412 California Avenue, Mexico Beach, FL 32456 (MLS# 792743)


$420,000
412 California Avenue
Mexico Beach, FL 32456
MLS# 792743
2 beds  |  2 baths  |  1130 sqft


Mature palms, lush landscaping and generous outdoor space create your own tropical retreat just minutes from the beach.
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Mature palms, lush landscaping and generous outdoor space create your own tropical retreat just minutes from the beach. A rare two-level property featuring two independent living spaces on a beautifully landscaped corner lot in the heart of Mexico Beach. Start your morning with coffee, unwind with a sunset cocktail, or simply enjoy the coastal breeze from the expansive upper deck. The spacious upper deck extends your living space outdoors—perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or soaking in the sights and sounds of the coast. The upstairs welcomes you with soaring wood ceilings, exposed beams and an open-concept layout filled with natural light. The sun-filled dining area is surrounded by windows and framed by warm wood accents, creating an inviting space for meals, conversation and relaxed coastal living. Thoughtful furnishings and charming decorative touches add warmth and personality to the upper-level living space. The comfortable upper-level living room offers plenty of space to relax, with distinctive wood detailing and an easy flow into the dining area. The open layout connects the living, dining and kitchen spaces, making the upper unit comfortable for everyday living and entertaining. Artistic touches and natural light give the dining area a casual, welcoming Mexico Beach feel. The upper-level kitchen provides full-size appliances, generous cabinetry and convenient access to the living area, bedroom and bath. The bright, functional kitchen offers generous cabinetry and opens seamlessly to the main living space. The spacious upstairs bedroom features warm wood accents. Wake up to natural light, warm wood accents and peaceful views—a relaxing retreat after a day spent at the beach. Generous closet space, a cozy reading nook and thoughtful storage make the primary bedroom as practical as it is inviting. Freshen up after a day on the Gulf in this coastal-inspired bath, where clean lines, natural light and easy-care finishes keep beach living simple. From sunscreen to sunset, this well-appointed bathroom is ready for every beach day adventure. A shaded outdoor lounge creates the perfect spot to escape the afternoon sun while enjoying the fresh Gulf breeze. The private downstairs suite offers its own comfortable living room—perfect for guests or rental accommodations. Simple coastal décor creates a warm, welcoming space that feels like vacation every day. The lower-level living room offers the perfect retreat for guests, movie nights, or giving everyone their own space to unwind. Gather around the table to swap fishing stories, enjoy fresh seafood, or plan tomorrow's beach adventure. Thoughtful coastal touches throughout the home create a relaxed, beach-inspired atmosphere from room to room. A fully equipped kitchenette makes the lower level a truly independent living space. The downstairs bedroom provides privacy and comfort for guests, tenants or extended family. A spacious bedroom in the lower unit offers privacy and comfort for family, friends, vacation guests or a tenant. The lower unit has its own full bath complete with shower. The full downstairs bath is part of a lower-level retreat featuring classic terrazzo floors throughout—a nod to Old Florida style that's both beautiful and practical. The lower-level unit has a dedicated laundry area for added convenience for everyday living or extended stays. Beach days start here. Store your kayak, rinse off after the water, and relax under the covered patio without ever bringing the sand inside. One of every beach lover's favorite features—a convenient outdoor shower to wash off after sun, surf and sand. Need room for beach gear, fishing equipment or seasonal décor? The detached storage building offers plenty of space to keep everything organized. Spacious, well-lit and ready for all your beach toys, tools and outdoor equipment—with room to spare for hobbies and projects. The detached outbuilding adds valuable flexibility for storage, hobbies, a workshop, or beach gear, while the spacious backyard offers plenty of room to spread out. Mature palms and tropical landscaping create a welcoming first impression, complementing the generous .25-acre lot and coastal setting. Situated on an approximately 100' x 108' lot, this property offers room to enjoy. Located just a short golf cart ride from Mexico Beach, you'll enjoy convenient access to sugar-white sand, local restaurants, and coastal attractions. Enjoy the best of coastal living with nearby Gulf beaches, the Mexico Beach Canal, public boat access, and everything that makes this community so special. Everyday conveniences are just minutes away, including the Mexico Beach Market, shopping, dining, and local services. Just minutes from home, the boardwalk leads you over the dunes and onto the sugar-white sands and emerald waters of Mexico Beach. Morning walks, afternoon swims, and unforgettable sunsets become part of everyday life when the beach is this close. Wide-open beaches, rolling dunes, and uncrowded shoreline make Mexico Beach one of Florida's best-kept coastal treasures. Start your mornings with coffee freshly brewed from Caribbean Coffee, one of Mexico Beach's favorite gathering spots just minutes from home. Life in Mexico Beach is filled with moments like this—stunning Gulf views and dramatic skies that never get old.

