For sale

$1,950,000

279 Smith Dr, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

3beds

3,664sqft

$11,908/mo

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Single Family Residence

Built in 2023

0.62 Acres Lot

$1,840,500 Zestimate^®

$532/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Quiet private roadGenerously sized lot

Bay Living! Tucked away on a quiet private road in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach, 279 Smith Drive offers the perfect blend of privacy and proximity. Just minutes from 30A, local dining, shopping, and the area's renowned beaches, this site-built home captures the relaxed coastal lifestyle South Walton is known for. Set on a generously sized lot, the property offers exceptional versatility--ideal for full-time living, a second home, or an investment opportunity in one of the area's most desirable and steadily growing locations. Enjoy a peaceful setting with the convenience and long-term potential that continue to draw homeowners and investors alike. Buyer to verify all information, including construction details, age, dimensions, zoning, and intended use.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Full bathrooms: 2
1/2 bathrooms: 1

Primary bedroom

Description: All measurements are estimates
Level: First
Area: 288 Square Feet
Dimensions: 18 x 16

Bedroom

Description: All measurements are estimates
Level: First
Area: 168 Square Feet
Dimensions: 12 x 14

Bedroom

Level: First
Area: 182 Square Feet
Dimensions: 13 x 14

Primary bathroom

Description: All measurements are estimates
Level: First
Area: 209 Square Feet
Dimensions: 19 x 11

Other

Description: front and one side of home

Garage

Description: 3 Car Garage
Level: First
Area: 877230 Square Feet
Dimensions: 243 x 3,610

Loft

Description: 1031sq.ft. total
Level: Second
Area: 1080 Square Feet
Dimensions: 45 x 24

Screened porch

Description: Rear enclosed with hot tub
Level: First

Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)

Appliances

Included: Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood

Features

Cathedral Ceiling(s), Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Pantry
Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls

Interior area

Total structure area: 3,664
Total interior livable area: 3,664 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 3
Parking features: Garage Door Opener
Attached garage spaces: 3

Features

Stories: 2
Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Porch
Exterior features: Sprinkler System
Has spa: Yes
Spa features: Heated
Has view: Yes
View description: Bay
Has water view: Yes
Water view: Bay

Lot

Size: 0.62 Acres
Dimensions: 150 x 180
Features: See Remarks, Survey Available

Details

Parcel number: 192S19240900000331
Zoning description: Resid Single Family

Construction

Type & style

Home type: SingleFamily
Architectural style: Other
Property subtype: Single Family Residence

Materials

Block

Condition

Construction Complete
New construction: No
Year built: 2023

Utilities & green energy

Water: Public

Community & HOA

Community

Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed
Subdivision: SANTA ROSA PLANTATION

Location

Region: Santa Rosa Beach

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $532/sqft
Tax assessed value: $778,103
Annual tax amount: $6,682
Date on market: 6/15/2026

Estimated market value

$1,840,500

$1.75M - $1.93M

$5,077/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/15/2026	Listed for sale	$1,950,000-10.8%$532/sqft
Source: ECAOR #991839 Report a problem
5/13/2026	Listing removed	$2,185,000$596/sqft
Source: ECAOR #991839 Report a problem
12/29/2025	Listed for sale	$2,185,000+1406.9%$596/sqft
Source: ECAOR #991839 Report a problem
3/25/2021	Sold	$145,000$40/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$6,682 -17.9%	$778,103 -8.6%
2024	$8,141 +1147.1%	$851,605 +2661.3%
2023	$653 -8.5%	$30,841 +10%
2022	$713 +189.2%	$28,037 +10%
2021	$247 +6%	$25,488 +9.3%
2020	$233 +4.5%	$23,318 +4%
2019	$223	$22,422 +4%
2018	$223 +3.6%	$21,559 +3%
2017	$215 +3.6%	$20,931 +4%
2016	$207 +3%	$20,126 +7%
2015	$201 +5.3%	$18,810 +10%
2014	$191	$17,100
2013	--	$17,100
2012	--	$17,100 -5%
2011	--	$18,000 -10%
2010	--	$20,000 -53.3%
2009	--	$42,840 -15%
2008	--	$50,400
2007	--	$50,400 +320%
2005	--	$12,000
2004	--	$12,000 +33.3%
2003	--	$9,000
2002	--	$9,000 +138.1%
2001	--	$3,780