96 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 (MLS# 980402)

96 Hilltop Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

$1,995,000

Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Square Footage: 3,458 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 9,583 Status: Active

Current Price: $1,995,000 List Date: 7/08/2025 Last Modified: 12/15/2025

Description

Just steps from the beach, this stunning coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, quality, and value—ideally nestled in Beach Highlands, one of the most sought-after communities on the coveted west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Tucked in a prime spot just minutes from the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grand Boulevard, and Sacred Heart Hospital, this home makes it easy to enjoy both the everyday essentials and the laid-back 30A lifestyle. This never-rented primary home showcases superior craftsmanship, highlighted by a concrete first floor, impact-rated windows, and foam insulation for enhanced energy efficiency. Three high-efficiency Carrier HVAC units and a 400-amp electrical panel ensure comfort and performance year-round.

Supplements: Step inside to a spacious open-concept floor plan featuring generously sized rooms, soaring ceilings, and an effortless flow that invites relaxation and entertaining. Gulf views are just the beginning. This home also boasts a flexible lawn room with ample space to install a private pool. With a two-car garage, additional carport, and plenty of room for RV or boat parking, there's no shortage of space for your coastal lifestyle. The layout also provides easy potential to add two additional bedrooms, increasing both value and functionality. Whether you're seeking a primary residence, a second home, or a rental investment, 96 Hilltop Drive offers the opportunity to create the beachside haven you've always dreamed of. Buyer should verify information, measurements and dimensions.

More Information MLS# 980402

Contract Info

Listing Board: Emerald Coast List Price/SqFt: 576.92 List Date: 2025-07-08 Current Price: $1,995,000 List Price: $1,995,000

Location, Tax and Legal

Sub Area: 1701 - Santa Rosa Beach S of 98 West of 393 Elementary School: Van R Butler Middle School: Emerald Coast High School: South Walton Legal Description: LOT 7 BLK E BEACH HIGHLANDS 1ST ADD PB 3-50 OR 1462-11 OR 2901-863 OR 2997-2202

General Property Info

Sub-Type: Detached Single Family Design: Beach House SqFt Source: Appraiser Garage: Yes Carport: Yes Carport Spaces: 1 Driveway Spaces: 4 Pool: No Pool Type: None Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 3458 Bedrooms: 4 Full Baths: 4 Half Baths: 1 Total Bathrooms: 5 # Stories: 2 Year Built: 2014 Garage Spaces: 2 Acreage: 0.22

Listing Info, Tax & Legal

Homestead: Yes Is Subject Leased: No Assessment Fees: No New Buyer Fee: No Last Taxes: 6704.27 Last Tax Year: 2024 Brokerage Interest: No Interest As Is: No

Remarks & Misc

Remarks: Just steps from the beach, this stunning coastal retreat offers the perfect blend of location, quality, and value—ideally nestled in Beach Highlands, one of the most sought-after communities on the coveted west end of Scenic Highway 30A. Tucked in a prime spot just minutes from the beach, Topsail Hill Preserve, Grand Boulevard, and Sacred Heart Hospital, this home makes it easy to enjoy both the everyday essentials and the laid-back 30A lifestyle. This never-rented primary home showcases superior craftsmanship, highlighted by a concrete first floor, impact-rated windows, and foam insulation for enhanced energy efficiency. Three high-efficiency Carrier HVAC units and a 400-amp electrical panel ensure comfort and performance year-round.

Sale Type

Accept Backup Offers: 1

Construction Status

Construction Complete: 1

Parking Features

Carport Attached: 1 Garage Attached: 1 Golf Cart Covered: 1 Golf Cart Open: 1 Oversized: 1 RV: 1

Waterview

Coastal Dune Lakes: 1 Gulf: 1 Lake: 1

Lot/Parcel Access

County Road: 1 Paved Road: 1

Lot Features

Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1

Project Facilities

Beach: 1 Fishing: 1

Construction/Siding

Block: 1 Frame: 1 Insulated Conc Forms: 1 Siding CmntFbrHrdBrd: 1 Slab: 1

Utilities

Electric: 1 Gas - Natural: 1 Phone: 1 Public Sewer: 1 Public Water: 1 Tap Fee Paid: 1 TV Cable: 1

Zoning

Resid Single Family: 1

Exterior

Balcony: 1 Deck Covered: 1 Fenced Lot-Part: 1 Guest Quarters: 1 Patio Open: 1 Porch Open: 1 Sprinkler System: 1

Interior

Breakfast Bar: 1 Ceiling Tray/Cofferd: 1 Ceiling Vaulted: 1 Fireplace Gas: 1 Floor Hardwood: 1 Floor Marble: 1 Floor Tile: 1 Floor WW Carpet New: 1 Kitchen Island: 1 Lighting Recessed: 1 Window Treatment All: 1 Woodwork Painted: 1

