61 Auburn Drive, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Sources: Emerald Coast MLS (listings + 12-mo closed sales), FEMA, modeled insurance. Interpretation: Momentum Research. Data notes
As of September 11, 2026, 61 Auburn Drive in Grayton Beach, Santa Rosa Beach is listed at $18,900,000. That is 530% above Grayton Beach's median closed sale of $3,000,000 over the last 12 months (89 recorded sales). It has been 42 days on market. Listing facts: built in 2026, waterfront. The parcel maps to FEMA flood zone VE, a special flood hazard area where lenders generally require flood insurance. Figures are from the MLS record and county data; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
- No CDD assessment on record
- Built 2026
- 2-car garage
- 42 days on market
- HOA ~$50/mo (estimate; confirm)
Pricing & the WATERCOLOR market
How this home is priced against recent nearby sales, and where WATERCOLOR has been over 25 years. Momentum Research analysis of emeraldcoast records; closed sales, deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates only; see data notes.
Median sale price by year
12-month median closed price, 2012–2026.
Market Heat by year (0–100)
Momentum Market Heat, 2013–2026. Now 45 (normal).
This home’s history
- 2026BuiltPer public record
- Aug 4, 2026First trackedObserved at $18,900,000
- NowActiveCurrently for sale
Build year is from public record. Listing milestones reflect movewithmomentum.com’s own observations since we began tracking this listing and are not the MLS listing history; dates and prices are deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
Estimated monthly payment
- Principal & interest $97,666/mo 82%
- Taxes $16,538/mo 14%
- Insurance $4,961/mo 4%
- HOA $50/mo 0%
$119,215/mo at 20% down, 30-yr @ 6.71% · edit any field to update.
Editable estimate — not a loan offer. Estimates only; see data & estimate notes.
Momentum Property Score
48/100 is below average across the objective indicators below. It reflects only those measures — not the home’s quality, condition, or desirability.
A 0-100 score built from objective property and market data: flood risk, insurance, pricing, supply, affordability, and recent sales. Higher means more measures line up in a buyer’s favor. It reflects only the factors below.
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The Momentum read
Recent WATERCOLOR sales closed near 94.1% of original asking. Cash paid for about 0% of recent closings here.Why it matters: the community’s own record shows how far opening prices typically move, and how often buyers compete without financing.Momentum Research analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records, community-level, 12 months ending July 25, 2026. Aggregates only; deemed reliable but not guaranteed.
What’s unique here: one of only 2599 active listings in WATERCOLOR, no CDD assessment.
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About this home
Most homes along this stretch of Grayton Beach play it expected. Whitewashed shiplap, soft coastal palette, the familiar vocabulary of a beach house doing its best impression of the one next door. Sixty-one Auburn does something different.
The design intention here was coastal industrial, and builder Chris Burch of Grand Bay Construction and architect Chris Stoyles of Archiscapes committed to it completely. Exposed steel beams run the full height of the home, solid and horizontal on the ground floor, shifting to a triangular pattern on the second for a detail that is structural and sculptural at once. Nearly every wall surface is mitered nickel-gap paneling, and ceiling is tongue-and-groove.
The lot itself is an asset before the front door opens. Auburn Drive carries some of Grayton's oldest and most beloved cottages, many raised on pilings with views earned over decades. This new construction, completed in 2026, occupies one of the street's highest natural positions and makes full use of it.
The Gulf is visible from the pool deck, the kitchen, the primary balcony, and the watchtower. The state park fills the view to the north. The site works in every direction.
The ground floor establishes the register. A marble fireplace anchors the main interior space while an oversized wet bar island in leathered quartzite handles the social load. Flanking Sub-Zero units, one a dedicated wine chiller and one a combination refrigerator with pebble ice and freezer, make the bar a serious operation.
Seven-panel nano doors retract to open the entire south wall onto a gulf-front pool with a floating fire pit and sunning shelves. The summer kitchen carries the leathered quartzite through and adds a 52-inch DCS grill with side burner. A first-floor bedroom suite with a multi-head shower, soaking tub, dual vanities and a Moen smart toilet functions as a fully self-contained guest level.
A flex room currently configured as a gym converts easily to office, bunk room or whatever else the moment calls for. The main living floor is where the coastal industrial intention reads most clearly. Triangular steel beams run the ceiling of a kitchen outfitted for real cooking: 48-inch Thermador dual-oven range, Bosch dishwashers, quartzite waterfall counters, a prep sink alongside the main, under-cabinet lighting, cabinetry with crown molding and uplighting, ceilings approaching 12 feet.