Property Description
TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! This property is equal parts investment and enjoyment. Welcome to 412 California Avenue--a rare opportunity in the heart of Mexico Beach offering two completely separate living spaces under one roof. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with rental income, a beach retreat for extended family, or an investment property with short or long-term rental potential, this one checks all the boxes. A local vacation rental management company conservatively estimates average annual gross rental income at approximately $15,000 for the combined units. On the long-term rental market, each unit can command approximately $1,400/month. Located in desirable Flood Zone X--where flood insurance is not typically required by lenders--this home features a fully equipped upper residence with an open-concept living area, kitchen, spacious bedroom, full bath and soaring wood-accented ceilings that create a warm coastal retreat. The lower level is completely independent with its own private entrance, kitchenette, living area, bedroom and full bath, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living or generating rental income while maintaining privacy for everyone. Outside, the Mexico Beach lifestyle truly comes to life. Start your mornings with coffee on the expansive upper deck, spend afternoons relaxing beneath the covered patio, and enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard filled with mature palms and plenty of room to entertain. The detached shed/workshop provides exceptional storage for beach gear, fishing equipment and all the toys that come with living at the beach. Best of all, you're just a short golf cart ride or bike ride from Mexico Beach's sugar-white sand, Gulf waters, locally owned restaurants, marina, parks and unforgettable sunsets. Being sold mostly furnished, this is a turnkey opportunity to begin enjoying the Forgotten Coast lifestyle from day one--whether you're moving in full-time, creating a family beach getaway or adding a versatile income-producing property to your portfolio.

