521 Shelter Cove Drive

Off Market

521 Shelter Cove Drive

Santa Rosa Beach FL 32459

2612 sq. ft.

12632.4 sq. ft.

Single-Family

Last sold for $862,500

Justin Wilkerson, last sold this property on 05 October 2026 after 482 days on market.

Overview

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.

Features

5 bedrooms

3 bathrooms

2 carspaces

2 garage spaces

2612 sq. ft. floor area

12632.4 sq. ft. lot size

Single-Family

Estimated Value

Based on this property and similar 5 bedroom single-family properties sold in Santa Rosa Beach over the last 12 months, the estimated median property value of 521 Shelter Cove Drive is $2.1m.

Median value

$2.1m

Estimated value range

$435k - $9.88m

Median days on market

Estimated value trend

17%

increase over the last 12 months

Average days on market is based on recent, comparable sales in Santa Rosa Beach. It is only an indication of the time a property is actively listed and should not be relied upon as an accurate representation of how soon a property will be sold.

Property history for 521 Shelter Cove Drive

2026

Sold

$862,500

05 Oct 2026 by Justin Wilkerson, of Real Broker LLC

Happy sellers in Santa Rosa Beach

85%

85% of sellers in Santa Rosa Beach reported that their sale price either exceeded or met their price expectations.

Santa Rosa Beach stands out for consistently delivering exceptional satisfaction and strong market results for homeowners.

This is based on voluntary sentiment collected from 21 reviews in Santa Rosa Beach over the last 12 months.

Local market activity for 5 bedroom single-family properties in Santa Rosa Beach

In the last 12 months, 194 five-bedroom single-family properties similar to 521 Shelter Cove Drive, have been sold.

This represents a 1% increase in five-bedroom single-family properties sales when compared to the previous 12 months.

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