Florida Cottage

36 S San Juan Avenue

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

MLS#: 985224

$6,800,000

Status: Active

Listing number: 985224

Listing provided by: Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

Listing agent phone: None

Last update: 30 days ago

On site: 9 months ago

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Beds

Full Baths

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

2000

Sq.Footage

2,707

Discover coastal luxury at its finest with this stunning gulf-front Seagrove Beach Cottage, located at 36 S San Juan Avenue, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. This exquisite 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home spans 3 floors with 57 feet of breathtaking beach frontage, offering direct access to a serene, uncrowded beach via a private boardwalk through a secluded tree arbor atop a high dune. Renovated in 2022, 36 San Juan features a fresh, coastal design with all-new furnishings, making it the perfect family retreat or investment opportunity. The first floor offers a king bedroom, a full bath, and an entertainment room with a wet bar and sleeper sofa, providing easy access to the beach walkover. The second floor showcases a spacious living-kitchen-dining area with sensational Gulf views from the full length balcony. New GE Monogram appliances were installed in 2024. Two bedrooms, and a large laundry room finish this floor. Ascend the two story open stairwell to the third-floor master suite, capturing views of the sparkling white sandy beach. Amenities include a large bathroom, soaking tub, private balcony, walk in closet, and adjustable base bed. Outside, upgrades include a new roof, new interior and exterior paint, new AC units, a new paver driveway, and new landscaping for the large rear yard. With no HOA fees and a prime location just a short bike ride from Seaside and central to all of 30A's dining, shopping, and entertainment, this cottage offers both exclusivity and convenience, and is perfect as a primary residence, vacation home, or rental property. Don't miss the chance to own this slice of paradise in the heart of Seagrove Beach.

Features & Amenities

Interior

Total Bedrooms

4
Bathrooms

3
Cooling YN

YES
Cooling

Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s), Electric
Pet friendly

N/A

Exterior

Garage

No
Parking

Attached Carport
Pool

No
Waterfront YN

YES

Area & Lot

Lot Features

Waterfront
Lot Size(acres)

0.54
Lot Size(square feet)

23,522
Property Type

Residential
Property Sub Type

Single Family Residence
Architectural Style

Florida Cottage

Price

Sales Price

$6,800,000
Tax Amount

$34,699.43
Zoning

Resid Single Family
Sq. Footage

2,707
Price/SqFt

$2,512

HOA

Association

YES
Association Fee

$600
Association Fee Frequency

Annually
Association Fee Includes

N/A

School District

Elementary School

Dune Lakes
Middle School

Emerald Coast
High School

South Walton

Property Features

New Construction

NO

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Walton

Elementary School

Dune Lakes

Middle School

Emerald Coast

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South Walton

Listing Courtesy of Tom Fitzpatrick , Scenic Sotheby's International Realty

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