THE PRESERVE | MACK BAYOU | SANTA ROSA BEACH
Outstanding Florida Waterfront Property For Sale in “The Preserve” on Mack Bayou Santa Rosa Beach.
The Preserve is an exclusive, high-elevation waterfront property off Mack Bayou Road and East Wild Briar. It is approximately 4.5 acres and is meant to retain the Old Florida natural look, with many trees and deep waterfront. At present, one existing waterfront home has combined several lots into a home site of around 3 acres with approximately 300 feet of waterfront, meaning the Preserve could end up with only 2 homes on the total acreage.
1.20 acres & approximately 214 feet of deep natural shoreline waterfront
For sale now are the two remaining lots, sold together, totaling approximately 1.20 acres and 208 feet +/- of deep natural shoreline waterfront with an existing dock. Underground gas, water, and electric are already on site. This property has been off-market for over 25 years, making it a great opportunity to purchase this exclusive and unique waterfront property.
This property has been off-market for over 25 years, making it a great opportunity to purchase this exclusive and unique waterfront property.
Underground Gas, water, and electric are already on site.
Why Build on Mack Bayou?
Below are some benefits to purchasing and building on Mack Bayou waterfront lots beyond the obvious beauty and waterfront.
Florida looks to be drastically reducing residential property taxes especially if you declare a home as your homestead.
Fantastic Fishing in Mack Bayou & Choctawhatchee Bay
Choctawhatchee Bay is a sportsman paradise with fantastic fishing that only seems to get better every year. Choctawhatchee Bay access to bay from property boat dock is just minutes. However, fishing in Mack Bayou is also good.
Comfort and ease of access to property is fantastic.
Property has a high elevation above mean tide line, which means no federal flood insurance. Property has an eastern exposure for amazing sunrises that make it worth getting up early! There are many beautiful high end waterfront homes along Mack Bayou.
Boat to Destin in 30 minutes
If you want to make a boat trip to Destin and the East Pass for Gulf water fishing, it is a 30 minute run.
Phenomenal gulf fishing
The gulf fishing out of Destin is phenomenal due to deep water being very close compared to all other Gulf Front areas.
Shopping in Walton County
Great shopping in South Walton County is abundant, along with plenty of great restaurants, all close by. A Publix grocery store is about a mile from the property for everyday needs.
Imagine the adventure and experiences you’ll have finding your favorite restaurants and shopping across South Walton, Sandestin, and Destin, along the Gulf Coast and bay.
Exclusive Waterfront Land, First Time Offered in 25 Years
These two remaining lots in The Preserve on Mack Bayou are sold together, totaling approximately 1.20 acres and approximately 214 feet of deep natural shoreline waterfront with an existing dock.
Underground gas, water, and electric are already on site.
This property has been off the market for over 25 years, so this is a great opportunity to purchase exclusive waterfront property for sale on Choctawhatchee Bay in Santa Rosa Beach.
Great Medical Access
Quality healthcare is close by, with Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast Hospital and its associated medical facilities just a short drive away off Mack Bayou Road.
Wonderful Schools
Public schools in South Walton County, Florida are considered excellent, consistently ranking among the top school districts in the state.
The Walton County School District (WCSD) has earned an “A” grade from the Florida Department of Education for several consecutive years and was ranked #1 in the state for education in 2025 by the Florida Policy Institute.
Beaches of South Walton County, FL
Gulfside white sand beach public access and parking in South Walton County is abundant. Two standouts are Topsail Hill Preserve, with 3 miles of white sand beach, and Grayton Beach State Park, with 1 mile of white sand beach and 2,000 acres of land. Topsail Hill is approximately 2.5 miles from the lot, and there are many other public beach access points off Old 98, all close by.