Custom graphite pendants with bronze interiors provide the lighting anchor. A steel and glass door leads to the butler's pantry with GE Cafe convection microwave and oven, enough counter space to run a second line, and storage that actually gets used. Seven-panel nano doors open the south wall to a covered balcony with an outdoor fireplace and multiple configurations for alfresco dining.
A north-facing balcony looks out over the state park. An elevator services all three primary floors. Above the garage, a fully self-contained one-bedroom, one-bath apartment with a full kitchen and Juliet balcony, handling extended family with equal ease.
The third floor is quieter, more private, and built around the primary suite. An angular roofline pitches toward seven nano panels that open onto a private gulf balcony. A painted brick fireplace sits on the opposite wall.
The bath is an exercise in material confidence: a stone countertop running cream into gray into oxidized orange, cement sink basins, a generously sized shower with rain head and multiple body sprayers, shell travertine tile on the walls, a freestanding tub enclosed within the glass shower surround, two casement windows framing the Gulf and a hidden linear drain that eliminates the need for a shower curb entirely. A pocket door leads to the primary closet with full built-ins, a dedicated shoe wall with cubbies, and HVAC service. Two additional guest suites occupy the third floor, both with direct gulf views and full en suites.
One features a teak-panel tile shower with rain head and body sprayers. The other offers a slate her…
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Investment snapshot
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Buyer research checklist
Items worth confirming for 61 Auburn Drive, chosen from what the record shows. This is general guidance, not advice about this specific property.
- Built in 2026: confirm the roof and HVAC install dates and whether any builder or manufacturer warranty transfers.
- Confirm whether a mandatory HOA applies to this parcel and what it charges.
- FEMA flood zone VE: lenders generally require flood insurance here — get an elevation certificate and a flood quote before the inspection period ends.
- Get a homeowners insurance quote for this specific address in Walton County; a wind-mitigation inspection and, on older homes, a four-point inspection can change the premium.
- Waterfront: confirm seawall or dock condition and permits, and ask who owns and maintains the shoreline.
- Confirm square footage and room dimensions independently.
- Order a survey to confirm lot boundaries and easements.
- Review permit history with the county.
- Property taxes: the estimate on this page (about $198,450/yr) assumes reassessment at the list price; the seller's homestead cap does not transfer, so their current bill is not a guide.
- School zoning shown here comes from district data and changes; confirm the assigned schools directly with the district before relying on them.
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| Listing record | Emerald Coast MLS, refreshed twice daily (last: September 11, 2026) |
| Community market stats | Emerald Coast MLS closed sales, as of July 25, 2026 |
| Flood zone & elevation | FEMA flood maps + USGS elevation (Zone VE shown above) |
| Taxes & monthly cost | Estimated from county rates; not a quote |
| Insurance figure | Modeled estimate; obtain a real quote before offering |
| Schools | 2025-26 district assignments; verify with the district |
Momentum Research lines are our own analysis of Emerald Coast MLS records; MLS data is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Estimates are informational, not appraisals or advice. Methodology: how Momentum scores are computed.
Frequently asked questions
How big is 61 Auburn Drive and when was it built?
Per the listing record, 61 Auburn Drive was built in 2026 and has 5 bedrooms and 6.5 bathrooms. Living area and lot size come from the MLS record and should be verified against the county property appraiser.
What community is 61 Auburn Drive in?
61 Auburn Drive is in Grayton Beach in Santa Rosa Beach, Walton County. The community section on this page shows recent closed sales, days on market, and active inventory for Grayton Beach from the same MLS data.
Why might property taxes on 61 Auburn Drive differ from the current owner's?
The estimate on this page (about $198,450 per year) assumes reassessment at the list price. Florida's Save Our Homes rule caps annual assessment increases for homesteaded owners, and the assessment resets after a sale, so a new owner's bill may differ from the seller's. Any tax figure shown here is an estimate, not the actual bill — confirm with the county property appraiser and tax collector.
Is 61 Auburn Drive in a flood zone?
The FEMA flood map places this parcel in Zone VE, a special flood hazard area where lenders generally require flood insurance on a mortgaged purchase. Confirm the parcel's status with FEMA and your insurer, and ask for an elevation certificate.
Can I rely on the figures on this page?
No. Estimated taxes, insurance, payments, and any market or comparable-sales summary are opinions and estimates for general information only and should not be relied upon. Verify all information independently before making any decision.
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