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. 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.
For sale
Price cut: $10K (8/27)
$870,000
85 Emerald Beach Way, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
3beds
1,705sqft
Single Family Residence
Built in 2017
4,356 Square Feet Lot
$840,900 Zestimate®
$510/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Relaxing hot tubHeated resort-style pool
- 92 days
- 554
- 46
Zillow last checked:
Listing updated:
Listed by:
Angela S Resiak 317-439-8541,
Compass,
Resiak Group 317-439-8541,
Compass
Source: ECAOR,MLS#: 1005332
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 166.44 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 11.4 x 14.6
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 130.8 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 12
Bedroom
- Level: Second
- Area: 119.9 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 10.9 x 11
Dining room
- Level: First
- Area: 171.12 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.8 x 12.4
Kitchen
- Level: First
- Area: 194.56 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 15.2 x 12.8
Living room
- Level: First
- Area: 209.6 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 13.1 x 16
Heating
- Natural Gas
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Microwave, Range Hood, Tankless Water Heater
Features
- Crown Molding, Kitchen Island, Recessed Lighting, Owner's Closet, Pantry
- Common walls with other units/homes: No Common Walls
Interior area
- Total structure area: 1,705
- Total interior livable area: 1,705 sqft
Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
Features
- Stories: 2
- Exterior features: Balcony
Lot
- Size: 4,356 Square Feet
- Dimensions: 45 x 90
Details
- Parcel number: 013S203461000F1160
- Zoning description: Resid Single Family
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Beach House
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Trim Wood, Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd
- Roof: Metal
Condition
- Construction Complete
- New construction: No
- Year built: 2017
Utilities & green energy
- Water: Public
Community & HOA
Community
- Features: BBQ Pit/Grill, Pavillion/Gazebo, Pool, TV Cable, Whirlpool, Short Term Rental - Allowed
- Security: Smoke Detector(s)
- Subdivision: HIGHLAND PARKS
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Services included: Maintenance Grounds, Recreational Faclty
Location
- Region: Santa Rosa Beach
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $510/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $722,206
- Annual tax amount: $6,144
- Date on market: 6/12/2026
Estimated market value
$840,900
$799,000 - $883,000
$3,392/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/27/2026 | Price change | $870,000-1.1%$510/sqft |
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| 6/12/2026 | Listed for sale | $880,000+121.4%$516/sqft |
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| 6/5/2017 | Sold | $397,401$233/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,144 -2.9% | $642,289 +10% |
| 2024 | $6,328 +4.8% | $583,899 +10% |
| 2023 | $6,036 +10.9% | $530,817 +10% |
| 2022 | $5,443 +28.2% | $482,561 +10% |
| 2021 | $4,246 +6.1% | $438,692 +9.4% |
| 2020 | $4,002 +3.6% | $400,864 +3.1% |
| 2019 | $3,862 | $388,873 +7% |
| 2018 | $3,862 +6.6% | $363,386 +365.9% |
| 2017 | $3,623 +535% | $78,000 +4% |
| 2016 | $571 +4.4% | $75,000 +152.5% |
| 2015 | $547 +81.1% | $29,700 +32% |
| 2014 | $302 | $22,500 |
| 2013 | -- | $22,500 |
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Neighborhood: 32459
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Van R Butler
- Middle: Emerald Coast
- High: South Walton
Source: ECAOR. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.






