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$1,516,786$447 / 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 87How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $1,040,000 on Mar 30, 2020

297 EMERALD RDG

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
3
Beds
3
Baths
3,393 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.
0.28 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
2006
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$1.5M
$1.3M low$1.7M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,040,000 · Mar 30, 2020

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$13,183 (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.$1,313,372 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$450,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$863,372
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$1,584,021
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$1,313,372

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.0.28
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
FireplaceWhether the home has a fireplace, and what kind.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Finished
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 · 348 ft²

Transaction History(7)

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

Foreclosure Filings(1)

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

E
Van R. Butler Elementary SchoolA
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 1.8 mi
H
South Walton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.6 mi
M
Emerald Coast Middle SchoolA-
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 7.1 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

297 Emerald Rdg 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.

  • Worth more than 79% of homes in Walton County
  • Bigger than 91% of homes in Walton County
  • Has a bigger lot than 77% 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
$290K$5.8M

This home is worth more than 70% 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$1,516,786
CheaperTypical $979,727Pricier

Pricier than 70% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$447
CheaperTypical $482Pricier

Pricier than 45% of homes nearby

Living area3,393 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 87% of homes nearby

Lot size0.28 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 77% of homes nearby

Year built2006
OlderTypical 2007Newer

Newer than 48% of homes nearby

How 297 Emerald Rdg ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Rosa Beach 32459Walton County
Estimated valuepricier than$1,516,78670% of homes79% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$44745% of homes62% of homes
Living areabigger than3,393 ft²87% of homes91% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.28 ac77% of homes63% of homes
Year builtnewer than200648% of homes55% of homes

About 297 Emerald Rdg

How much is 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $1,516,786 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $1,321,707 to $1,711,865. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sell?

297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sold on Mar 30, 2020 for $1,040,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 6 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 3,393 square feet of living space and a 0.28-acre lot.

When was 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL built?

297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was built in 2006, making it 20 years old. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

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

How does 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL compare to other homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459?

Among the 19,946 homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459, it is worth more than 70% of them ($1,516,786 against a typical $979,727), its price per square foot is higher than 45% of them ($447 against a typical $482), it is bigger than 87% of them (3,393 ft² against a typical 2,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 77% of them (0.28 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 48% of them (2006 against a typical 2007). Measured against all of Walton County, it is worth more than 79% 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 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

The 2024 property tax bill for 297 Emerald Rdg, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was $13,183. The county assessed it at $1,313,372.

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