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216 Central 8th Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 995161)

216 Central 8th Street, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New Listing
$499,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,688 Status: Active
Current Price: $499,000 List Date: 2/12/2026 Last Modified: 2/13/2026

Description

This inviting Florida cottage offers generous living space and a prime location in Santa Rosa Beach, just three miles from the gulf and less than a mile from public bay access. With hardy plank siding and a classic coastal design, the home provides both comfort and convenience without the restrictions of an HOA. Inside, an open-concept layout creates a seamless flow between the large living room, complete with a fireplace, the dining area, and the spacious kitchen. The kitchen features a center island and has been recently updated with quartz countertops, adding both style and durability. The primary suite is conveniently located just off the kitchen, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family or guests.

Supplements: Recent improvements include a widened driveway with new gravel, pull-down attic stairs for added storage, and fresh interior updates that make the home move-in ready. The property's size and layout, paired with the ability to rent short-term, present an excellent value as either a primary residence, a second home, or an investment opportunity. Located just minutes from Gulf Place, local shops, restaurants, golf courses, and top-rated schools, this home balances relaxed coastal living with everyday practicality. With beach and bay access close at hand, it's a chance to enjoy the best of Santa Rosa Beach living at an exceptional price point.

More Information MLS# 995161

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 295.62 List Date: 2026-02-12 Current Price: $499,000 List Price: $499,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1605 - SRB North of Chat Holley Rd Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: Lot 22 blk 79 Town of Santa Rosa PB 2-61 or 2607-1970

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: County PA Records Garage: No Carport: No Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1688 Bedrooms: 3 Full Baths: 2 Total Bathrooms: 2 # Stories: 1 Year Built: 2007

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: No New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 2574.98 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: This inviting Florida cottage offers generous living space and a prime location in Santa Rosa Beach, just three miles from the gulf and less than a mile from public bay access. With hardy plank siding and a classic coastal design, the home provides both comfort and convenience without the restrictions of an HOA. Inside, an open-concept layout creates a seamless flow between the large living room, complete with a fireplace, the dining area, and the spacious kitchen. The kitchen features a center island and has been recently updated with quartz countertops, adding both style and durability. The primary suite is conveniently located just off the kitchen, while additional bedrooms provide flexibility for family or guests.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1 Short Sale: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Construction/Siding

Foundation Off Grade: 1 Roof Composite Shngl: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Trim Wood: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Water: 1 Septic Tank: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Porch: 1

Interior

Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1 Fireplace: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Floor WW Carpet: 1 Furnished - None: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Washer/Dryer Hookup: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Microwave: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Smooth Stovetop Rnge: 1 Stove/Oven Electric: 1

Energy

AC - Central Elect: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Cultured Mrble: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBed Carpeted: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

First: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Dining Room: 1 Laundry: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach Street #: 216 Street Name: Central 8th Street Suffix: Street State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: TOWN OF SANTA ROSA Parcel ID: 22-2S-20-33120-079-0220

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers; Short Sale Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Exterior: Porch Interior: Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Fireplace; Floor Tile; Floor WW Carpet; Furnished - None; Kitchen Island; Washer/Dryer Hookup Appliances: Dishwasher; Disposal; Microwave; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smooth Stovetop Rnge; Stove/Oven Electric Utilities: Electric; Public Water; Septic Tank Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: First Bedroom: First Living Room: First Rooms: Bedroom; Dining Room; Laundry; Living Room; Master Bedroom Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA

Room Information

Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 25 x 15 Length: 25.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 25 x 15 Dining Room Level: First Dimensions: 20 x 15 Length: 20.00 Width: 15.00 Remarks: Dining/Kitchen Combo Dimensions: 20 x 15 Master Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 12 Length: 15.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 15 x 12 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 10 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 12 x 10 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 10 Length: 12.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 12 x 10 Laundry Level: First Dimensions: 10 x 8 Length: 10.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 10 x 8
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Listing Agent: Whitney E Cooley
Last Updated: February - 13 - 2026
Broker Attribution: whitney@scenicsir.com

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