Water Views
Address
535 Dolphin Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, FL
Price
$ 799,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#997888
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyOkaloosa
- CityFort Walton Beach
- AreaFort Walton Beach
- NeighborhoodSANTA ROSA ISLAND
- Zip32548
- StyleBeach House
- Year Built1973
- Taxes$ 5675
- Price$ 799,000
- Bedrooms5
- Full Bathrooms3
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2770
- Lot Size0.41 Acres
Data Source:
Emerald Coast MLS (ECAR)
Property Description
Welcome to a place where life slows down, salt air fills your lungs, and every day feels like you slipped quietly into vacation mode. This 5-bedroom, 3-bath coastal retreat sits on a rare barrier island just three miles in length, where the sugar-white Gulf waters stretch along the southern shore and the calm Sound and Intracoastal Waterway shimmer to the north. In other words--you're surrounded by water, beauty, and the kind of scenery people travel thousands of miles to find. Here, mornings begin with the soft glow of sunrise dancing across the Sound and end with fiery Gulf sunsets that paint the sky in impossible colors. A quick stroll or golf-cart ride places your toes in the sand, while the quiet rhythm of island living replaces the rush of the mainland. Inside, the home.... offers five spacious bedrooms and three full baths, creating room for gathering, hosting, and making memories that feel a little bigger when they happen near the water. Whether it's weekend guests, family holidays, or simply spreading out after a long beach day, this home was designed to welcome everyone. But what truly sets this property apart isn't just the home itself; it's the rare lifestyle that comes with living on a narrow ribbon of land between two breathtaking bodies of water. Paddleboard the Sound in the morning. Walk the Gulf beach in the evening. Watch dolphins pass by as if they're part of the neighborhood. Because when you live on an island like this...you don't just own a home you claim a piece of the coast.
| Elementary School | Middle School | High School |
|---|---|---|
| Elliott Point Elementary School | Bruner Middle School | Fort Walton Beach High School |
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 4/9/2026 | Listed $799,000 |
General Features
| Utilities | Electric,Public Water,TV Cable |
|---|---|
| Zoning | Deed Restrictions, Resid Single Family |
| Property Subtype | Detached Single Family |
| Community Features | Short Term Rental - Not Allowed,Beach |
| County | Okaloosa |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Subdivision Name | SANTA ROSA ISLAND |
| Status | Active |
| Buyer Financing | Conventional,FHA,VA |
| Directions | Highway 98, East on Santa Rosa Blvd. North onto Dorado Ave, East onto Dolphin Ave. |
| High School | Fort Walton Beach |
| City | Fort Walton Beach |
| MLS Area | 12 - Fort Walton Beach |
| Lot Size Units | Acres |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 17859.6 |
| Elementary School | Elliott Point |
| Middle/Junior High School | Bruner |
| MLS Area Minor | 1201 - Okaloosa Island |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| View | Sound,Gulf |
| Heating | Central |
| Cooling | Ceiling Fans,Central Air |
| Garage Spaces | 1 |
| Patio/Porch Features | Deck Covered,Deck Open,Patio Open,Porch |
| Architectural Style | Beach House |
| Construction Materials | Stucco,Trim Vinyl |
| Year Built | 1973 |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Tax Year | 2025 |
| New Construction | false |
| Attached Garage | true |
| Total Rooms | 14 |
| Carport Y/N | false |
| Property Condition | Renovated,Construction Complete |
Interior Features
| Total Baths | 3 |
|---|---|
| Interior Amenities | Breakfast Bar,Lighting Recessed,Pantry,Washer/Dryer Hookup |
| Flooring | Floor Parquet,Floor Tile,Floor Vinyl |
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Window Features | Window Treatment All |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Cul-De-Sac,Within 1/2 Mile to Water |
|---|---|
| Lot Size Area | 0.41 |
| Lot Dimensions | 49x221x130x168 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.41 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Road Frontage Type | City Street |
| Exterior Amenities | Balcony,Fenced Back Yard |
| Building Area Total | 2770 |
| Parking Features | Oversized |
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 32548
Price
Taxes
Year Built
In The Neighborhood
Waterfront
Fort Walton Beach
$ 1,950,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,324 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 2.5 Baths
Waterfront
Fort Walton Beach
$ 1,150,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,284 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3.5 Baths
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