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$1,950,000 -$235,000 (-10.76%) Price Reduced

  • For Sale
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  • Single Family
  • 3 Beds
  • 2 Full Baths
  • 1 Partial Bath
  • 3,664 Sq. Ft.
  • Updated 4 hours ago
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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.

Full Property Details for 279 Smith Dr

General

  • Price: $1,950,000
  • Taxes: $6,682 (2025)
  • Status: Active
  • Type: Single Family
  • Source: Emerald_Coast
  • MLS ID: 991839
  • Updated: 6/15/2026
  • Added to Site: 1 day(s) ago

Rental Information

  • Complex Features: Short Term Rental - Allowed, Pets Allowed

Interior

  • Number of Rooms: 8
  • Interior Features: Ceiling Cathedral, Kitchen Island, Lighting Recessed, Pantry
  • Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn, Dishwasher, Microwave, Range Hood, Stove/Oven Gas

Rooms

Bathrooms

  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Half Bathrooms: 1

Bedrooms

  • Total Bedrooms: 3

Exterior

  • Exterior Features: Hot Tub, Sprinkler System
  • Porch/Patio/Deck: Patio Covered, Patio Enclosed, Porch, Porch Open

Parking

  • Garage: Yes
  • Attached garage: Yes
  • Garage Spaces: 3

Location

  • Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach
  • County: Walton
  • Subdivision: SANTA ROSA PLANTATION
  • Driving Directions: From US 98 W turn North on US-331 N. Go 1.6 miles. Turn left onto Chat Holley Rd. Go 0.8 Miles. Smith Road is on your right.

School Information

  • Elementary School: Dune Lakes
  • Middle School: Emerald Coast
  • High School: South Walton

Heating & Cooling

  • Central air: Yes
  • Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Type: Ceiling Fans, Central Air
  • Heating/Cooling: Ceiling Fans, Central Air

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Utility Description: Gas - Propane, Public Water, TV Cable

Structural Information

  • Architectural Style: Other
  • Construction: Block
  • Exterior Const.: Block
  • Stories/Levels: 2
  • Square Feet: 3,664
  • Sq. Ft. Source: County PA Records
  • Year Built: 2023

Lot Features

  • Property View: Bay
  • Lot Size (Acres): 0.62
  • Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 27,007.2
  • Lot Dimensions: 150 x 180
  • Frontage: Private Road
  • Lot Features: Survey Available, See Remarks
  • Zoning: Resid Single Family

Water Features

  • Water View: Yes

Financial Considerations

  • Tax Amount: $6,682
  • Tax Year: 2025

Disclosures and Reports

  • Legal Description: SEE ATTACHED
  • APN: 19-2S-19-24090-000-0331
  • Property ID: 19-2S-19-24090-000-0331

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Schools serving 279 Smith Dr

School District:Walton County School District
NameGradesDistance
Bay Elementary School
6565 US Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
K-57.5 mi
Emerald Coast Middle School
4019 US Highway 98 East, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
6-85.1 mi
South Walton High School
645 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
9-120.9 mi
Disclaimer: School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.

Price & Sales History for 279 Smith Dr Get Price Alerts and Save Property

Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
6/15/2026
Price Reduced
$1,950,000
-10.76%
MLS
12/29/2025
Listed
$2,185,000
1406.9%
MLS
3/24/2021
Sold
$145,000
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Tax History for 279 Smith Dr

Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2024
$8,141
—
$778,103
-17%
2024
$8,141
1147%
$936,130
690%
2023
$653
164%
$118,450
365%
2021
$247
-65%
$25,488
-81%
2022
$713
189%
$131,480
464%
2021
$247
11%
$23,318
4%
2019
$223
4%
$22,422
4%
2018
$215
4%
$21,559
3%
2017
$207
3%
$20,931
4%
2016
$201
5%
$20,126
7%
2015
$191
9%
$18,810
10%
2014
$176
-1%
$17,100
—
2013
$177
—
$17,100
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279 Smith Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 991839) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 279 Smith Drive is currently listed for $1,950,000 and was received on June 15, 2026. Want to learn more about 279 Smith Drive? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Santa Rosa Beach? You can browse all Santa Rosa Beach real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

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