518 Blue Mountain RD Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
4 Beds
2 Baths
1,760 SqFt
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Key Details
Property Type Single Family Home
Sub Type Detached Single Family
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,760 sqft
Price per Sqft $5,397
Subdivision Blue Mountain Beach
MLS Listing ID 1004685
Style Beach House
Bedrooms 4
Full Baths 2
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1970
Annual Tax Amount $32,097
Tax Year 2025
Lot Size 0.450 Acres
Acres 0.45
Lot Dimensions 263.67 x 74.65 x 264.18 x 74.56
Property Sub-Type Detached Single Family
Source Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
Land Area 1760
Property Description
A rare and irreplaceable opportunity in the heart of Blue Mountain Beach, this legacy Gulf-front property has been held by the same family since 1970 and has never before been offered for sale in its 56-year history. Offering approximately 75 feet of direct Gulf frontage and nearly 30 feet of natural elevation, this is the kind of coastal asset builders, investors and legacy buyers can wait years to secure.
Its development potential is equally compelling. As a grandfathered lot, the property benefits from approximately 5-foot side setbacks--an increasingly valuable advantage when designing on Gulf-front land. Combined with its generous width, mostly cleared homesite, existing seawall and ownership rights extending to the mean high water line, these characteristics provide exceptional flexibility for future design and the potential to accommodate a substantially larger residential footprint while preserving valuable space for a pool and expansive Gulf-front outdoor living. Its development potential is equally compelling. As a grandfathered lot, the property benefits from approximately 5-foot side setbacks--an increasingly valuable advantage when designing on Gulf-front land. Combined with its generous width, mostly cleared homesite, existing seawall and ownership rights extending to the mean high water line, these characteristics provide exceptional flexibility for future design and the potential to accommodate a substantially larger residential footprint while preserving valuable space for a pool and expansive Gulf-front outdoor living.
But the numbers only tell part of the story. Standing here is an entirely different experience.
From this remarkable natural elevation, the coastline seems to wrap around you like a horseshoe, creating the feeling of being at the center of an extraordinary stretch of the Gulf. The view extends west toward Destin and east toward Panama City Beach, with miles of coastline unfolding in both directions. Even from the main floor of the existing cottage, the Gulf fills your field of vision and creates the remarkable sensation of sitting almost directly above the water.
That is part of what makes Blue Mountain Beach different. You don't necessarily have to build high to capture extraordinary Gulf views--the land itself provides the vantage point. Nearly 30 feet of natural elevation creates an expansive perspective that feels dramatically different from much of the surrounding coastline. It isn't simply the view; it's the feeling of being there.
Short-term rental friendly and uniquely positioned away from public beach access points, the property offers enhanced privacy and guest appeal while remaining convenient to everything along 30A. Just down from where Blue Mountain Road meets the Gulf and Big Redfish Lake, the property sits near the area's spectacular coastal dune lake outflows and a natural buffer between Grayton Beach and Blue Mountain Beach, helping preserve the serene, low-density character of this shoreline and naturally discouraging the overcrowding found along more heavily accessed stretches of the coast.
Tucked along a quiet, low-traffic street, the property offers an exceptional foundation for a future luxury Gulf-front residence, legacy family retreat or high-performing vacation rental.
The existing Old Florida cinderblock cottage, with a 2022 roof, offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, approximately 1,760 square feet and a fireplace, and remains largely original. Preserve its nostalgic coastal character, expand the footprint, or completely reimagine the property as a new Gulf-front estate designed to capitalize on its extraordinary width, grandfathered setbacks, natural elevation, privacy and panoramic Gulf views.
With Blue Mountain Beach Gulf-front inventory now reduced to a single available opportunity, and recent sales demonstrating the extraordinary values being achieved along this coveted shoreline, this property represents something increasingly difficult to find on 30A: substantial Gulf frontage, remarkable natural elevation, advantageous grandfathered setbacks, a peaceful setting and the freedom to create what comes next.
Some properties can be recreated. The land, elevation and perspective found here cannot.
Location
State FL
County Walton
Community Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Pavillion/Gazebo, Waterfront
Area 17 - 30A West
Direction Drive south on Hwy 83 until you cross over Scenic Hwy 30A and reach the Gulf/beach area. Make a turn onto Blue Mountain Road. Head past a few stop signs, and 518 will be on your right. Home is located at intersection of Blue Mountain Road & Sea Oates Rd.
Rooms
Primary Bedroom Level Upper
Master Bedroom true
Interior
Interior Features Ceiling Beamed, Fireplace, Kitchen Island, Shelving, Walls Paneled, Washer/Dryer Hookup, Woodwork Stained
Heating Central
Cooling Ceiling Fans, Central Air
Flooring Floor Laminate, Floor WW Carpet
Fireplaces Type Fireplace
Furnishings Furnished - Some
Fireplace Yes
Window Features Window Treatment All
Appliance Microwave, Oven Double, Refrigerator, Refrigerator W/IceMk, Security System, Stove/Oven Electric, Washer, Water Heater - Elect
Laundry true
Exterior
Exterior Feature Hurricane Shutters, Lawn Pump, Pavillion/Gazebo, Sprinkler System, Open Patio, Porch, Open Porch, Exterior Fireplace, Sprinkler System, Lawn Pump, Hurricane Shutters, Gazebo
Community Features Short Term Rental - Allowed, Beach, Pavillion/Gazebo, Waterfront
Utilities Available Electric, Public Water, Tap Fee Paid
Waterfront Description Unit Waterfront,Gulf,Shore - Beach,Shore - Seawall
View Gulf
Roof Type Metal
Street Surface Paved
Porch Patio Open, Porch, Porch Open
Garage No
Building
Lot Description Cleared, Coastal Setback, Covenants, Restrictions, Survey Available, Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Faces Drive south on Hwy 83 until you cross over Scenic Hwy 30A and reach the Gulf/beach area. Make a turn onto Blue Mountain Road. Head past a few stop signs, and 518 will be on your right. Home is located at intersection of Blue Mountain Road & Sea Oates Rd.
Story 2
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Well
Architectural Style Beach House
New Construction No
Schools
Elementary Schools Dune Lakes
Middle Schools Emerald Coast
High Schools South Walton
Others
Pets Allowed No
HOA Fee Include Trash
Tax ID 12-3S-20-34040-012-0050
Special Listing Condition Accept Backup Offers
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