23 Spotted Dolphin Road, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 988183)

Description

Located in the highly desirable Dune Allen community along Scenic Highway 30A, this fully furnished coastal retreat offers a rare combination of upscale design, flexibility, and strong short-term rental potential - with no HOA restrictions. Whether you're looking for a luxury getaway or a high-performing income property, this one checks all the boxes. Set on a private, tree-lined lot, the home features 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a light-filled open layout built for hosting and relaxing. The gourmet kitchen impresses with sleek white waterfall-edge countertops, a 48' dual-fuel range, top-tier built-in appliances, and an oversized island with seating for six. A dedicated home office just off the kitchen is perfect for remote work or quiet retreat. Designed with

Supplements: comfort and privacy in mind, the home includes two king primary suites - one on the second floor and one on the third - plus two additional king bedrooms and a custom bunk room, each with its own private bath. The third floor also features a flex space, perfect for a media or game room. Three owner's closets provide ample secure storage for personal items. Just off the second-floor family room, doors open to a large elevated porch with a heated pool, lounge area, and fireplace. Offering the ultimate in outdoor living. In total, the home offers more than 1,000 square feet of porch and patio space, including a ground-level covered living area with a fireplace, an outdoor TV, dining space, and a fully equipped summer kitchen featuring a grill, sink, and mini fridge. An elevator connects all three levels, and an oversized garage offers ample storage for beach gear, bikes, or golf carts. Ideally located near Gulf Place Town Center, top-tier golf, and the scenic trails of Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, this home offers both convenience and coastal serenity.

Status Change Info

Sold Price/SqFt: 631.31 Status: Sold Under Contract Date: 2025-12-02 Sold Date: 2026-01-09 Sold Price: $3,000,000

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 692.34 List Date: 2025-10-23 Current Price: $3,000,000 List Price: $3,290,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: BEG NE/COR BEACH HIGHLANDS PB 3-50 SEC 04-3S-20W,N 88 DEG 42'21''E 73.40 FT FOR POB,N 88 DEG 42'21''E 73.40 FT,S 02 DEG 13'15''E 139.99 FT TO N ROW SPOTTED DOLPHIN RD AS RECD IN PB 15-32A,S 88 DEG 43'31''W ALG ROW 73.79 FT,DPRT ROW N 02 DEG 03'31''W 139.96 FT TO N BDRY SEC 4 TO POB. OR 1358-305 OR 2395-1147 OR 3045-4120 OR 3202-3185

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Florida Cottage SqFt Source: Building Plan Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: Yes Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 3 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Private Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 4752 Bedrooms: 5 Full Baths: 5 Half Baths: 2 Total Bathrooms: 7 # Stories: 3 Year Built: 2021 Garage Spaces: 2 Acreage: 0.23

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Who Paid Doc Stamps: Seller Who Paid Title: Buyer Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: No New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 18222.93 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Located in the highly desirable Dune Allen community along Scenic Highway 30A, this fully furnished coastal retreat offers a rare combination of upscale design, flexibility, and strong short-term rental potential - with no HOA restrictions. Whether you're looking for a luxury getaway or a high-performing income property, this one checks all the boxes. Set on a private, tree-lined lot, the home features 12-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a light-filled open layout built for hosting and relaxing. The gourmet kitchen impresses with sleek white waterfall-edge countertops, a 48' dual-fuel range, top-tier built-in appliances, and an oversized island with seating for six. A dedicated home office just off the kitchen is perfect for remote work or quiet retreat. Designed with

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Garage Attached: 1

Waterview

Pond: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Coastal Barrier Zone: No Interior: 1

Construction/Siding

Roof Metal: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 Tap Fee Paid: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Deck Open: 1 Fireplace: 1 Pool - Heated: 1 Porch: 1 Shower: 1 Summer Kitchen: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Built-In Bookcases: 1 Ceiling Beamed: 1 Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Ceiling Raised: 1 Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1 Elevator: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Pantry: 1 Wet Bar: 1 Window Treatment All: 1 Woodwork Stained: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Freezer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Double: 1 Range Hood: 1 Refrigerator: 1 Security System: 1 Stove/Oven Dual Fuel: 1 Warranty Provided: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 Water Heater - Tnkls: 1 Water Heater - Two +: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

Third: 1

Living Room

Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Foyer: 1 Garage: 1 Living Room: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Office: 1

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West Street #: 23 Street Name: Spotted Dolphin Street Suffix: Road State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: Beach Highlands Parcel ID: 04-3S-20-34000-006-0010

Property Features

Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Interior Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Pond Parking Features: Garage Attached Exterior: Balcony; Deck Open; Fireplace; Pool - Heated; Porch; Shower; Summer Kitchen Interior: Breakfast Bar; Built-In Bookcases; Ceiling Beamed; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Ceiling Raised; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Elevator; Floor Hardwood; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Pantry; Wet Bar; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Stained Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Freezer; Microwave; Oven Double; Range Hood; Refrigerator; Security System; Stove/Oven Dual Fuel; Warranty Provided; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid Energy: AC - 2 or More; Water Heater - Tnkls; Water Heater - Two + Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: Third Living Room: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Foyer; Garage; Living Room; Master Bedroom; Office Financing: Conventional

Room Information

Foyer Level: First Dimensions: 5 x 10 Length: 5.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 5 x 10 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 30 x 40 Length: 30.00 Width: 40.00 Dimensions: 30 x 40 Living Room Level: Second Dimensions: 22 x 24 Length: 22.00 Width: 24.00 Remarks: Living/Dining Dimensions: 22 x 24 Office Level: Second Dimensions: 9 x 15 Length: 9.00 Width: 15.00 Dimensions: 9 x 15 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 18 x 14 Length: 18.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 18 x 14 Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 15 x 13 Length: 15.00 Width: 13.00 Dimensions: 15 x 13 Bedroom Level: Third Dimensions: 12 x 12 Length: 12.00 Width: 12.00 Dimensions: 12 x 12