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Contract Info
List Price/SqFt: 371.68
Status: Active
List Date: 2026-07-16
List Price: $420,000
Current Price: $420,000
Location
Sub Area: 0517 - Bay East - Mexico Beach
Community/Resort: None
Waterfront: No
Elementary School: Port St. Joe
Middle School: Port St. Joe
High School: Port St. Joe
Directions: From Panama City, take Highway 98 East. In Mexico Beach, turn left on 15th Street. Turn right on California Ave. House will be on left. Look for realtor sign.
Area: 05 - Bay County - East
Street #: 412
Street Name: California
Street Suffix: Avenue
State: FL
Zip Code: 32456
County: Bay
Subdivision: No Named Subdivision
Parcel ID: 04973-430-000
Legal Description: MEXICO BEACH UNIT 14 236A2 LOT 14 BLK E ORB 4494 P 921
General Property Info
Acreage: 0.24
Design: Beach House
Lot Size (SqFt): 10454
Apx SqFt(Htd/Cooled): 1130
Immediate Occupancy: Yes
Construction Status: Construction Complete
SqFt Source: Prop App Site
# of Stories in Building: 2
Pre-Const Flip: No
Lot Dimensions: 100.0 ft x 108.0 ft
New Construction: No
Garage Y/N: No
Driveway Spaces: 4
Pool: No
Sub-Type: Detached Single Family
Bedrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Total Baths: 2
Year Built: 1991
Listing Info, Tax and Legal
Homestead: Yes
HOA Fee: No
Senior Community: No
Is Subject Leased: No
New Buyer Fee: No
Last Taxes: 2467
Last Tax Year: 2025
Lot: 14
Block: E
Brokerage Interest: No Interest
As Is: Yes
Section: 25
Township: 6S
Range: 12W
Condo Doc: No
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: TWO FOR THE PRICE OF ONE! This property is equal parts investment and enjoyment. Welcome to 412 California Avenue--a rare opportunity in the heart of Mexico Beach offering two completely separate living spaces under one roof. Whether you're looking for a primary residence with rental income, a beach retreat for extended family, or an investment property with short or long-term rental potential, this one checks all the boxes. A local vacation rental management company conservatively estimates average annual gross rental income at approximately $15,000 for the combined units. On the long-term rental market, each unit can command approximately $1,400/month. Located in desirable Flood Zone X--where flood insurance is not typically required by lenders--this home features a fully equipped upper residence with an open-concept living area, kitchen, spacious bedroom, full bath and soaring wood-accented ceilings that create a warm coastal retreat. The lower level is completely independent with its own private entrance, kitchenette, living area, bedroom and full bath, making it ideal for guests, multi-generational living or generating rental income while maintaining privacy for everyone. Outside, the Mexico Beach lifestyle truly comes to life. Start your mornings with coffee on the expansive upper deck, spend afternoons relaxing beneath the covered patio, and enjoy the beautifully landscaped yard filled with mature palms and plenty of room to entertain. The detached shed/workshop provides exceptional storage for beach gear, fishing equipment and all the toys that come with living at the beach. Best of all, you're just a short golf cart ride or bike ride from Mexico Beach's sugar-white sand, Gulf waters, locally owned restaurants, marina, parks and unforgettable sunsets. Being sold mostly furnished, this is a turnkey opportunity to begin enjoying the Forgotten Coast lifestyle from day one--whether you're moving in full-time, creating a family beach getaway or adding a versatile income-producing property to your portfolio.
Appliances
Cooktop - Electric: 1
Dryer: 1
Microwave: 1
Oven - Electric: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Washer: 1
Interior Features
Floor - Terrazo: 1
Floor - Vinyl Plank: 1
Intercom: 1
Window - Treatment All: 1
Construction/Siding
Foundation - On Piling: 1
Roof - Metal: 1
Siding - Vinyl: 1
Exterior
Deck Open: 1
Shower: 1
Patio Covered: 1
Patio Open: 1
Other Structures
Shed(s): 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
FHA: 1
VA: 1
Furnished
Partially: 1
Living Room
Second: 1
Lot Features
Landscaped: 1
Near Beach Access: 1
Near Public Boat Ramp: 1
Within 1/2 Mile to Water: 1
Lot Access
City Street: 1
Paved Road: 1
Parking Features
Driveway: 1
Gravel: 1
No Garage: 1
Present Zoning
Resid Single Family: 1
Rooms
Bedroom: 1
Living Room: 1
Utilities
Cable - Available: 1
Electricity - Connected: 1
Garbage: 1
Public Sewer - Connected: 1
Public Water - Connected: 1
Sale Type
As Is: 1
Bedroom
First: 1
Second: 1
Cooling
Ceiling Fan(s): 1
Central Air: 1
Electric: 1
Wall Unit(s): 1
Window Unit(s): 1
Heating
Electric: 1
Fireplace - Electric: 1
Varies by Unit: 1
Primary Bdrm/Primary Bath
See Remarks: 1
Primary Bath/Primary Bdrm
MBath Shower/Tub Combo: 1
Property Features
Appliances: Cooktop - Electric; Dryer; Microwave; Oven - Electric; Refrigerator; Washer
Bedroom: First; Second
Cooling: Ceiling Fan(s); Central Air; Electric; Wall Unit(s); Window Unit(s)
Heating: Electric; Fireplace - Electric; Varies by Unit
Exterior: Deck Open; Shower; Patio Covered; Patio Open
Financing: Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA
Furnished: Partially
Living Room: Second
Lot Features: Landscaped; Near Beach Access; Near Public Boat Ramp; Within 1/2 Mile to Water
Lot Access: City Street; Paved Road
Parking Features: Driveway; Gravel; No Garage
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Rooms: Bedroom; Living Room
Sale Type: As Is
Utilities: Cable - Available; Electricity - Connected; Garbage; Public Sewer - Connected; Public Water - Connected
Present Zoning: Resid Single Family
Room Information
Room Name Level Dimensions Length Width Remarks
BedroomFirst9 x 139.0013.00Verify all measurements if important
BedroomSecond9 x 199.0019.00Verify all measurements if important
Living RoomSecond19 x 1719.0017.00Verify all measurements if important

Listing Office: Keller Williams Success Realty

Last Updated: July - 16 - 2026

Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.