Address
521 Shelter Cove Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Price
$ 895,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#1006903
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Pending
- CountyWalton
- CitySanta Rosa Beach
- AreaNorth Santa Rosa Beach
- NeighborhoodPELICAN BAY S-D
- Zip32459
- StyleBeach House
- Year Built2020
- Taxes$ 4697
- Price$ 895,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2612
- Lot Size0.29 Acres
Data Source:
Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR)
Property Description
Thoughtfully designed around comfort, functionality, and its exceptional bayside setting, this custom-built 5-bedroom, 3-bath residence is perfectly positioned directly across from Choctawhatchee Bay in the gated community of Pelican Bay and offers 3,956 square feet of thoughtfully designed indoor/outdoor living and entertaining space, including 2,162 square feet of heated and cooled living area. Framed by mature landscaping and highlighted by a spacious screened front porch with peaceful bay views, the home offers an exceptionally functional floor plan with nearly every aspect of daily living on the first floor, including the open-concept living, dining, and kitchen areas, the primary suite, three additional bedrooms, and two full baths, while the upstairs bedroom/flex space with a full bath provides exceptional versatility for guests, a home office, media room, or additional living space. Built with lasting quality in mind, the home showcases custom craftsmanship throughout with built-ins, tray ceilings, shaker-style cabinetry, granite countertops, abundant storage, a Rinnai tankless water heater, whole-house Generac generator, oversized two-car garage, long driveway, and a spacious backyard with ample room for gardening, recreation, or future outdoor enhancements including a pool. Whether you're searching for a primary residence, second home, or investment opportunity, this exceptional home offers the ideal blend of comfort, functionality, and location. Pelican Bay offers a peaceful coastal setting with low HOA fees, a bayfront park with community dock for fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, and boating, along with tennis and pickleball courts. Ideally located just minutes from Grand Boulevard, Sacred Heart Hospital, Sandestin, Topsail Hill Preserve State Park, Scenic Highway 30A, and the Emerald Coast's renowned sugar-white beaches, this home offers the perfect balance of quiet coastal living and convenient access to the area's premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Van R Butler Elementary School | Emerald Coast Middle School | South Walton High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 7/3/2026 | Listed $935,000 |
| 7/10/2026 | 1$925,000 |
| 7/26/2026 | 3$899,900 |
| 9/1/2026 | 1$895,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Electric,Gas - Natural,Public Water |
|---|---|
| Zoning | Resid Single Family |
| Property Subtype | Detached Single Family |
| Community Features | Short Term Rental - Not Allowed,Pickle Ball,Dock,Fishing,Gated Community,Minimum Rental Prd,Picnic Area,Tennis,Waterfront |
| County | Walton |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | PELICAN BAY S/D |
| Status | Pending |
| Buyer Financing | Conventional,VA |
| Directions | Hwy 98 to Goldsby Road (between Mack Bayou and WalMart). Continue through two stop signs and turn on the 2nd left after the stop sign onto Shelter Cove Drive. Continue around to the bay and the home is on the left |
| High School | South Walton |
| City | Santa Rosa Beach |
| MLS Area | 16 - North Santa Rosa Beach |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 12632.4 |
| Elementary School | Van R Butler |
| Middle/Junior High School | Emerald Coast |
| MLS Area Minor | 1601 - SRB NW of Hwy 98 to Church Hill Bayou |
| Standard Status | Pending |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| View | Bay |
| Tax Assessed Value | 625 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Garage Spaces | 2 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Patio Covered,Porch Screened |
| Architectural Style | Beach House |
| Construction Materials | Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd |
| Year Built | 2020 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| New Construction | false |
| Attached Garage | false |
| Total Rooms | 8 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Condition | Construction Complete |
| Association Fee Includes | Recreational Faclty |
| HOA | true |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 3 |
|---|---|
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Built-In Bookcases,Ceiling Tray/Cofferd,Split Bedroom,Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Flooring | Floor Vinyl,Floor WW Carpet |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Furnished Y/N | Furnished - None |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Covenants,Flood Insurance Req,Level,Restrictions,Within 1/2 Mile to Water |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.29 |
| Lot Dimensions | 83 x 176 x 81 x 185 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.29 |
| Exterior Amenities | Rain Gutter,Columns,Lawn Pump,Sprinkler System |
| Building Area Total | 2612 |
| Parking Features | Garage Detached,Guest |
| Total Parking | 2 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in 32459
Price
Taxes
Year Built
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