158 Sandy Cay Dr Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Miramar Beach AreaEstimated payment $5,574/month
Highlights
- Deeded access to the beach
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Van R. Butler Elementary School Rated A-
- Gated Community
- Furnished
About This Home
Turnkey Gulf Coast Investment with Proven Income! Welcome to Emerald Escape, a beautifully updated home offering the perfect combination of investment potential and coastal living. Already boasting over $108,000 in 2026 bookings with nearly half the year still remaining, this successful short-term rental is ready to continue producing income from day one. Prefer to keep it for yourself? It also makes an incredible primary residence or vacation getaway!
Major updates include a new roof (2023), new front and back doors (2024), high-impact casement windows (2019), Rinnai tankless water heater (2018), HVAC (2018), brick paver driveway and front entrance (2016), and an expanded patio overlooking the fully fenced backyard.
Inside you'll find crown molding throughout, stacked stone accents, fresh paint, updated ceiling fans, a beautifully remodeled primary bath with a tiled shower and whirlpool tub, an updated guest bath, and a refreshed kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances and a tile backsplash.
Perfectly situated between Highway 98 and Scenic Gulf Drive, the community offers convenient access from both the north and south, placing you just minutes from the Emerald Coast's sugar-white beaches, shopping, dining, and entertainment.
Whether you're searching for a high-performing vacation rental or your own slice of paradise, Paradise Retreat truly checks every box!
GOLF CART IS A RENTAL AND NOT INCLUDED.
Home Details
Home Type
- Single Family
Est. Annual Taxes
- $2,653
Year Built
- Built in 2004
Lot Details
- 5,227 Sq Ft Lot
- Lot Dimensions are 50x100
- Level Lot
- Private Yard
- Property is zoned City
Parking
- 2 Car Attached Garage
- Garage Door Opener
Home Design
- Brick Exterior Construction
Interior Spaces
- 2,029 Sq Ft Home
- 1-Story Property
- Furnished
- Crown Molding
- Vaulted Ceiling
- Recessed Lighting
- Tinted Windows
- Family Room
- Dining Room
- Tile Flooring
- Fire and Smoke Detector
Kitchen
- Cooktop
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Disposal
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
- 3 Bedrooms
- Primary Bedroom Suite
- Split Bedroom Floorplan
- 2 Full Bathrooms
- Soaking Tub
Laundry
- Dryer
- Washer
Eco-Friendly Details
- Energy-Efficient Doors
Outdoor Features
- Deeded access to the beach
- Open Patio
Schools
- Van R Butler Elementary School
- Bruner Middle School
- South Walton High School
Utilities
- Central Heating and Cooling System
- Heating System Uses Natural Gas
- Gas Water Heater
- Cable TV Available
Community Details
- Paradise Retreat Subdivision
- Gated Community
Listing and Financial Details
- Assessor Parcel Number 30-2S-21-42790-00C-0040
Map
Home Values in the Area
Average Home Value in this Area
Tax History
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| Year | Tax Paid | Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. | Land | Improvement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,653 | $332,214 | ||
| 2024 | $2,500 | $322,851 | ||
| 2023 | $2,500 | $313,448 | $0 | $0 |
| 2022 | $2,467 | $304,318 | $0 | $0 |
| 2021 | $2,496 | $295,454 | $0 | $0 |
| 2020 | $2,536 | $307,285 | $36,727 | $270,558 |
| 2019 | $2,444 | $283,417 | $0 | $0 |
| 2018 | $2,401 | $278,132 | $0 | $0 |
| 2017 | $2,332 | $272,411 | $0 | $0 |
| 2016 | $2,299 | $266,808 | $0 | $0 |
| 2015 | $2,659 | $261,599 | $0 | $0 |
| 2014 | $2,528 | $258,906 | $0 | $0 |
Property History
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| Date | Event | Price | List to Sale | Price per Sq Ft | Prior Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/21/2026 08/21/26 | Price Changed | $975,000 | -1.0% | $481 / Sq Ft | |
| 07/31/2026 07/31/26 | For Sale | $985,000 | +21.6% | $485 / Sq Ft | |
| 03/03/2025 03/03/25 | Sold | $810,000 | +1.4% | $399 / Sq Ft | View Prior Sale |
| 01/30/2025 01/30/25 | Pending | -- | -- | -- | |
| 09/09/2024 09/09/24 | For Sale | $799,000 | -- | $394 / Sq Ft |
Purchase History
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| Date | Type | Sale Price | Title Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warranty Deed | $810,000 | Nautilus Title & Escrow | |
| Warranty Deed | $320,000 | H & S Title & Escrow Inc | |
| Special Warranty Deed | $197,000 | New House Title | |
| Special Warranty Deed | -- | New House Title | |
| Trustee Deed | -- | Attorney | |
| Warranty Deed | $238,900 | -- |
Mortgage History
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| Date | Status | Loan Amount | Loan Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | $648,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $256,000 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $60,000 | Credit Line Revolving | |
| Previous Owner | $157,600 | New Conventional | |
| Previous Owner | $285,000 | Fannie Mae Freddie Mac | |
| Previous Owner | $215,000 | Purchase Money Mortgage |
Source: Emerald Coast Association of REALTORS®
MLS Number: 1008912
APN: 30-2S-21-42790-00C-0040
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