one of this home's most coveted features -- a large, private backyard that backs directly to a natural preserve. Enjoy unmatched tranquility, abundant wildlife, and a true sense of seclusion that's rare to find this close to the Gulf. But the lifestyle here extends well beyond your front door. Highland Parks delivers resort-caliber amenities that set it apart from the rest of 30A -- including a heated resort-style pool, a spectacular 4-story observation tower perfect for catching those legenda ... (Read more)

Supplements: Nestled in the sought-after Highland Parks community, you'll enjoy access to unbeatable amenities, including a world-class heated pool, a beach-viewing tower to soak in breathtaking sunsets, and a pavilion designed for grilling and entertaining. This is more than a home it's a lifestyle waiting to be embraced.

Listing Details MLS# 1005332

Contract Info

List Price/SqFt: 510.26
Listing Board: Emerald Coast

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West
Street #: 85
Street Name: Emerald Beach
Street Suffix: Way
State: FL
Zip Code: 32459
County: Walton
Project Name/Subdivision: HIGHLAND PARKS
Parcel ID: 01-3S-20-34610-00F-1160

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Design: Beach House
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1705
SqFt Source: County PA Records
Full Baths: 2
Half Baths: Yes
Total Bathrooms: 3
# Stories: 2
Year Built: 2017
Garage: No
Carport: No
Driveway Spaces: 2
userdefined76: 2
Acreage: 0.1
Pool: Yes
Pool Type: Community

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1703 - Santa Rosa Beach and S of 98 East of 393
Elementary School: Van R Butler
Middle School: Emerald Coast
High School: South Walton
Legal Description: LOT 116 BLK F HIGHLAND PARKS AT BLUE MOUNTAIN BEACH PH 2 PB 18-68 OR 2898-2577 OR 2940-4246 OR 3043-1083 OR 3306-1145

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No
Is Subject Leased: No
Assessment Fees: Yes
Assessment Amount: 675
Annual Assessment Amount: 2700
Assessment Paid: Quarterly
New Buyer Fee: Yes
New Buyer Fee Amt: 0.5
New Buyer Fee Paid: %
Last Taxes: 6144.06
Last Tax Year: 2025
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: No

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Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Welcome to your slice of paradise on the coveted 30A corridor! This stunning home in the highly sought-after Highland Parks community is a premier short-term rental opportunity -- and it's easy to see why guests keep coming back. Step inside to a bright, airy open-concept living, dining, and kitchen space perfectly designed for gathering, entertaining, and making memories. The seamless flow and generous square footage make this home as functional as it is beautiful. Out back, you'll discover one of this home's most coveted features -- a large, private backyard that backs directly to a natural preserve. Enjoy unmatched tranquility, abundant wildlife, and a true sense of seclusion that's rare to find this close to the Gulf. But the lifestyle here extends well beyond your front door. Highland Parks delivers resort-caliber amenities that set it apart from the rest of 30A -- including a heated resort-style pool, a spectacular 4-story observation tower perfect for catching those legendary Emerald Coast sunsets, an outdoor kitchen built for large-group entertaining, a relaxing hot tub, and a beautifully appointed fire pit for cool evenings under the stars. Whether you're searching for a high-performing investment property, a personal beach getaway, or both -- this home checks every box. Low HOA, strong rental demand, and an unbeatable location just moments from Point Washington State Forest, public beach accesses, and the best dining 30A has to offer.

Construction Status

Construction Complete: Yes

Project Facilities

BBQ Pit/Grill: Yes
Pavillion/Gazebo: Yes
Pets Allowed: Yes
Pool: Yes
Short Term Rental - Allowed: Yes
TV Cable: Yes
Whirlpool: Yes

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal: Yes
Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: Yes
Trim Wood: Yes

Utilities

Electric: Yes
Gas - Natural: Yes
Public Sewer: Yes
Public Water: Yes
TV Cable: Yes

Zoning

Resid Single Family: Yes

Exterior

Balcony: Yes

Interior

Ceiling Crwn Molding: Yes
Kitchen Island: Yes
Lighting Recessed: Yes
Owner's Closet: Yes
Pantry: Yes

Financing

Conventional: Yes
FHA: Yes
VA: Yes
None: Yes

Appliances

Dishwasher: Yes
Disposal: Yes
Dryer: Yes
Microwave: Yes
Oven Self Cleaning: Yes
Range Hood: Yes
Refrigerator W/IceMk: Yes
Smoke Detector: Yes
Stove/Oven Gas: Yes

Energy

AC - Central Elect: Yes
Water Heater - Tnkls: Yes

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: Yes
MBath Shower Only: Yes
MBath Tile: Yes
MBed Balcony: Yes
MBed Carpeted: Yes
MBed Walk-in Closet: Yes

Master Bedroom

Second: Yes

Bedroom

Second: Yes

Kitchen

First: Yes

Living Room

First: Yes

Rooms

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

Fees Include

Accounting: Yes
Ground Keeping: Yes
Master Association: Yes
Recreational Faclty: Yes

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Zoning: Resid Single Family Project Facilities: BBQ Pit/Grill; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pets Allowed; Pool; Short Term Rental - Allowed; TV Cable; Whirlpool Exterior: Balcony Interior: Ceiling Crwn Molding; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Owner's Closet; Pantry Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Self Cleaning; Range Hood; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smoke Detector; Stove/Oven Gas Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Water Heater - Tnkls Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Second Kitchen: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Kitchen; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA; None Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Master Association; Recreational Faclty

Room Information

Room Name	Level	Dimensions	Length	Width
Living Room	First	13.1 x 16	13.10	16.00
Dining Room	First	13.8 x 12.4	13.80	12.40
Kitchen	First	15.2 x 12.8	15.20	12.80
Master Bedroom	Second	11.4 x 14.6	11.40	14.60
Bedroom	Second	10.9 x 12	10.90	12.00
Bedroom	Second	10.9 x 11	10.90	11.00

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: August - 27 - 2026

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