909 Santa Rosa Boulevard 626, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

$224,900
Property Type: Residential Baths: 1 Square Footage: 480 Status: Pending
Current Price: $224,900 List Date: 4/02/2026 Last Modified: 4/27/2026

Description

Under contract and accepting back-ups. Experience the best of the Emerald Coast from El Matador, 626, a top-floor studio located on the peaceful and quiet west end of Okaloosa Island. Positioned on the top floor, this studio hideaway is the perfect lock-up-and-leave vacation home or investment within one of the area's most established beachfront resorts. Inside, the bright open layout comfortably accommodates up to four guests. It includes a well-equipped kitchen, an inviting living space, and sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious covered balcony, extending the living area outdoors for dining and relaxing. The 11-foot ceilings and an accent wall enhance this beautiful retreat. It has newer ceramic tile flooring with quality epoxy grout, ensuring easy cleaning.

Supplements: The fully equipped kitchen has new stainless steel appliances, refaced cabinets, pantry storage, granite countertops and a beautiful tile backsplash. This well-maintained unit has many updates, including a new water heater and a replacement HVAC in 2022. One of the highlights of the property is the evening atmosphere around the resort grounds. The private balcony boasts beautiful sound view sunsets while relaxing and watching boats pass along the intracoastal, a peaceful setting that captures the charm of coastal living. El Matador is an 11-acre gated beachfront community known for its expansive grounds and resort-style amenities. The property borders the protected areas of the Gulf Islands National Seashore, providing a unique natural backdrop and ensuring the neighboring coastline remains preserved. Residents and guests enjoy private access to the sugar-white beaches with beach showers; two swimming pools (one heated); tennis/pickleball and basketball courts; a fitness center, sauna and hot tub; grilling and picnic areas; and 24-hour secure gated entry with onsite management. The condo is offered fully furnished and ready for immediate use, whether as a personal getaway or a short-term rental. Vacation demand on Okaloosa Island remains strong, making this property appealing for buyers seeking a turnkey beach investment. Conveniently located just minutes from the restaurants, marinas, and entertainment of Fort Walton Beach and Destin, the resort is also easily accessible from major southeastern cities. The Emerald Coast is a short drive from Nashville, Atlanta, Birmingham, and New Orleans, making it a favorite destination for both vacation homeowners and repeat visitors.

More Information MLS# 999644

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 468.54 List Date: 2026-04-02 Current Price: $224,900 List Price: $224,900

Location, Tax and Legal

Unit #: 626 Sub Area: 1201 - Okaloosa Island Elementary School: Elliott Point Middle School: Bruner High School: Fort Walton Beach Legal Description: EL MATADOR UNIT 626

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Condominium Design: N/A SqFt Source: County PA Records Stories In Unit: 1 Stories in Building: 2 Unit Floors Above Ground: 2 Immediate Occupancy: Yes Garage: No Carport: No Driveway Spaces: 2 Pool: Yes Pool Type: Community Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 480 Full Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 1 Year Built: 1971

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: No Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: Yes Assessment Amount: 909 Annual Assessment Amount: 10908 Assessment Paid: Monthly New Buyer Fee: Yes New Buyer Fee Amt: 50 New Buyer Fee Paid: $ Last Taxes: 2162.91 Last Tax Year: 2025 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: Yes

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Under contract and accepting back-ups. Experience the best of the Emerald Coast from El Matador, 626, a top-floor studio located on the peaceful and quiet west end of Okaloosa Island. Positioned on the top floor, this studio hideaway is the perfect lock-up-and-leave vacation home or investment within one of the area's most established beachfront resorts. Inside, the bright open layout comfortably accommodates up to four guests. It includes a well-equipped kitchen, an inviting living space, and sliding glass doors that open onto a spacious covered balcony, extending the living area outdoors for dining and relaxing. The 11-foot ceilings and an accent wall enhance this beautiful retreat. It has newer ceramic tile flooring with quality epoxy grout, ensuring easy cleaning.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Waterfront

Gulf: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Waterview

Intracoastal Waterwy: 1 Sound: 1

Project Facilities

BBQ Pit/Grill: 1 Beach: 1 Community Room: 1 Dumpster: 1 Elevators: 1 Exercise Room: 1 Fishing: 1 Gated Community: 1 Laundry: 1 Pavillion/Gazebo: 1 Pets Allowed: 1 Pickle Ball: 1 Picnic Area: 1 Pool: 1 Sauna/Steam Room: 1 Short Term Rental - Allowed: 1 Tennis: 1 TV Cable: 1 Waterfront: 1 Whirlpool: 1

Construction/Siding

Block: 1 Concrete: 1 Roof Flat: 1 Stucco: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 TV Cable: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Crwn Molding: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Furnished - All: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Newly Painted: 1 Pantry: 1 Renovated: 1 Shelving: 1 Window Treatment All: 1

Financing

Conventional: 1 FHA: 1 VA: 1

Appliances

Dishwasher: 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 Shower Only: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

First: 1

Living Room

First: 1

Full Bathroom

First: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Full Bathroom: 1 Kitchen: 1 Living Room: 1

Fees Include

Accounting: 1 Ground Keeping: 1 Insurance: 1 Master Association: 1 Recreational Faclty: 1 Security: 1 Sewer: 1 Trash: 1 TV Cable: 1 Water: 1

Existing Leases

Daily/Weekly: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Pending Under Contract Date: 2026-04-24

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 12 - Fort Walton Beach Street #: 909 Street Name: Santa Rosa Street Suffix: Boulevard State: FL Zip Code: 32548 County: Okaloosa Project Name/Subdivision: EL MATADOR CONDO Parcel ID: 00-2S-24-0800-0626-0000

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Waterfront: Gulf Waterview: Intracoastal Waterwy; Sound Project Facilities: BBQ Pit/Grill; Beach; Community Room; Dumpster; Elevators; Exercise Room; Fishing; Gated Community; Laundry; Pavillion/Gazebo; Pets Allowed; Pickle Ball; Picnic Area; Pool; Sauna/Steam Room; Short Term Rental - Allowed; Tennis; TV Cable; Waterfront; Whirlpool Exterior: Balcony Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Crwn Molding; Floor Tile; Furnished - All; Lighting Recessed; Newly Painted; Pantry; Renovated; Shelving; Window Treatment All Appliances: Dishwasher; Microwave; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Smooth Stovetop Rnge; Stove/Oven Electric Utilities: Electric; Public Sewer; Public Water; TV Cable Energy: AC - Central Elect; Ceiling Fans; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Bedroom: First Kitchen: First Living Room: First Full Bathroom: First Rooms: Bedroom; Full Bathroom; Kitchen; Living Room Financing: Conventional; FHA; VA Fees Include: Accounting; Ground Keeping; Insurance; Master Association; Recreational Faclty; Security; Trash; TV Cable; Water Existing Leases: Daily/Weekly

Room Information

Kitchen Level: First Dimensions: 10 x 9 Length: 10.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 10 x 9 Living Room Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 11 Length: 15.00 Width: 11.00 Dimensions: 15 x 11 Full Bathroom Level: First Dimensions: 12 x 5.5 Length: 12.00 Width: 5.50 Dimensions: 12 x 5.5 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 10 x 8.5 Length: 10.00 Width: 8.50 Remarks: Sleeping area Dimensions: 10 x 8.5
Listing Office: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty
Last Updated: April - 27 - 2026
Broker Attribution: sarah@scenicsir.com

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