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$3,370,281$1,714 / 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 92How 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 $1,350,000 on Jul 30, 2012

78 E RUSKIN ST

SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL 32459
3
Beds
3
Baths
1,966 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.
0.13 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1987
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Valuation

$3.4M
$3.1M low$3.6M high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$1,350,000 · Jul 30, 2012

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$19,527 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$2,378,544 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$1,155,000
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$1,223,544
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$2,628,775
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$2,378,544

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
CountyWALTON
Effective Year BuiltAn adjusted build year that accounts for condition and major remodels. A big renovation can make a home count as newer than it is.1995
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.13
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Central
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.DeckPorch · 1,173 ft²

Transaction History(3)

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 · 3.0 mi
E
Dune Lakes Elementary SchoolA+
Elementary · Grades KG–5 · 3.4 mi
H
South Walton High SchoolA-
High · Grades 9–12 · 4.8 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

78 E Ruskin 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.

  • Worth more than 93% of homes in Walton County
  • Costs more per square foot than 98% of homes in Walton County
  • Older than 90% 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
$302K$6.1M

This home is worth more than 90% 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$3,370,281
CheaperTypical $992,365Pricier

Pricier than 90% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$1714
CheaperTypical $491Pricier

Pricier than 97% of homes nearby

Living area1,966 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,072 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 44% of homes nearby

Lot size0.13 ac
SmallerTypical 0.15 acBigger

Bigger than 41% of homes nearby

Year built1987
OlderTypical 2008Newer

Newer than 10% of homes nearby

How 78 E Ruskin St ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeSanta Rosa Beach 32459Walton County
Estimated valuepricier than$3,370,28190% of homes93% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$171497% of homes98% of homes
Living areabigger than1,966 ft²44% of homes55% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.13 ac41% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than198710% of homes21% of homes

About 78 E Ruskin St

How much is 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL is $3,370,281 as of Sep 24, 2026. The likely range is $3,109,245 to $3,631,317. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sell?

78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL last sold on Jul 30, 2012 for $1,350,000, according to the county's recorded deed.

How big is 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1,966 square feet of living space and a 0.13-acre lot.

When was 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL built?

78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was built in 1987, making it 39 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

78 E Ruskin 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 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL compare to other homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459?

Among the 19,939 homes in Santa Rosa Beach 32459, it is worth more than 90% of them ($3,370,281 against a typical $992,365), its price per square foot is higher than 97% of them ($1714 against a typical $491), it is bigger than 44% of them (1,966 ft² against a typical 2,072 ft²), its lot is bigger than 41% of them (0.13 ac against a typical 0.15 ac) and it is newer than 10% of them (1987 against a typical 2008). Measured against all of Walton County, it is worth more than 93% 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 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL?

The 2025 property tax bill for 78 E Ruskin St, Santa Rosa Beach, FL was $19,527. The county assessed it at $2,378,544.

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