Zena Gunsur, Realtor ®️

Florida Cottage

161 Norwood Drive

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

MLS#: 1005892

$1,000,000

Status: Active
Listing number: 1005892
Listing provided by: RE/MAX Agency One
Listing agent phone: None
Last update: a day ago
New on site 1 day ago
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SANDPIPER BEACH COLONY UNREC - Residential

Property

Beds

2

Full Baths

1

1/2 Baths

None

Year Built

1940

Sq.Footage

800

Dreaming of a classic Florida beach cottage just steps from the Gulf? This rare gem captures the charm of Old Florida while placing sugar-white sands and emerald waters practically at your doorstep. Built in 1940 and full of character, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers peekaboo Gulf views from your covered front porch and an unbeatable location just steps from paradise. With the beach access boardwalk approximately 300 feet away and sugar-white sand less than 600 feet from your doorstep, morning walks and sunset views can be part of your everyday routine. Whether you're looking for the perfect beach getaway, a short-term rental investment, or a property with the potential to expand into a larger full-time residence in the future, this charming cottage offers endless possibilities. Properties with this kind of history, character, and proximity to the Gulf are truly hard to find. Come experience the laid-back coastal lifestyle and make this unique beach escape your own!

Features & Amenities

Interior

  • Other Interior Features

    Crown Molding, Natural Woodwork

  • Total Bedrooms

    2

  • Bathrooms

    1

  • Cooling YN

    YES

  • Cooling

    Window Unit(s), Ceiling Fan(s), Wall/Window Unit(s)

  • Pet friendly

    N/A

Exterior

  • Garage

    No

  • Construction Materials

    Frame, Aluminum Siding

  • Patio and Porch Features

    Porch

  • Pool

    No

Area & Lot

  • Lot Features

    Level

  • Lot Size(acres)

    0.15

  • Lot Size(square feet)

    6534.0

  • Property Type

    Residential

  • Property Sub Type

    Single Family Residence

  • Architectural Style

    Florida Cottage

Price

  • Sales Price

    $1,000,000

  • Tax Amount

    $7,020.41

  • Zoning

    Resid Single Family

  • Sq. Footage

    N/A

  • Price/SqFt

    N/A

HOA

  • Association

    No

School District

  • Elementary School

    Van R Butler

  • Middle School

    Emerald Coast

  • High School

    South Walton

Property Features

  • New Construction

    NO

  • Sewer

    Public Sewer

  • Water Source

    Public

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Walton

Elementary School

Van R Butler

Middle School

Emerald Coast

High School

South Walton

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Dreaming of a classic Florida beach cottage just steps from the Gulf? This rare gem captures the charm of Old Florida while placing sugar-white sands and emerald waters practically at your doorstep. Built in 1940 and full of character, this one-of-a-kind retreat offers peekaboo Gulf views from your covered front porch and an unbeatable location just steps from paradise. With the beach access boardwalk approximately 300 feet away and sugar-white sand less than 600 feet from your doorstep, morning walks and sunset views can be part of your everyday routine. Whether you're looking for the perfect beach getaway, a short-term rental investment, or a property with the potential to expand into a larger full-time residence in the future, this charming cottage offers endless possibilities. Properties with this kind of history, character, and proximity to the Gulf are truly hard to find. Come experience the laid-back coastal lifestyle and make this unique beach escape your own!

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