Appliances

Auto Garage Door Opn: 1 Central Vacuum: 1 Dishwasher: 1 Disposal: 1 Dryer: 1 Microwave: 1 Oven Double: 1 Refrigerator W/IceMk: 1 Stove/Oven Gas: 1 Washer: 1

Energy

AC - 2 or More: 1 AC - Central Elect: 1 AC - High Efficiency: 1 Ceiling Fans: 1 Heat - Two or More: 1 Heat Cntrl Electric: 1 Water Heater - Elect: 1

Mstr Bdrm/Mstr Bath

MBath Cultured Mrble: 1 MBath Double Vanity: 1 MBath Garden Tub: 1 MBath Separate Shwr: 1 MBath Tile: 1 MBed Balcony: 1 MBed Carpeted: 1 MBed Sitting Area: 1 MBed Walk-in Closet: 1

Master Bedroom

Second: 1

Bedroom

First: 1

Kitchen

Second: 1

Rooms

Bedroom: 1 Carport: 1 Covered Porch: 1 Dining Room: 1 Foyer: 1 Garage: 1 Kitchen: 1 Laundry: 1 Library: 1 Master Bathroom: 1 Master Bedroom: 1 Separate Apartment: 1 Terrace: 1

Status Change Info

Status: Active

Location Tax and Legal

Area: 17 - 30A West Street #: 96 Street Name: Hilltop Street Suffix: Drive State: FL Zip Code: 32459 County: Walton Project Name/Subdivision: BEACH HIGHLAND 1ST ADD Parcel ID: 04-3S-20-34020-00E-0070

Property Features

Sale Type: Accept Backup Offers Construction Status: Construction Complete Lot Features: Within 1/2 Mile to Water Zoning: Resid Single Family Waterview: Coastal Dune Lakes; Gulf; Lake Parking Features: Carport Attached; Garage Attached; Golf Cart Covered; Golf Cart Open; Oversized; RV Project Facilities: Beach; Fishing Exterior: Balcony; Deck Covered; Fenced Lot-Part; Guest Quarters; Patio Open; Porch Open; Sprinkler System Interior: Breakfast Bar; Ceiling Tray/Cofferd; Ceiling Vaulted; Fireplace Gas; Floor Hardwood; Floor Marble; Floor Tile; Floor WW Carpet New; Kitchen Island; Lighting Recessed; Window Treatment All; Woodwork Painted Appliances: Auto Garage Door Opn; Central Vacuum; Dishwasher; Disposal; Dryer; Microwave; Oven Double; Refrigerator W/IceMk; Stove/Oven Gas; Washer Utilities: Electric; Gas - Natural; Phone; Public Sewer; Public Water; Tap Fee Paid; TV Cable Energy: AC - 2 or More; AC - Central Elect; AC - High Efficiency; Ceiling Fans; Heat - Two or More; Heat Cntrl Electric; Water Heater - Elect Master Bedroom: Second Bedroom: First Kitchen: Second Rooms: Bedroom; Carport; Covered Porch; Dining Room; Foyer; Garage; Kitchen; Laundry; Library; Master Bathroom; Master Bedroom; Separate Apartment; Terrace

Room Information

Dining Room Level: Second Dimensions: 23 x 17 Length: 23.00 Width: 17.00 Remarks: Dining/Living Combo Dimensions: 23 x 17 Kitchen Level: Second Dimensions: 24 x 14 Length: 24.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 24 x 14 Master Bedroom Level: Second Dimensions: 21 x 17 Length: 21.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 21 x 17 Master Bathroom Level: Second Dimensions: 10 x 10 Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 10 x 10 Library Level: Second Dimensions: 10 x 8 Length: 10.00 Width: 8.00 Dimensions: 10 x 8 Covered Porch Level: Second Dimensions: 19 x 5 Length: 19.00 Width: 5.00 Dimensions: 19 x 5 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 15 x 10 Length: 15.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 15 x 10 Bedroom Level: First Dimensions: 16 x 14 Length: 16.00 Width: 14.00 Dimensions: 16 x 14 Laundry Level: First Dimensions: 10 x 10 Length: 10.00 Width: 10.00 Dimensions: 10 x 10 Foyer Level: First Dimensions: 11 x 9 Length: 11.00 Width: 9.00 Dimensions: 11 x 9 Garage Level: First Dimensions: 27 x 27 Length: 27.00 Width: 27.00 Dimensions: 27 x 27 Carport Level: First Dimensions: 27 x 17 Length: 27.00 Width: 17.00 Dimensions: 27 x 17 Separate Apartment Level: Second Dimensions: 27 x 27 Length: 27.00 Width: 27.00 Dimensions: 27 x 27 Terrace Level: Third Dimensions: 28 x 28 Length: 28.00 Width: 28.00 Dimensions: 28 x 28

Listing Office: Compass

Last Updated: December - 15 - 2025

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