Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$1,156 Avg asking sale price
$38 Avg asking lease rate
3,306 SF Avg unit lease size
11,329 SF Avg building size for sale
6.76% Average cap rate

Santa Rosa Beach's Demographic Profile

Santa Rosa Beach has 11,735 households and a median income of $87,593, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +28% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 29,042
# Households 11,735
Median age 46
Median household income $87,593
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 2,433
5-year population change +28%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Santa Rosa Beach $1,165 4,043 SF 7.28%
Inlet Beach $1,857 2,647 SF 10.00%
Rosemary Beach $1,672 2,676 SF 10.00%
Miramar Beach $323 8,443 SF 6.75%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Santa Rosa Beach $1,363 4,669 SF
Watersound $2,642 528 SF
Inlet Beach $2,642 1,870 SF
Freeport $672 5,673 SF
Rosemary Beach $1,705 4,126 SF

Commercial Properties For Sale in Santa Rosa Beach

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Seagrove Plaza VMU Redevelopment Opportunity

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • $11,700,000
For Sale

Blu Wave at Blue Mountain Beach

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 17,088 SF Multifamily
  • $10,500,000
For Sale

4039 E County Highway 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 2,765 SF Office Building
  • $3,600,000
For Sale

Commercial Vacant Land on Scenic Hwy 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 1.25 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $2,900,000
For Sale

Topsail

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 1.46 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,700,000
For Sale

Draper J

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 13,281 SF Office Building
  • 7.28% Cap Rate
  • $11,500,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Santa Rosa Beach pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Santa Rosa Beach $1,156 11,329 SF
Watersound $3,727 528 SF
Inlet Beach $1,712 3,480 SF
Freeport $342 20,928 SF
Rosemary Beach $1,521 4,448 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Santa Rosa Beach

For Sale

4368 W County Highway 30A

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 43,288 SF Multifamily
  • $1,450,000 - $4,795,000
For Sale

Redfish Village

Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

  • 369,348 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request
For Sale

9961 E County Highway 30A

Seacrest, FL 32413

  • 75,830 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Santa Rosa Beach alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Santa Rosa Beach or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Santa Rosa Beach 29,042 11,735 46 $87,593 2 2,433 28%
Inlet Beach 496 222 56 $105,113 2 41 38%
Freeport 7,322 2,684 39 $50,815 3 544 23%
Rosemary Beach 438 196 56 $105,921 2 36 38%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Santa Rosa Beach, FL and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Santa Rosa Beach

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Is Santa Rosa Beach a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Santa Rosa Beach offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Santa Rosa Beach?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Santa Rosa Beach. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Santa Rosa Beach?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Santa Rosa Beach. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Santa Rosa Beach compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Santa Rosa Beach. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Santa Rosa Beach acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Santa Rosa Beach, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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