Emerald Coast · Walton County
Santa Rosa Beach Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Bay or beach is the first choice in Santa Rosa Beach real estate. To the north are bayfront houses with docks off Mack Bayou; to the south, neighborhoods near Gulf Place and Dune Allen give way to Gulf-side streets running east through Grayton and WaterColor toward Seagrove. Santa Rosa Beach has no city limits of its own, so Walton County handles zoning and permits for every listing below. Rental eligibility shifts from one subdivision's covenants to the next.
$975K
Median List Price
1,061
Active Listings
$707
Avg Price / Sqft
143
Avg Days on Market
Updated · computed from current Santa Rosa Beach MLS inventory.
What should buyers know about Santa Rosa Beach real estate?
Santa Rosa Beach is unincorporated Walton County, with no city limits of its own, and its mailing area runs from Choctawhatchee Bay down to the Gulf, spanning the beach corridor through Grayton, WaterColor, and Seaside to the west side of Seagrove Beach. That breadth shows up in the inventory: bayfront homes with docks and acreage off Mack Bayou, neighborhoods near Gulf Place and Dune Allen, and homesteads near Point Washington State Forest. Blue Mountain Beach and Dune Allen give it Gulf beach frontage, while the Highway 98 corridor keeps daily errands practical. Many homes along the western 30A corridor participate in short-term rental programs, though eligibility runs subdivision by subdivision, so confirm covenant language before assuming a listing qualifies. Bay-side lots often suit buyers who want a private dock and a quieter, more residential setting than the beach corridor.
- Western gateway to Scenic 30A
- Bayfront homes, some with private docks
- Unincorporated Walton County community
- Near Point Washington State Forest
Live Inventory
Real Estate for Sale in Santa Rosa Beach
$2,100,000
45 Bishop Road
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$6,299,000
393 Wilderness Way
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$2,395,000
1.48 Acres Highway 98
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$629,000
119 Wind Spray Court
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$1,450,000
51 Loon Lake Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
$2,700,000
2236 Co Highway 83
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
The short-term rental badge comes from the MLS or from our own rental review. Ask our local experts before you rely on it.
Neighborhoods & Communities
All Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods12 of the 164 Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods and communities we cover here.
- Churchill OaksCommunity
- Cottages at Eastern LakeCommunity · Built 2015
- Cypress Breeze PlantationCommunity · Built 2015
- Cypress DunesCommunity · Gated · Short-Term Rental Eligible
- Draper Lake Coastal VillageCommunity · Gated
- Eagle BayCommunity · Built 2013
- Gulf PlaceCommunity · Short-Term Rental Eligible
- Redfish VillageCommunity · Short-Term Rental Eligible
- Santa Rosa Golf & Beach ClubCommunity · Golf · Short-Term Rental Eligible
- Serenity at Dune AllenCommunity · Built 2020
- The RetreatCommunity · Gated
- 30A TownhomesNeighborhood · Short-Term Rental Eligible
Browse all 164 Santa Rosa Beach neighborhoods and communities - search by name, or filter the list.
Condo Buildings
All Santa Rosa Beach condo buildings12 of the 43 Santa Rosa Beach condo buildings we cover here.
- AbacosCondo building · Built 2006
- AdagioCondo building · Gulf-front
- Azure at 30ACondo building
- BeachcrestCondo building · Gulf-front · 70 units · Built 1988
- BeachfrontCondo building
- Beachside EstatesCondo building · 5 units
- Beachside VillasCondo building
- Beachwood VillasCondo building · 117 units
- Cassine StationCondo building · Built 2006
- Church Street VillageCondo building · Built 2015
- Commodore's Retreat LimitedCondo building · 24 units · Built 1985
- Costa BlancaCondo building · 14 units · Built 2018
Browse all 43 Santa Rosa Beach condo buildings - search by name, or filter the list.
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Local Answers
Santa Rosa Beach Real Estate FAQ
Is Santa Rosa Beach on 30A?
Partially. Santa Rosa Beach is the large, unincorporated mailing-address community that includes the western end of Scenic Highway 30A, Dune Allen, Gulf Place, and Blue Mountain Beach, plus extensive bay-side and forest-side neighborhoods north of the beach corridor.
What is the difference between bayfront and Gulf-front in Santa Rosa Beach?
Gulf-front homes sit on the beach with direct Gulf views. Bayfront homes sit on Choctawhatchee Bay, often with docks and deeper lots, a different waterfront experience that suits boat owners and anyone who wants water access without beach-corridor density. Confirm which frontage a specific listing carries before comparing it to a Gulf-side home.
Do homes in Santa Rosa Beach allow short-term rentals?
Many do, since South Walton is broadly rental-friendly, but eligibility is neighborhood-specific. Beach-corridor cottages near Blue Mountain and Dune Allen commonly run rental programs, while several bay-side and forest-side subdivisions carry HOA restrictions or minimum-lease rules aimed at full-time residency. Verify covenant language and current county rental registration rules before buying.
Local representation
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Dream Destin Realty works Santa Rosa Beach directly. Every inquiry reaches a licensed agent on this list, not a routing queue.
Dustin Cornwell
Realtor / Owner
Dustin Cornwell is a Realtor and co-owner of Dream Destin Realty, representing buyers, sellers and investors from Destin and Miramar Beach through Santa Rosa Beach and 30A. He is ranked in the top 1% of Premier Agents Nationwide for customer experience and has closed more than $100 million in Emerald Coast real estate.
Brian Burgett
Broker / Owner
Brian Burgett is the Broker and co-owner of Dream Destin Realty, a founding partner of the brokerage and a licensed Florida real estate broker representing buyers and sellers in Destin, Miramar Beach and Santa Rosa Beach. He has 15 years in the business. Before the Emerald Coast he was with RE/MAX in Iowa, and since the brokerage opened in Destin in June 2020 he has closed more than $100 million in Emerald Coast real estate. Ranked in the top 1% of Premier Agents Nationwide for Customer Satisfaction, Brian is dedicated to helping his clients find the right home, whether that is a primary residence, a second home on the Gulf or an investment property.
Niki Noblin
Realtor
A Birmingham native, Niki earned a BA from the University of Montevallo. She spent 3 years in advertising before moving to Destin in 2002. She began her career in real estate at Kelly Plantation, selling high-end developer properties. Throughout her career, Niki has been an onsite agent for several luxury properties including Sanctuary by the Sea on 30A, One Water Place in Kelly Plantation and Bella Riva on Okaloosa Island.
Jade Schilhab
Realtor
Dedicated to helping clients navigate every stage of their real estate journey, Jade Schilhab is known for her personalized approach, strong communication, and commitment to delivering exceptional results. Whether buying a primary residence, selling a home, searching for a vacation property, or investing along Florida's Emerald Coast, Jade provides knowledgeable guidance and unwavering support from start to finish. Combining local market expertise with strategic marketing, thoughtful negotiation, and a passion for real estate and design, she strives to make every transaction seamless, rewarding, and tailored to each client's unique goals.
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