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$883,640$669 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 90How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Sep 24, 2026
Last sold for $875,000 on Sep 14, 2023

281 ELM ST

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
3
Beds
2
Baths
1,320 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.15 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2017
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$884K
$798K low$969K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$875,000 · Sep 14, 2023

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$7,612 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$821,916 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$475,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$346,916
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$833,352
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$821,916

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWalton
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.15
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Metal
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.Yes
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPorch · 32 ft²

Transaction History(5)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

M
Emerald Coast Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 2.7 mi
E
Dune Lakes Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.3 mi
H
South Walton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 5.5 mi

District: Walton County School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 32459These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.90
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.73
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.16

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.47%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.5.2%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.21,405
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.311 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$109,318
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$141,770
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.68°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.66 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

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How this home compares

281 Elm St measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Costs more per square foot than 80% of homes in Walton County
  • Smaller than 88% of homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459
  • Newer than 74% of homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459

What homes are worth in Santa Rosa Beach 32459

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$308K$6.3M

This home is worth more than 44% of homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459.

How it measures up in Santa Rosa Beach 32459

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Santa Rosa Beach 32459.

Estimated value$883,640
CheaperTypical $994,264Pricier

Pricier than 44% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$669
CheaperTypical $493Pricier

Pricier than 68% of homes nearby

Living area1,320 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,080 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 12% of homes nearby

Lot size0.15 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 50% of homes nearby

Year built2017
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 74% of homes nearby

How 281 Elm St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Rosa Beach 32459Walton County
Estimated valuepricier than$883,64044% of homes61% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$66968% of homes80% of homes
Living areabigger than1,320 ft²12% of homes22% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.15 ac50% of homes44% of homes
Year builtnewer than201774% of homes74% of homes

About 281 Elm St

How much is 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $883,640 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $797,819 to $969,461. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sell?

281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sold on Sep 14, 2023 for $875,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 4 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, 1,320 square feet of living space and a 0.15-acre lot.

When was 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL built?

281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was built in 2017, making it 9 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL is assigned to Emerald Coast Middle School (middle), rated A-; Dune Lakes Elementary School (elementary), rated A+; South Walton High School (high), rated A-. All sit in Walton County School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL compare to other homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459?

Among the 19,940 homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459, it is worth more than 44% of them ($883,640 against a typical $994,264), its price per square foot is higher than 68% of them ($669 against a typical $493), it is bigger than 12% of them (1,320 ft² against a typical 2,080 ft²), its lot is bigger than 50% of them (0.15 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 74% of them (2017 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Walton County, it is worth more than 61% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 281 Elm St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was $7,612. The county assessed it at $821,916.

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